There are many ways you can capture images and use them for observations and to promote speaking and listening within science. The following activities exemplified how these images can be used by teachers for lesson starters or by children to create a record of their observations during an investigation. Examples of hardware that can be used for capturing still images are:-
Digital still cameras
Easiscopes
Visualisers
iPod
There are many ways that teachers and students can present these images using free online software or software that will be already installed on your school network. Examples of software are (these are just a drop in the ocean):-
Powerpoint
Photostory
Ript
SMART Notebook
ACTIVInspire
Photopeach
Powerpoint Big Books
Ppoint big book blank
Making an Interactive Big Book using PowerPoint
Heart Rate Investigation
Armscliffe Crag walk
Photostory
How to make a Photostory
Photostory install file
Photostory example
Ript
The Ript installer can be found in the downloads section of Curriulum ICT’s website
Ript how to guide
SMART Notebook
To be sent to delegates
Photopeach
Easiscope quiz on PhotoPeach
Springs on PhotoPeach
Battery or Mains? on PhotoPeach
