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- 1. Integrating Technology intothe K-8 curriculum ED 5670 Nancy Nachtigal July 28, 2009
- 2. An inquiry-based lessonAdaptable to grade levels K-8 Science Standards-based NYSED “ Crosswalk ” technology standards
- 3. Teachers helping studentsfind their INNER SCIENTISTS
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- 5. Begin with a nature scavenger hunt outside on school property.
- 6. Students will recordtheir observations: Hand lens Digital camera Notebook & pencil, PDA’s, or Tablet PCs
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- 8. Process their observationsIdentify where student interest lies Stimulate instructional conversation & guide students to a “big” question Ex. (K-4) What kind of caterpillar did we find? How can we learn more about it? Ex. (5-8) Is our stream healthy? How can we revitalize/protect it?
- 9. Procedures Group studentsat learning centers
- 10. (K – 6)(K – 12) (view simulations) (3 – 12) VIDEO CENTER
- 11. WEB RESEARCH CENTERKathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators - General Science Exploratorium Google SafeSearch
- 12. WRITING CENTERCreate a class science blog . ( Read Reading, Writing, and Thinking like a Scientist to learn how to support writing in the inquiry model ) Post vocabulary terms on a class wiki Map information on graphic organizers, e.g. Kidspiration
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- 14. DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTIONCENTER Write a fictional narrative using digital storytelling tools and science research Create and narrate a PowerPoint and post it on Slideshare Mount the digital photos in Photostory3 and make a movie Produce a ‘how-to’ movie answering the ‘big idea’ question
- 15. Assessment Use Rubistar to create rubrics Blog Wiki Digital stories Slideshows Videos Self-evaluations Record your grades in Engrade
- 16. Professional Development LearningScience Through Inquiry FAQs about Inquiry Thinkfinity lesson plans & activities
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