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Integrating Technology
into the K-8 curriculumED 5670 Nancy Nachtigal July 28, 2009
An inquiry-based lesson
• Adaptable to grade levels K-8
• Science Standards-based
• NYSED “Crosswalk” technology standards
Teachers helping students find their
INNER SCIENTISTS
OBSERVATION
Begin with a nature scavenger hunt outside on school property.
Students will record their observations:
• Hand lens
•Digital camera
•Notebook & pencil, PDA’s, or Tablet PCs
Hypothesis
Process their observations
• Identify 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?
Procedures
Group students at learning centers
(K – 6)
(K – 12)
(view simulations)
(3 – 12)
VIDEO CENTER
WEB RESEARCH CENTER
• Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators - General Science
• Exploratorium
• Google SafeSearch
WRITING CENTER
• Create 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
DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION CENTER
• 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
Assessment
• Use Rubistar to create rubrics– Blog– Wiki– Digital stories– Slideshows– Videos– Self-evaluations
• Record your grades in Engrade
Professional Development
• Learning Science Through Inquiry
• FAQs about Inquiry
• Thinkfinity lesson plans & activities