Set the tone for Science!
The following introductory activities can set the tone for the school year by presenting an accurate and engaging perspective on what science is really about.
Teach Lab Safety Skills
Teach lab safety with this awesome Breakout Edu created by Paul Williams.
TEN BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TO WELCOME YOUR CLASS AND BREAK THE ICE
Here are ten activities, some from Steve Spangler Science, others from teacher bloggers to make the transition from the lazy days of summer back into the learning environment.
Ten Back to School Science Activities
Caring for Our Devices!
This presentation walks students through the proper way to use chromebooks during class.
Chromebook Skills
Teach your students chromebook skills right from the start with this presentation created by Ryan O'Donnell and Ben Cogswell.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Shortcuts are very handy especially when you're using a trackpad! Print or blow up these keyboard shortcut posters to use with your kids (and teachers =)
Digital Citizenship Superhero Training
It's important to begin teaching good digital citizenship skills right from the start. Use this HyperDoc to begin the discussion early on.
Intro to Coding
This intro to coding HyperDoc is a fun way to begin coding and also includes a digital breakout at the end which is a fun way to teach our students productive struggle. They WILL get it but it will take some work!
Introducing Coding
The hour of code might not be until December but it's never too early to start teaching coding.
Hopes and Dreams HyperDoc
Begin the year with a discussion about hopes and dreams for the future. Have your students complete this HyperDoc at the start of the school year then reflect back on it at the end of the year.
16 Ways to Use Flipgrid to Build Community
An amazing blog post by Flipgrid Ambassador Kristin Merrill that gives 16 inspiring ways to use Flipgrid to build your classroom community.
Play-Doh Challenge
Based on the Play Doh challenge from Teach Like a Pirate this HyperDoc by Heather Marshall puts a digital spin on this great activity and walks you and the students through it.
Thanks for reading! Hope you found the resources useful.
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