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Websites - Technology in Biology Class

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=WebTools4U2Use= The Best Compilation of Web 2.0 sites I have found. It is especially good because it give the applications and LONG lists of ideas to use the application in your classroom. This site also has may video tutorials on each application. They have done the work you can reap the rewards. Be Patient the homepage takes a while to load but you WILL be rewarded.

== =[|SchoolNotes 2.0]= Register and create SchoolNotes pages for posting homework, creating flashcards, and sharing information.
 * Post assignments, announcements, and links to important resources
 * Notify parents and students each time you update your classroom page
 * Create an online calendar of class events and activities
 * Use our free storage to upload documents and add images to your page(s)
 * Access practical tips and other resources from EducationWorld.com
 * Use our handy tools to create flashcards and other learning materials

=[|Flickr]= Tired of the same old diagrams and photos for your classroom. This site has more diagrams and photos than you can imagine. Plant cells for example has many diagrams from books and pictures taken using a microscope.

=Information Communication Technologies in Science Education= The aim of this wiki is to provide a useful set of ICTs and other tech tools for Science Teachers to utilize in their classrooms. Each type of technology will be briefly explained and a classroom example will also be attached, together with a comprehensive list of links. Feedback can be emailed to the Site Editor.

=PrettyGoodPhysics =

If you are specifically interested in **"discrepant events",** check out our physicstricks wiki at http://physicstricks.wikispaces.com/
 * Get Stuff:** __You do **not** need to be a member to **download** labs!__ If you are looking around for some good labs to use or to tweek, check the category links on the left. Items have been put here for physics teachers, by physics teachers, and range from first-year high school physics to AP material. The emphasis is on labs, but explanatory material is also available. The **University sources** on the bottom will direct you to even more great material.

=[|Bubbl.us]= Why use bubbl.us? Because you can: And it's FREE!
 * Create colorful mind maps online
 * Share and work with friends
 * Embed your mind map in your blog or website
 * Email and print your mind map
 * Save your mind map as an image

=[|VoiceThread]= VoiceThread is an interactive tool that allows for collaborating, sharing, and commenting. VoiceThread is a free program that can be operated by students and easily monitored by teachers. It allows for uploading pictures, narration by the creator and commenting by other viewers in 5 different ways-including audio and text. It has revolutionized story telling and can be used by teachers in all subject areas to present and share information. VoiceThread can be used as a creation, discussion, and assessment tool. VoiceThread is changing the way in which information in presented and shares.
 * Need some ideas for Voicethread categorized K-12: **

Welcome to the Voicethread 4 Education wiki
=[|Evernote]=
 * REMEMBER EVERYTHING** Welcome to your notable world. Use Evernote to save your ideas, things you see, and things you like. Then find them all on any computer or device you use. For free. There's also a nifty browser button that lets you save entire webpages. Drag or add the "Clip to Evernote" button into your browser's link bar.

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[|Moodle] Moodle is a Course Management System (CMS), also known as a Learning Management System (LMS) or a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It is a Free web application that educators can use to create effective online learning sites.

= **LiveBinders**= Gathering information to **share?** How do you pull everything **together**? LiveBinders is your online 3-ring binder Best of all, it's free! This seems excellent – you can easily direct students to a few selected websites, for example see this **binder including some favorite websites on equations and a screenr recording of how to use one of the sites**.

[|40 Interesting Ways to Use Your Pocket Video Camera in the Classroom]
Or your Digital Camera.

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== Tools for Wikis and Blogs

Getting Tricky with Wikis
Make your wiki fantastic with the aid of this site.

Find global classrooms for collaborative projects

 * Register for free for the [|Classroom 2.0 Network] (search for an answer to your question first in the forums, then post your own)
 * Register for a free account with [|ePals] and search or advertise for collaborative project partners ([|use the advanced search option] to restrict search results to JUST classrooms with audio/video conferencing software and hardware access)
 * Use the [|Skype in Schools wiki]
 * Use [|List of Classrooms keen to use Skype to connect with other classrooms (Sue Waters)]
 * Search for "skype" [|in the CILC's Collaboration Center] under active projects
 * Use [|GlobalSchoolNet's Internet Projects Registry]
 * Connect with another classroom teacher via an educational social network like the [|Global Education Collaborative], [|Classroom 2.0], or [|the ISTE Community.]

