Content Report Science

Content Area ReportScienceBy: Courtney Hanson

4 ways technology is utilized in Science1. Productivity Tools2. Communicate ideas and information3. Investigating with technological tools4. Creating knowledge products

1. Productivity ToolsExamples:Excel spreadsheet where students can type in data and the calculations are already done. They are easy and efficient to use.

2. Communicate Ideas & InformationExamples:The graphing program: The Graph ClubKidpix: Students create their own illustration to show their dataKidspiration: Many ways for kids to show their data

3. Investigating with Technological ToolsExamples: Simulations or data gathering tools such as probes are commonly used in investigations. There are CSI or FBI investigation sites where the students do all the work for the investigation. (recommend for older students)For simulations students can find Solar System 3D Simulators. http://download.cnet.com/Solar-System-3D-Simulator/3000-2054_4-10477538.html

4. Creating Knowledge ProductsExamples:Computer generated: Graphs- The Graph Club Pictures Kidpix, Kidspiration Hyperlinks- like the 3D Solar System http://download.cnet.com/Solar-System-3D-Simulator/3000-2054_4-10477538.html Online Projects GLOBE, GoNorth!, etc.

Technology Integration StrategiesSupporting authentic science experiences

Supporting scientific inquiry skills

Supporting science concept learning

Accessing science information and tools

The Globe ProjectNASAJason ProjectArchimedes LaboratoryProject Feeder WatchThe Association of Science-Technology CentersEarthKAMGIS Population DataJourney North projectRedRover Goes to MarsThe ExploratoriumDigital Library for Earth System EducationWeb-Based Chemistry SimulationsInfo on space at NASAInfo on weather at NOAAInfo on latest health finding Exploring the Environment CurriculumNational Academy Press

TechnologiesGLOBEwww.globe.govGoNorth! www.polarhusky.comProject Feeder Watchwww.birds.cornell.edu/pfwEarthKAMwww.earthkam.ucsd.eduJourney Northhttp://www.learner.org/jnorth/

GLOBE

GLOBE

GoNorth!

Project Feeder Watch

EarthKAM

Journey North

StandardsHere are some of the first grade science standards that some of the above mentioned technologies can meet.S1CS4. Students will use the ideas of system, model, change, and scale in exploring scientific and technological matters. a. Use a modelsuch as a toy or a pictureto describe a feature of the primary thing. b. Describe changes in the size, weight, color, or movement of things, and note which of their other qualities remain the same during a specific change. c. Compare very different sizes, weights, ages (baby/adult), and speeds (fast/slow) of both human made and natural things.S1CS5. Students will communicate scientific ideas and activities clearly. a. Describe and compare things in terms of number, shape, texture, size, weight, color, and motion. b. Draw pictures (grade level appropriate) that correctly portray features of the thing being described. c. Use simple pictographs and bar graphs to communicate data.

S1E1. Students will observe, measure, and communicate weather data to see patterns in weather and climate. a. Identify different types of weather and the characteristics of each type. b. Investigate weather by observing, measuring with simple weather instruments (thermometer, wind vane, rain gauge), and recording weather data (temperature, precipitation, sky conditions, and weather events) in a periodic journal or on a calendar seasonally. c. Correlate weather data (temperature, precipitation, sky conditions, and weather events) to seasonal changes. S1L1. Students will investigate the characteristics and basic needs of plants and animals. b. Identify the basic needs of an animal. 1. Air 2. Water 3. Food 4. Shelter d. Compare and describe various animalsappearance, motion, growth, basic needs.