This document discusses how a SMART Board can support primary science education based on the Scottish curriculum. It outlines software tools like Kidspiration, Number Magic and Crocodile Clips that can be used. It also discusses using SMART Notebook resources from the gallery and shared folders, which include topics like animals, astronomy, biology, chemistry and more. Resources from the Falkirk Virtual Teacher Center are also recommended.

1. Supporting Primary Science
with a SMART Board
Malcolm Wilson
ICT Curriculum Development Officer
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2. We Are Learning To
• Identify how a SMART Board can support the experiences and
outcomes for Science in A Curriculum for Excellence
• Use existing software on the primary network
• Use SMART Notebook resources on shared documents
folder of every primary school network in Falkirk and Gallery
Essentials for Educators science resources
• Use Falkirk Virtual Teacher centre pupil and teacher
resources
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3. Experiences and Outcomes for Science
Experiences and Outcomes for Science
in A Curriculum for Excellence
in A Curriculum for Excellence
Key skills within ACfE Science
experiences and outcomes which
ICT can support:
• Research
• Record
• Report
• Present
• Demonstrate Return to WALT
• Identify
• Classify
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4. Software on the Primary Network Computers
• Starting Graph • Digital Movie Creator
• Kidspiration • The Big Six
• Number Magic • Information Magic
• My World • LogIT Explorer
• Stagecast Creator • Microsoft Word Return to WALT
Autoshapes
• Crocodile Clips
Elementary • Search Engine Tips
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5. Starting Graph
Use inbuilt curricular examples to record,
display and handle information
• Recording results of experiments
in spreadsheet. Return to
Primary
• Example from RM Workbox Network
Computer
(www.learningalive.co.uk ­
Software
Teacher Area ­ Resources ­
Window Box ­ files) “Car Ramps”
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6. Kidspiration
• Provides templates in mind‐mapping
form for planning and reporting.
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Network
Computer
Software
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7. Number Magic
• Spreadsheets help with a series of calculations that need to
be repeated often.
• Once they are set up they can be used to explore the effect
of changing one number on the others.
• The data can also be displayed very easily as a graph or
chart.
• Number Magic has a number of Return to
Primary
in‐built curricular examples ‐ in Blue and Red Network
level exercises folder Computer
Software
• Recording results of investigation in
spreadsheet and using to produce
graphs or try “What if…..?” changes:
Example from RM Workbox
(www.learningalive.co.uk) “Shadows”
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8. My World
My World
• Electronic "fuzzy‐felt".
• Drag and drop, rotate, resize and reflect
objects.
• Lesson plans available through RM Return to
Workbox Primary
Network
Computer
Software
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9. Stagecast Creator
Simulations which introduce cycle of
prediction, planning and recording, and allow
pupils to ask “What if…….” then try out their
predictions:
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• Flower Garden – simulation of Primary
the life­cycle of a plant Network
Computer
and the water cycle. Software
•F
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10. Crocodile Clips Electrical Circuits
• Step­by­step
interactive tasks. Return to
Primary
• Create own Network
circuits which Computer
work if wired Software
up correctly.
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11. Using Digital Video to record
and present science topics
Return to
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Network
Computer
Software
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12. The Big 6 Research skills
One method of teaching information skills for
investigating sources of information from
databases, encyclopaedias and the internet is
that known as “the Big Six.” The following is an
outline of the process described in this method.
www.big6.com/kids/ Return to
Primary
Network
1. Define the task ­ what needs to be done? Computer
2. Information Seeking Strategies ­ what resources can I use? Software
3. Location and Access ­ where can I find these resources?
4. Use of information ­ what can I use from these resources?
5. Synthesis ­ what can I make to finish the job?
6. Evaluation ­ how will I know I did my job well?
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13. Information Magic Database
Return to
Primary
Network
Computer
Software
• pre­installed “Survey” datafile
or Vital Statistics lesson plan and datafile from
RM Workbox www.learningalive.co.uk
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14. Data monitoring
LogIT Explorer Measures temperature, light and
sound
Return to
Primary
Network
Computer
Software
Web tutorial for using the LogIT device at
www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/subjects/science/logit_guide/index.htm
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15. Use Microsoft Word Autoshapes
Use Word to create reports or planning diagrams.
