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Herts ICT Team

Objectives for the session


To explore if, or when ICT should be used in Primary Science To review hardware, software and resources which could usefully support learning in science

Should we use ICT?


The National Curriculum and Strategy documents make specific references to how ICT can be used to support teaching and motivate childrens learning. However
Planning for the use of ICT should always start from the learning objectives for the lesson. Will using ICT will make the teaching and learning of these objectives:

Easier, Better or just Different.

Use ICT if the content:


directly relates to the Science objectives enhances the Science lesson supports good teaching in Science improves the children's learning in Science

If the above do not apply, DONT use ICT!

Ways that ICT can support Science teaching


As a tool for modelling ideas and strategies To demonstrate, explain and question To stimulate discussion To invite predictions and interpretations of what is displayed To ask individual children to give an instruction or a response.

ICT approaches in Science at KS2


Capturing scientific data Simulating or modelling a situation Recording experiments Gathering information Developing and sharing ideas Presenting findings and conclusions

Using ICT in Science


The Digital Microscope Digital cameras Ecolog data logging device Herts grid- ICT in science web site Other resources

Using ICT in Science


The Digital Microscope
All primary schools in England were given an Intel Play Microscope as part of the Year of Science.

The microscope links to a computer showing the magnified images on the screen or interactive white board.

Using ICT in Science


allows children to view magnified objects easily has possible uses beyond an ordinary microscope extends childrens ICT skills is portable and can be used to view most objects is great fun to use and very motivating has a presentational elements allowing children to create video clips, special effects and store images.

The Digital Microscope

Using ICT in Science


Digital Cameras
Recording experiments eg. sun position in

the sky; changes in growth; changes in materials


components of electrical circuits

Pictures of objects for labelling eg. Pictures to stimulate discussion / written annotation eg: teeth; food; habitats

Using ICT in Science


Datalogging helps children to:
ask questions, predict and hypothesise observe, measure and record, and manipulate variables interpret results and evaluate scientific evidence present and communicate their findings in a variety of ways.

Using ICT in Science


Datalogging advantages:
Ability to collect quantitative data

Measure light and sound levels Measure quantities over long periods of time.

Faster recording of multiple readings freeing up time for discussion and analysis Pupils of all abilities able to record data accurately and plot graphs using the automatic graphing function.

Using ICT in Science


Datalogging disadvantages:

Setting up the equipment


Learning how to use the software What to do when it goes wrong

Using ICT in Science


The Hertfordshire Grid
The Grid now has linked activities to each QCA Science unit
www.thegrid.org.uk
click Curriculum, ICT, Primary Subject Support, Science

Using ICT in Science


The Hertfordshire Grid: a few examples ...
http://www.welltown.gov.uk/school/dining.html http://www.uhrad.com/kids/animals.htm http://www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/science/teachin g/ks1-2/index.shtml#y5 http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlcme/zoo/zdcmain.html

Websites for Science


A website for graphics:

www.angelsoft.co.uk
Two more worth looking at: www.howstuffworks.com www.brainpop.com Lots more in your pack.

Using ICT in Science


Other resources:
Electrical circuits Powerpoint 1 Powerpoint 2

Powerpoint 3

Time to explore ...

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