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Improving Science Education Through Three-Dimensional Learning

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THE THREE DIMENSIONS OF SCIENCE LEARNING

Within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), there are three distinct and equally important dimensions to learning science. These dimensions are combined to form each standard-or performance expectation-and each dimension works with the other two to help students build a cohesive understanding of science over time.

Crosscutting Concepts help students explore connections across the four domains of science, including Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design.

When these concepts, such as "cause and effect", are made explicit for students, they can help students develop a coherent and scientifically-based view of the world around them.

Science and Engineering Practices describe what scientists do to investigate the natural world and what engineers do to design and build systems. The practices better explain and extend what is meant by "inquiry" in science and the range of cognitive, social, and physical practices that it requires. Students engage in practices to build, deepen, and apply their knowledge of core ideas and crosscutting concepts.

Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) are the key ideas in science that have broad importance within or across multiple science or engineering disciplines. These core ideas build on each other as students progress through grade levels and are grouped into the following four domains: Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering.

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GET TO KNOW

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are K-12 science content standards. Standards set the expectations for what students should know and be able to do. The NGSS were developed by states to improve science education for all students.

A goal for developing the NGSS was to create a set of research-based, up-to-date K-12 science standards. These standards give local educators the flexibility to design classroom learning experiences that stimulate students' interests in science and prepares them for college, careers, and citizenship.

Get to Know the Standards

IMPLEMENT

The NGSS call for a three-dimensional approach to K-12 science instruction. This represents a significant transition from previous state standards. That's why effective implementation demands a great deal of collaboration and patience among states, districts, schools, teachers, and students.

Thoughtful and coordinated approaches to implementation will enable educators to inspire future generations of scientifically literate students. That is the vision of the NGSS. This website provides a range of high-quality resources that empower educators, administrators, parents, and the general public to help bring this vision to life.

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WHY

Science-and therefore science education-is central to the lives of all Americans.

A high-quality science education means that students will develop an in-depth understanding of content and develop key skills-communication, collaboration, inquiry, problem solving, and flexibility-that will serve them throughout their educational and professional lives.

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Improving Science Education Through Three-Dimensional Learning Quick Search Next Generation Science Standards Within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), there are three distinct and equally important dimensions to learning science. These dimensions are combined to form each standard-or performance expectation-and each dimension works with the other two to help students build a cohesive understanding of science over time.

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NGSS Evidence Statements provide educators with additional detail on what students should know and be able to do. These Evidence Statements describe a detailed look at the NGSS performance expectations.

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Where students can meet and talk with real-world scientists

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Skype a Scientist matches your classroom, scout troop, or library with scientists for Q&amp;A sessions for free!

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2016 Science Framework - Science Framework (CA Dept of Education)

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The curriculum framework was adopted by the State Board of Education on November 3, 2016. This is the final published version.

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10 Apps to Help Students With Their Science Homework

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Spread the loveScience can be hard. Science homework can be harder, especially when the teacher isn't there to help. Many parents now are struggling to help students with their STEM and Common Core aligned science homework, no matter what specific scientific branch it is.

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Smartphones and tablets continue to provide huge potential for Science, and app makers are taking advantage of the power of those mobile devices built-in sensors to create apps for science enthusiasts. Our collection of apps will help teachers and students to explore various branches of science such as physics, chemistry, biology and astronomy. Our list of best science apps for kids for Android and iOS devices will help students and kids develop their skill by exploring space, planets and solar system, look inside the human body, test out theories and yes, even dissect a frog in fun and interactive ways.

If you're looking for other science-based lists, check out our Best Stargazing Apps list or our STEM Apps for Kids list.

Check out 25 of the best science apps you can download for Android and iOS devices. You will have a great time learning more about the world with these exciting science apps.

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Technology is a bigger part of our classrooms than ever before, and it doesn't look like that will be changing anytime soon. Virtual solutions and time management tools will continue to be in high demand for the foreseeable future.

Teaching at a distance, especially for those who've never done it before, is a challenge. Luckily there are tools teachers can use to help make their jobs a little easier.

