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The Franklin Institute Online

http://sln.fi.edu/

Target Audience
Grades - 3-5 6-8 9-12

The Franklin Institute Online strives for currency and accuracy while preserving the “entertaining” side of learning for the child in all of us. Students of all ages will enjoy exploring the many thematic topics, which rotate frequently, including recent information and excellent links to other sites on the same topic from government, education, industry, and research. Topics such as Women's History Month, earthquakes, and El Nino were both fun to explore and challenged readers to perform experiments, investigate history, and apply their knowledge beyond the computer and classroom into everyday life. Examples of lessons, activities, and ideas for extending the lessons are exciting and motivational. Educators will appreciate the lists of links to related Internet sites on a great number of topics, information on programming, exhibits, “ask an expert,” and many other features. Not only is this site attractively designed, but every link takes the user to something useful for students, parents, and teachers alike. The Franklin Institute has done a wonderful job at reaching many portions of their target population with a tremendous site chock full of integrated information. The Franklin Institute Online makes learning fun and simulates the feeling of actually being there! A best bet!

Reviewer Name:	Michelle Kowalsky
Reviewer Affiliation:	Wayne Valley High School
Site Title:	The Franklin Institute Online
Site Owner/Developer:	The Franklin Institute Online
Date of Review:	03/23/1998
Technical Environment used for testing:	Memory: 16M+ Browser: Netscape Internet Connection: Cable