SPREADSHEETS IN THE SCIENCE CLASSROOM

Presented by

Kristy Phillip

Clayton Mannick

Murella Sambucharan

SUMMARY - The article

Modeling as a learning

activity

Spreadsheet modeling

Teaching Math with

spreadsheets

Teaching Science with spreadsheets

What’s

DIRECTED QUESTIONS

In your own words… What do you think is the purpose of using

different ICT techniques in the science classroom?

What are we trying to achieve by using ICT?

How does ICT impact on your lesson planning and delivery?

How are ICTs affecting student learning and understanding?

SUMMARY – Modeling & Spreadsheets

• Providing students with computer tools to create their own worlds

• Learning about artificial worlds

Mellar et al (1994)

• Innovation in science classroom• Didactic approach

Sutherland et al (1996)

DIRECTED QUESTIONS

What was the specific strategy presented in the article by Mochon (2002)?

Have you ever used modeling through spreadsheet in your classroom, as depicted by the article?

From the reading, what justification is used for constructing models, using a spreadsheet application?

CONNECTION POINT- Modeling

Modeling

Construct meaning

Involves the literature

Uses strategies and skills

Facilitated by reading aloudFacilitated by

demonstrations

Facilitated by discussions

Cooperative learning

Student Outcomes

SUMMARY – EXPLORATORY AND EXPRESSIVE MODELING ACTIVITIES

Exploratory• Interactive• Compare and contrast• Faiclitates expression

Expressive• Construct models

CONNECTION POINT – Exploratory and Expressive Activities

Exploratory•Interaction•Compare ideas•Exposure to

inaccessbile phenomenon

•Rich, qualitative understanding of processes

Expressive•Construction•Engaging•Defend position

SPREADSHEETS & MODELING – THE BRIDGE

PHYSICAL/REAL/

CONCRETE WORLD

ABSTRACT IDEAS

INTERMEDIATE STATE

Questions

Do you agree with the use of modeling there will be smooth transitions for students?

What are some areas in science do you think would allow for you to apply this modeling technique?

CONNECTION POINT – Solar system, 3D Object-creation

Use of Modeling to teach the solar system

Creating 3D objects

CONCLUSION

DIRECTED QUESTIONS

Based on the article/your experience, and what came out of the lit circle, what are some of your opinions of the use of spreadsheets in the science classroom?

What challenges do you foresee with trying to use such a technique in your classroom?

References Brosnan, T. (1994) Using Spreadsheets to Develop

Understanding in Science. pp. 76-84.

Feurzeig, W., and Roberts, N. (1999) Modeling and simulation in science and mathematics education. New York: Springer-Verlag. pp.xv-xviii.

Mellar, H., and Bliss, J. (1994) Introduction: Modelling and Education. In Mellar, H., Bliss, J., Boohan, R.,Ogborn, J., Tompsett, C. (eds) Learning with Artificial Worlds: Computer Based Modelling in the Curriculum. London: The Falmer Press pp. 1-7.

Roblyer, M.D. (2006) Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching. Prentice Hall: USA. pp. 129-136.

Spitulnik, M.W., Krajcik, J., and Soloway, E. (1999) Construction of Models to Promote Scientific Understanding. New York: Springer-Verlag. pp. 70-94.

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