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Using Scratch in the Science Classroom

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Using Scratch in the Science Classroom

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    1. Using Scratch in the Science Classroom Kristin Straumann ACGC Public Schools TIES Conference 2007

    2. MIT Media Lab Digital Animation using Computer Programming Language “Lego” Snap-together script blocks Publish to the Web Share and Collaborate IT’S FREE!!!!!! What is Scratch?

    3. Textbooks are boring Worksheets are boring Build 21st Century Skills Bring technology into a core content area classroom Screen Time Design Process Why Use Scratch in Your Class

    4. Computer time Group work Place to be creative It feels like playing instead of working They are now “published” on the web! Why My Kids like Scratch

    5. Fact of Life Not worth Fighting it! Teach needed Skills Technology… in a Science room?!

    6. Science Explanation Stories Naming Compounds Balancing Chemical Equations Element Stories Earthquakes Collisions ~ Conservation of energy How I Use Scratch

    7. Only way to learn it is to play around Scratch Online Time to Play!!

    8. Kristin Straumann Science Instructor ACGC Public Schools kstraumann@acgc.k12.mn.us Contact Info:

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