Create Flashcards which are web and iPod Touch accessible

 * [|gFlash+ and gFlashPro] (for iPhone and iPod Touch)
 * See my post [|\"Creating Custom iPhone and iPod Touch Flashcards with gFlash and Google Documents\"] for detaiils on using Google Documents to create text and multimedia flashcards
 * [|StudyStack] (similar to [|Quia] but StudyStack is FREE, also integrates with gFlash+ and gFlashPro - No media, however, flashcards are text-only)
 * [|Quizlet]

Download [|YouTube] videos to a USB Thumb Drive

 * [|TubeTV] (free, Mac-only, converts to QuickTime)
 * [|UnPlug] (free, plug-in for FireFox)
 * [|YouTubeLoader]
 * [|ZamZar] (free and online, can take awhile to receive download links, however)
 * [|Download VLC Player]
 * [|More tips and tools are available]

Create Interactive, Hyperlinked Timelines

 * [|XTimeline]



[|Super Teacher Tools]
Teacher games:
 * Jeopardy
 * Hang Man
 * Who Wants to be a Millionaire
 * Speed Match (Quiz Maker )
 * Flash Board Game
 * Seating Chart Maker
 * Group Maker
 * Random Name Generator
 * and More

=[|Jefferson Lab Science Games]= Science Games Just a few to tweak your interst. [|Who Wants to Win $1,000,000?] - Answer 15 science and math based questions correctly and become a (pretend!) millionaire! [|Virginia State Standards of Learning Practice Tests] - Practice taking the SOL tests! Subjects currently include algebra, math, science and technology. [|Science Vocabulary Hangman] - Use the clues to discover the computer's secret word! [|Science Crossword Puzzles] - Use the clues provided to solve each crossword puzzle! [|Scrambled Science Words] - Use the clues provided to unscramble a science word or term!

=[|Classroom Game Templates and MORE]= These games are based on PowerPoint. Templates, Music, and Instructions are given. == = =

=[|TelevisionTunes.com] Want to add music to your classes?= Welcome to TelevisionTunes.com, a library of TV theme music and songs from yesterday and today. Browse our huge archive of 12,330 theme songs using the index above or below. If you can't find a theme song, [|contact me] and I'll try to get it for you. This website is a library of theme songs.



**Zui Tube: http://video.kidzui.com/**
**What it is:** [| KidZui] is a site I have written about in the past. The KidZui network has added some sites to the network that I just learned about. [|ZuiTube] is a kid friendly You Tube portal. It is the largest collection of kid friendly videos online. New videos are added to [|ZuiTube] daily. All videos are approved by parents and teachers before being posted on [|ZuiTube]. Students can watch educational videos, funny videos, movies and movie clips, silly songs, and music. There is also a special section on [|ZuiTube] just for videos related to Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving collection includes everything from the Turkey Dance to videos about Native Americans and Pilgrims. **How to integrate [|ZuiTube] into the classroom:** [|ZuiTube] videos can be used as an introduction to new teaching (on nearly any subject), to add some humor to the classroom, or to reinforce teaching. Videos are a wonderful way for students to make connections to new learning. I have found a video that correlates with nearly every part of our curriculum. I even found a great Berenstein Bears video for character education…gotta love that! With all the snow we get in Colorado, there are bound to be some indoor recess days for the kids. [|ZuiTube] is a safe place to find kid friendly videos that students will enjoy while they are staying dry and warm inside.

**Tips:**  I often have parents asking me what they can do at home to keep their kids safe online. [|KidZui] is an excellent recommendation, the parent reports are a great way to keep parents involved in their children’s online activities.

