EDU 312 Session 6 Interdisciplinary Connections and Technology

Using Children’s Literature in Science  Introducing Lessons  Analyzing Conclusions  Providing Factual Information  Providing Practical Examples  Providing Vicarious Experiences  Providing Interdisciplinary Bridges

Selecting Children’s Literature for Science What are the criteria for selecting children’s literature for use in science classes?

Children’s Literature and the Science VSC Review the books brought in by your colleagues. Try to match each book with an indicator or objective from the Science Voluntary State Curriculum.

Science Textbooks Advantages vs. Disadvantages ? ? ? ? ?

Reading & Writing & Science How can you include… Reading and Writing in Science and Science in Reading and Writing?

Interdisciplinary Connections The Daisy ModelThe Rose Model

What is your ETQ? Using the Technology Inventory in your text (Activity 10.1) determine your educational technology quotient. Compare yours with that of a colleague.

Why Use Advanced Technology in the Elementary Science Classroom? Most businesses use technology. Many homes have computers, video cameras, video games, etc. Provides ability to access information previously unavailable. Provides speed, accuracy, and convenience in inquiry investigations. Supports individual student learning differences Science uses technology!

Technology Inquiry Continuum Tutoring Interactive Experimenting

Selecting Software… What criteria would you use to select software to use with students in the elementary science classroom?

On-line Classrooms  Why did you decide to use the Internet?  How do the students use the Internet in their work?  What have been some of the benefits of using the Internet with your students?  How has the using the Internet been of value to you professionally?

Internet Interpersonal Exchange Activities Key Pals Global Classrooms Question & Answer Services Impersonations Information Exchanges Virtual Field Trips Pooled Data Analysis WebQuests

Calculator-Based Laboratory™ System

Web-based Resources for Elementary Science Using the Internet, locate websites that would supplement teaching elementary science. In a Microsoft Word document, list the URL of the website and compose a short summary of what is available there. At the end of the online session, your document to your instructor. A class document will be distributed at the next class session.