The student uses effective communication skills and tools to build and demonstrate understanding of science. Internet accessible computer stations. Presentation software such as ClarisWorks, Kid Pix, Hyperstudio, Powerpoint etc. Presentation device for displaying computer material on T.V. or screen. Given any topic in Earth Science, students will find information related to that topic and download that information for use in research reports for Earth Science.
Topics have a great deal of range throughout the year.
By the end of the year every student will have used an internet source for information for their research reports. Getting Organized 1. Have students choose a topic from science book - chapter. Students research topic to gain information for presentation to class. Information sources may include electronic as well as standard text sources.