Standard 5, Objective 3 for 3rd grade science is to demonstrate that heat may be produced when objects are rubbed together. There are differences in the amount of heat given off depending on different surfaces and conditions. To explore this concept, we use probes to measure temperature and record the data on the computer as a line graph! First, we measured the temperature of our hand. At a resting rate, our hand’s temperature was approximately 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Then we rubbed our hands together, creating friction to see if the temperature of our hands would increase. Using the probe, we found that the temperature of our hand increased to 79.6 degrees! We rubbed lotion on our hands and found that the temperature surprisingly went back down! To experiment with different surfaces, we tested a sweatshirt and white board erasers. The coat was about 77 degrees before we rubbed it together. After rubbing the coat together, the temperature rose to 80 degrees. We also rubbed the two erasers together and this produced a temperature of 82 degrees! Integrating technology into your curriculum enhances your lessons, and kids have fun! Using these probes gave students the opportunity to graph data and do tests to discover the unique facts about friction and heat production!

science

Today we also looked at the microscopes that hook up to the computers.  These are inexpensive and are a great way to let children explore microscopes.  These are exciting for children and they are able to plug it into a computer and the whole class is able to see.  

We also looked at the thermometers that plug into the computer.  These are really exciting and children would get excited to do these hands on activities that will teach them essential skills.  They are also learning mathematical relationships Incorporated with science and technological skills. 

TPCK

This week we learned all about TPCK.  I learned that for a teacher to be effective they must encompass all the areas of the TPCK.  If lacking any key parts then they will not be as effective as a teacher. This information will be beneficial in teaching students effectively by giving students effective content knowledge with teaching them with the most effective methods.  Incorporating technology is extremely important because our world is filled with technology and will benefit children always in their lives.  I am so glad we are learning TPCK. 

Week 2 RSS, Delicious, and Goodreads

I am so glad that we created these accounts!  As of right now, I think that goodreads will be extremely beneficial in my teaching because I will always be looking for good books to use and what other teachers recommend.  I didn't even know that these websites exist and I am so glad to use them!

1st day

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