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Teaching through web adventures

Medical Mysteries Web Adventures for Middle School. MedMyst. Teaching through web adventures. Developed and supported by an NIH Grant from the National Center for Research Resources and an NIH Grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. http://medmyst.rice.edu.

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Teaching through web adventures

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  1. Medical Mysteries Web Adventures for Middle School MedMyst Teaching through web adventures Developed and supported by an NIH Grant from the National Center for Research Resources and an NIH Grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

  2. http://medmyst.rice.edu http://medmyst.rice.edu

  3. Key Elements 30 minute interactive inquiry-based missions Complimentary hands-on classroom activities National Science Education Standards Correlation Companion MedMyst Magazines MedMyst

  4. Purpose • Teach “real” science content through the use of gaming elements and narrative storylines • Teach science history using interactive methods • Teach about infectious diseases using elements of mystery • Engage diverse learners through science inquiry MedMyst

  5. Advantages of Using Technology Studies indicate that technology aids in the motivation of all student groups. Research shows that using technology to support instruction improves student performance. Therefore, using MEDMYST as a technological curriculum resource motivates students and improves student performance.

  6. Special Features FREE Ready-to-use Award-Winning Only requires an active internet browser Available in Spanish MedMyst

  7. Teacher Resources

  8. Classroom activities and resources organized by Mission

  9. But wait! There’s more! • All episodes have teacher materials • Mission logs • Activity lesson plans • Testing Materials • Links to Web sites withadditional information • NSES correlation matrix

  10. MedMyst Online Web based science adventures: Created for middle school students Focused around infectious diseases

  11. Web Adventure Mission One: Orientation at ORB Play the role of a new Reconstructor who must pass basic training on infectious disease by completing a series of challenges.

  12. Web Adventure Mission 2: Peril in Prokaryon Help the Reconstructors find the cause and stop the spread of a mysterious diarrheal disease plaguing a nearby refugee camp.

  13. Web Adventure Mission 3: Nemesis in Neuropolis Help the Reconstructors investigate whether the re-emerging of a deadly contagious viral disease is the beginning of a new plague in Neuropolis.

  14. Interdisciplinary • ScienceHuman body systemsMicrobiology Nature of science • MathAnalysis of charts, graphs, tables • Language ArtsNon-Fiction reading material availableReading comprehension Vocabulary • Social StudiesHistorical scientists and their contributions

  15. Science Virtual lab experiences

  16. Math Analysis of charts, tables, and graphs

  17. Language Arts Reading Comprehension

  18. History Science History

  19. Additional Teaching Materials! Reading in the Content Areas Online MedMyst magazines for FREE download

  20. Teacher Feedback • This is an incredible teaching tool. There is enough information to target all ability levels. • Thank you very much for this activity. I've used this activity (#2) in my classes for two years when we study water quality, treatment, and safety. • It's about the best format I've ever seen for teaching seventh graders using a website. • Great teaching tool! KEEP THE SITES COMING! • Brilliant website - colorful, scientifically accurate, and fun! I shall use it for my students and especially the students who have trouble with science. Congratulations!

  21. Instructional Strengths Improves student learning as indicated through pre and post testing Authentically engages students in science content Thoroughly meets 4 out of 7 National Science Education Standards MedMyst

  22. MEDMYST • Pre-test/post-test analysis • 9 teachers from 8 different states • Over 700 students grades 6-10 • Over all increase in post-test scores (6-24%) • Qualitative analysis found that students enjoyed web adventure format and would like other subjects presented in the same manner.

  23. MEDMYST Awards & Recognition

  24. Things to Come: Mission 4 (malaria) and Mission 5 (zoonosis) Collection of teacher volunteers for student pre- and post-testing Involvement of middle school students in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of new missions and activities

  25. If you like MedMyst, http://medmyst.rice.edube sure to check out the other series at: http://reconstructors.rice.edu

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