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It’s Elementary: iPads in
the Science Classroom
Presented by Diana Benner
Objectives
• Identify benefits of using iPads in the Science classroom
• Discover some great iPad apps that can enhance the Science curriculum
• Examine ways in which these apps can be used in the classroom
Today’s Meet
Go to Today’s Meethttp://todaysmeet.com/iscience
1. Introduce Yourself
(Name, Position, District, Grade Level)
2. Do you currently use iPads and/or Apps in your Science classroom?
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The Science Classroom
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Starting a Topic
Have students create a mind map of prior knowledge, one
which can then be repeated at the end of the unit to show
the difference in the students’ learning.
Students could create a Word Cloud of what they already
know and then contrast this at the end of the topic .
TagCloudSite: http://goo.gl/7lzF8v
Price: $0.99
WordFotoSite: http://goo.gl/R3WCav
Price: $1.99
A great way to assess pre and post learning!
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Labeling & Identifying
Have students learn names and identify different parts of a
specific diagram or picture. Students can show their
understanding by labeling pictures or diagrams.
Example:
If students had to label parts of a plant or parts of the
human body then this app would be perfect for them to
show their understanding.
Skitch
Site: http://goo.gl/j3iDjh
Price: Free
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Labeling & Identifying Con’t
Another example is to have students draw pictures using
words.
Example:
If students were studying the human body and they could
draw word art skeletons labeling different bones
TypeDrawing
Site: http://goo.gl/K44dcN
Price: $1.99
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Word Art Skeletons
http://davyhulme.primaryblogger.co.uk/topic/wordart-skeletons/#
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Labeling & Identifying Con’t
Students can also label pictures using the app Pic
Collage.
Example:
Students can label pictures showing their
understanding of different terms or
scientific facts
Pic Collage
Site: http://goo.gl/aqBggB
Price: Free
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Investigations
Have students plan, carry out, and analyze investigations.
Example:Students can plan the investigation, share pictures of equipment,
write the process and even make predictions. The Book Creator
app is great for this process because rather than write everything
children can record themselves, making it easier for children who
maybe struggle with their writing therefore letting them purely
focus on the science and the investigation.
Book Creator
Site: http://goo.gl/J7L9pI
Price: $4.99
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Investigations Con’t
Have students use the iPad camera to take
pictures or record themselves carrying out
the experiment.
If the process will take a longer period of time, time
lapse apps such as iLapse or Hyperlapse could be
used to record the results
Hyperlapse
Site: http://goo.gl/v6Bmrl
Price: Free
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HyperLapse in the Classroom
http://vimeo.com/54044207
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Investigations Con’t
Again using Book Creator, children can analyze
and evaluate their investigation using text or
recordings.
Every little bit of the investigation is kept in an eBook
which can be saved and shared online.
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Explaining Processes and
Sharing Facts & Research
Students can demonstrate their learning by explaining
processes using apps.
Example:
Students can use pictures, videos, text, highlighting tools
while recording themselves explaining a process such as -
the life cycle of a plant, or the relationship between Earth,
Sun and Moon, or explaining how different circuits work, the
possibilities are endless.
Explain Everything
Site:
Cost: $2.99
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iPad Activity
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Chirp
• Free (iPhone app)
• Gives students a Twitter-like experience without going outside your network
• Students can ‘chirp’ text, images, or URLs
• Only other iPads with Chirp on AND that hear the chirp will receive the information
• Easy way for students to share information in a 21st century way
http://goo.gl/JXtAq7
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ChatterPix Kids
• Free
• Add your photo
• Draw your mouth
• Record your voice
• Limited to 30 seconds
• Save video to device
http://goo.gl/Bv8yfi
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Sock Puppets
• Free/+
• Choose one or more socks
• Add background and/or props
• Record up to 30 seconds
• Save video to camera roll
http://goo.gl/JB68vs
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DoodleBuddy
• Free
• Simple drawing app that allows students to show their understanding
• Use relevant background images
• Save image to camera roll
http://goo.gl/kTyiia
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Download and explore the app for your group. Take a few minutes to explore the app. Be ready to answer the following questions:1. How can this app support scientific
thinking in your classroom?2. In what specific lessons might you use this
app with your students?3. What might you need to think through for
your students to be successful?
Chirphttp://goo.gl/JXtAq7
Sock Puppetshttp://goo.gl/JB68vs
Doodle Buddyhttp://goo.gl/kTyiia
ChatterPix Kidshttp://goo.gl/Bv8yfi
What are some of your
favoriteapps?
Share on Today’s Meethttp://todaysmeet.com/iscience
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Let’s Talk About It
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Now What?
Share:• Twitter - @diben or @tcea
#tcea2015• Today’s Meet http://todaysmeet.com/iscience
What will you take back to your
campus/district after this session
and how will it be used?
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Questions
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The Learning Goes On
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http://www.tcea.org/ipad
List of iPad Apps
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How to Join the Group
1. Go to tcea.org and click on
the Login button. Enter
your info and log in.
2. Click on the Social
Community link in the left
menu bar.
3. Click on the Groups menu
link and search for iPad.
4. Click the Join Group link.
Join the iPad in the Classroom Group
Social Community
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Lunch & Learn Webinars
Upcoming Webinars:
February 11th – Tips for Starting a Makerspace at
your School
February 18th – Accessibility Features of the iPad
February 25th – Rubric Resources
March 4th – Free Fonts, Music, Images, and
Graphics for your Classroom
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Get Your GOOGLE On Webinars
Upcoming Webinars:
February 12th – Google Tools A-Z
March 5th – Gmail Tips, Tricks, and Labs
April 2nd – Accessibility Features of Google
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Member Engagement
As an attendee to the TCEA conference, you are now a TCEA member. Below are several ways to participate and find additional resources for learning and sharing:
http://www.tcea.org/learn
http://twitter.com/tcea
TCEA Social Community
http://www.facebook.com/tcea.org
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Diana Benner, M.Ed.Director of Professional Development
Email: [email protected]
Thank You for Attending
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follow me on twitter
@diben
Session Resources
1. Mr. P’s Blog - http://mrparkinsonict.blogspot.com/2013/05/utilising-ipad-to-
enhance-primary.html
2. TCEA Lunch and Learn Site - https://sites.google.com/a/tcea.org/tcea-s-web-
tools/ipad-in-the-science-classroom
3. iPad Apps in the Science Classroom -
http://schd.ws/hosted_files/littleappletechfest/e8/Apps%20Elementary%20Scien
ce.pdf
4. All About Apps in your Classroom - http://www.appsinclass.com/science.html
5. Using iPads in the Elementary Science and Math Classroom -
http://usingipadsinmathandscience.weebly.com/
6. 5 Innovative Apps for the Elementary Science Classroom -
http://www.edudemic.com/innovative-science-apps-for-elementary-students/
7. 10 iPad Apps to Teach Kids About Science -
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/tablets/10-ipad-apps-for-teaching-kids-
about-science.htm
8. iPads in the Elementary Science Classroom - http://www.scoop.it/t/ipads-1-to-1-
in-the-elementary-classroom/p/4014319811/2014/01/16/ipads-in-the-
elementary-science-classroom
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