Digital Tools for Science
J2 Training - Janet Corder & Joan Gore
Quizizz
Quizizz is very similar to Kahoot, except the questions appear on the students' devices.
Let's try it out!
- On your device or laptop, open quizizz.com.
- Click Join a Game.
- Enter the Game Code the teacher provides and click Go.
- Type in your name and click Join Game.
- Wait for the teacher to begin the game.
Good Luck!
WOW - Quizizz has math symbols!
Take a look at some favorite Quizizz features:
- Easily create a quiz by using questions from multiple public quizzes
- Math symbols
- Highlight keywords with red, green, or blue text
- Make your own Memes
20 Inspiring EduCreators on Quizizz 2022 Math Edition - Be sure and check out the examples from each educator!
Quizizz now has a Draw option for quizzes and lessons. You can provide an image or a blank background for the students to draw on. Note: The best way to view student results is through the Results option in your Teacher Dashboard
Gimkit
Gimkit was created by high school students and is similar to Kahoot! and Quizizz, except the students play for “money” instead of points. The free version allows you to have 5 Kits (games) in your account. The paid version allows for unlimited Kits and edits and includes other features. The Pro version is $59.88 a year or $7.99 per month. School and bulk discounts are available. Be on the lookout for pricing changes!
Gimkit includes a library of Kits from users. You can create your own Kit by typing in the questions and answers or you can upload questions from Quizlet or a CSV file.
Quizlet Live
Let's give it try!
- Open quizlet.live.
- Type in the code the teacher has given you.
- Type in your name.
- Quizlet Live will assign you a team. Find your teammates and get together.
- Wait for the teacher to begin the game.
Relay Style
We love Quizlet Live, but playing Relay Style really makes it exciting. The devices for each team are all placed in one location. Students on a team line up and only one person at a time can go to the devices and answer a question. Once a question has been answered, the next student goes to the devices and answers the next question. Watch this video to see how it in action!
That Quiz
For directions on how to effectively use That Quiz, check out Mathy Cathy's Blog post.
ThingLink for Science
Note - Use the EDU version and set up student accounts under your name.
Let's Play Bingo!
Create online bingo games on Bingo Baker! You can use the free version or for $14.95 for a lifetime, all of your games will be stored in your own account.
Bingo game for young students:
Open bingobaker.com/play/640936 on your device.
Click the Free space.
Click the answers to the correct science vocabulary word as they are called out.
Shout Bingo if you win!
Or...Bingo game for high school students - bingobaker.com/play/1551700
Socrative
Socrative is an online student assessment tool that works on any Internet-connected device. The site includes the ability to administer a quiz, play a game or give an Exit Ticket.
The room number is football.
Wait for the teacher to start the quiz!
To take a poll using Socrative:
- Login to your teacher account.
- Have students login to your room.
- Select Quick Question.
- Select Short Answer.
- Type in your question and select options under Number of Responses Per Student and Student Name.
- Select Start.
- Click Start Vote and Confirm.
- Students then select their choice from all of the options that have been submitted by their classmates.
- Click Finish to access reports and charts.
Socrative also has an App for most devices!
EdPuzzle
edpuzzle allows you to import any instructional video into your account, trimming it to show only the portion you need. You can then embed questions to hold your students accountable during the video. Student progress is recorded for you to monitor or use as assessment grades.
Science Choice Boards
Today's technology tools can provide teachers with the ability to give their students choices when assigning projects. Every student may not have the same apps as their classmates, so instead of requiring the students to use a particular app or website, why not give them a choice? You will find that student engagement and creativity will increase when students are given the freedom to use different tools to deliver content.
