| Reviewed: |
Jul 01, 2008 by Teacher Education |
| Overview: |
This is a unique mixture of commercial and professional. The Flinn site offers materials for cost and for free. It seeks to support the safe teaching of science for grades 6-12. |
| Learning Goals: |
The learning goals are not specifically stated but it appears that Flinn is providing a resource for purchasing safe equipment and supplies. The company is also trying to provide learning opportunities for 6-12 grade learners. Once again, learning goals are not stated and can only be assumed. |
| Target Student Population: |
The target student population is from grades 6-12. It is also targeting teachers that are pre and post credential. |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
The materials are presented with an expectation that there has been a continuum of some prior preparation in the subject area that would be appropriate for the target grade level. Basic quantitative skills would be a prerequisite. |
| Type of Material: |
This is a support site. It has weblinks, freebies, and material for sale via the company catalog. |
| Recommended Uses: |
Science teachers of grades 6-12 are recommended for this resource. Science methods teachers at the college and professional development level are also encouraged to utilize this resource. |
| Technical Requirements: |
Users will need a browser and possibly Java for the chat capabilities. |
