This is a good site to learn about plant structure and function. The main site has some good diagrams and a nice outline for some of the more interesting features of plants. Some of the additional links provide material that would be good for learning, whereas other links include Google images of the concepts discussed.
Type of Material:
This site includes written information on plant structure and function, as well as some nice diagrams to further explain the material.
Recommended Uses:
This material can be used by any individual wanting to supplement their classroom learning
Homework
Team work in a Jig Saw activity where this website content becomes a resource to do team building exercise to elaborate the anatomy and physiology of plants.
Technical Requirements:
The user will need a device or computer capable of connecting to the Internet using browsers such as Firefox or Google Chrome.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Students will learn what are the internal external structures of plants.
Students will be able to explore various types of factors responsible for photosynthesis in plants.
Students will be able to apply the knowledge, concepts and skills to navigate the through the website to compare various processes associated with plants.
Students will be able to explain the role played by each component of plants.
Students will understand the importance of physiology and anatomy of plants in shaping the environment.
Target Student Population:
Students in Middle School, High School, College Lower Division, and College Upper Division can all benefit from the material included in this Website.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
There are no prerequisites for this site.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Highly rich in content
Conceptual flow of information as text and images
Links to external resources to explore more information
At the time of this review, content of material is accurate and up-to-date
Images are appropriately categorized
Concerns:
There were no concerns about content at the time of this review
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The blend of text and images makes the material interesting
The images shown are colorful and engaging
This is a good site for getting an idea of what might be seen in nature
Most of the images and videos are in color
Information provided helps students understand the relatedness of the topics
Concerns:
Integrating a few research articles for purpose of discussion and assessmentwould enhance the effectiveness of this site.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The information is well organized
Site is fast and intuitive
Information is easy to understand
The information is organized and follows a logical order
Navigation is intuitive
Concerns:
More of an exploratory type - open book and click & learn modified type of material - some multiple choice quizzes after reading some text will be useful
Some of the links are inactive and other links are Google images from the Internet
Other Issues and Comments:
The authors have done a good job with this site.
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