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Curriculum Areas

45

18

27

Applications (Science)

36

28

8

Life Sciences

13

11

2

Physical Sciences

26

19

7

Earth and Space Science

Other

91

47

44

General (unspecified)  “science” Curriculum Activities

8

2

6

Teacher-specific activities

119

78

41

Programs/ computer applications

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45

18

27

Applications (Science)

14

7

7

graphing, scattergrams/graphs, charts; bar graphs with labels for axis, titles etc.

8

5

3

spreadsheet

7

1

6

experiments; writing up experiments; publishing science experiment data; labs

4

2

2

charts; charting and webbing information; making charts eg. Scientific Method (#3Sci)

2

1

1

using clarisworks to produce tables to show results(#3bSci)

2

0

2

posting research info from our class on a website we develop; kids publish their work on the internet in journal form where others could reed and respond (academic journal) (#25Sci)

2

0

2

support for hands-on science activities; supplementing science experiments (#26Sci)

1

0

1

database… 1 building, 1 using website database

1

1

0

line graph to show lab results (#4Sci)

1

0

1

to complete a project totally on disk, using illustrations, diagrams and text accumulated from a variety of sources, but presented without using a single piece of paper (#14Sci)

1

0

1

Data from experiments put into spreadsheets and graphs to analyze and prove hypothesis. (#27bSci)

1

0

1

viewing experiments (#45Sci)

1

1

0

Predict Observe Explain – I use this when teaching various new aspects of computer literacy.  eg. in our “draw” program children are asked to predict what will happen when they use “command G” after selecting a group of items.  They do it and then try to explain it. (#47Sci)

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In future
plans

36

28

8

Life Sciences

3

2

1

internet research on adaptations of organisms; animal and plant adaptations & environment facts

3

2

1

body systems, human body/sensory system

2

1

1

life cycles of humans and animals

2

2

0

internet research on animals

2

2

0

using the internet to acquire information about the body’s respiratory system, nervous system etc. (#8Sci)

2

2

0

tracking ATV’s for salmonids, charting, calculating, predicting;  graphing life span and weight of Pacific coast salmon which were hatched in the classroom (#10Sci)

2

2

0

KidPix Deluxe SlideShow to present the life cycle of the salmon (title page, the stages including pictures and text, credits); Slide Show to create life cycles of animals and portray their development (#13bSci)

2

1

1

internet research and CD Rom research on animal adaptations  to publish research reports (#46Sci)

2

1

1

internet to find info on animal habitat, Claris works to produce tables to show results (#46bSci)

2

1

1

internet research on human body/sensory system to produce theme books (#52Sci)

1

1

0

- research websites on the eye

1

1

0

- internet games in specific sites for concept development in life sciences (human body) (#1Sci)

1

1

0

-word processing of body map systems(#7Sci)

1

1

0

- HyperStudio presentations of body systems (#12Sci)

1

1

0

- HyperStudio presentations of salmon (#13Sci)

1

1

0

- students were required to look up a tidbit of information on the website “Yuckiest site on the Internet” to report on to the class when we were studying Body Systems (#15Sci)

1

1

0

- used KidPix to create a cycle from seed to show different stages of growth to final fruit production (#18Sci)

1

1

0

- students used KidsPix to draw and label animals. life cycles and food chains (#31Sci)

1

1

0

- each child studied an animal. We researched their animal through the internet. we also obtained graphics for their projects.(#37Sci)

1

1

0

- Students made a multimedia presentation on mammals.  Some used HyperStudio while a few used Avid Cinema (video editing).  Students made extensive use of the scanner on this project and several got into the animation component of HyperStudio.(#41Sci)

1

1

0

-pupils used HyperStudio to complete a research report on animals.  They had to incorporate photographs/pictures using the scanner, use sound/voice recording and design attractive, appropriate backgrounds for their information. (#42Sci)

1

1

0

-students designed a test to accompany HyperStudio reports on animals. (#43Sci)

1

0

1

- HyperStudio project on extinct/endangered animals with writing portions overlapping with Lang. Arts (#49Sci)

1

0

1

- draw and label the parts of a flower (workshop idea) (#34Sci)

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13

11

2

Physical Sciences

4

4

0

researched different topics to do with machines; simple machine units

4

3

1

internet research on simple machines

2

1

1

internet research on machine inventors

1

1

0

electricity unit

1

1

0

checking LEGO website to coordinate with unit on Simple Machines (#16Sci)

1

1

0

using Knowledge Network Program website for electricity unit (#28Sci)

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plans

26

19

7

Earth and Space Science

3

3

0

students checked out websites containing information about the watercycle

2

1

1

weather patterns

2

1

1

creating bar and line graphs of temperature and rainfall (#2Sci)

2

1

1

internet research on space to publish reports (#53Sci)

