Title
Abstract
Tools
Grade
Subject
Science tools
Students used Photo Booth and Comic Life to
Presentation Software, Video
demonstrate the function and safe use of science Snapshots (Photo Booth),
tools.
Desktop Publishing (Pages,
Comic Life)
5
Distance &
Rate
Graphing
Students use the CBR with graphing calculators
to walk the lines of various graphs to determine if
they are the walking the correct rate and speed
to "create the graph" that is generated by the
graphing calculator.
Visualization Tools (Sketch
Up, Grapher, Inspiration,
Graphing Calculator),
Engagement Tools
(Interactive White Boards,
Interactive Tablets, Student
Response Systems),
Probeware (Science Probes,
Math CBR)
8,9,
10
Mathematics
iMovie
iMovie-Insect Research-All 1st Grade
Video Production (iMovie,
Final Cut Pro), Digital Images
(iPhoto, Photoshop)
1
Science
Web
Research
The teacher took a step to have the students
research genetic disorders. The teacher choose
4 different disorders and handed out the
assignments. What was good was that the
students did not get the same disorder as the
student next to them. The students were given 3
days to research and create a presentation to
then present to the class.
Presentation Software
9,
10,
11,
12
Science
iMovie and
Keynote
iMovie and Keynote-Ocean Research-All 1st
Grade
First Graders conducted research about all the
ocean layers and the creatures that live within
each layer. They chose one creature to learn
about in greater depth, and they created a
project of their choosing(sculptures,
illustrations...etc). They captured an image of
their projects. We put these images into Keynote
and iMovie, and each student completed an
audio recording about their creature.
Presentation Software, Video
Production (iMovie, Final Cut
Pro), Digital Images (iPhoto,
Photoshop)
1
Science
Gummy Bear
Lab
Using iMovie and Numbers, students filmed the
lab activity and then transferred data onto a
table.
Spreadsheets (Numbers,
7
Excel), Web Publishing (iWeb,
StudyWiz, blogging, wiki,
etc.)
Science
Meiosis
The teacher used Comic Life to describe the
steps of meiosis. The students had to locate
appropriate images for each step and then
describe what is occurring in each step. The
students then were instructed to upload their
completed project into a shared elocker on
studywiz.
Desktop Publishing (Pages,
Comic Life)
9/1
0/2
010
Science
Newton's
Laws
Students used iMovie and Flip cameras to
demonstrate Newton's Laws of Motion. Movies
were then synced to the iPod Nanos for peer
review.
Video Production (iMovie,
Final Cut Pro), Digital Media
(iTunes, iPods)
8
Science
iMovie and
Insect
Research
All the first grade students conducted research
about different insects. They put together a
presentation about their insect. We taught them
about Photobooth, and recorded their
presentations in Photobooth. We then put their
movie clicks into iMovie with images they
created or found on the internet.
Video Snapshots (Photo
Booth), Video Production
(iMovie, Final Cut Pro), Digital
Images (iPhoto, Photoshop)
1
Science
Science Lab
Safety Rules
Students used iMovie to create videos of the
Science Lab Safety Rules and then transferred
the videos to the iPod Nanos for peer viewing.
They answered questions about each rule.
Video Production (iMovie,
Final Cut Pro), Mobile
Learning (iPod Touch, GPS,
Cell Phones, etc)
8
Science
Ocean/
Keynote/
Alliteration
Conducted an introductory lesson on Keynote,
which included the science research they had
been working on, as well as, alliteration as a part
of the written reflection in Keynote.
Presentation Software, Digital
Images (iPhoto, Photoshop)
1
ELA, Science
Science
Vocabulary
The 2nd graders have been learning about
Presentation Software, Digital
Keynote, and have been working with their
Images (iPhoto, Photoshop)
science vocabulary in combination with Keynote.
They have been focusing on specific vocabulary
words, picking an image that represents that
word, and describing the word through typing in
text. It is a multi-faceted approach to vocabulary
development.
2
ELA, Science
Our
Magnificent
Sun
Video conference with NASA about the sun.
