The Importance of Technology in Elementary Science Stephanie 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

Writing from Sources Building Disciplinary Knowledge

Technology Integration eReader: Building Background, Integration of Inquirywww.epubbub.com Google Forms: Formative/Summative Assessments Google Presentations: Demonstration of Learning by student teams

Technology Integration Create a GraphCreate a Graph: Creation of Visual Representation of soil house ingredients used to compare houses. QR Code GeneratorQR 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.

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