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Web of Science - Kelly Hines Chocowinity Primary School Beaufort County Schools
Web of Science
- Kelly HinesChocowinity Primary School
Beaufort County Schools
As a science teacher, you know there are thousands of
ways to incorporate the internet into your classroom,
so what holds us back?It's really not just to find
lesson ideas!
What are the most common reasons for not using the internet to its potential?
- I only have limited computers in my room.- I don't have time to incorporate this into my instructional block.- I don't have time to find resources.
Don't worry...
We are going to address all of
thesetoday!
I have limited computers in my room...
WEBCAMS
FIELD TRIPS
Why webcams and field trips?These offer experiences for children that they will probably not have on their own. They also offer possibilities for engagement that you cannot offer in the "real world."
They can be managed on individual computers in a center, as a team activity, or on a SCAM or LCD projector.
Let's take a field trip...
5th grade students study different eecosystems and their contributions toward the health of the environment.
What better way to learn about the estuary than a visit to Long Island Sound!
Visit an estuarium Provide an activity
What about some time on "stakeout" ?
Kindergarten students should observe behaviorsof several common animals.
Wolf CamPig Cam
Duck CamDeer Cam
But how do I fit it into my instructional block?
- This varies based on your schedule.- self-contained (K-2 and 3-5)- 60 / 90 minute blocks- short time allowed for science
I am self-contained (K-2)
- Morning Work- Use a webcam as part of your morning meeting/circle time- Centers- Computer Lab (more guided) - SCAM / LCD
I have a set block of time (departmentalized)
- Use observation time as homework (give extra credit)- Ongoing assignment… students have a deadline for completion and everyone must finish by a certain time- Unit wrap up - Computer lab (sign up for additional time)
I am self-contained (3-5)
- Morning work- “I’m finished” work- Partner activities- Centers- Whole Group (instead of a video, take a trip)- Homework (remember, these are accessible anywhere)- Unit Wrap Up (2 day session where internet activity is combined with paper/pencil activity on rotating basis)- Integrated science field trips/webcams into literature connections and instruction of technology standards- Use your SCAM / LCD projector
Integrating Science with other subjects...
connecting technology and books
Math ~ Social Studies ~ Literature
magazines
I don't have time to find resources...
www.ikeepbookmarks.com/webofscience
Be brave. Be creative.Envision the possibilities.
Any questions?
