iPads in the 5th & 6th Grade Science Classroom – Phase 3
Science students in 5th and 6th grade at Salt Brook received 12 iPads, cases and a storage cart.
iPads in the Middle School Science Classroom – Phase 3
Middle School Science classes will receive 12 iPads, cases and a storage cart to augment 2 previous iPad grants to the Science department. The iPad cart has been used in the classroom for a variety of activities including on-line assessments, student research and note-taking, recording laboratory investigations, student collaborations, accessing videos, creating movies, web quests […]
BrainPOP
BrainPOP created animated, curriculum-based content that supports educators and engages students. Ideal for both group and one-on-one settings, it was used to introduce a new lesson or topic, illustrate complex subject matters, or help review before a test. Students viewed animated movies about different topics in all content areas, took online quizzes, viewed historical timelines, […]
Courtyard Greenhouse
The installation of a 10’ by 16’ greenhouse, in the flagstone section of the Middle School courtyard will provide a variety of authentic, real life educational experiences and learning possibilities for several courses and clubs. Some uses include: Middle school science students will conduct a variety of hands-on student centered investigations based on scientific inquiry. […]
iPads in the Science Classroom – The Next Step?
The goal of this grant it to investigate how the use of iPads in science instruction can encourage student collaboration in the creation and sharing of content, increase student engagement and motivation and help in individualizing instruction. This grant is an extension of a grant from last year where students learned to use the iPads […]