Sunday, March 22, 2015

You and Others (Prezi)

I created a presentation using Prezi. I used a lesson plan from uen.org titled Physical Education-4th Grade, Standard 2: Students will exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings. I used the both Objective. 
Educational Technology-(Grades 3-5) Standard 5: Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
Students' will be able to view this presentation at school or at home. I hope they will have a better understanding on how people should treat one another when doing physical activity.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Comparing (Google Forms)

I created a quiz using google forms. I used a lesson plan from uen.org, titled English Language Arts 5th Grade, Reading Literature Standard 3: Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
Educational Technology - (Grades 3-5) Standard 5: Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
You should have read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone either in or outside of class. When you take this quiz it will let me know if you understand what is going on in the story. If you read the book it should not be hard so please read the book before you take the quiz! This assignment is due on March 27, 2015.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Beginning of American Independence (Tiki-Toki)

I created a timeline about American Independence by using Tiki-Toki. I used a lesson plan from uen.org, titled Social Studies-5th grade, Standard 2: Students will understand the chronology and significance of key events leading to self-government. I used both objectives.
Educational Technology-(Grades 3-5) Standard 6: Use telecommunications efficiently and effectively to access remote information and communicate with others in support of direct and independent learning and for pursuit of personal interests.
With this timeline you will be able to know what happened during that time period. I encourage you to remember this event that happened because it is how America got it's independence. History is important to learn and this timeline will help you understand what happened. Timelines are always good to view because they help people with what events happened and when it happen.

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Adding and Subtracting (Google Docs)

I created an assignment for my students using google docs. I used a lesson plan from uen.org titled Mathematics-1st Grade, Work with Addition and Subtraction Equations. I used number 7: Understand the meaning of the equal sign, and determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true or false. I also used 8: Determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equation relating three whole numbers.
 Educational Technology - (Grades 3-5) Standard 8: Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.
This work sheet should not be hard if you listen to the lecture in class. I hope when you get done with this work sheet you will have a better knowledge on how to add and subtract properly. If you need any help on this assignment please print the work sheet off and bring to class on April 3, 2015 and I will help you with it. You will still get full credit. This assignment is due by April 3, 2015 by 3:00 pm.

Planets of the Solar System (Animoto)

I created a video using Animoto.com. I used a lesson plan from uen.org understand Science-6th Grade, Standard 3:Students will understand the relationship and attributes of objects in the solar system. I used the three objectives to make my video.
Educational Technology - (Grades 3-5) Standard 8: Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.
With this video students' will be able to know where the planets are in the solar system and their names. I encourage students' to watch this video and remember the names because they will need to know them in the future. I might do a quiz on the planet names so keep an eye out for that assignment.

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Moon Phases On Earth (Mind Maping)

I used bubble.us to create a mind map on Science. I also used a lesson plan from uen.org titled Science-6th Grade, Standard 1: Students will understand that the appearance of the moon changes in a predictable cycle as it orbits Earth and as Earth rotates on its axis. I used objective 1 and 2.
Educational Technology - (Grades 3-5) Standard 8: Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.
 This mind map is an example. Students will be able to look at this mind map and understand the moons phases better. They can use this mind map as a reference when they create their own in the future. Mind maps are wonderful because they help you write essays, stories, or other ways of writing. They also might help with studying as well.

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Improvements on stress and mental health (Pinterest)

I created a board using Pinterest. I used a lesson plan from uen.org titled Health Education-6th Grade, Standard 1: The students will learn ways to improve mental health and manage stress. I used all four objectives for my board.
Educational Technology-(grades 3-5) Standard 6:Use telecommunications efficiently and effectively to access remote information and communicate with others in support of direct and independent learning and for pursuit of personal interests.
 Students' will understand what they can do to improve mental health and manage stress. They can also look at some examples to improve their self esteem and how to control their emotions. This Pinterest board is to inspire students' to have good health through out their life.

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Sports, Food, and More (Nearpod)

I made a presentation using Nearpod. I used a lesson plan from uen.org titled Physical Education-3rd Grade, Standard 3: Students will understand and apply the health-enhancing benefits of physical activity and proper nutrition. I used all three objectives for the presentation.
Educational Technology-(3-5) Standard 5: Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
Students' will have a greater knowledge that physical fitness is important and that eating the right nutrients will help them be more healthy and physically fit.