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"Long gone are the days of science fair poster boards and paper quizzes, at least not exclusively. \nTechnological breakthroughs have flooded into classrooms, changing the face of K-12 education. From smart boards to smartphones, these digital trends have become useful educational tools in the teaching process. While today's kids are learning the same lessons and concepts, they are absorbing in different ways. \nSee also: 9 Incredible Science Projects by Brilliant Kids\nWith new apps and interactive sites, science class, in particular, has received a few upgrades. We took a look at how science technology has evolved over time, and what adjustments have been made.\n1. A life-size plastic replica of a skeleton in class vs. an interactive skeleton app\n\nImage: Screenshot iTunesAnatomy teachers loved that life-sized plastic skeleton model hanging in the back of the classroom. But with the overwhelming number of medical apps available, students now have the option to download free tools like Essential Skeleton 4 to visualize and learn about the the skeleton system.\nIn the touch of a button, you can hide or fade certain bones, view different angles, pin notes on the 3D model and read descriptions of each bone. \n2. Science fair presentation boards vs. online self-publishing tools\n\nImage: Glogster, abifoxRemember those old school tri-fold poster boards you used at the science fair? They're still around, but self-publishing tools have upped the ante. \nWith video-sharing sites like YouTube and blogging platforms like Glogster, students no longer need scissors and glue to craft a project. These web tools allow students to create interactive projects that combine text, audio, pictures and videos. \n3. The Periodic Table of Elements poster vs. interactive tables full of information\n\nImage:  PtableWe've always known the standard 18-column Periodic Table of Elements to be organized in a grid-like format. It was often attached and pulled down from an ancient relic called the \"chalkboard.\" \nToday, whole sites are dedicated to interactive periodic tables. On Ptable.com, hover over an element and learn about its properties, click on it to access the Wikipedia page, use the slider to view elemental changes in temperature.\n4. Real frog dissection vs. virtual frog dissection\n\nImage: Screenshot, iTunesYou no longer need a scalpel to explore the anatomy of a frog, or any other organism. Ick.\nWhile in-class dissections still occur today, several virtual experiments like Froguts have become popular among teachers and students. These online simulations often include features like audio narration, instruction and more. \nAlthough it is a different experience from realistic dissections, dissecting virtually can be a clean, safe and low-cost alternative that doesn't come with animal ethic issues. \n5. Microscopes vs. smartphone microscopes\n\nImage: Screenshot SkylightThe microscope is still the same, but now there is a device that allows students to use their smartphones to capture photos through the microscope eyepiece. \nSkylight, a $75 plastic smartphone-to-microscope adapter, allows students to magnify insects, pathogens and more. It also can be attached to telescopes, binoculars and spotting scopes. The product was cofounded by Tess Bakke and Andy Miller and was successfully funded in 2012 on Kickstarter.\n6. Paper and pencil quizzes vs. clicker quizzes\n\nImage: Flickr, alumrootToday, interactive tech instruments like clickers are being used in science lectures and other classes for quizzing and polling. \nIn fact, a 2008 study published in Science Daily found that students who use clickers score better on physics tests. Students who used it to answer questions during physics class earned a final exam score 10% higher than students who didn't.  \n7. Hands-on chemistry experiments vs. virtual chemistry experiments\n\nImage:  Late Nite LabsNo test tube? No problem. Just experiment with your computer. \nWebsites like Late Nite Labs provide virtual 3D science labs with animated test tubes and beakers for students to carry out science experiments. Although virtual chemistry labs cannot replace hands-on experiments, interactive labs can be cheaper, safer and cleaner options. \nHave something to add to this story? Share it in the comments."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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