Tips For New

Science Teachers

Patti Duncanpduncan.depd@gmail.com

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!