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**//__Internet Integration Opportunities __//** **National Geographic/Kids ** **http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ ** **Problem: **Students need more concrete activities to learn about geography. **Integration Strategy: ** The web site for kids to explore the fascinating world of National Geographic. Videos, photos, and interactive games and explorations make this Web site very engaging for young students. · Interactive, self guided instruction. || Students learn more and have a greater understanding of concepts of history and geography. || [|Fun Stuff and Activities for Kids -- National Geographic Kids] ||
 * Relative Advantage || Expected Outcome || Resources and Links ||
 * · Provides motivational explorations in geography and science concepts.

**//__Instructional Software __//** **Waterford Early Learning ** **http://www.pearsonschool.com/index.cfm?locator=PSZyLj ** **Problem: **Science instruction is often boring and methodical for students. **Integration Strategy: ** Waterford Early Learning Program's engaging digital curriculum provides an individualized experience from introduction to mastery of critical concepts in science. The youngest students will discover the fun of learning with full-motion video, brilliant animation, entertaining songs and interactive activities. · Provides guided instruction within a structured learning environment. . || Helps students become independent self-directed learners. || [|Fun Stuff and Activities for Kids -- National Geographic Kids] ||
 * Relative Advantage || Expected Outcome || Resources and Links ||
 * · Provides motivating practice in foundation skills needed for higher order learning.

**//__Tool Based Software __//** **NASA ** **http://www.nasa.gov/home/index.html ** **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Problem: **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Students need expanded opportunities for learning science.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Integration Strategy: ** <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This web based tool was developed by NASA it has videos, pictures and interactive media.

· Expands opportunities for learning. || Helps students to explore science concepts. || [|NASA - Home] ||
 * Relative Advantage || Expected Outcome || Resources and Links ||
 * · Allows access to unique tools and collections of information.

**//__<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Productivity Software __//** **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Discovery Education ** **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/ ** **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Problem: **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Science instruction is often boring and methodical for students. **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Integration Strategy: ** <span style="color: #404040; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9.5pt;">Discovery Education provides many opportunities for students to explore science. · Provides a variety of resources for students and teachers. || Helps students become independent self-directed learners. || [|Free Teacher Resources | Discovery Education] ||
 * Relative Advantage || Expected Outcome || Resources and Links ||
 * · Interactive