Science

WIKISPACES--I like to use wikispaces to post projects or to have a long term project. I also have used it to post assignments, have a class calendar, and communicate during the projects with students.
 * One of my first projects I did using wikispaces was what used to be a research paper on an element, I changed into a wikipage on an element with a group collaborated works cited. Links to this project can be found on my Physical Science Page
 * An attempt I made with a new project on frost wedging can be seen at my Frost Wedging page. The idea was to document the cracks in the parking lot through winter, but due to restrictions we weren't able to complete it.
 * Students in Astronomy used to complete presentation projects using poster board and drawings. Now they post their PowerPoint presentations directly to the wikispace. There is no need to save to flashdrives, etc. There are currently Ancient Astronomer Presentations and Zodiac Constellation Presentations posted.
 * Some things to "spice up" your wikispace.
 * [|WEBFETTI] makes neat animated and non-animated text to put on your wikispace
 * [|WALLWISHER] makes a sticky note place on your wikispace
 * [|GLOGSTER] can be used instead of the wikispace default to link pages and make things more interesting
 * GLOGGED UP VERSION OF THIS PAGE

==[|GOOGLE DOCS]--I like to use Google Docs for collaborating. Also it is a great resource to low income families who may not be able to afford the Microsoft Office Suite, plus it is accessible world wide with internet access.==
 * Any group presentation that you would use PowerPoint for, Google Presentations could be used. This allows more than 1 person to edit and use the document at the same time.
 * Use Google forms for class surveys.
 * Use Google Docs for peer editing.
 * [|Brainstorming Google Doc]

**SCIENCE RESOURCES FROM ANOTHER WORKSHOP**

Dawn Logan logand@bc.k12.pa.us