Science ipad apps

I am so excited! I finally go the cord to connect my ipad to my smartboard. My first favorite science app is National Geographic Kids. You can download free explorer magazines for grade levels from K-8. They have embedded video and pictures/facts and for the younger kids, it has audio to read it to them!

 

I also like Science 360. There are unlimited science photos, videos, and more!

 

 

Next week, I will post any new apps that we explore in the lab!

 

Science Resources

     I thought I would share some of my favorite online science resources.
I love scholastic's studyjams! They have short math and science videos about many topics and the kids love them. I usually use a short clip for an activating strategy.

Next, I love simulations! PhET offers FREE fun, researched based online simulations. http://phet.colorado.edu/
My husband loves BBC for the show "Top Gear" but I love BBC for all of the free education resources. They have games, lesson ideas, video clips, and more! http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/

PBS has great short videos on cool science jobs! They also have science experiments and science fair help. The kids love the games. http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/

Check out these sites...they are full of science fun and information!

My TPT store:

I am currently working on science units (force and motion with Mercy, prediction, observation, and inference with Epossumondas) to go with several of my favorite books:



If you have never read a Picture Perfect Science book, I highly suggest it! A great resource for teachers!



Also, check out my latest post on "Critters in the Classroom"!

FIRE Florida International Reptile Expo

Big Daddy got a new scarf!

Big Daddy ready to go to FIRE today!

We had some ups and we had a bad down at FIRE today. I am a science lab teacher. I have a lot of lab critters for the students which for the most part, I fund out of pocket. We loaded up on crickets, wax worms, horned worms, fruit flies (premium crickets). We purchased a new small zoomed habitat, bought "dumpy" white tree frogs (thank you, Hang Ten reptiles!) Visited Pinellas County Reptiles and picked up some supplies for "Forrest Gump" our chameleon we bought from them in June in Tampa. Our oldest beardie got a scarf from "Neon's" mom (sorry, can't remember the name). And unfortunately, bought 2 dart frogs from House of Reptiles Jacksonville (for a tank my husband has put about $500 into). They died before we left Orlando (within 2-3 hours). We went back to the vendor and "all he could do was offer us two more at half price." He said they got too hot and that I should take responsibility for that. I say he should take responsibility for educating a new pet owner! If I had known how sensitive they were, I would have bought them right before we left and rushed home. All of our other purchases survived just fine. These frogs did not leave us. We carried them around the expo and by the time we left and stopped to get gas, they were dead. My daughter cried all the way home, and my students will be sad come Tuesday. Shame on that vendor!  Now I have this beautiful habitat and NO frogs! I am going to have to figure out a new way to fund our dart frogs...any ideas? They are very expensive and we just threw away $100 today on dart frogs. Update... We went to Pinellas County Retiles and got two beautiful frogs who are thriving. 

The Science Penguin

Make sure to head over to "The Science Penguin" to check out my guest post! I love how Ari incorporates Daily 5 into science. "The Science Penguin" has great resources, check it out!

Critters in the Classroom

     

Head on over to Critters in the Classroom to check out my post on reptiles! :)

Tuesday's Training: Danny Brassell

     Yesterday, we had a guest at our school... Danny Brassell! He is fabulous! If you ever get a chance to see him, do it. He was so motivational...what a perfect way to start off the year! He is so funny...even our crabbiest teachers were laughing. :) He has a blog about books: http://www.lazyreaders.com/ where he gives book recommendations for every age and interest. He has also written several books and he has a dvd. We had a full day workshop with him and it was very informational, funny, and uplifting all at the same time. Check out his site:

http://www.dannybrassell.com/

Get Your Science On!

Don't forget about Teachers Pay Teachers back to school sale! Use code: BTS12 for an additional 10% off! Last night of sale. I have some great freebies and ready to use science packets. :)

       I am back to school this week for professional development, planning and getting my room ready. I will post pictures of the lab soon! Big Daddy is sad vacation is over. He has to leave his vacation home (my house!) and return to the lab to help with the kiddos.

A editable freebie for my friend who has been looking for all things gecko! https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BwO4fqwIC0ztWjFMUXhmbFZxSk0