Science: Investigation

Part of the series Primary ICT Whiteboard

This programme shows how a primary teacher is using ICT to enliven science lessons.

Year 4 teacher Helen Hardie has incorporated a range of uses of ICT into her weekly science investigations. By using data loggers, digital video cameras and interactive slideware, she involves and engages her pupils from the outset.

Looking at the best way to insulate a cup of tea, graphing software lets pupils make sense of the temperature readings they collect. Easy-to-use ICT places the investigation firmly in the eager hands of the pupils.

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Kelock on 16 November 2008

The use of ICT technology within this science lesson was really interesting, particularly, the use of digital film and p ...
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Duration: 15:00 minutes
Published: 12 October 2006
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Primary ICT Whiteboard

Series

Whole School:

ICT across the school | ICT Learning | Whole School

Stages:

KS2 | Primary

Subjects:

Materials and their properties | Science | Scientific enquiry

Roles:

Teacher

Support Materials

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Temperature Tables (Excel document)Download (59 Kb)

Documents to record findings for the lesson featured in Primary ICT: Whiteboard Science: Investigation (Excel file)

You Will Need (PDF document)Download (176 Kb)

Activity as featured in Primary ICT: Whiteboard Science: Investigation

Lesson Plan (Word document)Download (51 Kb)

The lesson plan for Primary ICT: Whiteboard Science: Investigation

Useful websites

Association for Science Education Great website for educators and learners tied into the National Curriculum

Science Learning Centre Aims to develop new educational resources, promote exciting teaching and interest young people in plant science and molecular biology

Curriculum Online: Mathematics Search page (use ICT) to access a wealth of science resources

Kent NgfL Useful page on using digital cameras, video and microscopes in science teaching and learning

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- Kelock
  
  Whiteboard science investigation
  
  16 November 2008 - 15:49
  The use of ICT technology within this science lesson was really interesting, particularly, the use of digital film and photos. The lesson was well structured with excellent progression. Putting the graph on the whiteboard was a successful way of consolidating the pupils learning.
  - Report the 'Whiteboard science investigation' comment made by 'Kelock'
  - Reply to the 'Whiteboard science investigation' comment made by 'Kelock'

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