Integrating Technology with Science - 3rd Grade Class Activities by Karina Ochoa https://padlet.com/mrsochoainstructor/cqmn4o4bonxkm7uo NGSS-Aligned Digital Activities Using Google Earth, Virtual Field Trips, and Google Slides en-us 2025-08-14 19:41:40 UTC 2025-08-14 22:46:48 UTC hello@padlet.com Next Generation Science Standards for 3rd mrsochoainstructor https://padlet.com/mrsochoainstructor/cqmn4o4bonxkm7uo/wish/3543701767 2025-08-14 19:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsochoainstructor/cqmn4o4bonxkm7uo/wish/3543701767 Virtual Ecosystem Exploration mrsochoainstructor https://padlet.com/mrsochoainstructor/cqmn4o4bonxkm7uo/wish/3543701768 2025-08-14 19:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsochoainstructor/cqmn4o4bonxkm7uo/wish/3543701768 Google Slides mrsochoainstructor https://padlet.com/mrsochoainstructor/cqmn4o4bonxkm7uo/wish/3543701769 This cost-effective platform supports collaborative learning by promoting teamwork and communication, which are essential skills for success in today’s workforce (Gil & Dueñas, 2023). 


References

Gil, V., & Dueñas, P. M. (2023). Designing and Implementing a Professional Programme for ICLHE Teachers: Beyond Linguistic and Communicative Competence. Journal of 

Language Teaching & Research, 14(4), 1013–1022. https://doi.org/10.17507/jltr.1404.19




]]> 2025-08-14 19:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsochoainstructor/cqmn4o4bonxkm7uo/wish/3543701769 Matter States Investigation mrsochoainstructor https://padlet.com/mrsochoainstructor/cqmn4o4bonxkm7uo/wish/3543701770 2025-08-14 19:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsochoainstructor/cqmn4o4bonxkm7uo/wish/3543701770 Landform and Earth Features Tour mrsochoainstructor https://padlet.com/mrsochoainstructor/cqmn4o4bonxkm7uo/wish/3543701771 2025-08-14 19:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsochoainstructor/cqmn4o4bonxkm7uo/wish/3543701771 Google Earth mrsochoainstructor https://padlet.com/mrsochoainstructor/cqmn4o4bonxkm7uo/wish/3543701772 Awada and Diab (2018) found that using Google Earth not only enhanced collaboration and communication but also increased cultural awareness among English language learners (ELLs).


Reference:

Awada, G., & Diab, H. B. (2018). The Effect of Google Earth and Wiki Models on Oral Presentation Skills of University EFL Learners. International Journal of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education, 30(1), 36–46.


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