VERNIER+PROBES+TRAINING+FOR+ELEMENTARY+SCIENCE+&+MATH+TEACHERS

=Clear Target= = = =Agenda=
 * **I can use a Vernier probe to collect and analyze data.**
 * **I can use a variety of** **technology tools to enhance student achievement.**

Getting to Know Vernier

 * How have you used Vernier?
 * Vernier on EmpowerStudents
 * Vernier Company Site
 * Products
 * Tutorials
 * Elementary Science Manual
 * Standards Correlations
 * STEM Ideas
 * Discuss Embedded Standards, Science Standards, and Math Standards
 * Temperature Probe Lesson Ideas with additional technology tools
 * Explore Advanced Features of Probes
 * Motion Sensor Lesson Ideas with additional technology tools
 * Additional Technology Resources



=Probe and Sensor Features for the Experienced Teacher=
 * Logger Pro Features
 * showing all sensor interfaces
 * displaying multiples windows of data
 * deleting data sets
 * manipulating data collection
 * opening graphs in new windows
 * advanced printing
 * adding a page
 * adding a gauge
 * examine feature
 * long term collection of data
 * importing media for photo and video analysis

Embedded Inquiry Standards Content Science Standards Content Math Standards || Science || Science || || Math || Math ||
 * **Grade 3 Standards** || **Grade 4 Standards** || **Grade 5 Standards** ||
 * Science
 * Math

Taken from Tennessee State Standards

=Standards Connections=
 * **Embedded Standards** || GLE 0307.Inq.1 Explore different scientific phenomena by asking questions, making logical predictions, planning investigations, and recording data.

GLE 0307.Inq.3 Organize data into appropriate tables, graphs, drawings, or diagrams.

GLE 0307.Inq.4 Identify and interpret simple patterns of evidence to communicate the findings of multiple investigations.

GLE 0307.Inq.5 Recognize that people may interpret the same results in different ways. || GLE 0407.Inq.2 Select and use appropriate tools and simple equipment to conduct an investigation.

GLE 0407.Inq.3 Organize data into appropriate tables, graphs, drawings, or diagrams.

GLE 0407.Inq.4 Identify and interpret simple patterns of evidence to communicate the findings of multiple investigations.

GLE 0407.Inq.5 Recognize that people may interpret the same results in different ways. ||  || and climate.
 * **Content Standards**
 * for Science** || GLE 0407.8.2 Differentiate between weather

GLE 0307.8.2 Use tools such as the barometer, thermometer, anemometer, and rain gauge to measure atmospheric conditions.

GLE 0307.8.3 Identify cloud types associated with particular atmospheric conditions. || 0407.8.2 Use long term weather data to distinguish between weather and climate.

0307.8.1 Select appropriate tools used for collecting weather data that correspond to the atmospheric condition being measured.

0307.8.2 Identify major cloud types and associate them with particular weather conditions. || SPI 0407.8.2 Distinguish between weather and climate.

SPI 0307.8.2 Match major cloud types with specific atmospheric conditions. ||
 * **Content Standards**
 * for** **Math** || GLE 0306.1.1 Use mathematical language, symbols, and definitions while developing mathematical reasoning.

GLE 0306.5.1 Organize, display, and analyze data using various representations to solve problems.

0406.5.1 Create and label appropriate scales for graphs. 􀀹 0406.5.2 Evaluate how well various representations show the collected data. || 0306.1.1 Read and write time to the nearest minute.

0306.5.1 Collect and organize data using observations, __#|surveys__, and experiments.

SPI 0306.5.3 Make predictions based on various representations of data.

SPI 0406.5.2 Solve problems using estimation and comparison within a single set of data.

SPI 0406.5.3 Given a set of data or a graph, describe the distribution of the data using median, range, or mode. ||  || = = Google Doc Version ||   ||   || || Organize Data Collections of Cloud and Sun using an Excel Template. ||  ||   ||  Today's Meet ||
 * **Building Knowledge** || **Collecting Data** || **Testing Hypothesis** || **Creating** || **Sharing/Publishing** ||
 * Vernier Temperature Probe || Excel || Simulation ||  || Wikispaces ||
 * Logger Lite ||  ||=   ||
 * [[image:tmp-bta.jpg align="center"]] || [[file:Weather Collection.xltx]]
 * Collecting Weather Data Long Term
 * The Key Question in this activity will be, " What factors affect temperature change? " ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

