3.+Materials+and+Technology+Tools

**__3. Materials and Technology Tools __** **Materials **: include documents or links for anything YOU create for this assignment
 * 1) Student Page
 * 2) Ecosystems Wiki

**Technology ** **tools**: list each technology tools that adds value to the project. Write and added value statement for each. Include web sites that add value.

Added Value Websites: [|BrainPOPJr.com], [|Sheppard software] These websites are very interactive, and they will let the students get very engaged in the material.

Technologies:
 * Skype: The class will participate in a conference with a scientist that is actually in the field. The students will be able to ask questions and be engaged during this video conference and hear from an expert in the field.
 * Wiki: The students will work in groups and all contribute their webs to the class Wiki. This will give the students a real world application and show them that there is an actual audience besides the teacher.
 * Kidspiration: The students will organize their research in a web using Kidspiration. This will give the students a visual representation of their ideas and a way to organize their research.
 * Student computers are needed for this unit.