Communicating, Inquiring, Decision Making and Problem Solving Foundational Operations, Knowledge and Concepts Processes for Productivity Information and Communication Technology, Kindergarten to Grade 12

C.6 - Students will use technology to investigate and/or solve problems. Specific Outcomes 4.1investigate and solve problems of prediction, calculation and inference 4.2investigate and solve problems of organization and manipulation of information 4.3manipulate data by using charting and graphing technologies in order to test inferences and probabilities 4.4generate new understandings of problematic situations by using some form of technology to facilitate the process 4.5evaluate the appropriateness of the technology used to investigate or solve a problem C1 Students will access, use and communicate information from a variety of technologies. C2Students will seek alternative viewpoints, using information technologies. C3Students will critically assess information accessed through the use of a variety of technologies. C4Students will use organizational processes and tools to manage inquiry. C5Students will use technology to aid collaboration during inquiry. C6Students will use technology to investigate and/or solve problems. C7Students will use electronic research techniques to construct personal knowledge and meaning. Communicating, Inquiring, Decision Making and Problem Solving

ICT and Biology Specific Outcomes for Skills (Nature of Science Emphasis) Initiating and Planning Students will: 20–B1.1s formulate questions about observed relationships; plan investigations of questions, ideas, problems and issues; and define and delimit problems to facilitate investigation hypothesize the role of biotic and abiotic factors in ecosystems; e.g., competition and chinooks (IP–NS3) [ICT C6–4.1] General Outcome 1 Students will explain that the biosphere is composed of ecosystems, each with distinctive biotic and abiotic characteristics. Unit B: Ecosystems and Population Change

Data Collection Probes Vernier Vernier Vernier Pasco Pasco Pasco

Using Probes If you have a cup of hot coffee, which of the following will cool the coffee more quickly: adding milk right away or adding milk after three minutes? Design an experiment to help answer this question. Use the motion detector to match a graph ( use Physics Experiments 1a-1e) Proscope - look at various objects (e.g.fingernails, hair, leaves) and capture the digital image.

Probes LabQuest Blood Pressure CO 2 Gas Sensor Colorimeter Conductivity Dissolved Oxygen EKG Gas Pressure O 2 gas sensor Respiration Monitor Salinity Sensor Spirometer Temperature Probes Heart Rate Monitor

What is unique about digital technologies? Ability to collect and analyze data Ability to collect and analyze data Ability to manipulate data to represent knowledge Ability to manipulate data to represent knowledge Increased access to information Increased access to information Removal of time and geographical barriers Removal of time and geographical barriers Ability to manipulate variables in a microworld Ability to manipulate variables in a microworld

Simulations/Models a constrained environment that allows learners to test hypotheses a constrained environment that allows learners to test hypotheses provides experiential learning provides experiential learning allow the exploration of phenomena allow the exploration of phenomena –E.g. Gizmos Gizmos »Class Code AUDNRNKXJD Other software allows learners to build their own models. Other software allows learners to build their own models.

Concept Mapping

Multimedia Allows students to represent knowledge using a variety of media Allows students to represent knowledge using a variety of media Not restricted to a linear representation of knowledge Not restricted to a linear representation of knowledge

Electronic Communication Extends the boundaries of the classroom Extends the boundaries of the classroom Learners can communicate with experts in the field Learners can communicate with experts in the field Learners have time to reflect before responding Learners have time to reflect before responding

Internet Activities Blogging Blogging –Nobel Intent Nobel IntentNobel Intent Podcasts Podcasts –Current Science and Technology Current Science and TechnologyCurrent Science and Technology Virtual Exhibits Virtual Exhibits –Museum of Science - Boston Museum of Science - BostonMuseum of Science - Boston Digital Archives Digital Archives –CBC News CBC NewsCBC News

Resources LearnAlberta – –ID: LPS22 Password: 2026 Tools for Teachers Assessment Toolkit 2Learn