DK FindOut?!


        


         DK FindOut is a great visual source that includes diagrams and an encyclopedia of images for elementary level in science and many other topics like nature, math, and transportation. Additionally, it includes a diversity of stories and books for all grade levels. It is a website that has been launched in February 2015 for free. 


       DK FindOut is a richly visual interactive resource with supported games. To start using it go to https://www.dkfindout.com/us/ choose the language and search for the topic you are interested in and enjoy learning in a creative interactive way. It is one of the digital literacy sources that could be applied to two main standards, first, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.4.D: Use glossaries or beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases. There are many vocabularies related to many topics with pictures that clarify the meaning of it. Second, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.7: Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic. Also, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.8: Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories. DK FindOut is a recommended source for research data.

        I highly recommend it because it helps the kids to increase their ability to look for the data and science fact and see it at the same time, which considered very helpful for English Language Learners (ELLs). Moreover, it is helpful for the teacher because it provides a sample of lesson plans and how might a teacher use it in class activities.

        I think it is unique because there are many successful popular books available for free. Also, it supports developing the student comprehension skill like pictures.  

Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2018 at 4:07 PM

    Hi Alaa, website helps science teachers a lot. they can benefit from this source in their classes and allow students to discover it in class.
    Great post!

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  2. UnknownFebruary 19, 2018 at 4:08 PM

    Wow, this sounds great. A resource with lesson plans is helpful. I bookmarked the url so I can investigate further. Also happy to hear that this is free. I will explore and share this with my students. Thanks for putting this out there.

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  3. Ellen EickenhorstFebruary 19, 2018 at 4:09 PM

    I remember using this as a kid! It was an available resource on the desktop of our school computers. It was so cool to look through interactive diagrams. Truly a quality primary resource!

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  4. Tales of a TutorFebruary 26, 2018 at 3:57 PM

    I wish I knew about this when I was an elementary student. What a great resource! DK FindOut is something that I will definitely keep in mind in order to incorporate to my own classroom. I think it is so useful for kids who are doing research or who simply want to learn about something new. Students can really benefit from this resource. Thanks for sharing!

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