Tips For New
Science Teachers
Patti [email protected]
NSTA~San Fransisco 2011Duncanpatti.wikispaces.com
#1 Key to Survival…
Network… Network… NetworkPLN: Professional Learning Network
#2 Key to Survival…
Don’t Reinvent The Wheel!
Science Online
Nancy Clark
Zunal Webquests
Science Spot
Middle School Science
My Science Links
#3 Key to Survival…Use the Internet!
Media ConverterSlideshare
QuiaRubistarWikispaces
Blogger
Porta Portal
Discovery Education
Google Docs
What I Can’t Live Without
Books Tools“Educational Recycling”
Grocery Store List
Element Buddies
#4 Key to Survival…
Puzzlemaker Flinn Sci
Exam View
Books
“Educational Recycling”
Tools
Label Maker
Exterior Mounting Tape
Fine Point Dry Erase Markers
Butane BBQ Lighter
Grocery Store/Walmart List• Bleach
• Sugar
• Salt
• 20 Mule Team Borax
• Zip Lock Bags
• Arm and HammerWashing Soda
• White Vinegar
• Baking Soda
• Epsom Salts
• Corn Starch
•Dish Detergent
• Toothpicks
• Popsicle Sticks
• Paper Cups
• 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
• Drain Cleaner
• Q-Tips
• Food Coloring
• Modeling Clay
• Vegetable Oil
• Mineral Oil
• Matches
•Plastic spoons
More:Aluminum Foil
Drinking Straws
9 volt batteries
Home Depot:
Acetone
Tygon Tubing Found in Pool Stores:
28% H2O2
Works in Demos and Labs that need 30%
CHEAPER!
Plastic Bins
ARE A MUST!
White Boards
Great For:Review
GamesReporting lab results
Hint: Go to Home Depot. Purchase by sheet (Shower Board). Have them cut it for you
KITS …. KITS…. KITS ! !
#5 Key to Survival…
Organize…. Organize… Organize
Kit Hints:• Collect: film canisters, small plastic
bottles, plastic boxes• Portion out samples for “sets” of
students• Tape a list of equipment and
reagents NOT in the kit to inside lid• Place a copy of lab into box
The Power of Powerpoint!• Many on the internet already done• Pete’s Powerpoint Station• Spend time doing/changing one per
chapter to fit you!• Save and have for year after year• Continuity from class to class• Visually stimulating• Print out “Notes” version• Save to website so students can access
notes• Slideshare.net
#6 Key to Survival…
Some Extra Stuff For You
Labs and ActivitiesPuzzle Packet
Scientific Math WkshpPowerpoint WkshpChemistry Jeopardy
Bookmark Links
Thank You
For Attending My Workshop
Enjoy The Rest Of Your Convention!
Be Covalent!
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