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Twig Science

Description

Twig Science (Gr.Grades 6 - 6-10) is an interactive science program that getsimmerses students immersed in the exciting world of science and natural phenomena. It has thousands of short amazing videos covering math,math and science, plus 80+ hands-on experiments. The Twig Science website is accessed through Focused Education Resources and 81the keyBC experiments.Digital Classroom.

ThisFocused SubscriptionEducation Resources is a not-for-profit, shared services organization that supports excellence in K-12 education in British Columbia. It is a consortium of BC public school districts and independent schools that work together to create accessible learning resources for BC schools. Within Focused Education Resources is the BC Digital Classroom, which houses many of the subscriptions available to Enrolled,HCOS and Flex and Registered students.

Access to Twig has changed. It was previously a resource mainly for teachers in classrooms but has become accessible to parents, as well. families.

Logging In

  • There are two steps to log in to Twig Science.

    Step 1: Navigate to BC Digital Classroom, then select the Twig Science icon.

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  • Scroll down to the "Twig Science" icon and select it.

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  • Enter the username and password found in the Search Portal under the BC Digital Classroom heading. (Enter your Encom username and password to log in to the Search Portal to find the login for Twig Science.Science Then, selectfrom the Subs/Passwords tab.)

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  • Once you have logged in to any resource on the BC Digital Classroom, you will be able to enter any other resourcetab in the ClassroomSearch withoutPortal.

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Use

Using the Subscriptionmain

Youmenu, users can explore Twig Science resources by subject.

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Once you have enteredClick the site, you can also use the drop-down menu "findFind videos" button on the top right corner to access the drop-down menu to select how you would like to use Twig Science.

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Mind MapsMindmaps and Twig Videos

There are many different types of Twig videos available for Science and Math. Select "Mind Maps" from the drop-down menu and then select a topic. Each heading with then branchbranches into more specific headings as you narrow your search.

Once you have selected your topic you will have available a short video, lesson plans, worksheets, diagrams, etc.

Find out more below.

  • Experiment Videos -are Aa series of short videos that show actual experiments in lab conditions. Setup, Method and Analysis are shown, along with real-world applications of the science, all accompanied by extensive learning materials.

  • Curriculum Videos - Getget straight to the facts in just three minutes. They are directly linked to core learning, and these videos will fit neatly into your lesson plans. Top tip: These videos sit in the larger circles in the center of each topic Mindmap.

  • Context Videos - Placeplace learning in the real world and show students the relevance of their studies. Twig’s context videos show abstract concepts in action in the real world. Top tip: Context videos sit in smaller circles around the edge of the topic Mindmap.

  • Science Glossary Videos -contain Keykey scientific terms that are defined in just 60 seconds and reinforce abstract concepts. Top tip: Related glossary videos are in the Glossary tab underneath the video player.

    • List View

    List View is also found under the drop-down menu.

    Science Glossary Index

    Troubleshooting

    Questions

    You can contact Margaret Basaraba by email for help with any questions.

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