1. Network with other science teachers through professional learning networks to share resources and advice. 2. Make use of existing online resources like science lesson plans and activities instead of reinventing materials. 3. Use internet tools like slidesharing, blogging, and online media to enhance lessons and engage students.

1. Tips For New Science Teachers Patti Duncan [email_address] NSTA~San Fransisco 2011 Duncanpatti.wikispaces.com

2. #1 Key to Survival… Network… Network… Network PLN: Professional Learning Network

3. #2 Key to Survival… Don’t Reinvent The Wheel! Science Online Nancy Clark Zunal Webquests Science Spot Middle School Science My Science Links

4. #3 Key to Survival… Use the Internet! Media Converter Slideshare Quia Rubistar Wikispaces Blogger Porta Portal Discovery Education Google Docs

5. What I Can’t Live Without Books Tools “Educational Recycling” Grocery Store List Element Buddies #4 Key to Survival… Puzzlemaker Flinn Sci Exam View

6. Books

7. “ Educational Recycling”

8. Tools Label Maker Exterior Mounting Tape Fine Point Dry Erase Markers Butane BBQ Lighter

9. Grocery Store/Walmart List Bleach Sugar Salt 20 Mule Team Borax Zip Lock Bags Arm and Hammer Washing 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

10. More: Aluminum Foil Drinking Straws 9 volt batteries Home Depot: Acetone Tygon Tubing Found in Pool Stores: 28% H 2 O 2 Works in Demos and Labs that need 30% CHEAPER! Plastic Bins ARE A MUST!

11. White Boards Great For: Review Games Reporting lab results Hint: Go to Home Depot. Purchase by sheet (Shower Board). Have them cut it for you

12. KITS …. KITS…. KITS ! ! #5 Key to Survival… Organize…. Organize… Organize

13. 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

14. 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…

15. Some Extra Stuff For You Labs and Activities Puzzle Packet Scientific Math Wkshp Powerpoint Wkshp Chemistry Jeopardy Bookmark Links

16. Thank You For Attending My Workshop Enjoy The Rest Of Your Convention! Be Covalent!