Title of Site: Musee des arts et métiers

Curriculum Area: French (Art/History)

Objectives that will be supported by this site:  This site helps to give an in-depth look at the art and technology that is currently at the "Musee des arts et métiers." Not only is the art presented to the audience the history that goes along with it is provided as well.

Authority	Level 2	This site has contact information provided but no author is mention, I believe this is the case for it is the museums web site so for some of the virtual tours the museum is the reference, not the author.
Affiliation	Level 4	This site is supported by a reputable institution known as the Musee des arts et métiers and there is no apparent bias in the information that this institution provides.
Objectivity	Level 4	This Web page contains almost no advertising other than it is it's own advertisement for the actual museum, also the page is free of bias.
Audience	Level 2	This Web page is a little to advanced for most of the high school french students, though the information is superb, it is more French IV material than those in level I-III.
Currency	Level 3	This site has been updated within the last year though it is not particular as to when it was last updated.
Content	Level 4	This site relates to my objectives perfectly, the site is up to date, linked well, and is well organized, though it is all in french so it will be hard for those in any course lower than French IV to understand.
Web Site Design	Level 4	This Web site loads very well with great visual aids from in-depth pictures to actual movies, it is very easy to navigate for those who know french, and for those who do not they can still navigate the site using the pictures.

Notes:  This site is a perfect reference or visual aid for teachers of higher level french classes.  The site has many different activities and different ways in which a student can become involved with his or her learning.  The site itself contains practical information all the way to current debates that are being held over controversial pieces of art and technology.  Once again, for a teacher of a high level course this site has a lot of value in the classroom, for it gets the student involved with what they are learning.

Published by, Ryan Mertaugh
Modified date 10/31/07