9 Great Apps for Educators

As most schools in the U.S. stay on an online learning model for the foreseeable future, teachers and students alike are going to need all the help they can get to ensure they get the most from the experience. These are some of the tools you can use to help do that.

1. Google Drive

Most of us are already familiar with this one. Google Drive helps everyone from business people to teachers and students store and transfer their important files. Drive's cloud-based system lets users work on written documents, spreadsheets and more from any internet-connected device.

The collaborative nature of Google Docs lets students submit their work entirely online, where their instructor can edit and leave notes in the document as needed. You can upload supplementary images, create spreadsheets or put a Powerpoint-style set of lecture notes together in Google Slides.

If students need to download a file to use in their work - such as a video file for a multimedia editing course - just store it in Drive in a shared folder your students can access. It's that simple.

You can also schedule video lectures as Google Calendar events, so everyone gets a reminder. Add important due dates and the course syllabus to a group folder so the class has everything they need for tests and homework assignments.

Good for: Educators that need a solid file creation and sharing solution

Availability: iOS and Android

Primarily a scheduling tool, can help teachers keep track of multiple calendars at once. You can use it as a shared calendar app for iPhone and Android since it works with both Google and Apple calendar apps. That can be especially helpful if you teach classes at multiple institutions or teach multiple subjects.

Parent teacher communication doesn't have to come at a premium. Calendly lets you choose your own time slot according to your availability, so you can program in a time frame for Q and A sessions with students, one-on-one discussions about a semester project or remote meetings with parents. Since you set your availability beforehand, you never double-book.

Students can also use Calendly to set up and participate in career advising appointments. Universities that won't be opening for the Fall semester can take their candidate interviews online, connecting with applicants wherever they are.

Good for: Educators bogged down with scheduling admin tasks

Price: Free for Basic membership, $8/user/month for Premium, $12/user/month for Pro

Availability: iOS and Android

An app created specifically for students and parents, sends out - you guessed it - timely reminders for big projects and events.

Teachers can use Remind to send out big class announcements, make sure everyone's on track to submit their projects or remind their class when the next test will be. It even has a group chat feature you can use to reach out to students individually if you notice them having trouble, or if they just have questions.

Another useful feature: you can track stats and read receipts to see who got the message you sent out. Remind's dashboard shows you how many people got your message, how many read it and whether there were any errors.

Good for: Educators with lots of deadlines

Availability: iOS and Android

takes classroom and team management digital. Use this app to take notes on participation and attendance, calculate grades and keep track of student performance.

The app has a lesson planning feature to map out the semester or quarter and rubrics you can use for assessments. Additio also integrates with Google and Microsoft's classroom features for easy importing of grades.

Like most of the other apps on this list, Additio has a messaging feature you can use to stay in touch with both students and parents. The app's developers make a point of stating that Additio is compliant with FERPA and GDPR privacy rules, and that they do their best to keep sensitive information secure.

Good for: Educators that want to digitize their classroom management system

Price: Free with paid in-app upgrades available

Availability: iOS

5. Haiku Deck

lets users make beautiful presentations easily. The app's streamlined interface gets rid of the clutter surrounding your average slideshow presentation, creating a more professional look.

Haiku Deck gives you an assortment of creative commons images and pre-built templates to choose from so you can put together your next lecture in a snap. Presentations are optimized across platforms and work on a smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Students can use the app as well, so they can create something more interesting for their next project than slides full of text blocks.

Good for: Educators that want to spice up their presentations

Price: Free to try, $9.99/month billed annually or $19.99 billed monthly for Pro, $29.99/month for Premium

Availability: iOS

6. The TED App

's motto is "ideas worth spreading," and chances are you'll find plenty of knowledge to share with your students on their app. From politics to philosophy, TED has cataloged thousands of hours of talks and presentations from some of the world's most interesting people.

Volunteer-hosted TED Circles let a small group of people watch a particular TED talk, then discuss it amongst themselves. Form a circle with your class or have your students form their own to dive deeper into important and controversial topics.

There are over 3,000 talks currently uploaded to the app. Users can watch talks or listen to them like a podcast. Users can even download them for later offline use. TED also lets you share your favorite talks and sync them across multiple devices.

