| Many concepts require the use of science-specific | | | | visualize and understand phenomena. |
| software, videos, simulation, etc. when developing | | | | 4. Search Engines - Use both Google and Bing and |
| activities in science for kids. Through visualization, | | | | see how the results differ. Change the wording of |
| modeling, and multiple representations, | | | | the search phrase and see what different results |
| appropriately implemented educational technologies | | | | occur. |
| can make scientific concepts more accessible. | | | | 5. Video/DVDs - The Scientific Inquiry video |
| When developing learning strategies that address | | | | series from introduces elementary students to |
| science standards, here are seven ideas for | | | | biology, geology, astronomy, and physics. |
| integrating technology into science for kids. | | | | Ideas that Support Science Concept Learning - |
| Ideas that Support Authentic Science Experiences | | | | Items in this group allow simulating and modeling |
| - Items that fall into this category provide | | | | of scientific processes and provide opportunities |
| resources needed for doing each phase of | | | | to engage in problem-solving activities. |
| authentic science activities. | | | | 6. Online Simulations - Sites such as |
| 1. Virtual Field Trips - Many science centers and | | | | phet.colorado.edu/ and cse.edc.org/products |
| museums, such as the American Museum of | | | | simulations/ (chemistry) offer interactive |
| Natural History in New York, offer virtual tours of | | | | simulations for science activities |
| their facilities and exhibits. | | | | Ideas that provide Access to Science Tools - |
| 2. Webcams - For the study of weather, includes | | | | These allow access to unique tools and collections |
| weather radars, live outdoor webcams, and local | | | | of information thereby expanding opportunities for |
| weather forecasts for more than 100 cities. | | | | learning. |
| 3. Videos/DVDs - Titles such as All About Light | | | | 7. Google Earth - a virtual globe, map and |
| from the Physical Science for Children Video | | | | geographic information program |
| Series available from an online school video site | | | | 8. - fun, interactive Study the anatomy of the |
| includes real-life demonstrations and hands-on | | | | human body |
| activities. | | | | In most schools, integrating technology into the |
| Ideas that Support Scientific Inquiry Skills - These | | | | curriculum is a priority. This article has provided |
| help students locate and obtain information to | | | | just a few ideas for using technology in science |
| support inquiry. To be included here the item | | | | for kids in hopes of inspiring those who read it to |
| should make data collection and analysis easier | | | | develop even more creative ways to do so. |
| and more manageable and make it easier to | | | | |