Active Engagement Pathfinder
Hardin Intermediate Library
Duncanville ISD
Organisms
6th Grade Science
Prepared by Mr. Hood, Library Media Specialist
October 2015
Informational Pathfinder for Organisms.
Click on Links as one would a regular web page.
DNA Helix
brainPOP Organisms
Cells-Biology for Kids
Cell Functions and Characteristics – Ency.Brit
Interactive Cell Structure
Eukaryotes-Biology4Kids
Prokaryotes-Biology4Kids
The Cell – Duckster’s
Plant Cell or Animal Cell? Interactive
Cell Games -Interactive
Centre of the Cell- Interactive Learning
Parts of a Cell(Plant & Animal) Interactive
Autotrophs and Heterotrophs
Abiotic vs. Biotic
Abiotic vs. Biotic - Mr.G’s Environmental Systems
Characteristics and Classifications of Living
Organisms – Pearson Education PDF File
Classification of Living Things
Another Classification of Living Things
General Science Links
Chem4Kids – All Science. Great for
Learning Science Concepts.
Time for Kids Science – From the
publishers of TIME Magazine.
Study Jams Scientific Method - Cool Video
Buzzle Scientific Method - Excellent
Layout
Scientific Method from Science Bob Excellent Layout and Descriptions
Cookie Monster teaches Scientific
Method - Helpful to find Student Voice!
Sid the Science Kid – Cartoon Videos
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Cell Structure and Formation – Pearson School
Inside a Cell: Learn Genetics – Interactive
Tissues of Life – Science Museum of Minnesota
Control of the Cell Cycle – Fun and Entertaining
Game at Nobel Peace Prize Site
Key Search Terms or Boolean Search Terms
Eukaryotes vs. prokaryotes, Single cell organisms, multicellular organisms, autotrophic vs heterotrophic organisms, Taxonomic Classification of Animals,
Search Engines.
Duncanville ISD Databases
Safe Search for Kids
School Internet Resources
Kidz Search
GooGooligans
Kids Click!
Sweet Search
instaGrok - creates Thinking Map of Ideas
Reference.
Macmillan Dictionary
Your Dictionary
Fact Monster
Images
Pics 4 Learning
FreeImages
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Citation Help.
Citation Machine MLA Format
TEKS
Science
6.12 Organisms and environments. The student knows all organisms are classified into Domains and Kingdoms. Organisms within these
taxonomic groups share similar characteristics which allow them to interact with the living and nonliving parts of their ecosystem. The
student is expected to:
(A) understand that all organisms are composed of one or more cells;
(B) recognize that the presence of a nucleus determines whether a cell is prokaryotic or eukaryotic;
(C) recognize that the broadest taxonomic classification of living organisms is divided into currently recognized Domains;
(D) identify the basic characteristics of organisms, including prokaryotic or eukaryotic, unicellular or multicellular, autotrophic or
heterotrophic, and mode of reproduction, that further classify them in the currently recognized Kingdoms;
(E) describe biotic and abiotic parts of an ecosystem in which organisms interact; and
(F) diagram the levels of organization within an ecosystem, including organism, population, community, and ecosystem.
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Does the Web Site Pass the Test?
Test for Web Site Evaluation
Currency: the timeliness of the information
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When was the information published or posted?
Has the information been revised or updated?
Is the information current or out-of date for your topic?
Are the links functional?
Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs
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Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?
Who is the intended audience?
Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e. not too elementary or advanced for your needs)?
Have you looked at a variety of sources before determining this is one you will use?
Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper?
Authority: the source of the information
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Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?
Are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations given?
What are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations given?
What are the author's qualifications to write on the topic?
Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address?
Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source?
examples: .com (commercial), .edu (educational), .gov (U.S. government), .org (nonprofit organization), or .net (network)
Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content, and
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Where does the information come from?
Is the information supported by evidence?
Has the information been reviewed or refereed?
Can you verify any of the information in another source or from personal knowledge?
Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion?
Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors?
Purpose: the reason the information exists
 What is the purpose of the information? to inform? teach? sell? entertain? persuade?
 Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?
 Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda?
 Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?
 Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases?
Source: Bluford Library. North Carolina State University. Web: http://libguides.library.ncat.edu/content.php?pid=53820&sid=394505
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