— GRADE 1 —

Introduction to Research

Our 1st grade students will be using World Book Online – The Cat to research information on cats.  They will then use this Google Form to reflect/summarize on their findings.

— GRADE 2 —

Building on our Research Skills

Our 2nd grade students will be using World Book Online – The Moon to research information on the moon.  They will then use this Google Form to reflect/summarize on their findings.

— GRADES 3, 4, 5 —

Presentations that Catch the Eye

Our 3rd – 5th grade students will be learning how to jazz up their Google Slides presentations to ensure that they catch their readers eye.

Students will learn how to:

1. Use the G-Slides templates
2. Add animations to their slides
3. Effectively collaborate with others on creating one slideshow.

— GRADE 1 —

Typing/Writing Practice

First grade will be coming to Technology with a piece of writing to publish.  We will practice publishing our own writing using MS Word while using the skills that we have accumulated during our typing practice lessons.

— GRADE 2 —

CONTINUED: Typing/Writing Practice

Second grade will be coming to Technology with a piece of writing to publish.  We will practice publishing our own writing using MS Word while using the skills that we have accumulated during our typing practice lessons.

— GRADES 3, 4, 5 —

3rd – 5th Grade will be taking the School Climate Survey if they have not done so already.

Student Climate Survey Link

Steps

1. Click the option that says “Appoquinimink #29“.
2. Then click the option that says “Silver Lake Elementary School #10“.
3. Then continue through clicks the options the pertain to you.
   1. Your Room number can be found using the map on the top of your computer.
4. Mr. Mause will be reading further directions to you out loud.

Today we are going to use Google Maps to explore cool places around the globe.  Please take some time to look at the awesome Google Streets view below and fill out the Google form reflecting on the one you enjoyed the most.

Google Streets Reflection Form Link

— GOOGLE STREETS VIEWS —

1. South Africa’s Highlights

2. Brazil’s colourful streets

3. Pyramids of Giza

4. Northern Lights 

5. The Lamborghini museum  

 

6. The Philadelphia Orchestra perfroming live at Carnegie Hall

7. The Great Barrier Reef

8. Miniature Wonderland from around the world 

9. Robben Island

10. Bermuda Highlights

 

— GRADE 1 —

Typing/Writing Practice

First grade will be coming to Technology with a piece of writing to publish.  We will practice publishing our own writing using MS Word while using the skills that we have accumulated during our typing practice lessons.

— GRADE 2 —

Typing/Writing Practice

Second grade will be coming to Technology with a piece of writing to publish.  We will practice publishing our own writing using MS Word while using the skills that we have accumulated during our typing practice lessons.

— GRADES 3, 4, 5 —

3rd – 5th Grade will be taking the School Climate Survey this week.

Student Climate Survey Link

Steps

1. Click the option that says “Appoquinimink #29“.
2. Then click the option that says “Silver Lake Elementary School #10“.
3. Then continue through clicks the options the pertain to you.
   1. Your Room number can be found using the map on the top of your computer.
4. Mr. Mause will be reading further directions to you out loud.

— GRADE 1 —

Typing/Writing Practice

First grade will be coming to Technology with a piece of writing to publish.  We will practice publishing our own writing using MS Word while using the skills that we have accumulated during our typing practice lessons.

— GRADE 2 —

Insect research Unit

2nd grade will be continuing to publish their insect articles.  We will be focusing on using correct capitalization, proper punctuation, and making articles that are fun to read.

— GRADES 3, 4, 5 —

World Book Online Scavenger Hunt Activity

CLICK THE BLUE LINK BELOW AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE GOOGLE FORM.

Worldbook Online Scavenger Hunt

Today students will be exploring a new website, www.worldbookonline/kids/home.  We will be exploring, doing research, and documenting our finding using a Google Form.

Make sure to…

1. Take your time and read through the articles.
2. Use Complete Sentences–> Refresher on that here.
3. Capitalize your opening words and names!–> Go here to see when to capitalize
4. Make it interesting!  Who wants to read anything boring EVER?????!
5. Remember, you write like you talk?  Does it sound like you? Humor? Sarcasm?Full Thoughts?

HAVE FUN! When you finish, head back to worldbook Online and read other articles that interest you.

— GRADE 1 —

Typing Practice

Review of Typing Stage 1: Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing stage one, level one ( ASDF,JKL; and G, H ). Review the homerow and proper finger technique.

Typing Practice Stage 1 – 3 :

Mini-Lesson – 10 minute demonstration/Lesson

Practice – 25-30 minutes or until done.

— GRADE 2 —

Insect research Unit

2nd grade will be continuing to publish their insect articles.  We will be focusing on using correct capitalization, proper punctuation, and making articles that are fun to read.

— GRADES 3, 4, 5 —

2015 Person of the Year

ARTICLE LINK

Read about TFK’s nominees for 2015 Person of the Year, fill out the Google Form, and cast your vote.  You will be looking at the options, reading information on each of the nominees, and using this information to choose who you feel is best fit for the honor.

Make sure to…

1. Take your time and read through the articles on each of the nominees.
2. Use Complete Sentences–> Refresher on that here.
3. Capitalize your opening words and names!–> Go here to see when to capitalize
4. Make it interesting!  Who wants to read anything boring EVER?????!
5. Remember, you write like you talk?  Does it sound like you? Humor? Sarcasm?Full Thoughts?

HAVE FUN! When you finish, head back to the news sites and read other articles that interest you.

GRADES 1 & 2

GRADE 3

Technology Agenda

Our Students will be expanding their writing skills by writing, revising, and publishing writing pieces in their writing journals.

Today we will be starting our writing journals in technology.  We will be starting our class with a mini-lesson to introduce the writing journals and walk through them together.

