Miss Pluchino: Physical Science Pluchinos@lincolnps.org
Technology is implemented at Lincoln Middle School science classes
through the RITES Program.
RITES: The Rhode Island Technology Enhanced Science Project
*Math-Science Partnership designed to improve secondary science learning statewide. *Implementation of interactive lessons
*Address specific standards through guided inquiry
*Students will use temperature probes, motion sensors to collect real life data, models of virtual
environments, and simulations.
RITES Investigation
http://rites-investigations.concord.org/home
Interactive Science Simulations
Many of my lessons will incorporate the use of interactive science simulations. Both the Phet Project at the Univeristy of Colorado and Molecular Workbench simulations developed by the Concord Consortium provide fun, interactive, research-based simulations of physical phenomena. These interactive simulations provide a learning environmnet that allows middle school students to explore and learn science applications and concepts in a real life setting. Students will be able to make connections between real life phenomena and physical science. These simulations were developed to support student engagement with an understanding of scientitic concepts. Links to sample simulations are listed below.
Temperature and Density (MW)
http://mw.concord.org/modeler/index.html
Energy Skate Park (PhET)
http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/sims.php?sim=Energy_Skate_Park
Pendulum Lab (PhET)
http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/sims.php?sim=Pendulum_Lab
Extra Help Hours
STUDENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT!
Before School:
7:30am to 8:00am daily
After School:
Monday: 2:30pm-3:30pm (by appointment only)
Resources for Writing
TEEC Method for Writing (Topic Sentence, Evidence, Explain, Conclusion)
Use the TEEC Method for writing responses to scientific prompts, questions, and NECAP inquiry investigations. Click on the link below to view a short powerpoint on TEEC.
through the RITES Program.
RITES: The Rhode Island Technology Enhanced Science Project
*Math-Science Partnership designed to improve secondary science learning statewide. *Implementation of interactive lessons
*Address specific standards through guided inquiry
*Students will use temperature probes, motion sensors to collect real life data, models of virtual
environments, and simulations.
RITES Investigation
http://rites-investigations.concord.org/home
Interactive Science Simulations
Many of my lessons will incorporate the use of interactive science simulations. Both the Phet Project at the Univeristy of Colorado and Molecular Workbench simulations developed by the Concord Consortium provide fun, interactive, research-based simulations of physical phenomena. These interactive simulations provide a learning environmnet that allows middle school students to explore and learn science applications and concepts in a real life setting. Students will be able to make connections between real life phenomena and physical science. These simulations were developed to support student engagement with an understanding of scientitic concepts. Links to sample simulations are listed below.
Temperature and Density (MW)
http://mw.concord.org/modeler/index.html
Energy Skate Park (PhET)
http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/sims.php?sim=Energy_Skate_Park
Pendulum Lab (PhET)
http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/sims.php?sim=Pendulum_Lab
Extra Help Hours
STUDENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT!
Before School:
7:30am to 8:00am daily
After School:
Monday: 2:30pm-3:30pm (by appointment only)
Resources for Writing
TEEC Method for Writing (Topic Sentence, Evidence, Explain, Conclusion)
Use the TEEC Method for writing responses to scientific prompts, questions, and NECAP inquiry investigations. Click on the link below to view a short powerpoint on TEEC.
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