Post #4: Web Scavenger Hunting

CPALMS Standard

The standard that I chose to examine was SS.912.A.2.1, which is a Social Studies standard that states: "Review causes and consequences of the Civil War." I found a webpage that outlines five main causes of the Civil War, and it includes a short video that summarizes the main points of the article. The textbook would probably classify this type of resource as reference software, because it provides an interactive overview of historical events. I liked this site because it also included audio and visuals in the short video, as well as links to other articles on the same subject embedded in the text of the post.

Internet-Based Resources

I have used web-based resources throughout my career as a student for research projects. I have to admit, I am very used to Google searching anything I need, which does not always provide high quality sources. I also do not often consider whether or not my software is open source when I am using something for personal use, but I will have to be more aware of content licensing as a teacher. Open-source software intrigues me because it is open for anyone to use and improve, though I doubt I will ever be good enough at programming to try and change the software myself. 

Web Hunt

For the Web Hunt, I found myself falling on old habits and using Google for almost everything, In the future, I hope to become more comfortable using other search engines and databases in addition to Google. Here are my search challenges for everyone:

• Find an online interactive model of the water cycle.
• Find a video that summarizes the causes of the American Revolution.

Review causes and consequences of the Civil War