Good for: Educators that want to expose their students to a broader range of topics

Price: Free (contains ads)

Availability: iOS and Android

made a name for itself as a reliable workplace messenger long before COVID hit, and it lends itself well to today's digital classroom.

Users can create Slack channels for different classes where your students can discuss their projects, assignments and topics. Features like polling are useful for quickly getting an opinion from your students.

You can block out virtual office hours for yourself, establishing a set time for students to reach you. Hold voice or video calls with your class and easily send and receive files. Slack can also integrate with other apps like Google Drive to provide expanded sharing capabilities.

Good for: Educators who need to set up dedicated communication channels

Availability: iOS and Android

If you want to take classroom presentations a little further than a static slideshow, lets you easily make interesting video-based presentations.

You can choose from pre-made templates that let you drag and drop images, videos or both. Animoto also has a licensed music library and a library of stock images to choose from if you're running low on multimedia content.

Use Animoto to make video content for YouTube, Instagram or Facebook. Cloud-based storage lets you access and edit your videos from a laptop or mobile device. Marketed as a tool for making engaging Instagram stories, you can use it in your own way to make unique videos with the tools you have available.

Good for: Educators who want to use multimedia social content in the classroom

Price: Free (Animoto watermark on videos), $33/month for Professional and $49/month for Team

Availability: iOS and Android

9. Explain Everything

Explain Everything is sort of like an infinite virtual whiteboard for your online classroom.

Specifically marketed as a tool for remote teams and online learning, Explain Everything gives you a blank canvas to work with and lets you do everything from write on it to drop in animations to explain your latest lesson.

You can switch from one-on-one to group collaboration, depending on the context. Record videos of your lessons for students who learn better visually, and let them record their own to send back. Explain Everything also lets you create feedback loops for the class to respond to every so often so students don't get distracted.

Good for: Educators who want a more interactive approach

Price: Limited free plan, $3/user/month for Educators, $0.90/user/month for Educator Groups (starts at ten users)

Availability: iOS and Android

Take Them for a Test Run

We're all changing things up right now, and teaching techniques are no exception. Try these apps out in your virtual classroom, and see which ones best fit your needs. Which ones do your students like the most?

You might choose to adopt one or use a group of them to make online learning more engaging. Who knows, you may even find yourself using these apps long after we've returned to in-person teaching!

Feel free to peruse some of our other articles on school management software while you're here.

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6 of the top science apps for Android - STEM series

We took a wander through the Play Store to help you get the science apps for Android that your classroom needs. These are six of our top picks to help bring the sciences to life. They cover chemistry and physics in really great, hands-on ways. You'll love how much fun your students can have in the virtual labs.

From physics to chemistry and natural sciences, this app brings fun to any lesson. You and your students will no doubt be inspired by the fascinating facts it throws out about the world around us.

Access to the periodic table is one of the most essential parts of any chemistry lesson. This app gives your students a handy table that they can take with them and consult at any time. What's more, it's not a static table - you can sort the elements by group, or search for them by name.

Want to get your younger students to love chemistry? Then this is the app for your class. You can interact with the elements and learn about their personalities (or chemical traits) in a fun and engaging way.

Get your students doing experiments in class or at home - safely! This virtual lab allows you to try mixing up different compounds and chemicals, and see what happens. Students can also try out different procedures and equipment you might not have available in your lab. There's nothing like actually seeing firsthand how acids and water behave mixed together in the wrong way.

Bring the world of physics to life in this virtual lab. Your students can actively engage with experiments rather than just watching them on a video. They can also take a closer look at why things happen the way they do, and what that means in the real world.

Science really is fun, and this game can help you prove that to your students. It has all the trappings of popular third-person shooter games but also makes the player solve chemistry-related challenges. They'll definitely be learning as they play.

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Mobile Device Management (MDM) gives you two essential elements: keeping track of your actual devices and opening a link between you and your students that helps them to excel in school. The Mobile Guardian solution gives you even more, with comprehensive web-filtering and linked parental controls available for .

