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This article is aimed at educators (mostly math educators) and others who may have an interest in how important it is that students in the United States understand English, because it's very difficult to understand other content areas without understanding English. The article summarizes the idea that it is very important, across all content areas, for teachers to be able to incorporate learning English into their classrooms for students who use English as a second language. They give advice, mostly to math teachers, about ways in which to add more English into the curriculum, and some methods to help those who may not understand English as well as they need to in order to do the given assignments. The content of the site is definitely aimed mostly at teachers. It provides many articles (such as the one on this specific web page) that will better teachers and their students. It contains the name of the author and sponsors of the site, as well as contact information. The authors of the site seem like credible people to write about topics of education. The date last revised is given, and it is 2015. The revisions are up-to-date and all links work properly. The content of the site was very clear on its intended purpose. The content seems accurate, free of bias, and would definitely offer good assistance to anyone searching for how to help their English Language Learning students. The EdWeek homepage downloads efficiently. It is very appealing, and the tabs at the top allow you to find what you are looking for based off of who you are. author and sponsors, as well as their contact information, are very easy to find. The site is extremely easy to navigate and all links seem to work well. The site seems one worth visiting, not only for teachers, but for anyone interested in aspects regarding education. The date in which the homepage was last revised is noted, and it was last revised in 2015. The site is very well designed.

This next website provides the long term effects of a fire on the environment.

This next website gives data to explain the results of a wildfire by providing data to show the effects of wildfires on the environment.

Useful website that will be included on my WebQuest for the Basics of acting. Jennifer Durn

Zach ajour 1/25/10

Overview: This website is for kids to be able to get online and learn about certain subjects though interactive games. Content: The content of this website is directed more towards elementary school students. The appropriate ages for games vary, they don't specify by grade level so it is just a trial and error type of site. There are different subjects that students can learn from such as the human body, identifying rocks, and they can even watch educational movies. Design: The colors used in this site are definitely geared towards elementary level kids. It's slightly hard to maneuver around for younger kids, there are many different links you can click on that take you to the same spot they just all have different names, which can be confusing.

Overview: This site was created by the National association for the Education of Young Children (NaEYC), and is intended for teacher, professionals or parents to find out more about early childhood education. The website discusses the association's beliefs in early childhood education, but also why it is important, how it can be well executed, and what parents can do at home to help their children. There are also numerous outside resources listed on the website to other sites, books and journals relevant to early childhood education. Content: The purpose of the site is immediately identifiable, and the information about the association and the creation of the website can be easily and clearly found. The sources of information are highly reliable, and all the outside links are highly relevant. The information is kept up to date and the site is very professionally kept. The site is easy to navigate, and all information can be easily found. Design: The design of the site clearly represents the association's ideals and purpose. It is very professional, yet also creatively displayed. The information is readily available and catches your eye. Each graphic and link is relevant to the overall site. The site is essentially free of advertisements, making it appear even more professional and clean. For this website, the design plays a large part in the successful presentation of their information.

This is a website for students to use for planning the class trip. This site has tools to assist the students with creating the trip!

This is a great source to use for flight arrangements, as well as hotels, cars, and activities.

This is a great site to look up certain hotels in which the group can stay at.

This is a game that will allow students to learn more about what pollution really is and things that can help prevent it.

Webquest website