Examples:
Mitosis Tic-Tac-Toe by Jennifer Hencken (@jenhencken)
Chemical Reactions (File, Make a Copy) by Ashley Jackson (@techcoachashley)
Interacting with the Environment (File, Make a Copy) by Lori Hartman
Science Tic Tech Toe Board 2 (File, Make a Copy) by Misty Whitworth & Julie Lyle, Argyle ISD
Caves by Brittney Kennedy of Argyle ISD
Air Flowing Through the Lungs by Amy Moffatt (@moffatt_teach)
Earth Science (File, Make a Copy) by Alena Ellerbee (@alena_ellerbee)
Science Tic Tech Toe Board 1 (File, Make a Copy) by Misty Whitworth & Julie Lyle, Argyle ISD
Learning Menu - Plastic Challenge by Arjana Blazic
Weather Tik Tak Toe Choice Board by Beth Weeks
Landing of Perseverance and reading the book Curiosity
Environmental Science (File, Make a Copy) by Bridgette Ramirez
Dinosaur Choice Board (Made in Seesaw) by Mrs. Kilpatrick
Engineering & Space: STEM Choice Boards by Gail Felix
1st-5th grade Earth Science themed #STEAM Choice Boards by Christine Dixon (@christinekdixon)
Middle School Science by Gretchen Coe
What Lives Underground (File, Make a Copy) by Donna Indrakumaran (@fdk_donnaindra)
Grade 1 Science Choice Board (File, Make a Copy) by Kate Doyle (@K_Doyle_)
The Human Body by Denise von Minden (@denisevonminden)
Websites
Science EdTech links curated each month by Eric Curts
The 30 Best Science Websites for Grades K-12 - from We Are Teachers
Teach Science of Sound with Twisted Wave - from Eric Curts
How Big is Space? 4 Simulations to Show
GoogleEarth
Science4us curriculum for early elementary students
The Periodic Table of Elements, in Pictures and Words
Educational Games for Elementary School Science Lessons
TedED Periodic Videos - videos about the Periodic Table of Elements
Three Good Places to Find Hands-on STEM Lessons
Scope SOLAR SYSTEM - free online model of the solar system and night sky
15 Science Projects for Book Creator Classrooms by Monica Burns
Flipgrid
Flipgrid is a video response tool that is used to create discussions among all students within your classroom. Teachers post a topic or question via text or video and the students respond to the prompt. Flipgrid also gives students the ability to comment on their classmates' responses.
Key Features:
- All of your videos are located in one location
- Includes a Whiteboard Mode
- You can Freeze a Topic to continue sharing the videos but prevent new recordings
- Student comments can be turned on or off
Discovery Library
The Discovery Library includes Flipgrid Topics that have been created and shared by teachers.
PhET Simulations
PhET Simulations are also offered as an IOS or Android app.
Augmented Reality
What if your classroom came alive just like the hallways in Harry Potter? Would your students be more engaged and ready to learn? We believe so! Augmented Reality changes the way students interact with the world by unlocking digital layers that are embedded into flat, one-dimensional images. Travel with us as we demonstrate some of the activities that are currently available to students and teachers and imagine what the future holds for your classroom with Augmented Reality!
- Quiver - Download the pages, let the students color them, then use the app to make the pages come to life! There are several science pages available. Quiver Coloring Pages, Download the Quiver App.
- Explore the Solar System via the Amazing Space Journey app. Download the board here.
- EarthViewer - Explore the history of the Earth
Smithsonian Science Education Center
Jeopardy Labs
Check out Jeopardy Labs, a similar site.
Create Your Own Games, Activities & Quizzes to Play Online!
Interactive Websites
Learn to balance chemical equations with Classic Chembalancer
Review balancing chemical equations with Review Chembalancer
Up for some hard chemical equations? Try Brain Boggle Chembalancer
Resources
The Teaching Channel - The Teaching Channel offers 150 Science-related videos and supporting materials.'Good Thinking' Web Series to Educate Science Teachers by the Smithsonian
Connect with Janet and Joan
Janet Corder
Email: janet.corder@gmail.com
Joan Gore
Email: joangore@yahoo.com
Twitter: @joangore