Tech, in the Classroom

Science

6th Grade

 

Standard 2: Earth and Space Science

6.2.1 Describe and model how the position, size and relative motions of the earth, moon and sun cause day and night, solar and lunar eclipses, and phases of the moon.

6.2.2 Recognize that gravity is a force that keeps celestial bodies in regular and predictable motion, holds objects to earth’s surface and is responsible for tides.

6.2.3 Understand that the sun, an average star where nuclear reactions occur, is the central and largest body in the solar system.

6.2.4 With regard to their size, composition, distance from sun, surface features and ability to support life, compare and contrast the planets of the solar system with one another and with asteroids and comets.

 6.2.5 Demonstrate that the seasons in both hemispheres are the result of the inclination of the earth on its axis, which causes changes in sunlight intensity and length of day

 

Prezi is a website that is a lot like Power Point. Prezi is a more interactive website, where the user creates a Power Point making it however they want. Prezi is a very popular site, students use for assignments, instead of Power Point. 

 

Multiple Intelligence would fit well with this for students who are visual learnings will find a Prezi presentaion more interesting than one on Powerpoint.