Amazing Science Learning

Greetings to everyone!     

“Web Adventures: Explore Science One Game at a Time” is an article that discussed about the advantages of using Web Adventures with students. Web Adventures is a virtual environment where students can play games and learn about science. The author persuaded readers by quoting teachers’ and students’ comments on how fun and interesting the science games are. The science games keep students motivated and ready to learn.

            I can use Web Adventures in my classroom by introducing science and have students explore the interactive games on their own. Student can learn about what make up a lab, the equipments used for science studies, etc. There are countless of games and information for student to explore. Web Adventures uses real images so that students can be prepared when they go to college or work in the science field. Students will be motivated to learn science when they use Web Adventures and won’t be bored. 

            The article ended with ideas of how health and science teachers can use this online tool for students to learn about science theories which will motivate them into science/math careers and engineering. Students report that they have gained so much knowledge from using Web Adventures because they can perform experiments that would not be possible in the real lab classroom environment.

Web Adventures meets the NETS for Teachers for facilitating and inspiring student learning and creativity, designing and developing digital age learning experiences and assessments, modeling digital age work and learning, and engaging in professional growth and leadership. Web Adventures uses science technology to engage students in online learning. Teachers can monitor students’ progress and create lesson plans that incorporated the National Science Standards with Web Adventures. Web Adventures is also a creative tool for students to explore what they can do with science. The best part, students are safe in this virtual learning environment without worrying about damaging equipments and/or mixing non compatible chemicals together. I highly recommend Web Adventures to all teachers.

Nhu Y Nguyen

APA Citation:

Bowling, K. B., & Miller, L. M. (2012). Web adventures: Explore science one game at a time. ISTE Learning and Leading with Technology, 39(March/April 2012), 34-35.