Science apps for Android is just the start

Have you checked out our other lists for Android apps in our STEM series? There is a wide range of science apps for Android, plus those for technology, engineering and math. Your students will love working with them and you'll love the results you see in class.

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Educators are always on the lookout for engaging apps that can be used to teach scientific concepts. Last year we featured science apps for middle and high school students, and now we're highlighting free apps for elementary students (K-5).

These fun, educational apps focus on topics such as climate change, trees, conservation, and weather, which complement Project Learning Tree's lesson plans.

Older students may be able to use these apps on their own, while younger students will likely need more one-on-one guidance. Educators may also want to use these apps in front of the entire classroom to demonstrate complex concepts.

The apps in this list include stand-alone games, interactive teaching tools, and reference guides.

Here's the list of science apps for elementary students:

Food Chain Game
(Age: 6+)
The Food Chain game delves into an interesting and important scientific topic - you guessed it, food chains. The game is interactive and simple in its design. Students must correctly identify the food chains in different levels/environments by matching the food item (or prey) with the correct predator.

Given the very specific nature of the topic, it is quite one dimensional. However, it may be an excellent classroom teaching aid for educators, especially if they can project it on to the board. It could very easily be turned into a class game, or used to supplement your instruction. If you do that, make sure you have a bit of a play with it beforehand.

This app is suitable for all grades from K to 5. However, some guidance and explanation of the content will be required.
Only available on Android
(resource for PLT's PreK-8 Guide: Activity 26-Dynamic Duos and Activity 45-Web of Life)

Food Webs
(Age: 6+)
Food Webs explores the unique relationships between plants and animals. It was designed by the University of Western Australia, so focuses on species found in that part of the world. It allows users to explore the broader concept of food webs and the complex interactions at play. Even though the app is Australia-centric, it is very informative and visually pleasing.

The app is not really designed for hours of gameplay. However, it could well be used as a teaching aid to supplement lessons on food webs. Once the food web is complete, you can introduce an invasive species (in this case, the infamous cane toad), and observe the effect it has on an already established and functioning food web. This is a great opportunity to talk about some of the more troublesome introduced species around the world.

This app is suitable for all grades from K to 5.
Only available on iOS (iPhone and iPad)
(resource for PLT's Energy in Ecosystems e-unit for grades 3-5: Activity 3-Web of Life)

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GLOBE Observer
(Age: 10+)
GLOBE Observer allows users to make 'real world' observations which are used by scientists to validate, interpret, and understand satellite data collected by NASA from space! Students can even set up alerts within the app, so they know when exactly to collect the data. In addition, with the GLOBE Mosquito Habitat Mapper, students can locate mosquito habitats and actively reduce the potential threat of mosquito-borne disease.

And therein lies the apps major strength- enabling students to carry out real-world citizen science that can help enact meaningful change regarding issues of climate and health.

This app is designed, and probably best used with, the older elementary kids and/or as a classroom activity with close guidance by a teacher.
Available on Android and iOS (iPhone and iPad)
(resource for PLT's PreK-8 Guide: Activity 29-Rain Seasons)

Green Up
(Age: 6+)
Green Up will give kids a crash course on simple ecology and biodiversity- guiding students through the life of a plant and teaching them about what plants require to survive and reproduce. The educational elements of this app are enhanced by built-in quizzes which appear at regular intervals. While the graphics are a little simplistic, the content and gameplay of this app should keep kids engaged.

The free version offers plenty to learn from and explore in this app. If you upgrade to the full version, you'll have access to more plants and landscapes from around the world.

You'll find that you can use this app with all grades from K to 5. The quiz questions range in difficulty too. That being said, the presentation and functionality of this app are more likely to engage the younger kids for longer periods of time, with some input from parents or teachers to assist with some of the questions.
Only available on iOS (iPhone and iPad)
(resource for PLT's PreK-8 Guide: Activity 10-Charting Diversity)

iBiome Wetland
(Age: 9+)
iBiome is an award-winning app that teaches kids about wetland biodiversity. Users build swamps and marshes from start to end, learning about all the plants, animals and food webs within these wetland habitats. This app has excellent graphics and animations, keeping kids engaged as they learn about complex ecosystems. A journal within the app allows users to keep track of the species they have discovered. Users unlock species and add to their journals by completing tasks.

iBiome Wetland also contains a wealth of information, and so can be used an instructional tool, and possibly used to facilitate group learning tasks. Furthermore, according to the App Store, the app covers concepts from the Next Generation Science Standards (Biology).