=Member Suggested Websites= > -- Member resources: http://msta.wikispaces.com/MSTA+Member+Resources > -- Professional Development: @http://www.ms-scienceteachers.org/msta_website_009.htm > -- MSTA Reads: @https://www.dropbox.com/s/noq0bcz6d5ynfio/MSTA%20Reads.pdf > -- Chemistry Unit - @https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BxAyOcaN--eWWTZQOXRBUVl5dDQ&usp=sharing > -- Physics Unit - @https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BxAyOcaN--eWN0NOS3dlak5LZmc&usp=sharing > -- Life Science Unit - @https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BxAyOcaN--eWNG1oVXlIbGVpLW8&usp=sharing > -- Earth Science Unit - @https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BxAyOcaN--eWT0F2S3YtTG5QeXM&usp=sharing > -- Entire Middle School Folder Access - This has everything in it from graphic organizers to classroom timers. @https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BxAyOcaN--eWNDVjMzZiMTAtZDVhOS00ZTNhLTgzYmQtYTg5MDVkMjU2NGY5&usp=sharing > - Advanced Genetics: @http://www.madison-schools.com/cms/lib4/MS01001041/Centricity/Domain/1139/Genetic%20lab%20info.docx
 * [|Phet] - Interactive Science Simulations. Fun, interactive, research-based simulations of physical phenomena from the PhET™ project at the University of Colorado.
 * [|The Science Spot] - Welcome to the Science Spot website, a resource for middle school teachers and students! Use the Google site search to quickly find the information you need!
 * [|Next Generation Science Standards] - Through a collaborative, state-led process, new K-12 science standards have been developed that are rich in content and practice, arranged in a coherent manner across disciplines and grades to provide all students an internationally benchmarked science education.
 * [|NSTA | Freebies for Teachers] - A compiled list of NSTA approved and supported things for teachers to use as a resource.
 * [|Science Fair Project Ideas, Answers & Tools] - Over 1,150 science project ideas in all areas of science.
 * [|Exploratorium | The Science of Cooking] - Discover how a pinch of curiosity can improve your cooking! Explore recipes, activities and Webcasts that will enhance your understanding of the science behind food and cooking.
 * [|The 10 Best STEM Resources] - Great STEM resources from the National Education Association
 * [|Calculators for Kids: Important STEM Tools] - Teach children math using these free online calculation tools.
 * **MSTA Website ** - www.ms-scienceteachers.org
 * **MSTA Facebook -** @https://www.facebook.com/groups/172664236127055/
 * **MSTA Listserv - ** @http://lists.ms-meca.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/msta
 * **Brandi Herrington's Google Drive **
 * **Jessica Johnson's Website -** www.classjump.com/s/scienceismylife/
 * **Versal **<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> - <span style="color: #047ac6; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">@https://versal.com <span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> Create interactive and captivating online courses or search what others have created
 * **<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Phet **<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> - <span style="color: #047ac6; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">phet.colorado.edu <span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Fun, interactive, research based simulations of physical phenomena. Includes chemistry, physics and Earth science.
 * **<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Hippocampus **<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> - <span style="color: #047ac6; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">www.hippocampus.org <span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> The best multimedia instruction on the web to help you with your homework and study.\
 * **<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Physics Classroom **<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">- <span style="color: #047ac6; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">www.physicsclassroom.com <span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> Tutorials and practice exercises for high school physics. Includes animations, diagrams, and multimedia examples.
 * **<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Biointeractive **<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">- <span style="color: #047ac6; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">www.hhmi.org/biointeractive <span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> Free Resources for Science Education
 * **<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Rice University - Medical Mysteries - **<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">MedMyst: Game for Viruses and Other Pathogens <span style="color: #047ac6; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">@http://webadventures.rice.edu/stu/Games/MedMyst-Original/_301/Game-Overview.html
 * **<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">PBS Lesson Plan on Ebola **<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> - <span style="color: #047ac6; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">@http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/lessons_plans/ebola-outbreak-lesson-plan/
 * **<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">PBS Flipped Classroom **<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> - <span style="color: #047ac6; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">@http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/flippedlearning/
 * **<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Jing - **<span style="color: #047ac6; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">@http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html <span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Free screen capture program. This captures the computer screen with images or you can video your screen and talk along with it. Great for tutorials in your classroom or just to use for screen capture.
 * **<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Bobby Robinson's Old Town Middle Website **<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> - <span style="color: #047ac6; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">@http://www.madison-schools.com/Page/3883
 * <span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,'Droid Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">**Betsy Sullivan**: <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">www.bozemanscience.com <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"> - //"// //<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">I use the videos from for brief reviews throughout the year. Paul Anderson is a dynamic teacher who made these videos. His explanation is very clear, and the students enjoy his presentations. No video is longer than 14 minutes. Most videos are between 5-10 minutes. These are mostly biology videos, though he is branching into other areas of science." //

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