2

2

0

environmental issues and activities on internet sites; internet research on environment (#17Sci)

1

1

0

researched different topics to do with water (internet not specified)

1

0

1

create KidPix slide show of water cycle

1

1

0

research internet websites on weather

1

1

0

we did a “weather unit” .  We tracked “Hurricane Floyd” through the major news networks’ internet web sites.  We gathered data and information on the history of hurricanes and how they form. (#6Sci)

1

1

0

HyperStudio presentations of weather instruments (#11Sci)

1

1

0

teacher in the school created a web site about “water” with links for the kids (#30Sci)

1

1

0

internet projects on weather mapping around the world (#33Sci)

1

1

0

Students researched a mineral mined in Canada and then created a multimedia presentation of it using HyperStudio.  Students imported a map of Canada and then had minerals appear on the map using HideShow.  Their research info was located on a separate page. (#40Sci)

1

1

0

researched internet websites on space

1

0

1

charts to classify types of rocks (workshop idea) (#35Sci)

1

0

1

draw pictures to compare and contrast night and day (workshop idea) (#36Sci)

1

1

0

In our Space Unit children were provided with several sites that they used to explore life in space, information from the Canadian Space Program and activities with the Pacific Space Center. (#48Sci)

1

0

1

HyperStudio project on space with writing portions overlapping with Lang. Arts (#50Sci)

1

1

0

using HyperStudio & HideShow, students researched information on a formatted sheet about mineral/elements mined in Canada (library research).  This information was then transferred onto the computer.  1) symbol to depict mineral designed; 2) symbol located on map of Canada; 3) buttons designed to show information about the mineral, linked to the symbol on map; 4) shared learning by having students complete information chart about minerals by reading each others’ projects. (#44Sci)

1

1

0

NASA sites for stars, planets, comet, etc. info “Coal Science sites for Kids” (#21Sci)

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plans

91

47

44

General (unspecified) “Science” Curriculum Activities

18

11

7

research project (unspecified), or project work,

14

7

7

CDROM research

13

8

5

presentation of projects, representations on various topics

8

3

5

search for research materials (internet not specified), to look up information for projects (#9Sci)

6

4

2

use of net sources. educational websites for student activities (unspecified)

6

3

3

report writing (topic unspecified)

4

1

3

webpage development, group webpage building

4

2

2

used text, voice, graphics & internet sites in HS to demo learning, used advanced components in HS such as animation

3

1

2

connecting with online “real time” learning; access to “real time” data; on-line service (#23Sci)

1

1

0

title pages done in Print Shop Deluxe (#5Sci)

2

2

0

using general science websites “Branium” “Cool Science sites for Kids”  (#20Sci)

2

0

2

question and answer opportunities with other agencies; tapping into “Ask-an-expert” (#24Sci)

2

1

1

on-line collaboration (#32Sci)

1

0

1

acquisition and use of problem-solving software (#19bSci)

1

0

1

“Knowledge building” using computers (#27Sci)

1

0

1

using computers more in my science program (#39Sci)

1

1

0

KidPix Studio activity cards for science – units for each area are covered (#51Sci)

1

1

0

emailing excursion participants as they travel

1

0

1

identifying good (valid) resources on the internet (#22Sci)

1

0

1

links with other classes in the district using Knowledge Network Program website (#29Sci)

1

1

0

I have students find important information on an internet website. I have them fill out a form or questions. (#38Sci)

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Used now

In future
plans

8

2

6

Teacher-Specific Activities

2

0

2

collaborative planning with other gr. 4/5 teachers to develop ways to incorporate tech into science programs

1

1

0

teacher uses computer/ word processing to prepare activities

1

0

1

teacher plans to integrate math & technology

1

0

1

Teacher uses computer to implement ideas

1

1

0

teacher uses internet to prepare activities, teacher web research for info

1

0

1

teacher develops resource binder of activities specific to units and skills in curriculum

1

0

1

information on learning outcomes and resources (internet not specified)

Total
now+ future

Used now

In future
plans

119

78

41

Programs / Computer Applications

52

37

15

Internet Use (total count excluding webpage building)

13

8

5

Claris, Clarisworks, or Appleworks all combined here.

12

6

6

Hyperstudio

7

5

2

Kidpix or kidpix studio

6

5

1

word processing, spellcheck and revisions

4

2

2

Slide shows

3

3

0

Gizmos & Gadgets

3

1

2

Clipart, or unspecified graphics

2

1

1

Claris Draw

2

2

0

Encarta encyclopedia

2

2

0

scanner used

2

1

1

Critical Thinking Games (TIM) (#19Sci)

1

1

0

Printshop

1

1

0

Avid Cinema (video editing)

1

1

0

PowerPoint

1

0

1

simulations (unspecified)