A Publication of Internet Scout Computer Science Department, University of Wisconsin A Project of the InterNIC The Scout Report is a weekly publication offering a selection of new and newly discovered Internet resources of interest to researchers and educators, the InterNIC's primary audience. Subscription instructions are included at the end of each report. At present, there are over 180 announcements available for 1996-1999.
Announcements are browsable by type, month, and year, and searchable.
Each topic consists of an overview and a more detailed investigation that includes activities, vocabulary, concepts, preparation and materials, evaluation, and suggestions for further study. It also provides kids' stories and writings from the project. A glossary and references are included, as well as a small list of kids and educational links. The concept of the site, its organization, and its motivation make it one of the most interesting k-12 sites on the net. Purdue Molecular Biotechnology, a Chemistry class at Purdue University, is devoted to teaching how to access and use computer and online biotechnology resources.