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Science Tools (TAKS Objective 1)
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Track #299607
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This track has been created to help teachers with Objective 1 on the 5th grade science TAKS test. It will provide useful resources for teaching and reviewing the skills needed for the students to show mastery of the science tools that are tested.
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Cool Science Sites for Kids
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Track #299640
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<P><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><FONT face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">T</FONT><FONT face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">his track contains cool web sites where kids can explore all about science. They can find useful information, ask questions, play games, conduct experiements, and even get science fair topics and help. So click on in and explore the world of science! </FONT></FONT></P>
<P><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">As students get ready to take the 5th grade science TAKS test it is critical to have exposure to science concepts and skills. These web sites in this track provide students, teachers, and parents great tools and ideas to help kids experience science first hand. There are lots of easy science experiements that will introduce students to science concepts that they will need to know.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Don't forget to discuss with your child or students the importance of science as well as why they need to learn about science. There are many great careers available to both men and women in the fields of science and we use it daily in our adult lives. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The scientific process is a valuable tool that helps both children and adults experience science in a scientific approach. Whenever you are conducting a science experiement remember to use the scientific process. The steps are listed below:</FONT></P>
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<LI><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Define the question </FONT>
<LI><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Gather information and resources </FONT>
<LI><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Form hypothesis </FONT>
<LI><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Perform experiment and collect data </FONT>
<LI><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Analyze data </FONT>
<LI><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Interpret data and draw conclusions that serve as a starting point for new hypotheses </FONT>
<LI><FONT face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ff00"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Publish results</FONT></FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"> </FONT></FONT></LI></OL>
<P><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The scientific process explained:</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Scientists make progress by using the scientific method, a process of checking conclusions against nature. After observing something, a scientist tries to explain what has been seen. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The explanation is called an hypothesis. There is always at least one alternative hypothesis. </FONT>
<P><FONT face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">A part of nature is tested in a "controlled experiment" to see if the explanation matches reality. A controlled experiment is one in which all treatments are identical except that some are exposed to the hypothetical cause and some are not. Any differences in the way the treatments behave is attributed to the presence and lack of the cause. </FONT>
<P><FONT face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">If the results of the experiment are consistent with the hypothesis, there is evidence to support the hypothesis. If the two do not match, the scientist seeks an alternative explanation and redesigns the experiment. </FONT>
<P><FONT face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">When enough evidence accumulates, the understanding of this natural phenomenon is considered a scientific theory. A scientific theory persists until additional evidence causes it to be revised. </FONT>
<P><FONT face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Nature's reality is always the final judge of a scientific theory.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Tahoma>Remember to learn about science and have fun!!!</FONT></P>
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Assistive Technology for Teachers
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Track #301277
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<font color="#000066">This track will offer some products and strategies for working with disabled children in the classroom. Many of the products offered and activities described can be used to benefit all students. Check out some of the great resources that are out there to make sure that all students have the opportunity to be successful and learn!</font>
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PowerPoint Resource Links for Teachers
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Track #303963
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This track provides teachers with links to various sites about Microsoft PowerPoint. There are sites for tips, tricks, and step by step directions. Several offer downloadable templates so you do not always have to use the ones that Microsoft provides (some are even free to teachers). Lots of activities and games are included in the links, also.
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