Awesome science experiments for your classroom

ScienceBob has been a self confessed science nut for years and has appeared in hundreds of classrooms, textbooks and even television shows around the globe.  He has a great collection of really fun and innovative science lessons that can be done in nearly any classroom.

My kids did the hoop glider experiment today and it was a real success.  Access ScienceBob here and let me know how you go with any of his experiments below by adding a comment.

lesson Plan: Identifying cause and effect in movies

This is a simple lesson plan to assist students identify cause and effect in movies and texts. 

Cause and effect in movies and texts

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The Interactive Story Starter: Great for Reluctant Writers:

Sometimes students really struggle for inspiration and ideas when they are asked to get creative and write a narrative.  Luckily for them there is the Amazing Story Starter machine that will hopefully get their creative juices flowing again.  You can use it either individually or as a whole class resource but either way it is a great little tool to have in your kit.  Take a look at it here.

Digital Storytelling with the iPad

For all the iPad junkies out there then this site is definitely worth a look for some great ideas to use the iPad or any tablet for that matter to enhance your literacy sessions.

Digital Storytelling can transform your students' writing into a visual masterpiece that is filled with voice and emotion, while enhancing critical thinking skills.  The iPad takes digital storytelling to a new level by making the process easier, and even more engaging for students of all grade levels as well as for their teachers.  

This site will help guide you in what you need for success in the iPad Digital Storytelling classroom.

Check it out here.

E-Learning Scope and Sequence Chart - What to teach and When

I put together this really handy chart to advise teachers what they should be teaching in ICT / E-Learning and when.  It is linked to VELS but really applies to any curriculum and you should feel confident in delivering these activities to the year level recommended.  Download the PDF File here.

Get our First Ever eBook Free: 13 Tech Ideas that will Change the way you Teach

After many requests from readers I have finally got around to putting together an eBook.  The book is titled "Become a 21st Century Teacher Two Hours - 13 Technology ideas that will change the way you teach."

And no matter what level of Nerd you are I guarantee there will be a few ideas and tools you can use with your students immediately.  The book is completely free of course and you simply need to click on the image below to find out more and get your hands on it.

I hope you enjoy it and hopefully the next won't be too far away.

How to use document cameras in the classroom

We are looking at buying a few document cameras  for our library and junior classrooms next year and came acrosss this article by Jonathon Wylie at Brighthub.

He has some really great ideas about using them effectively in schools.  Hope you Enjoy it.

Document cameras are a great tool to use in the classroom because of their versatility. These top tips will give you some great ideas on how to use yours. 

Engaging students with document cameras is not difficult, but it does require a little imagination. With that in mind, the following ideas are designed to help you learn how to use classroom document cameras in unique and innovative ways at school. You might be surprised at just how versatile these great teaching tools really are!

Top Tips for How to Use Document Cameras

1. Big Book – Every book is a big book with a document camera. Just place a book under the camera and you will have an instant magnification of text and images via the projector. Zoom in on images, or even words you want to discuss. Project the image onto a whiteboard and you can highlight or underline text by drawing on the board.

2. Show and Tell –...  Read More here

40 ICT ideas in 40 Minutes

Some of the programs and tools are getting slightly dated but the concepts are still very fresh.

40 Ict Ideas In 40 Minutes

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