#1) C
#3) The most likely geological hazard in our area would be either flooding, earthquakes, or winter storms. The state of New Hampshire averages 2 earthquakes a year at a magnitude of 2.0-3.5. Most flooding is caused by the melting of snow in the spring but can also be caused by heavy rains over many days or storms. In New Hampshire, winter storms attribute to thousands of dollars in damage, many deaths, and many power outages.
#5) The mantle, the crust, the asthenosphere, and the lithosphere are all layers of the earth. The innermost layer is the mantle, then the asthenosphere, lithosphere, and then the crust. The crust is the thinnest layer of the earth ranging from 5 to 40 km. wide.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Web Site Evalucation
Name__Pam Dubey___________
Site Name Geology.com
URL/Site Address www.geology.com
Brief Description of Site This site includes news, careers, articles, maps, satelitte images, and a dictionary all talking about geology.
This web site is:
o Business/Commercial
o Educational
o Government
o Organization
How was this web site located [e.g. found URL in another source, used search engine etc.]
_I used google to locate this site but the website can simply be typed into the URL ____________________________________________________________________________________
Purpose & Suitability for Audience
Exemplary
Adequate
Unacceptable
Is the purpose clearly stated? >Yes, the website wants to inform readers.
Is the target audience identified? > No. The website seems to be for high school students. Not complicated language but no colorful pictures.
Is the depth & scope of information appropriate & even throughout? >Some sections have more information than others
Is the language used appropriate for intended audience? >Yes, again, simply language and definitions for new words that we might not have seen before.
Content
Exemplary
Adequate
Unacceptable
Is information accurate and factual
Is the information current; is there an “updated” date? >Updated in 2009.
Is it bias free> Yes, it is only a factual website and it isn't trying to persuade anyone.
Is the source/author authoritative? No author stated.
Are external links included for additional information? >There is a google link and a dictionary.
Is content documented or cited? > Both
Do the graphic images enhance the information? > Yes, in almost every article there is a picture.
Is information arranged for clearly & logically easy understanding? > Yes, there are headings to guide the reader.
On non-commercial sites, is it advertising free? > The only ads are for things the website is selling.
Is the material presented primary or secondary
Primary
Secondary
Includes Both
Structure & Ease of Use
Exemplary
Adequate
Unacceptable
Were good graphic principles used in presenting information
Is it ADA friendly (Easy for users with disabilities)? >There aren't any modifications.
Is this the best format for presenting the information? >The information seems a little cluttered so it could be spread out a little bit.
Is the information reliable? >Yes.
Is the site free of typos and other errors? >From what i can see.
Do the graphic images enhance the information? Yes.
Educational Value
Exemplary
Adequate
Unacceptable
Is the information presented useful or appropriate to
the information need? >Yes, but there is a little "fluff". Not all information is needed.
Is the information readable? >Yes, not hard vocabulary.
Is this site the only location this information is available? >No, i'm sure it's found on other sites as well. Especially the secondary information.
Have the links provided on the site been evaluated? >No.
Does it act as an access point to professional literature? >No.
Does the site make email or other contact information about site owner available? >No.
Technical Quality
Exemplary
Adequate
Unacceptable
Do external links to other sites work? >
Does it contain information easily downloaded? >No.
Is navigation to the site obvious? >Yes.
Is navigation within the site clear & easy? >Yes.
Does the site load quickly? > Yes.
Are the graphic images suitable or serve a function? >Yes, they serve as another way of explaining the articles.
Is the site searchable? >Yes.
Overall rating and comments >This seems like a very reliable site. There are many headings on the site which serve as guides to the information being studied.
Adapted from ISTE Web Site Evaluation Form IN The Best Math & Science Web Sites for Teachers. Eugene, OR: ISTE, 1997 with additional information from Thinking Critically about World Wide Web Resources, http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/college/help/critical/index.htm
Site Name Geology.com
URL/Site Address www.geology.com
Brief Description of Site This site includes news, careers, articles, maps, satelitte images, and a dictionary all talking about geology.
This web site is:
o Business/Commercial
o Educational
o Government
o Organization
How was this web site located [e.g. found URL in another source, used search engine etc.]
_I used google to locate this site but the website can simply be typed into the URL ____________________________________________________________________________________
Purpose & Suitability for Audience
Exemplary
Adequate
Unacceptable
Is the purpose clearly stated? >Yes, the website wants to inform readers.
Is the target audience identified? > No. The website seems to be for high school students. Not complicated language but no colorful pictures.
Is the depth & scope of information appropriate & even throughout? >Some sections have more information than others
Is the language used appropriate for intended audience? >Yes, again, simply language and definitions for new words that we might not have seen before.
Content
Exemplary
Adequate
Unacceptable
Is information accurate and factual
Is the information current; is there an “updated” date? >Updated in 2009.
Is it bias free> Yes, it is only a factual website and it isn't trying to persuade anyone.
Is the source/author authoritative? No author stated.
Are external links included for additional information? >There is a google link and a dictionary.
Is content documented or cited? > Both
Do the graphic images enhance the information? > Yes, in almost every article there is a picture.
Is information arranged for clearly & logically easy understanding? > Yes, there are headings to guide the reader.
On non-commercial sites, is it advertising free? > The only ads are for things the website is selling.
Is the material presented primary or secondary
Primary
Secondary
Includes Both
Structure & Ease of Use
Exemplary
Adequate
Unacceptable
Were good graphic principles used in presenting information
Is it ADA friendly (Easy for users with disabilities)? >There aren't any modifications.
Is this the best format for presenting the information? >The information seems a little cluttered so it could be spread out a little bit.
Is the information reliable? >Yes.
Is the site free of typos and other errors? >From what i can see.
Do the graphic images enhance the information? Yes.
Educational Value
Exemplary
Adequate
Unacceptable
Is the information presented useful or appropriate to
the information need? >Yes, but there is a little "fluff". Not all information is needed.
Is the information readable? >Yes, not hard vocabulary.
Is this site the only location this information is available? >No, i'm sure it's found on other sites as well. Especially the secondary information.
Have the links provided on the site been evaluated? >No.
Does it act as an access point to professional literature? >No.
Does the site make email or other contact information about site owner available? >No.
Technical Quality
Exemplary
Adequate
Unacceptable
Do external links to other sites work? >
Does it contain information easily downloaded? >No.
Is navigation to the site obvious? >Yes.
Is navigation within the site clear & easy? >Yes.
Does the site load quickly? > Yes.
Are the graphic images suitable or serve a function? >Yes, they serve as another way of explaining the articles.
Is the site searchable? >Yes.
Overall rating and comments >This seems like a very reliable site. There are many headings on the site which serve as guides to the information being studied.
Adapted from ISTE Web Site Evaluation Form IN The Best Math & Science Web Sites for Teachers. Eugene, OR: ISTE, 1997 with additional information from Thinking Critically about World Wide Web Resources, http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/college/help/critical/index.htm
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