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 * Middle School Science**

(PA State Standards - [|Science and Technology] [|Environment and Ecology])


 * Simple Lesson Plan Template**
 * Lesson Plan Sample 1
 * Lesson Plan Sample 2

**A. Not****e-Taking**
Instead of writing notes for students to copy, allow them to to read content information and build note pages with interactive and collaborative notetaking tools listed on the Resource Page. Students can work individually or in small collaborative groups in order to complete and submit note page web links. Have them share their note page links with you for evaluation and discusion. Open the pages and view with and LCD projection for large group discussions. [|Google Notes], [|Zoho Notebook], [|Writeboard,] [|Webnote] and [|Scriblink] are my favorites for this type of activity.

**B. Concept Maps**
Instead of buying Inspiration or Kidspiration have try some of these tools. Students will be able to work on these outiside of school since they are web based. When learning new information for the first time concept maps or diagrams to classify and categorize the information work great. Try using the concept mapping tools on the resource page to allow students to build original contextual concept maps. They can save and share those with you when completed. ([|Drawanywhere], [|Mindmeister],and [|Mind42] are my favorites.)

**C. Small Group Discussions**
1. Have students use chat or discussion forums to discuss topics in class. Simple chat gadgets allow for instant classroom discussions and interaction. Discussion forums can be found in Wikispaces and Moodle while chat gadgets can be embedde into web pages and blogs. Check some of these out. [|Palbe] [|Geesee] [|Yaplet]. 3. How about a free video chat room for kids when working in class. Try [|Vawkr] - Grab an instant room or create a private room for class. 4. Use a discussion forum in a wiki or a online classroom environment. Wikispaces and [|Moodle] allow for more interactive discussions
 * 2.** Resources that allow students to commnent on graphics, videos, presentations and other online curricular content can also be used to enhance further classroom discussions. Try using [|Nota], [|Voicethread] and [|Zoho Notebooks] for uploading images, video, audio and allowing students to comment online in a discussion format.

**D. Experiments, Demonstrations and Tutorials**

 * 1.Tutorials -** Allow students time to create training tutorials for content skills. They will enjoy being the leaders and teachers. Use screen captuting software if content is computer based. [|Screencast-o-matic] or [|Jing] - record your screen and export movies or media casts. [|Download Camtasia 3.1.] [|Get the serial # for Camtasia 3.1.3] [|Camstudio] - create and capture your desktop on the PC [|Copernicus]for Macs.
 * 2. Live Broadcast Demonstrations** - Use webcams or video cameras and stream the demonstrations live via the internet. [|Ustream.tv] or [|Vuvox]private channels can be used for privacy.
 * 3. Digital Storytelling or Demos** - use a digital camera and multimedia tools to build interactive audio visual demonstrations. [|Onetruemedia], [|Voicethread],[|Splashcast], [|Mixbook]
 * 4.** Use online simulations and an interactive white board to demonstrate simple or complex concepts in Science and **.**Math. The hands-on practice and interactive visuals will provide effective reinforcement of concepts and skills. [|PhET], [|Explorelearning], [|WISE].


 * Science Resources for Integration**
 * [|PhET] - Physics Education Technology online simulations for difficult or simple math and science concepts
 * [|IMMEX] **-** a great interactive science module. This is one of the best that I have ever seen. Create a classroom for students to interact with labs in real world situations.
 * [|IPPEX] - Internet Plasma Physics Education Experiences
 * [|Scivee.tv] - Awesome Science Videos for Science by Scientists.
 * [|SciLink]- find contact and share with scientists.
 * [|SETI] - a free program that downloads and analyzes radio telescope data
 * [|Physics Simulations] - Simulations for all types of physics topics.
 * [|WISE] **-** crate an interactive web based science inquiry environment for your course and students. (Berkley)
 * [|Dynamic Periodic Table]
 * [|MIT World -] videos for learning by MIT
 * [|DLESE*] **-** Digital Library for Earth's Systems Education. AWESOME Resource!!!!
 * Interactive Mouse Genetics - http://ww2.unime.it/weblab/mirror/ExplrSci/dswmedia/mouse.htm_
 * Play Game Boy sim with genetics - http://www.dnai.org/c/index.html_ Register for free here!! Great tool!
 * [|Google Sky -] Check out the universe and stars
 * [|Visible Body -] interactive human body and descriptions
 * [|Java Physics Simulations] serious physics applets
 * [|The Journey North]- Migratory Animals - interactive science studies about animals that migrate.
 * [|Beyond]- cofront the big question and find research about answers.
 * [|PALS]- Performance Assesment Links in Science
 * [|The Futures Channel -] real world videos for learning various concepts and topics
 * [|SpaceVidcast at Ustream -] live streams and video feeds from NASA and Voyager [|Check out the Main SpaceVidcast Site]
 * [|Stanford Solar Center] - Learn about the sun in an interactive web site

=Math Resources for Integration= (PA State Standards - [|Mathematics])
 * [|MATLAB -] Interactive tools for iterative exploration, design, and problem solving. Mathematical functions for linear algebra, statistics, Fourier analysis, filtering, optimization, and numerical integration. 2-D and 3-D graphics functions for visualizing data tools for building custom graphical user interfaces.
 * __[|E-LearningforKids]__
 * __[|Math Playground]__
 * [|Algebasics]
 * [|Illuminations]
 * [|National Library of Virtual Manipulatives]
 * [|Gizmos at Explorelearning]
 * [|More Links for Interactive Math]
 * [|Tons of Math Links]
 * [|Simple Math Games]
 * [|Flashcard Creator]
 * [|Math Forum]
 * [|Awesome Library]
 * [|A List of online Math Games]
 * [|**K-12 Math**][|**K-12 Math**]
 * [|Cool Math for Kids]
 * [|Interactive Sites]
 * [|Number Cruncher]
 * [|Exponent Battleship]
 * [|Rainforest Math]- simple interactives for learning math
 * [|TCYonline]- online math tutoring for HS students. Assess and Benchmark students with practice tests.
 * [|Math247]- 500 mathcasts or quick videos and demos for math problems. Join to add your own.
 * [|MathTV]- Interactive math games and simulations for problem solving
 * [|Math Playground] - problem solving fun