Instruction: Context Examples

Context Type(s): (Creation) and (Problem Solving)

Location: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities.html#
Description: Science Kids provides educational resources for teachers, parents and students to
make science fun and engaging for kids. The website utilizes a combination of games, trivia,
quizzes and videos to take important science concepts and make them more accessible to
children. The website also provides lesson plans, projects and experiment guidelines for parents
and educators. The website possess a wide range of topics including: animals, plants, chemistry,
biology, physics, space, magnets, electricity, forces, light, sounds, gases and other science related
topics.
Target population: Elementary or middle school science students
Worthwhile learning outcomes categories learned and/or applied:

Science thinking and process skills

Reading skills
Memorization

Context Type(s): (Creation) and (Problem Solving)

Location: http://www.eia.gov/kids/index.cfm
Description:
www.eia.gov/kids/index.cfm is a website from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The
purpose of the website is to teach children about energy. The website is designed for children
first to fifth grade and covers a wide variety of topics including, but not limited to where energy
comes from, what it is exactly, and even includes helpful energy saving tips. The website delivers
information through the use of engaging photo journals, games and even virtual field trips.
Teachers may access lesson plans, guides, likes, and suggested ways to utilize the website in the
classroom.
Target population: Elementary school science students
Worthwhile learning outcomes categories learned and/or applied:

Problem solving
Appropriation taking what is learned from the website and applying it in the home
Judgment how and when to apply energy saving tips learned from the website
Reading skills
Basic science thinking and process skills

Context Type(s)
Location:
http://ancientweb.org/index.php/news/video/the_celts_lost_treasures_of_the_ancient_world
Description:
The Ancientweb.org places itself as the best destination for information and resources related to
the ancient world. It uses compelling educational videos, images and maps to deliver a quality
educational experience to learners. The Ancientweb.org includes a wide array of videos
discussing history, culture and the lifestyle of those living in the ancient world. The site includes
a news and forum section for the latest news on video releases and further inquiry by students.
Target Population: High school history students
Worthwhile learning outcomes categories learned and/or applied:

Transnavigation the ability to follow the story of history through videos, books, and
images
Reading skills
Exposures to the concept of other cultures and ways of life
Problem solving skills