Inside the World-Wide Web

This book dissects a large and broad topic of the Internet into components where students are able to understand the history and significance of what the Internet is. It establishes inquiry-based thoughts and ideas for students to make connections.

• Author: Roopa Pai
• Illustrator: Delwyn Remedios
• Year Published: 2016

Science Topics

• Physical Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• 3rd Grade

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 8th Grade

Summary

This book introduces what the Internet is and how the Internet is used as a resource and tool for information. This book teaches students and teachers how the Internet allows people from around the world to be connected and be able to communicate effectively. This book talks about the history behind how the Internet was created and developed; it also provides students with important facts of how the Internet is such a vital part in today's technology.

Evaluation

• Appropriateness: High
• Authority: High
• Accuracy: High
• Liteary Artistry: High
• Appearance: High

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

This book dissects a large and broad topic of the Internet into components where students are able to understand the history and significance of what the Internet is. It establishes inquiry-based thoughts and ideas for students to make connections.

Does the book provide an opportunity for children to ask and answer their own questions?

This book provides students the opportunity to ask and explore questions they might encounter while learning about the Internet. Although the book is mostly informational, it provides students with the opportunity for inquiry-based questions.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

The book is mostly informational so it doesn't necessarily encourage children to think for themselves, however, it does provide children the opportunity to research and explore the Internet for themselves. It gives children the experience of being able to explore the Internet and learn about the Internet in a hands-on approach.

Is the science topic addressed in ways that are appropriate to the lesson?

The book is designed in ways that are appropriate for students of higher primary education to explore and learn about the Internet. The book explains how the Internet is such a useful tool by providing examples of how it's used as a tool.

Is the content based on sound scientific principles? Is it accurate?

The contents of this book establishes sound scientific principles as it accurately depicts how the Internet is significant through accurate, factual information. This book enables for students to learn about how the Internet can be used to explore new concepts.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

This book is a factual book in that it establishes informational texts for readers to use as a resource and reference. This book is entirely informational and does not have any fictional components.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations are clear and accurately depicts the text being portrayed in the book. The book allows for readers to easily follow and reference illustrations when reading the text.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

The book is written at levels of students that are wanting to learn more about the Internet. The book is written so that students of all grade levels capable of exploring the Internet are able to use as a resource and reference.

Is there a multicultural component? Is it free from stereotyping?

This book does include the concept of being able to be connected globally, however, it doesn't necessarily focus on multicultural components to be the primary component of the story.

Is the book free from gender bias?

This book is entirely free from gender bias and does not at any point reference gender as a barrier.  This book is written and designed to meet the needs from everyone, regardless of gender.

Does the book show the close association between science and other disciplines?

This book demonstrates a close association between the Internet and its significance to other scientific topics. This book states the importance of the Internet and how it is used as a research tool to explore new scientific components.

Does the book present a positive attitude toward science and technology?

This book presents a positive attitude toward science and technology as it describes the Internet as a resource to research new scientific and technological advances. This book displays positive, factual information that allows for readers to make connections with the Internet and real-life applications.