You will find that this app is suitable for all grades from K to 5. However, it was designed more for those ages 9 years and above. It also boasts no in-app purchases or advertising which is great for our younger users.

NOTE: iBiome Ocean is also available.
Only available on iOS (iPhone and iPad)
(resource for PLT's PreK-8 Guide: Activity 9-Planet Diversity and Activity 88-Life on the Edge)

iNaturalist
(Age: 10+, however parents or teachers need to create an account to use all the features).
iNaturalist is a social networking tool that allows users to record their observations of living things by way of taking photos and appending GPS coordinates to their discoveries. Each user has their own profile and can follow others to keep a tab of what others are posting, or share what they have photographed. The app also facilitates connection with thousands of scientists to help users identify the species they have observed.

Another exciting aspect of iNaturalist is that users can contribute their photos and data and participate in a number of citizen science projects. You can find a list of some of these projects here. You can also develop your own for your school or local community!
Available on Android and iOS (iPhone and iPad)
This app is suitable for all grades from K to 5, and you can access information about local species without creating an account. However, in order to contribute your own photos and information to the map, you'll have to sign in. You must be 13 years old or older to create an account, so it will require parent or teacher input if you intend to use that feature with younger children. This would still be a great tool to use as a classroom or in small groups with elementary students.

(resource for PLT's Energy in Ecosystems e-unit for grades 3-5: Activity 6-Invasive Species)
(Age: 6 - 8)
Kelp Forest

In this app users build their own aquarium, learning about marine science and aquatic biodiversity along the way. Gameplay requires students to place creatures in the correct locations, and manage all aspects of their aquarium to keep it functioning at its optimum. There is also a "shop" where additional creatures for the aquarium can be "purchased" with "sand dollars." It also has an awards section where users can keep a track of their achievements, and a species section where students can learn about the plants and animals they are interacting with throughout the game.

Key standout features include NGSS-connected content, scaffolded learning, interactive feedback and high-quality, scientifically accurate graphics.
Available on Android and iOS (iPhone and iPad)
This game would be suitable for grades K to 5. However, the target age group is 6 to 8-year-olds. It takes a little bit of getting used to, but it is quite an engaging and interesting app once you do.

(resource for PLT's PreK-8 Guide: Activity 6-Picture This!)
(Age: 8+)
Leafsnap

The creators of Leafsnap describe the app as an electronic field guide- using visual recognition software to help identify tree species from photographs of their leaves. The app contains HD images of leaves, flowers, fruits, petioles, seeds, and bark. These images will help users to identify and catalog species found in Northeastern US and Canada (other areas coming soon). The app also contains games which will sharpen a student's tree identification skills.

The general gist of Leafsnap is that kids pick leaves from their gardens or school grounds, lay them on a white sheet of paper, and take a photo of it with their device. The visual recognition software goes to work, producing a list of similar looking leaves. Learners must then compare their photo to the available options to identify the species and learn more about it. It is then saved in the user's own catalog or online leaf collection.
Only available on iOS (iPhone and iPad)
Leafsnap was also featured on our list of engaging science apps for middle and high school students, but given its wide target age range, (8+) it's worth an honorable mention in our list of engaging science apps for elementary students too!

(resource for PLT's PreK-8 Guide: Activity 61-The Closer You Look and PLT's Treemendous Science! e-unit for grades K-2: Activity C2-Get In Touch with Trees)
(Age: 10+)
Little Alchemy

Little Alchemy is a puzzle game. Players start with four basic "elements" (water, fire, air, and earth), combining them (and subsequent creations) in different combinations to produce a whole range of new elements. Now, this might sound simplistic and not particularly engaging. However, there are 560 elements to make, some of which require "out of the box" thinking.

