GTT Specialization Nov 2014 Science of Technology Magic of Electrons Flight & Space Sally Zubarik St. Roman School (and yes, it’s a.com)

Helpful Hints - reminders Use Chrome or Firefox Use the LMS – download curriculum zip files for a backup copy Use the LMS – Gateway PLC for help/hints (it’s been rather quiet for Specialization….)

Curriculum alignment to standards – Curriculum Suggestions/Ideas/ Corrections

1.Did you attend the PLTW Summit in Indianapolis? – plans for Feb 2016! 2.References to ‘teachersdomain’ is now PBS Learning Media 3.Are you using Quizlet– Are you using Prezi –

5.American Chemical Society (ACS)

6.Online Video Series from NSF/NBC/NSTA More resources at Science 360

Science of Technology 5.1- Applied Chemistry – --bake bread with a bread machine --make homemade butter 5.2 – Nanotechnology – new products in kits --search for new resources for Powers of 10 videos --nanofabrics? (ironing board covers??) notation.html

If you’re looking for an extension –endothermic & exothermic reactions Sample mL of lemon juice & 10 g baking soda Sample mL of water & 10 g dishwasher detergent Record time every 30 sec for 4 minutes If you’re teaching Medical Detectives you’ve got the Logger Lite software with the probe thermometers (also good for the EE soda can insulation activity)

5.3 - Applied Physics optional materials – PaperRollerCoasters.com Roller Coaster Mania – use 6ft lengths of pipe insulation. Simple machines – Pendulum lab – PhET labs from University of Colorado

from whiteboxlearning.com

Magic of Electrons It’s Elemental from Jefferson Labs Meet the Elements – They might be giants Replacement Snap Kits –

Logic Lab – Online Simulation can be found at

-- SC for the SnapKits

Flight and Space Hmmm….current events

Flight and Space Use the LMS – Govt Shutdown

Flight and Space Origami Constructions

Begin with Design & Modeling Intro Engineering Careers – more options Use the TEACHER RESOURCES & NOTES Engineering Notebook!! Other ??’s – (Computer Science for Middle School is coming soon!!) Sub Plans – Science World Magazine