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Science notebooks are used in many science classrooms for students to record lab procedures, data collections, observations, thoughts and reflections. Digital science notebooks are useful for students that cannot manipulate a writing tool, have visual impairments or require the additional benefits of using a laptop or e-tablet. Using Google Applications, like Docs, Image and Spreadsheet, students can view and complete the same assignments on web-based technology as students using hard copy handouts. Digital notebooks are a bit time consuming to set-up, but have many benefits over hard copy science notebooks. Students can easily link to websites, graphing or calculating tools, share data with classmates, take photos and incorportate all this into their notebook. FREE USING GOOGLE APPS

WikkiStix are sticky, colorful manipulative sticks that can be used by students to create diagrams, letters, numbers, models and any other object they wish to create. The sticks are able to stick on the board to share with the class or a student's desk. They can assist students in creating and working with models of phenomena and abstract concepts that are found in science. BIG BOX OF 468 STICKS IS $29.95

Online simulations of real world math and science concepts, like how salt molecules dissolve in water molecules and how photons at different wavelengths produce colored light. All simulations allow the user to control the inputs, speed or level of the simulation before running; completely interactive. Also helpful teacher tutorials and links to related lessons. Can be translated to 49 languages! FREE

Co Writer is a predictive text software program that assists students in writing COST $290 FOR 1-4 COMPUTERS, $1,999 FOR SCHOOL LICENSE. ADDITIONAL DICTIONARIES ARE FREE