"We are not doing cells, but would like to explore skping with another class. My skype name is pwebbwilmo, try it."
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paula webb replied to C.S.Stone's discussion Using Skype in the Science Classroom in the group Middle School Sciencepaula webb replied to Dan's discussion Google Earth + Explorers"I LOVE Google Earth, and Google Sky, and Google Mars. I haven't quite figured out how to incorporate it into lessons though. How did you start using it in the classrom? did you find any resources online?"
paula webb replied to Heather Dowd's discussion Looking for examples of science classrooms using web 2.0 in the group Middle School Science"Thanks heather, I've never seen a prezi before. Very inspiring."
paula webb replied to Jon Freer's discussion Build a web 2.0 Unit together! in the group Middle School Science"Jon, check out the Climate post Christy put up. Sounds like a great idea for a unit."
paula webb replied to Christy Tyler's discussion Developing Climate Change Unit for my Classroom in the group Middle School Science"Christy, I don't have any immediate wow resources, but this sounds like a great unit. I would love to work with you on developing it and then we could both benefit. Maybe we could even do some class colaboration when we teach it. If you would…"
paula webb replied to paula webb's discussion Back to School First Two Days in the group Middle School Science"These are great. Research says to have the kids doing what you want them to do the rest of the year in the first couple of days. So if you want them problem solving, thats what they should be doing."
"I have a small group activity I love to start the year off with in science- it is called "Mission to the Moon" and it involves a spaceship landing in the wrong place on the moon and students having to rank 15 items that they will take from…"
paula webb added a discussion to the group Middle School Science
Back to School First Two Days
The first couple of days are critical with middle schoolers. Setting the tone, expectations, etc. yet winning them over and making them feel part of a team with a common goal is tough with this age group. What Science related activities does everyone try to set the stage?Idea 1: Equipment Memory - Set up 6 boxes including 12-15 pieces of equipment that are the same in each box. With a box in front of each group, begin with a class discussion of what each object is and what it does. I choose…See More
paula webb commented on ddeubel's video
Project Peace from Azerbaijan!
"Nice job! This version of the song has a soothing, calming effect. The student artwork is super. Best of all the children's happy smiling faces symbolize the peace they seek and that we seek for them. Nice job to the teacher who so successfully…"
paula webb replied to Shuchi Grover's discussion Leveraging YouTube for Science, Social Studies and other subjects"Not real impressed with this site for Science, it has a lot for Social Studies though. If you need a science video site, try http://www.sciencehack.com. The site claims to check every video for its authenticity by a real scientist. Hope this helps…"
paula webb replied to Steve Hargadon's discussion Introduce Yourself or Ask Your Questions Here! in the group Classroom 2.0 Beginner Group!"Bryan, your field trip week experience sounds amazing! What a great opportunity for your students and yourself! I'm Paula from the USA, Illinois. I just got a smart board last October in my middle school science classroom. As a 42 yr old, 20…"
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- At 8:59am on July 15, 2009,
Mark Cruthers said… - Hi Paul,
With your interest in Digital Technology Platforms, I recommend you take a look at Wiziq's virtual classroom and authorstream's power point presentation platform. Both are web based platforms, have a bunch of features and free basic service. Here’s a public class recording conducted by Nellie Deutsch on Technology Integration.
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