While students won't be learning real science per se, Little Alchemy encourages kids to think creatively and critically as they try to predict which combinations might create new elements. There is also some logic behind the different combinations, which will provide some excellent memory aids as students explore more specific scientific concepts throughout their learning.
Available on web, Chrome, Android and iOS (iPhone and iPad)
NOTE: Two of the elements that you can make in this app are not suitable for younger students: tobacco and alcohol. Considering this, it may be better for the older elementary kids, but it's up to a parent's and educator's discretion. Here is a list of "elements."

(resource for PLT's PreK-8 Guide: Activity 81-Living with Fire)
(Age: 6 - 8)
Montessori Nature

Montessori Nature is a game where users plant, grow, harvest and sell crops. You begin your journey with a plot of land. The app guides users through each of the critical steps involved with cultivating and expanding that plot of land (such as preparing the soil, planting seeds and tending to the crops). They can then earn "nature coins" by selling produce, which can be used to purchase more equipment and seeds or to grow other gardens.

In addition to teaching students about crop cultivation, it also touches on some very basic economics. Kids also learn some basics of ecology as they manage the bee populations and the pollination of their crops.
Available on Android and iOS (iPhone and iPad)
This game would be suitable for grades K to 5. However, the target age group is 6 to 8-year-olds.
(Age: 6+)
(resource for PLT's PreK-8 Guide: Activity 69-Forest for the Trees)

Pepi Tree Lite

Pepi Tree Lite allows users to explore forest habitats and the types of species that can be found in them. In addition to learning what animals look like, they will also learn facts about where they live and what they eat. Students tap their way through the learning experience, spotting and catching creatures, and even eating leaves and fruit with brightly colored caterpillars!
Available on Android and iOS (iPhone and iPad)
This app is suitable for all grades from K to 5, however, you may find it difficult to engage the older elementary kids for longer periods of time with this app. On the other hand, the alluring graphics, sound effects, and simple interactive design make this app a winner with the younger kids, especially those from grades K to 2.
(Age: 6+)
NOTE: The free version of the app gives you two levels to have a play with. To get more levels, you will need to purchase them.

(resource for PLT's PreK-8 Guide: Activity 8-The Forest of S.T. Shrew)

Trees Pro HD
Only available on iOS (iPhone and iPad)
Trees Pro HD is a tree identification app that includes easy-to-understand information about common types of trees, such as facts about foliage, fruit, leaves, and other characteristics. The app also includes quizzes, so students can test their newfound knowledge. The app is ideal for nature walks or hiking as it enables users to identify and learn about the trees they encounter as they journey through their local environment.
(Age: 6+)
The free version includes 40 trees. You can add more trees to the app (160 species) by purchasing "Tree Packs."

This app is suitable all grades from K to 5. Remember, however, this is more of a reference guide for studying trees, not a game or activity designed to engage students for long periods of time.
Only available on iOS (iPhone and iPad)
(resource for PLT's PreK-8 Guide: Activity 64-Looking At Leaves)

Tree Book

Tree Book is essentially an encyclopedia of the most common 100 tree species in North America, allowing users to easily identify species of tree they come across in their travels! The app also contains a wealth of information of each species, including photos, maps, and hand-drawn pictures. With this app in hand, a walk around the school grounds or a field trip will be in order.

This app is suitable for all grades from K to 5. However, view this app as more a resource for learning. As such, it will require a bit of teacher or parent input and may need to be part of a larger project.

(resource for PLT's PreK-8 Guide: Activity 68-Name That Tree)

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Welcome to Classroom Resources--a diverse collection of lessons and web resources for classroom teachers, their students and students' families. Materials are arranged by subject area to help you quickly find resources in your interest area, and then use them to create lesson plans or at-home activities.

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Blogger Eric Brunsell takes us on a tour of his favorite online resources for science teachers.

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Visual Note-Taking for Educators: A Teacher's Guide to Student Creativity

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Visual Note-Taking for Educators: A Teacher's Guide to Student Creativity [Pillars, Wendi] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Visual Note-Taking for Educators: A Teacher's Guide to Student Creativity

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@dianasoriat and @sam_hh to help users begin to feel comfortable with sketchnoting.
Right-click and download the ilinked file or click on it and drag it to your desktop or tap on it to save it to the Camera Roll on your tablet.
​Use it as a background in your favorite drawing program or screencasting program or print it off to use the analog version!

