TLED 430

Natalie Conrad

TPACK Template Mobile Applications Assignment

Mobile Application for Creating Mobile Application for Collaborating

Subject Science

Grade Level 3rd Grade 3rd Grade

Learning Objective Earth Patterns, Cycles, and Change
3.8 The student will investigate and understand
basic patterns and cycles occurring in
nature. Key concepts include
a) patterns of natural events such as day and night,
seasonal changes, simple phases
of the moon, and tides;
b) animal life cycles; and
c) plant life cycles.
3.9 The student will investigate and understand the
water cycle and its relationship to life
on Earth. Key concepts include
a) there are many sources of water on Earth;
b) the energy from the sun drives the water cycle;
c) the water cycle involves several processes;
Content
Force, Motion, and Energy
3.2 The student will investigate and understand
simple machines and their uses. Key
concepts include
a) purpose and function of simple machines;
b) types of simple machines;
c) compound machines; and
d) examples of simple and compound machines
found in the school, home, and
work environments.

d) water is essential for living things; and

e) water on Earth is limited and needs to be
conserved.
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Activity Students will use the application Earth School 2 to
develop an understanding of the origin of water on
Earth, explore the moon, and constellations in the
sky.
Through the use of all 12 short interactive games,
students will complete each game one by one,
earning points towards goals. Once the student has
Pedagogy
unlocked and played all 12 games, they earn a
interactive award through the application.
Technology Earth School 2
Technology
Students in pairs of two will conduct their own
research using key words simple machines. They
will identify what a simple machine is and what are
some examples of simply machines. They will then
log on to the Simple Machines Application and
work on solving the mystery game, using only the
information they have researched. Simple
Machines, allows students to use the simple
machines chosen, to unlock clues, and solve the
puzzles.
Simple Machines by Tinybop