Video Conferencing (Desktop
Conferencing, VTC)
4
Science
CSI: Pet
Detective
One of Mrs. Pfeffer's neighbor's dogs have been
killing her chickens. She was able to get hair
samples from the dead chicken and each
neighbor allowed her to get hair samples from
their dogs. Four dogs in total are being
investigated at the possible predator.
Word Processing (Pages,
Word), Spreadsheets
(Numbers, Excel), Probeware
(Science Probes, Math CBR)
5
Science
Next Step
Mars
Videoconfere
nce
Students engaged in a videoconference about
Video Conferencing (Desktop
Missions to Mars and Mars itself. Comparisons
Conferencing, VTC)
were drawn between Mars and Earth. Students
learned details about the solar system, Mars, and
how NASA plans for and executes missions to
Mars.
4
Science
Challenged
Based
Learning
The students are currently working on a
Challenge Based Learning project. We looked at
a overarching questions/challenge,and the
students brainstormed questions that they had
that were related to the larger challenge. Our
next step is going to be revisiting the questions
that students have posed, and considering how
we will guide the inquiry. Various technology
tools will be utilized as a part of this project.
How cold
Kinder students compare the temperatures of air Probeware (Science Probes,
vs ice using Go!Temp Probes on the Mac COWs. Math CBR)
K
Science
Sea Life
Students research various sea animals and then Video Production (iMovie,
report of them in front of a green screen. These
Final Cut Pro)
are then superimposed over video footage taken
at the Texas State Aquarium.
First grade students chose an animal to research
from the movie clips Mrs. Orth took at the Texas
State Aquarium in the summer. They gathered
the facts and made their report in front of a green
screen.
1
Science
How Do I
Measure Up?
Students proceed through various stations to
record their measurements: height, weight, lung
capacity, jumping and temperature. At each
station their data is put into a computer
spreadsheet. Discussion followed the activity.
Spreadsheets (Numbers,
Excel), Digital Images (iPhoto,
Photoshop)
1
Science
Weather
Collaboration
Students exchange information regarding our
state's weather and what they wear outside at
recess with students from NY or Michigan via
Video Conference.
Video Production (iMovie,
Final Cut Pro), Video
Conferencing (Desktop
Conferencing, VTC)
3
Social
Studies,
Science
Science
Vocabulary
and Keynote
Students conducted a science vocabulary inquiry
with the use of their text book, and the internet.
They put together slides within Keynote. Each
individual student created a slide about a
particular vocabulary word. They selected
images to represent that word, created an audio
recording about the word, and put text with their
images. This was then put into an iMovie format,
and all the students viewed the vocabulary
words in the movie format.
Presentation Software, Video
Production (iMovie, Final Cut
Pro), Digital Images (iPhoto,
Photoshop), Web Publishing
(iWeb, StudyWiz, blogging,
wiki, etc.), Digital Media
(iTunes, iPods), Web Based
Research (Library Online
Databases)
6
ELA, Science
PH Probes
Students conducted hands-on research utilizing
the PH probes. They were able to chart the
results with the PH probes, and were able to
utilize the charts in order to analyze their results.
Web Publishing (iWeb,
StudyWiz, blogging, wiki,
etc.), Probeware (Science
Probes, Math CBR)
6
Science
Discovery
Education
Student
Narration
Students will be recording their own narration to
compliment the Discovery Education Video
segment. Each segment that is chosen will
correlate with current science topics. Students
will view the video segment, take notes about the
segment, consider how they would communicate
or teach about what they learned form the video
segment. This will require students to have a
deeper understanding of the content and
vocabulary imbedded within the video, and it will
give them the opportunity to communicate their
learning in a way that will benefit other students.
Presentation Software, Video
Production (iMovie, Final Cut
Pro), Audio Production
(GarageBand), Web
Publishing (iWeb, StudyWiz,
blogging, wiki, etc.), Digital
Media (iTunes, iPods), Mobile
Learning (iPod Touch, GPS,
Cell Phones, etc)
6
Science
Science
Safety Rules
Students filmed themselves as they
demonstrated the right and wrong ways to
comply with science lab safety rules.
Video Production (iMovie,
Final Cut Pro)
3
Science
Phun Physics
Internet research of Physics and created a
brochure
Word Processing (Pages,
Word), Digital Images (iPhoto,
Photoshop), Web Based
Research (Library Online
Databases)
9,
10,
11,
12
Science,
Library
Research
Skils
Elmos
Use of Elmos on a daily basis for instruction.
