Overview
Science Techbook includes essential tools that ensure every student, regardless of their needs, can engage with and benefit from the exciting world of science.
What accessibility supports are available?
Science Techbook offers a range of accessibility supports to accommodate diverse learning needs. These include the following:
- Text-to-Speech Tool
- Interactive Glossary
- Immersive Reader
- Multiple Reading levels (only available for grades 3-5)
- PDF Document Reader
- Google Translator Compatible
- Spanish Text and Video
- Video Captions
How do I use the Text-to-Speech Tool?
To have text read aloud, follow these stps:
- Highlight the text
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From the menu, select Play Text
How do I access the Interactive Glossary?
Open the Glossary anytime from the 3-dot dropdown menu in the top action bar. Learn more about what's available from the top action bar.
Students can find the Glossary directly in the top action bar.
From there, browse words from all Concepts, select a specific Concept, or use the Search bar to look up a word.
Clickable blue vocabulary words within lessons open the Glossary in a new window when selected.
The Glossary is also accessible at the bottom of Concept and Lesson pages. Select a vocabulary word and the Glossary opens.
Each term in the interactive Glossary includes a variety of alternative definition formats such as:
- Animations that helps describe the term.
- Details that include a definition and key context sentences for the term.
- Video segments discussing the term.
- Images or diagrams.
Additionally, utilize the following when in the Glossary:
How do I access Immersive Reader?
Immersive Reader is available wherever the Immersive Reader Icon is located. All of the lesson slideshows have Immersive Reader available. To use, simply select the icon to access a wide variety of tools to improve reading comprehension. Learn more about Immersive Reader.
How do I change the reading level?
You can change the reading level at any time by following these steps:
- Go to the top action bar.
- Click on the "Language" tab.
- Select your preferred reading level from the options provided.
Learn more about what's available from the top action bar.
How do I print Lesson Slideshows?
Ensure all students can access materials, regardless of technology availability, with printable lesson slideshows. Print Science Techbook lessonsmto overcome tech limitations and cater to tactile learning preferences, enhancing overall teaching strategies. Learn more about how to print Lessons Slideshows.
How is Google Translator compatible?
The Google Chrome Translator is a browser extension that can translate web pages from English into approximately 100 other languages. Any of the Science Techbook pages can be translated using this option.
To enable or disable Google Translate in Chrome, follow these steps:
- Open Chrome on your computer.
- At the top right, click on the three dots (More) and select Settings.
- On the left, select Languages.
- Under Google Translate, turn the Use Google Translate option on or off.
How do I access Spanish resources?
To switch between English and Spanish, use the language menu located in the top action bar. Once selected, the entire page and all resources will update to the chosen language. Learn more about what's available from the top action bar.
How do I turn on video captions?
From all Science Techbook videos, teachers and students can turn video captions on from the CC button, located on the bottom right. Choose from over 100 languages.