TPCK Chapter 9

TPACK Chapter 9

Science

            The content of science definitely relies heavily on technology for several reasons. One being that science material can be found on the Internet or through programs that otherwise, would not be able to be accessed. A second reason that technology is important to the science content is because new discoveries are made daily and it is important that your students stay informed and up to date. When I was reading through this chapter, I was amazed at how many things can be done using technology in a science classroom that I had never thought of. For example, the book discusses the possibility of having students dissect animals through the use of computers. I was amazed at this possibility and thought it was a great resource. Before reading, I understood that Science is heavily based on the use of technology, but I had no idea that technology could do so much for the students learning and experimentation.

            Although science classes rely heavily on technology and technological tools, it is more important to make sure they are using the technology effectively. If students are studying a topic on cells, then it would be highly beneficial for them to use the computers to find images, background information, and other science based research that discusses and explains the topic in depth. Cells are a hard topic to cover without technology. Therefore technology plays a huge part of the science curriculum in schools especially with the budget cuts and lack of hands on resources that are affecting science classrooms.