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What are some ways technology can be integrated in science lessons for kinder?  I want them to have hands on experiences but am not really sure what resources to use.  Thank you! 

My favorite technology tool for science is a digital microscope.   My students are engaged and eager to focus and document their findings. I use the 5M and wifi station from smartschoolsystem.com.  It connects to computer and the wifi station allows it to connect to my iPads.

Just by using the document camera can be a great way to integrate your science lesson so that students can see hands on.  Preferences § 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - = Backspace Tab q w e r t y u i o p [ ] Return capslock a s d f g h j k l ; ' \ shift ` z x c v b n m , . / shift English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Português ??????? alt alt Preferences

I observed an early childhood centers last year and they were all about technology. The students used the SMART board to play games. They would use websites like ABC mouse or IXL. The students loved going to the SMART board as a center. They would also use it to watch videos and discuss the calendar and weather.

I have seen a Kindergarten classroom where they used iMovie on the iPads to record presentations and commercials explaining the concept they were learning. The students seemed very engaged and loved acting out the material. They also had to know a lot about the material in order to explain it.

Children love iPads! They love using technology to learn.

Hi Emily, I think the best way to integrate technology when teaching science would be the use of a SMART board. For one of the courses I took recently, I was required to teach a lesson and I decided to choose the topic science and teach about the planet Mars. What I decided to do in order to engage my students was a simulation through the SMART board about what it would be like to be on Mars. I found a 3D simulation on the NASA website and it provided the high quality visuals and sounds you would hear if you were on Mars. I had the students (my classmates) go up to the board and use the interactive pen to turn the image around and look to see what is around through the SMART board. Students were very engaged with this lesson because it made them feel as though they were on Mars. I believe that a SMART board is a great way to engage students especially with science.

Hi Emily, I recently observed in an elementary school science classroom that had obtained cheap microscopes that students could use by themselves to analyze a variety of objects in depth (there were a lot of bugs, dirt, and other things found outside). The teacher also used a Docucam to project and zoom in on interesting findings of the students, and to showcase experiments. The kids didn't need much more than that to be engaged (although I have seen other classrooms using chromebooks or ipads). I also like the idea of using ClassDojo to keep students on task and excited about science.

Hi, a very common way that teachers are now using is to try to incorporate SMARTBOARDs in class. They are very fun and neat for the students to play with and learn on. There are many different websites that have interactive games that the students can learn from using the SMARTBOARD as well. The students will have a great playing and learning. Another way to include technology in the classroom is IPads. Recently many schools have been getting IPads for the students to use as a learning tool. They offer many apps that can benefit learning in the classroom. I hope this helps!