This
week is all about matter. Having fun and
learning can go hand in hand.
1. Steve Spangler: Steve Spangler
has been my go to for several years when it comes to science videos. His website offers a variety of videos
related to different science topics and experiments. You can use the videos to show in class or
you can get down and dirty and try some of the experiments with your
students. Either way it is a lot of fun
and learning. He has an entire section
dealing with experiments related to the states of matter. One of my favorites is the Ivory Soap Soufflé.
2. States of Matter App: This is a free app.
According to the iTunes store students can discover the
fundamental nature of matter and understand different
kinds of matter.
Based on classical learning, it explains three states of
matter and tells you about the property of the state.
You can read, listen and
assess your learning on states of matter. Simulation tells you about the motion
of atoms within the particular state.
By using this App, A children can easily
figure out solid, liquid and gas. Atom’s density clearly shows the difference
of these 3 states.
3. Go Animate: Anytime a student can explain his or her learning in a fun
way it is a win-win for everyone. Go
animate is a web-based video- making program used to create short animated
movies. Students
can use the software to express themselves through a fun, visual writing tool.
They use their creativity to design characters, backgrounds and props and add
text in speech bubbles to tell a story. This activity allows students to hone
their skills for conveying ideas concisely, sequencing a story, and
communicating and collaborating with others. In the free version you can add up
to ten lines of dialogue. There is also
a limited amount of background choices in the Quick Video Maker. My students used the Hamburger and Soda
background to have the characters discuss the three states of matter.
4. Path On: This is an app that allows you to type text
directly on your photos. This would be a
fun way for students to illustrate with words the states of matter. They could take photos and use this app to
write text on the photo. The spiral
writing option would look really good illustrating the gaseous state of matter.
5. Screen Cast Apps: There are many
screen cast apps available. Some of my
favorites are explain everything, screen chomp, and educreations. Any screen casting app or software is a great
way for students to explain what they have learned. It is also a great tool to save to share with
students that were absent or are struggling in class. Let the students teach each other.
Have
a Great Weekend!!
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