//**Grade 3**// ** GLE 0307.10.1 ** Investigate phenomena that produce heat.
 * ** Standard 10: Energy **
 * GLE 0307.10.2 ** Design and conduct an experiment to investigate the ability of different materials to conduct heat. ||
 * ** SPI 0307.10.1 ** Use an illustration to identify various sources of heat energy.
 * SPI 0307.10.2 ** Classify materials according to their ability to conduct heat. ||  ||

|| Teaching Channel Example || Logger Lite Software Graph of Results ||
 * **Building Knowledge** || **Testing Hypothesis** || **Creating** || **Sharing/Publishing** ||
 * @http://energy.concord.org/energy2d/thermal-conductivity.html || Temperature Probe

//**Grade 4**// ** GLE 0407.11.1 ** Recognize that the position of an object can be described relative to other objects or a background. ** GLE 0407.11.3 ** Investigate the relationship between the speed of an object and the distance traveled during a certain time period. || ** ü **** 0407.11.2 ** Design an investigation to identify factors that affect the speed and distance traveled by an object in motion. ** ü **** 0407.11.3 ** Complete a coordinate graph to describe the relative positions of objects. ** ü **** 0407.11.5 ** Design and implement an investigation to determine that the speed of an object is equal to the distance traveled over time. || ** SPI 0407.11.1 ** Describe the position of an object relative to fixed reference points. SPI 0407.11.2 Identify factors that influence the motion of an object. SPI 0407.11.3 Determine the relationship between speed and distance traveled over time. ||
 * ** Standard 11: Motion **
 * GLE 0407.11.2 ** Design a simple investigation to demonstrate how friction affects the movement of an object.
 * ** ü **** 0407.11.1 ** Identify the position of objects relative to fixed reference points.
 * ü **** 0407.11.4 ** Plan and execute an investigation that demonstrates how friction affects the movement of an object.

|| ITSISU
 * **Building Knowledge** || **Testing Hypothesis** || **Creating** || **Sharing/Publishing** ||
 * media type="custom" key="23457074" || Temperature Probe

Fabric Friction at @http://itsisu.portal.concord.org || STEM Probes N' More Wiki || || TRY ENGINEERING || WikiSpaces can be used to publish findings and evaluate student conclusions. ||
 * || Motion Probe
 * Discovery Streaming ||  ||   ||   ||

//**GRADE 5**// ** GLE 0507.10.1 ** Design an experiment to illustrate the difference between potential and kinetic energy. ** GLE 0507.10.2 ** Conduct experiments on the transfer of heat energy through conduction, convection, and radiation. || ü0507.10.2 Create a graphic organizer that illustrates different types of potential and kinetic energy. ** ü **** 0507.10.3 ** Describe the differences among conduction, convection, and radiation. ** ü **** 0507.10.4 ** Create a poster to illustrate the major forms of energy. ** ü **** 0507.10.5 ** Demonstrate different ways that energy can be transferred from one object to another. || SPI 0507.10.1 Differentiate between potential and kinetic energy. ** SPI 0507.10.2 ** Use data from an investigation to determine the method by which heat energy is transferred from one object or material to another. ||
 * ** Standard 10: Energy **
 * ** ü **** 0507.10.1 ** Design and conduct an investigation to demonstrate the difference between potential and kinetic energy.

Potential Energy Kinetic Energy Gravity || The Key Question in this activity will be, " Does greater potential energy convert into greater kinetic energy?, " || Take what we have learned about kinetic and potential energy to the next level in a design challenge. || WikiSpaces can be used to publish findings and evaluate student conclusions. ||
 * **Building Knowledge** || **Testing Hypothesis** || **Creating** || **Sharing/**
 * Publishing** ||
 * PHet Simulation || Vernier Motion Sensor || TryEngineering Challenge || Wiki Spaces ||
 * media type="custom" key="19423390" || [[image:Screen shot 2012-06-21 at 1.21.47 PM.png width="89" height="102" align="center"]] || [[file:gumball.pdf]] || STEM Probes N' More Wiki ||
 * || Driving with Energy: Activity 25 ||  ||   ||
 * This simulation would be used whole group/ small group/ or individually while knowledge is built by manipulating objects to illustrate. Understand:

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