• Download reporting templates from http://office.microsoft.com templates
Create Planning diagram using Word drawing tools:
• Click on View – Toolbars – Drawing.
• Drawing toolbar will appear along the bottom of the
screen. Return to
Primary
• Click on Autoshapes – Block Arrows. Network
• Drag chosen shape to desired size. Computer
Software
• Shape can be adjusted by pulling white or yellow
handles
• Right­click on the shape and choose add text.
• Right click on edge of a shape and choose Format
AutoShape to adjust colours and thickness of lines.
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16. Internet Search Tips
Use a search engine such as www.google.co.uk
Put several key words in the search box to narrow a search
Put an exact phrase in quotes e.g. "Falkirk Council" Return to
Primary
Network
Computer
Use the asterisk * in place of letters to find words Software
with part of words or if there may be alternate
spellings e.g. colo*r
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17. SMART Notebook Resources
There are many tools and science­specific resources in the SMART
Notebook Gallery Essentials for Educators
• Animals • Physics
• Astronomy and Space • Symbols
• Biology • Technology
• Chemistry
• Earth Sciences Return to WALT
There is a huge number of pre­created SMART Notebook
resources in the shared documents of every Falkirk
primary network
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18. SMART Notebook Gallery Essentials for Educators
SMART Notebook Gallery Essentials for Educators
Science Resources ‐ Animals
Science Resources ‐ Animals
• Amphibians
• Birds Return to SMART
Notebook Resources
• Dinosaurs
• Fish
• Invertebrates
• Mammals Return to WALT
• Reptiles
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19. SMART Notebook Gallery Essentials for Educators
SMART Notebook Gallery Essentials for Educators
Science Resources ‐ Astronomy and space
Science Resources ‐ Astronomy and space
• Astronauts • Solar system
• Comets • Space programmes Return to SMART
Notebook Resources
• Constellations • Space shuttles
• Earth from space • Space stations
• Galaxies
Return to WALT
• Nebulas
• Satellites, spacecraft and equipment
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20. SMART Notebook Gallery Essentials for Educators
Science Resources ‐ Biology
• Cells
Return to SMART
• Food Chains Notebook Resources
• Froguts
• Human Body
• Life Processes
Return to WALT
• Plants
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21. SMART Notebook Gallery Essentials for Educators
SMART Notebook
Science Resources ‐ Chemistry
Return to SMART
• Changing state Notebook Resources
• Chemical
reactions
• Elements
Return to WALT
• Equipment
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22. SMART Notebook Gallery Essentials for Educators
SMART Notebook
Science Resources ‐ Earth Sciences
Science
• Earth Return to SMART
Notebook Resources
• Physical geology
• Seasons
• Weather
Return to WALT
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23. SMART Notebook Gallery
SMART Notebook Gallery Essentials for Educators
Science Resources ‐ Physics
Science Resources
• Electricity • Light
• Energy • Magnets Return to SMART
• Forces • Mechanics
Notebook Resources
• Friction • Motion
• Gravity • Sound
• Levers Return to WALT
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24. SMART Notebook Gallery Essentials for Educators
SMART Notebook Gallery Essentials for Educators
Science Resources ‐ Symbols
Science Resources ‐ Symbols
Return to SMART
Notebook Resources
Return to WALT
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25. SMART Notebook Gallery
SMART Notebook Gallery Essentials for Educators
Science Resources ‐ Technology
Science Resources
• Bridges
Return to SMART
• Buildings Notebook Resources
• Computers
• Electronics
• Multimedia
Return to WALT
• Tools
• Wheels
• Transportation
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26. SMART Notebook Resources
Examples of some of the huge number of pre­created SMART
Notebook resources in the shared documents of every Falkirk
primary network:
Animals Human Life Cycle
Energy Changes Is it a fair test
Return to WALT
Float or Sink Parts of a Plant
Food Fuels Watercycle
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27. Falkirk
Falkirk Virtual Teacher Centre
Falkirk Virtual Teacher Centre has links to many, many pupil and
teacher resources.
www.falkirkvtc.org.uk
Return to WALT
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