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History
JASON Project Online is an award-winning, web-based
resource for science education. Dr. Robert D. Ballard founded the JASON
Project in 1989 after receiving thousands of letters from school children
wanting to know how he discovered the RMS Titanic. Since 1989 the JASON
Project has taken kids on more than 13 expeditions.
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Intended Audience
JASON's primary audience is English-speaking science students in
grades 4-9.
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Learning Environment
Primarily Designed for Classroom Use
Jason is designed primarily for use in a classroom
setting that has access to computers. This could be an entire
computer lab, or a small number of computers within a class.
Students may also access the site from other locations if
they are able.
Activities can be completed:
1. as a class: ask scientists questions, watch
online videos
2. individually: teachers can assign interactive modules
for lab or homework
Teach students science as it applies to real-world situations.
1. Develop students understanding of science and research with
an empasis on Earth Sciences.
2. Connect students to real scientists in the field conducting
research.
JASON Online contains a vast library of multimedia information
and activities related to several scientific disciplines.
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Key Features
JASON uses a multimedia approach to teach students about science.
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Here students are able to further
explore a topic through interactive flash based
activities.
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Students connect to real scientists
involved in real-time scientific research on a
particular topic. It includes several elements
- chat, bulletin board, photos, live video, scientist
bios, and other relevant content.
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