Science

Blogging Suggestions

  • Tutorials: online simulations, videos, or diagrams for added support
  • Science News: Posting relevant articles/current events, links to updated websites, RSS feeds for class conversation
  • Class Discussion: Q/A, Read & respond, Review for Upcoming tests, Assign students different topics & post with classmates offering comments
Examples




COMPUTER APPS
Periodic Table Explorer (Free)-- for Mac Computers


Description from publisher's website: "The Periodic Table Explorer is a simple to use resource that covers all of the elements of the periodic table, their compounds, properties, isotopes, reactions and much more. Search through the 1400 pages easily, find compounds by name or component part (e.g. Mg or CH2), look for scienfitic constants and calculate molecular mass for any compound.
Click the "Lists" button to see a list of elemental properties sorted by category (atomic, thermal etc.). Select a property to see a complete list of elements sorted by that property, high to low."
http://freshney.org/apps/ptemac.htm

iPAD APPS
Links:
Apps
·             3-D Brain
o    29 interactive structures that can be rotated in 3-D Space
o    information about associated functions, disorders, brain damage, case studies, and links to contemporary modern research
·              Netter’s Anatomy Atlas
o    $89.99
o    illustrations of human anatomy and interactive study guide
·             Anatomy in Motion
o    $23.99
o    flashcards for iphone/ipad complete muscle system