The Elements of Weather

Welcome back fellow teachers!

This post is all about weather here in our 4th Grade Science class! Discussing elements from precipitation to air pressure and everything in between. I LOVE today's tool choice. Emaze is an online, web-based presentation creator that can be used to build and edit presentations on any personal computer. It is a step away from your average slide show and definitely makes the lecture a lot more entertaining! Click here to go to the website or simply watch the slideshow  below!

Pros: Its easy to use, there are tons of templates, its free, and it is SO much fun! The kids will definitely approve of this over the average slideshow any day!

Cons: It is VERY time consuming. Just like any other slideshow.

• UEN Content Standard: 4th Grade Science 
• Students will understand that the elements of weather can be observed, measured, and recorded to make predictions and determine simple weather patterns.

• Ed Tech Standard: Standard 5
• Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
• ISTE Standard: Empowered Learner
• I use technology to demonstrate my learning

Calling All Scientists:

Today you will join me as we step into the world of 4th grade science class!

Learning all about the water around us and the cycle it goes through can be difficult. Not only for students to learn, but for the teachers to plan for! What happens if you want some sort of activity or worksheet that is not available to you? You would be left to make your own! Luckily for us the platform we discuss today will help us with just that. Today's assignment focuses on the google tool called Google Docs.

Click here to see the worksheet!

Pros: This tool is probably my most recommended so far. I love how versatile the program is and it is easy to use. Any teacher for any grade level or any subject could find a use for this resource. For example, you could make worksheets, newsletters, fliers, print out directions for games, visual aids. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination! The program is also free, you just need to sign up for a gmail account and you are good to go! Also, another plus is that you can access it from any computer and save it right onto your account.

Cons: The templates to choose from can be kind of basic and don't always work with what you have in mind. That being said, sometimes you will need to start with a blank page to build up a worksheet/project and it could take some time. Some skills needed would definitely be patience and creativity!

Overall, I can see this tool being useful in many aspects of the classroom. I am glad I have become more familiar with this resource because I am confident it will be well used in my future projects.

• UEN Content Standard: 4th Grade Science 
• Standard 1 Objective 2-b ***Describe the processes of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation as they relate to the water cycle.
• ISTE Standard: Innovative Designer
• I solve problems by creating new and imaginative solutions using a variety of digital tools
• Ed Tech Standard: Standard no. 9 ***Determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.