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Science
Life Science. Physical Science. Space sciences. |
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Educational technology
Computer uses in education. Computers. Instructional issues. Integrating technology. Internet. |
Resource Type:
Lessons and activities; Professional development; Resource materials for math or science. Media Type:
Print material.
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Abstract:
This book, part of the techKNOWLEDGEy series, is designed to provide technology coordinators, resource teachers, media specialists, and classroom teachers ideas about integrating computers and peripheral devices into the science curriculum for grades 5 to 8. The series contains management ideas to help set up a computer lab, ways to organize records, and suggestions for lesson plans and activities which facilitate the use of technology in the curriculum. This book covers computer systems, software licensing, and telecommunications requirements. Information concerning acceptable use policies and other lines of defense to ensure appropriate use of the Internet is included. Techniques for both time management and behavior management are suggested. The thirty lesson plans include lesson duration, a materials list, and instructions concerning what should be done before and after the students start to use the computers. Biological and physical science topics, such as animals, chemistry, the solar system, and weather, are included. Teachers are given additional options for conducting the activities. Web links for follow up activities are found in each lesson plan. Data sheets and dark line drawings are available for reproduction. One lesson deals with analyzing owl pellets. The activity should take one to two class periods with additional time necessary for data entry on the computer. Students are to inspect the owl pellets externally and internally and to keep bones for identification and display. They should record their findings on the provided data sheet and then enter them into the class data base on the computer. Other lesson options include comparing pellets of different raptors or pooling data with classes from different schools. The lesson plan ends with Web links about owl pellets and owls. Ideas concerning science fair project management, telecollaboration with other classes globally, and other methods to integrate technology into the curriculum are given. (Author/JSR) |
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Table of Contents:
Introduction
Your computer
Computer system functions
Hardware
Basic types of software
Software licensing
Telecommunications
What do I need?
I'm online, what do I do now?
Management
Time management
Behavior management
Lesson plans
General science
Major divisions of science
Scientist search
Biology
Living organisms
Classification of living things
Cell structure
Animals
Don't cut that frog!
Dig for dinosaur data
Analyzing owl pellets
Human body
Body system sleuths
Ow! My wrists hurt!
My nose knows
The ruler of reaction
Plants
What's that tree?
Environment
Student hydrologists
Biome, sweet biome
Struggling to survive
Physical science
Chemistry
It's elemental
Calculating density
Electricity
Electricity costs Watt?!
Technology
How does a computer work?
Talking techie
History of computer technology
Earth science
Earth
Shaking things up
Rock cycle
Rock hounds
Ring of fire
Weather
Weather data (collection and comparison)
Storm trackers
Solar system
The universe
How current is the data?
NASA-TV on CU-SeeMe
Science projects
Science reports
Citing electronic sources
Telecollaborating
Super suggestions
Finding lesson plans online
Reviews and Awards:
- (2001). Review of Integrating technology into the science curriculum: Challenging. Teacher Education Materials Project: A Database for K-12 Mathematics and Science Professional Development Providers. (See specific review or award data.)
Learn more about this source of information.
- Eisenhower National Clearinghouse. (1999). Integrating technology in the classroom. ENC Focus, 06(03).
Learn more about this source of information.
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Pricing Information:
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Description: 1 text (paperback) |
Cost: 12.95 |
ISBN: |
Order#: TCM 2429 |
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Publisher:
Teacher Created Materials, Inc
Notes:
Terms governing use and reproduction: The classroom teacher may reproduce copies of materials in this book for classroom use. The reproduction of any part for an entire school or school system is strictly prohibited. No part of this publication may be transmitted, stored, or recorded in any form without written permission from the publisher.
Contributor(s):
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Authors: Debi Hooper; Ken Tunell; Charles Payne. |
Specifications:
1 text (144 pages : illustrated ; 28 cm.)
Record Created: 01/29/1999; Last Modified: 02/19/2004;
© 1999-
2004 ENC. All information in this catalog record was verified and accurate when it was first made available to the public. ENC updates catalog records when resources are featured in special projects or when we learn that the information in the record is out of date.
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