Please click the link below to open the writing journal.  It is going to ask you to log-in to your Google Drive account before you are able to open the document.  Add your name to the title of the writing journal before you begin.

Writing Journal Activity

GRADE 4

Technology Agenda

Our Students will be expanding their writing skills by writing, revising, and publishing writing pieces in their writing journals.

Today we will be starting our writing journals in technology.  We will be starting our class with a mini-lesson to introduce the writing journals and walk through them together.

Please click the link below to open the writing journal.  It is going to ask you to log-in to your Google Drive account before you are able to open the document.  Add your name to the title of the writing journal before you begin.

Writing Journal Activity

GRADE 5

Technology Agenda

Our Students will be expanding their writing skills by writing, revising, and publishing writing pieces in their writing journals.

Today we will be starting our writing journals in technology.  We will be starting our class with a mini-lesson to introduce the writing journals and walk through them together.

Please click the link below to open the writing journal.  It is going to ask you to log-in to your Google Drive account before you are able to open the document.  Add your name to the title of the writing journal before you begin.

Writing Journal Activity

GRADES 1 & 2

GRADE 3

Geography is fun!

Use the sites below to practice our geography and map skills.

Cool Math Games – Geography

Mr. Naussbaum- Explorers

GeoSpy

Types of Land

Continent Puzzle

Geography Games

KB Kids

States

GRADE 4

4th grade will be Creating a Google Slide Presentation on the 3 branches of Government.

Please us the document below to help you use Google Slides

3 Branches of Government

How to Use Google Slides

Instructions

1. How to create a new presentation

   Once you are in Google Drive you can create a new presentation as follows:

   • Click the red “Create” button in the top left corner
   • Then click “Presentation” from the drop-down menu
   • Your blank presentation will now open.  You can pick a theme for your new presentation, which you can change later if you wish.
   • You can give it a name by clicking in the “Untitled Presentation” box at the top left, and then typing in your title.  You can click there again to change the title at any time.
2. Create a Title Slide (Ex. The Three Branches of Gov.) and your name.
3. Use the internet to Research information on the 3 branches of Gov.
4. Make a slide for each branch with a title, information about the branch, and a picture.

GRADE 5

Finish US President Recommendation

Open your Google Drive, find your  US President Recommendation file, and continue the activity below.

You have been given the  important task of selecting our next US president.  The catch is that you have to choose between 2 presidents that we already had in office.  Would you recommend the 32nd US President or the 37th US President as our next commander and chief?

Click the link below to open the template (sign-in) you will use to take notes and submit your recommendation.

US President Recommendation

*Don’t forget to check your spelling, punctuation, and rename the document.

GRADES 1 & 2

Review of Typing Stage 1: Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing stage one, level one ( ASDF,JKL; and G, H ). Review the homerow and proper finger technique.

Typing Practice Stage 1 – 3 :

Mini-Lesson – 10 minute demonstration/Lesson

Practice – 25-30 minutes or until done.

GRADE 3

Our third grade students will be practicing their word processing skills by writing back to a friend about thier goals for this school year.  Please click the phone below to open the activity.  You will have to sign-in to your Google Drive, click “Make a Copy”, and rename the document.

Don’t forget to check your spelling, capital letters, and punctuation!

GRADE 4

1. 4th grade will be practicing their reading and summarizing skills by reading an article and filling out a Google form.

Directions:

Head to Time for Kids by clicking the link below.  Choose an article that interests you.

2. Read through the article and fill out a article review by clicking the picture below.

Make sure to…

1. Use Complete Sentences–> Refresher on that here.
2. Capitalize your opening words and names!–> Go here to see when to capitalize
3. Make it interesting!  Who wants to read anything boring EVER?????!
4. Remember, you write like you talk?  Does it sound like you? Humor? Sarcasm?

HAVE FUN! When you finish, head back to the news sites and read other articles that interest you.

GRADE 5

Continue US President Recommendation

Open your Google Drive, find your  US President Recommendation file, and continue the activity below.

You have been given the  important task of selecting our next US president.  The catch is that you have to choose between 2 presidents that we already had in office.  Would you recommend the 32nd US President or the 37th US President as our next commander and chief?

Click the link below to open the template (sign-in) you will use to take notes and submit your recommendation.

US President Recommendation

*Don’t forget to check your spelling, punctuation, and rename the document.

GRADES 1 & 2

GRADE 3

Citizenship Activity

Our third grade students will be opening the document below (sign-in), watching the video, and sharing their opinions with us about citizenship and our Pledge of Allegiance.

*Don’t forget to check your spelling, punctuation, and rename the document.

Citizenship Activity

GRADE 4

Moon Phase Activity

Open the Moon Phase Activity and use the links below to answer the questions.  I encourage you to use what we learned last week and split the screen so you have the writing portion on one side of your screen and the websites on the other.

Have fun!

*Don’t forget to check your spelling, punctuation, and rename the document.

Moon Phase Activity

• Phases of the Moon: Zoom Astronomy
• Moon Phases
  http://www.moonphases.info/moon_phases.html
• Phases of the Moon
  http://www.wwu.edu/depts/skywise/a101_moonphases.html
• Explorelearning – Phases of the Moon – Gizmo Simulation Tool
  https://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspView&ResourceID=613
• Moon Challenge
  http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/moon/moon_challenge/moon_challenge.html

GRADE 5

US President Recommendation

You have been given the  important task of selecting our next US president.  The catch is that you have to choose between 2 presidents that we already had in office.  Would you recommend the 32nd US President or the 37th US President as our next commander and chief?

Click the link below to open the template (sign-in) you will use to take notes and submit your recommendation.

US President Recommendation

*Don’t forget to check your spelling, punctuation, and rename the document.