the importance of technology in elementary science stephanie nowak · january 27, 2014
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The Importance of Technology in Elementary ScienceStephanie Nowak · January 27, 2014
Ohio’s NLS Three Common Instructional Shifts
Build a Deep Understanding of Content
Craft Responses Based on Evidence
**Use Technology
Integrating technology is a critical part of instruction and in preparing
students for success.
Incorporation of Technology
Science Quality Review Rubric
Uses appropriate technology and media strategically and ethically to deepen learning and draw attention to scientific evidence.*
Science Quality Review Rubric
Evidence Centered Design
Start with the End in Mind
Evidence Centered Design
Evidence Centered Design Shift
Build understanding across disciplines
Craft responses based on EVIDENCE
Use Technology academically and in real world settings
Evidence of Shifts
Show me the data
Scientific Practices Outlined
Data Collected
Relevant data are collected
Quantitative and/or observational
Data Tables and/or Graphs
Clearly and accurately presented
Highlight trends and patterns
Facilitate the analysis
Appropriate for the investigation
Data Analysis
Data analysis is complete
Scientifically appropriate
Relevant to the inquiry
Relationships clearly described
Using written and/or oral communication
Patterns and Trends
Interpretations, Models, Conclusions
Thoroughly explained
Connected to evidence
Soil and the Three Little Pigs
Students become engineers as they design a house out of soil that the Big Bad Wolf can’t blow down.
Key Science Concepts
Grade 3
The characteristics of rocks and soil must be studied through sampling, observation and testing.
Key Science Concepts
Grade 3
This testing includes the ability of water to pass through samples of rock or soil and the determination of color, texture, composition and moisture level of soil.
Key Science Concepts
Grade 3
Measurable and observable characteristics of rocks include size and shape of the particles or grains
Key Science Concepts
Grade 3
Technology can be used to analyze and compare test results, connect to other classrooms to compare data or share samples, and document the findings.
Future Applications
Grades 4-5:
The general characteristics of Earth are studied.
Scientific Practices
Reading Scientific Texts Closely
Key Areas of Focus in Ohio’s NLS
Key Areas of Focus in Ohio’s NLS
Writing from Sources
Building Disciplinary Knowledge
Technology Integration
eReader: www.epubbub.com Building Background, Integration of Inquiry
Google Forms: Formative/Summative Assessments
Google Presentations: Demonstration of Learning by student teams
Technology Integration
Create a Graph: Creation of Visual Representation of soil house ingredients used to compare houses.
QR Code Generator: Create QR codes to directly take students to google forms, websites, etc.
Contact Information
Stephanie Nowak
Mentor Public Schools
Third Grade Teacher Dale R. Rice
@StephNowak3
education.ohio.gov
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