Chris Reidl 1/23/11 Overview The purpose of starfall.com is to provide a fun and entertaining way to teach younger children how to read using phonics. Content This site is a great learning tool for younger children. Simply moving your cursor over a letter in the ABC's section gives you the sound of the letter and several words that begin with each sound. Design The site is very visually stimulating and the interactive learning tools are used very effectively. The audio and visual combinations used by starfall.com are very helpful in letter and word association and are very safe for small children.

Chris Riedl 1/23/11 Overview The purpose of theamericanrevolution.org is to provide an organized and easily accessible collection of links and information related to the American Revolution. Content The purpose and information on this site are very well organized and the tabs and links are very easy to use. Tabs related to battles, commanders, documents and a timeline are just a few of the numerous tools this sit uses. Design All pages and links open quickly and the site sponsor and copyright date are clearly visible. All information is clearly labeled and organized, and contact information is readily available.

Chris Riedl 1/23/11 Overview The purpose of brainpop.com is to provide a fun learning environment for kids of all grade levels. Content This site offers educational games, activities, and lessons that would be a great tool for students of all ages. Educational information is accurate and relevant, and is excellently offset with tabs and links related to pop culture and sports. Design Colorful boxes, games, lessons, and articles dot the pages of this site and make navigation seamless. Information is clearly labeled and each page opens very quickly.

Chris Riedl 1/23/11 Overview The purpose of civilwar.com is not only to educate all age groups of the historical significance of the Civil War but also to connect its readers with numerous links and articles giving all aspects of the war. Content The basic content of the site is quickly and easily identifiable, however the author and copyright information is not as clear. Overall a great tool for both educators and students. Design The design of the site is very attractive to the eye and the links all seem to be working properly.