Tips for Teachers [179kb pdf]

• Web Adventures are FREE!
• Students love the interactivity and storylines.
• The learning objectives are aligned very well with both the Science and Health Standards.
• All the series have excellent science process skill practice.

• Web Adventures work well as formal embedded lessons or as a stand-alone unit.
• Students can informally receive extra credit.

• Don't present the Web Adventures as just a "game." Describe it as an alternative way to learn.
• If you use a computer lab, it is helpful (but not required) to use headphones.
• A single classroom computer connected to a projection system can work.
• The program works well in either class period time frames or block schedules.
• Struggling readers may benefit from being paired with a more skilled reader.
• Do some of the correlated hands-on activities that are provided (quizzes, activities, mission logs) or ones you already do for reinforcement.

• Use the Cool Links option at the end of the segments for students who finish quickly.
• Write and pronounce difficult vocabulary words before beginning the programs.
• Have students complete the Mission Log assignments as they do the episodes. Pre-test and post-tests are available online and can be used, too.
• With the MedMyst series, use the magazine to reinforce reading and writing skills.
• Some of the games are available in Spanish.