Including student use.
Digital Images (iPhoto,
Photoshop), Engagement
Tools (Interactive White
Boards, Interactive Tablets,
Student Response Systems)
9,
10,
11,
12
ELA, Social
Studies,
Mathematics,
Science,
Visual Arts,
Music, ESL,
Applied Tech,
CATE,
Diverse
Learners,
World
Languages,
Theatre,
ROTC
Comic Life
Using comic life for chemical reactions
Desktop Publishing (Pages,
Comic Life)
9,
10,
11,
12
Science
Online
Databases
Use of online databases for various types of
collaborations and research in various subject
areas in our library
Web Based Research (Library 9,
Online Databases)
10,
11,
12
ELA, Social
Studies,
Mathematics,
Science,
Visual Arts,
Music,
Physical
Education,
Library
Research
Skils, ESL,
Applied Tech,
CATE,
Diverse
Learners,
World
Languages,
Theatre,
Dance, ROTC
Word Processing (Pages,
Word), Presentation Software,
Web Based Research (Library
Online Databases)
9,
10,
11,
12
Science
Biomes of the Students used Keynote to deliver their
presentations about Biomes
World
Word Processing (Pages,
5
Word), Presentation Software,
Video Production (iMovie,
Final Cut Pro), Digital Images
(iPhoto, Photoshop), Audio
Production (GarageBand),
Mobile Learning (iPod Touch,
GPS, Cell Phones, etc), Web
Based Research (Library
Online Databases), Desktop
Publishing (Pages, Comic
Life)
ELA, Social
Studies,
Mathematics,
Science,
Library
Research
Skils
CPS lessons
with Exam
View
Teachers create lessons using ExamView, then
use CPS with Students
Engagement Tools
(Interactive White Boards,
Interactive Tablets, Student
Response Systems)
3,
4,
5,
6,
7, 8
ELA, Social
Studies,
Mathematics,
Science
iPod Ask an
Astronomer
Podcast
Lesson
Students are in stations and use iPods loaded
with the Ask an Astronomer Podcasts to answer
questions about the podcasts.
Digital Media (iTunes, iPods)
8
Science
Mitosis
My class and Mrs. Osborne used the Comic Life
program to make a comic strip on the stages of
mitosis. There should be some good examples
in the student public.
Digital Images (iPhoto,
Photoshop), Desktop
Publishing (Pages, Comic
Life)
Science Lab
Results using
iMovie/
PhotoBooth
STudents describe the results of their lab using
PhotoBooth or iMovie
Video Snapshots (Photo
Booth), Video Production
(iMovie, Final Cut Pro)
7
Science
Jeopardy
The teachers is creating a Jeopardy game for
Science review to use the CPS clickers.
Presentation Software,
Engagement Tools
(Interactive White Boards,
Interactive Tablets, Student
Response Systems)
5
Science
Science
Movie about
Digestion
Students are video taped talking about digestion. Video Production (iMovie,
CHeck for understanding.
Final Cut Pro)
2
Science
Science
Science
Hand Warmer Students will use Temperature Probes to Graph
results of the lab.
Lab
Probeware (Science Probes,
Math CBR)
5
How does a
Temperature
increase or
decrease
look like?
Students will use the temperature probes to see
what a graph looks like when temperature
increases and decreases.
Probeware (Science Probes,
Math CBR)
5
Podcasts
Chemistry classes made podcasts on Chemistry
subjects that interested them.
We were cut short on time because of our SWine
break. Teacher has some of the podcasts
posted on my website. They used Garage Band
to make the podcasts along with I movie and
Iphoto.
Word Processing (Pages,
Word), Spreadsheets
(Numbers, Excel),
Presentation Software, Video
Snapshots (Photo Booth),
Video Production (iMovie,
Final Cut Pro), Digital Images
(iPhoto, Photoshop), Audio
Production (GarageBand),
Web Publishing (iWeb,
StudyWiz, blogging, wiki,
etc.)
