Educreations

I am using Educreations to have my students reteach the scientific process.  I have paired up the students and each pair has one part of the process .  It is their responsibility to define and give some sort of example.  This has been a big hit. The students are engaged and doing a great job of reteaching and coming up with different ideas for examples.  I will be doing this with other units in science.

Flip Chart - Weather

I found a great flip chart that I used in class regarding Meteorologist and their tools as a introduction into our Weather unit.  The students loved the flip chart and it start some great conversations regarding our local TV weather.  Many students stated that they had heard many of the weather tool names but had no idea what exactly they were used for.  We have hardly just begun but they appear enthused to learn more.

Free Space - IPad Apps

I have been on the hunt for 5th grade apps that are Free and related to science.  I have been having some problems finding these types of apps  I keep thinking of different ways to search but I am still having little or no luck.  I will continue to look because  I am wanting to use the IPads in class.  I know they are still new but I am struggling a bit.

One thing I found very helpful was when Colin came for our Early Release PD he showed us how to put websites on our home pages of our IPads.  This was big because I have many websites I can use at this point.  Therefore I will keep looking for apps!