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Integration Ideas for Using Technology in Science
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Use Excel to collect data. Create graphs from the data.
For example, during a unit on weather, students enter average
daily temperatures for various parts of the country and graph
the results. To enhance the graph, insert clipart or digital images
to illustrate.
2. Use presentation software, such as PowerPoint, insert
digital pictures of an organism, life cycle, or phenomenon, and
show the slide(s) to generate a class discussion.
3. Use a digital camera to document the stages of an experiment
to show proof of the final result. The images can be inserted
into MS Word as a part of the report or into a PowerPoint
presentation to share with the class.
4. Use Excel or Timeliner to create an electronic
timeline of a lifecycle, an experiment, or a chemical reaction.
Ideas: the life cycle of a frog or examples of mitosis could be
illustrated in a timeline. Use clipart or digital images to enhance
the timeline.
5. Use Excel to create conversion spreadsheets for measurements.
6. Use student email (eChalk) to gather information from experts
(http://njnie.dl.stevens-tech.edu/askanexpert.html).
7. Create a digital insect or leaf collection or classroom encyclopedia
using images from the Internet or digital photos taken by the
students.
8. Use PowerPoint or web design software to create a
virtual field trip of a biome, a cell, or the digestive system.
Be creative, and the kids will love it.
9. Use MS Paint or drawing tools in MS Office
to have students create diagrams of cell processes or chemical
reactions. Use the custom animation features in PowerPoint
to bring them to life.
10. Use TimeLiner to create and illustrate time lines
for science, history, evolution, size, weight, distance, and temperature
comparisons.
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