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Sketchnoting, in its purest form, is creating a personal visual story as one is listening to a speaker or reading a text. I also believe the interactive notebook, which includes the process of taking...

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Tap into the power of your visual brain. Sketchnoting is a creative superpower, and I want to help you wield it.Imagine a world where you actually remember and apply the ideas you learn about ... Read More

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The bestselling first edition of Science Notebooks inspired thousands of teachers to use science notebooks as a powerful way to help students reveal and develop their thinking about scientific concepts, engage in the work of scientists and engineers, and exercise language skills. Lori Fulton and Brian Campbell make the Second Edition even more valuable by showing how science notebooks support implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards as well as the Common Core State Standards for ELA. The authors have also added new material to every chapter, including:

strategies to scaffold science notebook instruction

how science notebooks help students develop explanations and arguments based on evidence

strategies for collecting and analyzing science notebooks for formative assessment

new interviews with scientists and engineers that spotlight the use of science notebooks in their work.

Student samples and classroom vignettes from a variety of settings illustrate the transformative effect of science notebooks on students' scientific thinking as well as their literacy skills.

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Science Notebooks, Second Edition: Writing About Inquiry

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Amazon.com: Science Notebooks, Second Edition: Writing About Inquiry: 9780325056593: Fulton, Lori, Campbell, Brian: Books

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I'm obsessed with keeping notebooks. I have drawers full of them for collecting thoughts and ideas generated during faculty meetings, conferences, and workshops. So many treasures: lists of things to do, illustrations to remind me how to replicate, questions, unfamiliar terms, and examples of strategies I want to remember.

So it's hardly a surprise that notebooking is a key practice in my elementary science instruction! I've tried fancy hardcover notebooks with lines, formatted templates with space for drawing, and lined paper. But do you know what works best? The simplest option: blank papers stapled inside of a file folder. Why? Blank pages allow for flexibility and freedom.

Science notebooks evolve throughout the year along with students, becoming more complex as students gain a better understanding of how data is collected and recorded. For example, a kindergarten class starts off with a general notebook for gathering and recording information, then gradually to specific-topic notebooks. A second grade class starts with general observations, then moves towards formal data recording.

Here are four ways to use science notebooks:

1. Help students create their own reference sheets.

I use a direct approach sometimes, asking students to write down definitions or copy a specific diagram. These entries serve as references for students.

2. Guide students in recording their discoveries.

I use a guided approach and model how to record data and experiences, but leave it up to students to create their own entry.

Open-ended notebook entries are my favorite and the most authentic. Students have total freedom over what they record in their notebooks and how. These entries provide a window to students' thinking and understanding of concepts -- they tell me where and how I can contextualize our experiments.

3. Capture evidence of student learning and understanding.

I often use notebooks to check for students' understanding of concepts and new content vocabulary.

4. Document student growth over time.

Science notebooks provide a permanent record of students' activities and learning and can be included in their portfolios. Notebooks can be used to document student growth and development in science (and literacy) from the beginning of the year.

As a teacher who works with many English language learners and students with disabilities, I appreciate how well all students respond to the opportunities to share their own illustrations, graphs, charts, and words. This improves their ability to organize and explain their ideas and learning. Illustrating a concept in their notebooks can provide a boost of confidence for students who might not otherwise speak up in an oral discussion.

Science notebooks are a powerful way for students to demonstrate understanding of science experiences, and provide teachers with evidence for assessing students' written language development and science learning.

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Four Ways to Think Like a Scientist with Science Notebooks

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I'm obsessed with keeping notebooks. I have drawers full of them for collecting thoughts and ideas generated during faculty meetings, conferences, and workshops. So many treasures: lists of things to do, illustrations to remind me how to replicate, questions, unfamiliar terms, and examples of strategies I want to remember.

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The Wonder of Science was created to support the next generation of science teachers. All of the resources are licensed under Creative Commons licensing.