science

=Science=

Ideas

 * Create a **creature** in [|Create Your Wild Self.] Describe its habitat, adaptations, parts of its body
 * **Diagram** food chains, scientific processes, etc. using mind mapping tools such as Kidspiration, Inspiration, or online tools such as [|My Lovely Charts]
 * Conduct **interviews** with scientists around the world using Skype. Interviews can also be recorded using Audacity or a Flip video camera. Media can be assembled into a video using iMovie or MovieMaker or saved as a podcast.
 * Use a **document camera** to enable all to see an object up close. Use the document camera's built-in photo or video capture to record observations, processes, etc. Some document cameras have connectors that attach to a microscope.
 * Record **processes** or steps of **experiments**, etc. using a video or still camera. Assemble using Photostory (still photos), iMovie, or MovieMaker. Glogster can be used to make a multimedia poster (embed video or still)
 * View and interact with **simulations**. Many great science simulations can be found here.
 * **Organize** and **classify** information with tools such as Inspiration, database, or a spreadheet. If doing collaboratively, Google Spreadheets is good choice.
 * **Analyze** data (cause & effect, trends, etc.) through tools such as spreadsheet graphs, Inspiration's InspireData, or Tinkerplots software.
 * Demonstrate **procedural** use of equipment or an **experiment** through videotape or photography. Media can then be inserted into a PowerPoint, made into a movie, etc. This can be shared online through YouTube, TeacherTube, SlideShare, etc.
 * **Probeware** enables students to conduct experiments (i.e. temperature, water pH), gather various types of data, and analyze. Some probe devices have software and setups for elementary students.
 * Generate **quizzes** and **assessment** activities through tools such the website SuperTeacherTools, Jeopardy (and other game) templates for PowerPoint, HotPotatoes, Quia, Hyperstudio, or software accompanying interactive whiteboards. Students can also create these activities.
 * Create **labeling** activities using the SmartBoard Notebook software and its Lesson Activity Toolkit. Terminology can be recorded, enabling students to hear pronunciation.