Transcript Science and Technology

They really do go together!
The tools that I show you today are
not geared towards any grade
specifically. They are general
science sites that anyone can use.
Even if it the site does not really
apply to your grade, maybe you
can get an idea for something that
does affect your students! Please,
keep an open mind!
Here are some cool technology tools and tips that can help you with your
science classroom. If something does not work, please let me know and I will
work with it! Some of the coolest sites I have researched are:
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Learning Science
Science Fair Central
National Science Teacher Association
National Science Digital Library
Science Printables
Understanding Science
42 Explore
The Field Book Project
Earth Exploration Toolbook
EdHeads
Periodic Videos
Sumanas
24/7 Science
Science Daily
EduTopia, a national leading magazine, also recommends…
 Smithsonian Scientists
 Plantings Science
 PhET Interactive Simulators
 Energy Kids
Sites for Elementary Science Teachers
 Bitesize Science – British site
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/materials
 Everyday Mysteries
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/archive.html
 How Everyday Things are Made
http://manufacturing.stanford.edu/htem.html
 Just for Kids
http://urbanext.illinois.edu/kids/index.html
Sites for Secondary Science Teachers
 The Chemistry Place
http://www.pearsonhighered.com/thechemistryplace/
 The American Institute of Physics
http://www.aip.org/
 The Biology Project
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/
 Yahoo’s Index of Science Resources
http://dir.yahoo.com/science/
LPB CyberChannel is now Discovery Streaming
 You still log in the same way as before.
 Go to LPB CyberChannel on the MCS homepage.
 If you already have an account, log in and begin to use the resources.
 If you are new, get the code for your school from me after this session.
The librarian at your school also has the LPB access codes.
 If you have changed schools, please edit your profile to reflect the school
change.
 LPB is NOT a free site. It is paid for by MIS/IT, and it is now available on a
use it or lose it basis. Please take advantage of these resources in order
to keep it in the budget.
Finding a Video
 At the top of the page, there is a general search box. You can type in the
subject of the video you are trying to find.
 If you click in the box, you get “More Options.” You can narrow down
your search.
 Be as specific as possible and try different types of spellings. (singular vs.
plural, British spellings, etc.)
 There are many more things than just video on LPB. There are
animations, discussion boards, clip art, images, etc.
 Each video can be downloaded and some are available with Closed
Captioning (meets 504 modification!).
My Content
 My Content is a digital storage locker within the LPB site.
 I strongly recommend creating folders for the major subject areas for which you
will be searching for videos/resources.
 You can access LPB and your folders from any computer with internet, including
most tablets and phones.
 You can create subfolders as well.
 The more organized you can be ahead of time, the easier your tasks will be later.
 While you can save videos to your folders, I also HIGHLY RECOMMEND downloading
a video to your desktop(folder) in case the internet is not working.
 Videos are segmented, so you may not need the whole video. You can either click
the down arrow next to the plus sign to get options (save to my content) or click
the download button across the top. You can then pick the segment you want to
download.
Classroom Manager
Builder Tools
 Assignment Builder – allows you to create assignments and assign them to
students in your classes
 Board Builder – works a lot like glogster to create digital, interactive
posters
 Writing Prompt Builder – give students writing practice with these images
that include composition prompts
 Quiz Builder – incorporate video clips into interactive quizzes
 Each of these tools has a User’s Guide and a “Need More Help” for help
within each tool.
Teacher Center
Why use the Teacher Center?
You can search for already completed lesson
plans!
You can search for activities, etc., by theme
using the Thematic Focus.
The Discovery Atlas Interactive Map is a huge
help when you know where but you don’t know
what you are looking for!
There is a STEM library, which I hope they
change to STEAM soon!
The CALENDAR helps students connect the past
and present with videos tied to historical
events.
Professional Development
You can find all the resources you need to help
you with DE/LPB on this page.
There are also ideas on using digital media in
your classroom.
There is a calendar of professional development
that are offered either by LPB or in conjunction
with LPB.
LPB professional development can count for
CLU’s. Just enter the information at the bottom
of your transcript in CourseWhere where the
spaces are provided for additional trainings.
Don’t forget one of your biggest resources…
ME!!!
Jodie Moorhead
IT Facilitator
2101 Roselawn Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201
[email protected]
318-325-0601, x5402
Jodie’s Website