Secondary+Overview

=Secondary Software = =__Math Tools__=

//**Understanding Math**// is a computer assisted interactive learning program for grades 4-10. It offers a sound constructivist approach to interactive learning and provides follow-up activities to help the teacher make connections with classroom instruction. Program design eliminates student guessing and focuses on conceptual development instead of rote memory of skills. This software can be used to individualize instruction, or it can be used with an entire class.

//**Geometer’s Sketch Pad**// is a dynamic construction, demonstration, and exploration tool that adds a powerful dimension to the study of mathematics. This interactive program allows students to manipulate graphs and figures to discover mathematical. With Sketchpad, teachers can give students a tangible, visual way to explore and understand core concepts—from numbers and operations, algebraic thinking, and geometry and measurement in middle school to algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus in high school. You can use Sketchpad across the mathematics curriculum, so you don’t need different software for each class, concept, or grade level that you teach. What Is Geometer's Sketchpad (Video)- [] How to Use Geometer's Sketchpad (Video)- [] Geometer's Sketchpad Lesson with Interactive Whiteboard- [] Geometer's Sketchpad Resource Center- [] Sketchmad- []
 * All middle and high schools have unlimited site licenses to Geometer's Sketchpad.

=__Science Tools__=

// **CyberEd**// is a software program that enables students to work with the areas of Earth Science, Life Science and Physical Science. Students can make their way through various lessons and applications and finish with a test to measure their understanding. This is available in all Middle Schools.

//**Logger Pro**// is a data-collection program in math and science. This software is used for collection, analyzing and graphing data. Using this software in conjunction with handhelds and sensors allows students to engage in hands-on experiences and learning in real time. It is user friendly that provides a wealth of information. Labquests- Acid Based Titration- [] Using Logger Pro for Student Data Graphs- [] Sample Labs- []

=__Social Studies__=

//**ArcGIS**// is the name of a group of geographic information system software product lines produced by ESRI. At the desktop GIS level, ArcGIS can include: ArcReader, which allows one to view and query maps created with the other Arc products; ArcView, which allows one to view spatial data, create maps, and perform basic spatial analysis; ArcEditor which includes all the functionality of ArcView, includes more advanced tools for manipulation of shapefiles and geodatabases; or ArcInfo the most advanced version of ArcGIS, which includes added capabilities for data manipulation, editing, and analysis.

//**MapMaker's Toolkit**// offers an easy way to select, customize,and print world, continent, country, and state maps. This flexible tool includes a vast library of world, continent, country, and state maps. Students can choose which physical and political features to display on a map with a click of the mouse. They can further customize their maps with easy-to-use drawing tools and hundreds of map symbols. Finally, students can publish their creations in print or on the Internet! Standards Correlation- [] Product Tour- [] 6th Grade Local Assessment Matrix- []

=__Cross - Curriculum__=

// **ImageBlender**// is a powerful image editor that anyone can use. All of the effects and tool option are easily accessible to keep you from having to hunt for just the right options. ImageBlender gives you the control you need to get your images looking just the way you imagine them. The unlimited possibilities in ImageBlender make it fun and easy to edit images and create new art.

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// **Frames**// is the perfect storytelling tool. Use Frames to share your ideas through stop-motion and clay animation, time lapse, and digital storytelling. Creating animated movies and digital stories engages students in the curriculum, encourages problem-solving, and provides a means to collaborate and communicate ideas.

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// **WebBlender**// makes creating interactive presentations and web sites easy and fun. Produce rich sites with text, graphics, movies, Flash animations, and hyperlinks to share school reports, field trips, and photo essays. An online media library, podcast and table objects, and buttons you can customize make creating web sites easier than ever before.

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//**TimelinerXE**// is a tool for creating timelines. Students can enter events and dates, and the software organizes the events into chronological order. This software can be used in multiple curricular areas for displaying historical events; illustrating time, size, weight, distance, and temperature; presenting events from literature to demonstrate reading comprehension; and creating bar graphs to illustrate distance, scale, and proportion. Timeliner XE is an unlimited license for all schools. Timeliner Archived Webinars- [] Curriculum Matrix- [] Ready Made Timelines- [] Tutorials- []

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// **Clicker**// is a writing support and multimedia tool. Teachers can design activities in which students use a talking word processor to compose text by typing as well as clicking on pictures and words. Clicker 5 is an unlimited district license. Clicker Video- []

// **Inspiration**// is a powerful software that can create concept maps, plan web pages, outline papers, brainstorm and develop multimedia projects. Inspiration 8 is a district site license. Inspiration 8 Videos []

//**Kidspiration**// develops thinking, literacy and numeracy skills using proven visual learning principles. In reading and writing, students strengthen word recognition, vocabulary and written expression. With new visual math tools, students build reasoning and problem solving skills. Kidspiration is a district site licence. Kidspiration Videos- []

Open Ended Tool Frames (demo/examples) 15 min

WebBlender (short lesson hands-on)

ImageBlender (demo, hands-on)

Timeliner XE (hands on) 20 min

Clicker (demo, 15)

Inspiration/Kidspiration (hands-on)

__Social Studies__ ArcGIS (demo)

Mapmakers Toolkit (hands-on) 15

__Science__

CyberEd (demo)

LoggerPro (demo)

__Math__ Understanding Math (demo)

Geometer's Sketchpad (demo)

Smart Math (Preview)