Tech Tip For Teachers-Science MIddle School

The episode titled "Tech Tips for Teachers" on EDU Bits discusses using Google Earth and Newsela Science to support diverse learners during a lesson on habitat loss. Google Earth helps students explore real maps, compare past and present views, and understand how human actions impact ecosystems. Newsela Science offers leveled articles on environmental issues, allowing students to access content at different reading levels. Consistent device access and guidance on using the tools are essential for effective use. Encouraging tech confidence enables students to investigate habitat loss more deeply and personally. Hello and welcome back to EDU Bits. I am your host, Shannon Dow, and today's episode is titled Tech Tips for Teachers. Today, we're helping Mrs. C support her diverse learners during a unit on habitat loss. Two great tools for this lesson are Google Earth and Newsela Science. At Google Earth, students explore real maps for local environments, compare past and present views, and see how human actions change ecosystems. This visual exploration is powerful for multilingual learners and students who need more concrete imagery. Newsela Science provides leveled articles about environmental issues, including habitat loss. Students can read the same content at different reading levels, helping everyone access the material meaningfully. For best results, your classroom needs consistent device access and strong modeling of how to zoom, toggle layers, and annotate articles. When students have some basic tech confidence, both tools allow them to investigate, question, and understand habitat loss in deeper, more personalized ways. Thanks for listening. We'll see you next time.