Scitable

=**[|Scitable]**=

__**Resources**__
[|Science Articles] [|Help and Connect With Peers] [|Build an Online Classroom] [|Contribute and Share]

__**Strengths**__

 * 1) Free science library and personal learning tool
 * 2) Concentrates on genetics and biology
 * 3) Worldwide community of scientists, researchers, teachers, and students
 * 4) Collaborate online with teachers and students
 * 5) Publish your activities
 * 6) Maintain an evidence-based online course for your students

__**Weaknesses**__

 * 1) Explores only genetics and biology
 * 2) Students may need more hands-on activities for science concepts

__**Opportunities**__

 * 1) In less than five minutes, you can create an engaging virtual research space for your students.
 * 2) It provides excellent reference for students or lifelong learners and can be a teaching tool for faculty.
 * 3) Teachers can connect with other teachers from all over the world.
 * 4) Nature Education e-books are intuitive introductions to a range of topics relevant to science students, young scientists, and science enthusiasts of all ages.

__**Threats**__

 * For younger students, teachers should make sure the topics are age-appropriate and that nothing is too mature for them.

__**Ideas for the classroom**__
__**Learning Paths:**__  [|Cancer] [|Genetic Variation and Revolution] [|History of Genetics] Glossary and Index