9,
10,
11,
12
Science
Farm and Zoo After a study of Farm and Zoo animals, the
children created a comic life activity showing the
Animals
different groups of animals
Desktop Publishing (Pages,
Comic Life)
K
Science
Mole Project
Presentation Software, Web
Publishing (iWeb, StudyWiz,
blogging, wiki, etc.), Desktop
Publishing (Pages, Comic
Life)
9,
10,
11,
12
Science
Keynote, Comic, Submitted via StudyWiz
Planet Facts
Students created a comic with pictures from
photobooth of themselves and a neighbor. They
created speech bubbles which included facts
about the planets.
Video Snapshots (Photo
Booth), Desktop Publishing
(Pages, Comic Life)
2
ELA, Science
Planet Facts
Students created a comic with pictures from
photobooth of themselves and a neighbor. They
created speech bubbles which included facts
about the planets.
Video Snapshots (Photo
Booth), Desktop Publishing
(Pages, Comic Life)
2
ELA, Science
Student
Reflection
We have been examining possible ways for
students to reflect on their own learning, and
how we can document their reflections. We are
looking at assessments that are built within
AWARE, and then the students would reflect via
an online format. The data that illustrates the
students growth would be shared via graphic
representation, so students will be tracking their
growth over time. In addition, we have been
looking at Google Forms as an additional
resource for having students reflect via an online
format, and then they will be able to reflect on
the data that is compiled over time. All of this is
tied to the Student Expectations outlined by the
state.
Word Processing (Pages,
Word), Spreadsheets
(Numbers, Excel), Web
Publishing (iWeb, StudyWiz,
blogging, wiki, etc.)
K,
1,
2,
3,
4, 5
ELA, Social
Studies,
Mathematics,
Science
density
Students create an Imovie exploring the density
of various objects, from hypothesis to
conclusion.
Presentation Software, Video
Production (iMovie, Final Cut
Pro)
4
Science
Science tools
Students safe use of science tools.
Word Processing (Pages,
Word), Video Snapshots
(Photo Booth), Digital Images
(iPhoto, Photoshop), Desktop
Publishing (Pages, Comic
Life)
5
Science
Photo Booth
Field Trip
1st graders take an imaginary field trip while they Video Snapshots (Photo
learn about the different effects in Photobooth.
Booth)
We start with the Department store and learn
about lighting effects. Then we go to the Comal
County Fair and visit the House of Mirrors and
take pictures of our faces being distorted by the
way the convex or concave lens. Finally we go
to Sea World, Fiesta Texas and Outer Space with
the special backgrounds. While all of this is
going on we are learning about the parts of a
laptop and student behavior expectations (hug
your heart, hands on your head, etc.).
1
ELA, Science
Photo Booth
Field Trip
Kinder students take an imaginary field trip while
they learn about the different effects in
Photobooth. We start with the Department store
and learn about lighting effects. Then we go to
the Comal County Fair and visit the House of
Mirrors and take pictures of our faces being
distorted by the way the convex or concave lens.
Finally we go to Sea World, Fiesta Texas and
Outer Space with the special backgrounds.
While all of this is going on we are learning about
the parts of a laptop and student behavior
expectations (hug your heart, hands on your
head, etc.).
Video Snapshots (Photo
Booth)
K
ELA, Science
Photo Booth
Field Trip
2nd graders take an imaginary field trip while
they learn about the different effects in
Photobooth. We start with the Department store
and learn about lighting effects. Then we go to
the Comal County Fair and visit the House of
Mirrors and take pictures of our faces being
distorted by the way the convex or concave lens.
Finally we go to Sea World, Fiesta Texas and
Outer Space with the special backgrounds.
While all of this is going on we are learning about
the parts of a laptop and student behavior
expectations (hug your heart, hands on your
head, etc.).
Video Snapshots (Photo
Booth)
2
ELA, Science
Planet
Project
Students were grouped into pairs and were
assigned a planet. They researched their planets
online to find information and images. They then
created a Keynote presentation about their
planet.
Presentation Software
3
Science
Weather
Forecast
The students research the weather and create a
Video Production (iMovie,
5 day forecast. They are then recorded with a flip Final Cut Pro)
camera giving the weather forecast behind a
green screen. Once completed, a weather map is
added behind them.
5
Science
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Tasks
Suggestions