The traditional methods of completing assignments is extended to include electronic representation of data. Students can access video clips, sound bytes, biographies and images not typically available to them. WebQuests take students beyond the walls of the classroom to gather information. A Desert Database is a categorized list of plant, animals, and nonliving substances found in the desert. The unique search abilities allow students to type in the name, the type, or the category of an item to access the information about it.
Students can use the database to find specific and general data on a specific plant or animal.
For example, the coyote is a member of the canidae family. Searching for coyotes by common name or by family name will give you information on the coyotes habitat, eating habits, natural enemies, its size and description, and even the types of tracks it leaves. You can also follow a number of links contained in the activities and other pages of the DDL to find partners of this project and their addresses.