Google Apps
Spreadsheet Tech Tip 1: Expanding cell to the right size
Here is a quick way to expand the cells you are working on. Get the cells to the correct size quickly.
The Magnus Effect: A practice in using a meter tape
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This science lab can be used in any of the science disciplines because it is going to help students learn how to read a meter tape. Students will learn what the Magnus Effect is and how to demonstrate the Magnus Effect by "flying" a hollowed-out "Bic" pen across the classroom. Students will also learn how to create a spreadsheet and then add a formula that will automatically calculate the average of their pen flight distances. I use this lab at the beginning of the year to get students excited about science as well.
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Earth Science Google Drawing Concept Map
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In this Google Drawing activity, students will create a concept map using the following words: Earth Science, geology, waves, currents, astronomy, oceanography, stars, volcanoes, planets, meteorology, fossils, weather, climate, rocks galaxies, thunderstorms, tides, tsunamis, lightning, comets, minerals, asteroids, tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes.
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GSuite: Create Image Captions on Images in Google Slides
This EdTech Tutorial will demonstrate how to create captions for your images in Google Slides and Google Docs. It will also demonstrate how to create your caption with a semitransparent background so that you text doesn't class with your images.
Using Layers in Google Earth to Help Teach Earth Science
This Google Earth tutorial demonstrates how to use layers in Google Earth to teach Earth Science.
Using View Options in Google Earth
This Google Earth tutorial demonstrates some options you can set for your view. It includes adding latitude and longitude lines, adding a distance scale, adding the ability to see eye altitude, and finally how to disable and enable the "tour" bar at the bottom.
Setting the settings in Google Earth to Measure in Feet and Miles
How do I set Google Earth Measurements into Feet and Miles or Kilometers and Meters?
Google Chrome Change Download Folder or Ask Where to Download Files
In this tutorial, I demonstrate how to change the location of your Google Chrome download location.
Create a Parent Teacher Conference Scheduler using Google Forms
Using the Choice Eliminator Addon in Google forms you can create a digital method of signing up parents for Parent-Teacher Conferences. As parents sign up, the choice is eliminated so it doesn't show for the next parent.