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Chemistry

1. Name: Donna Thomas

School/University: Craigmont Middle/High School

Date: Thursday, October 01, 1998 at 12:33:30 (EDT)

Lesson plan:
The World of Chemistry
Past, Present, and Future
Time on lesson: two or three class periods

Step 1. Log on to the internet

Step 2. Find the Women in Science page at:
/20117/

Step 3. Travel, through the world of cyberspace, on an Electronic Field Trip.Find this area at the top of the page using the pull down menu. Select the Chemistry field trip. Notice the "Notes" button you will use later on in this lesson at the top of the page.
Keep a travel journal as to what you see on the field trip and who you meet along the way.
Collect information about your field trip including: your destination, and adventures. You may do this by clicking on the "Notes" button at the top of the page. All you have to do is enter your name and your very own password, (don't forget your password) and type in your notes for your journal. Don't forget to save your notes. Your notes will be there later if you decide to add to them. Just use the same name and password and they will be there ready for you to use again.

Step 4. Find the Biographies area of the site. Find this area at the top of the page using the pull down menu.
Using your "notes" button copy and paste information on the following:
Select three women in science. One women of the past and two women of the present. Copy and paste information about them in your note pad. You can copy and paste this information into a word processing program to turn into the teacher when your visit on the site is complete.

Step 5. Select the Mentoring area of the site. Find this area at the top of the page using the same pull down menu as before.
Contact a mentor via e-mail
Ask at least one question about their field of study. They will answer your question within three to five days.

Step 6. Find the Future Scientists area of the site. Again use the pull down menu at the top of the page.
Find this area at the top of the page using the pull down menu.
"View" a few of the future scientist entries to get an idea of what others have done.
"Sign" and complete information on your future plans in science. It can be as simple as continuing to recycle in your household to improve the environment on Earth or as complex as you want. You will be able to let others view your write up when you "submit" your future plans in science, so take special time with this section.

Step 7. Visit any other areas of the page if you have time, then continue to step 8.

Congratulations! You have completed your Women in Science Chemistry Tour!

Step 8. Reward yourself by visiting the Student Award area of the site. Again, use the pull down menu.
Create a student certificate with your very own name on it!

Step 9. Don't forget to sign the Guest Book

1.	Name:	Donna Thomas
	School/University:	Craigmont Middle/High School
	Date:	Thursday, October 01, 1998 at 12:33:30 (EDT)
	Lesson plan:	The World of Chemistry Past, Present, and Future Time on lesson: two or three class periods Step 1. Log on to the internet Step 2. Find the Women in Science page at: /20117/ Step 3. Travel, through the world of cyberspace, on an Electronic Field Trip.Find this area at the top of the page using the pull down menu. Select the Chemistry field trip. Notice the "Notes" button you will use later on in this lesson at the top of the page. Keep a travel journal as to what you see on the field trip and who you meet along the way. Collect information about your field trip including: your destination, and adventures. You may do this by clicking on the "Notes" button at the top of the page. All you have to do is enter your name and your very own password, (don't forget your password) and type in your notes for your journal. Don't forget to save your notes. Your notes will be there later if you decide to add to them. Just use the same name and password and they will be there ready for you to use again. Step 4. Find the Biographies area of the site. Find this area at the top of the page using the pull down menu. Using your "notes" button copy and paste information on the following: Select three women in science. One women of the past and two women of the present. Copy and paste information about them in your note pad. You can copy and paste this information into a word processing program to turn into the teacher when your visit on the site is complete. Step 5. Select the Mentoring area of the site. Find this area at the top of the page using the same pull down menu as before. Contact a mentor via e-mail Ask at least one question about their field of study. They will answer your question within three to five days. Step 6. Find the Future Scientists area of the site. Again use the pull down menu at the top of the page. Find this area at the top of the page using the pull down menu. "View" a few of the future scientist entries to get an idea of what others have done. "Sign" and complete information on your future plans in science. It can be as simple as continuing to recycle in your household to improve the environment on Earth or as complex as you want. You will be able to let others view your write up when you "submit" your future plans in science, so take special time with this section. Step 7. Visit any other areas of the page if you have time, then continue to step 8. Congratulations! You have completed your Women in Science Chemistry Tour! Step 8. Reward yourself by visiting the Student Award area of the site. Again, use the pull down menu. Create a student certificate with your very own name on it! Step 9. Don't forget to sign the Guest Book

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