This Weeks Technology Agenda

— GRADES 1 & 2 —

EQ – How can we use online tutorials to help us find answers to our questions independently?

SUMO Paint is awesome!

This week we will be expanding on our SUMO paint knowledge and practice using online tools to create, save, and publish our creations.  We will also be introducing the use of online tutorials to help us find answers to our questions independently.

Sumo Paint is an online image editor, without need to install anything to your device. It’s the most versatile photo editor and painting application that works in a browser. You can open and save images from your hard drive or save it to cloud (Google Drive).

SUMO Paint

Sumo Paint Tutorials

— GRADES 3-5 —

EQ – How can we use online tutorials to help us find answers to our questions independently?

SUMO Paint is awesome!

This week we will be expanding on our SUMO paint knowledge and practice using online tools to create, save, and publish our creations.  We will also be introducing the use of online tutorials to help us find answers to our questions independently.

Sumo Paint is an online image editor, without need to install anything to your device. It’s the most versatile photo editor and painting application that works in a browser. You can open and save images from your hard drive or save it to cloud (Google Drive).

SUMO Paint

Sumo paint Tutorials

This Weeks Technology Agenda

— GRADE 1 —

EQ – How can I use the internet to explore new places and gain new knowledge?

Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Virtual Field Trip

Today we are taking a virtual field trip of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. You will be working in groups to explore this amazing museum, practice using a map to navigate, and fill out the scavenger hunt Google form as you learn. Take your time while browsing to be sure that you and your partner get the full experience. You will be submitting your form at the end of class.

Some things to consider:

– Both you and your partner should have the tour up on your screens.
-You only have to fill out one Museum Scavenger Hunt Google Form.
– Make sure that you answer all questions in complete sentences.
-Try your best to get to all of the exhibits.
– Museum Must Sees! ( http://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/mustsees.html )
– Have fun! Of course you are here to learn, but honestly, I want you to have first. Shhhh….Don’t tell anyone!

Click the link below to get started!

Smithsonian Museum Scavenger Hunt Link

— GRADE 2 —

EQ – How can I use the internet to explore new places and gain new knowledge?

Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Virtual Field Trip

Today we are taking a virtual field trip of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. You will be working in groups to explore this amazing museum, practice using a map to navigate, and fill out the scavenger hunt Google form as you learn. Take your time while browsing to be sure that you and your partner get the full experience. You will be submitting your form at the end of class.

Some things to consider:
– Both you and your partner should have the tour up on your screens.
-You only have to fill out one Museum Scavenger Hunt Google Form.
– Make sure that you answer all questions in complete sentences.
-Try your best to get to all of the exhibits.
– Museum Must Sees! ( http://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/mustsees.html )
– Have fun! Of course you are here to learn, but honestly, I want you to have first. Shhhh….Don’t tell anyone!

Click the link below to get started!

Smithsonian Museum Scavenger Hunt Link

— GRADES 3-5 —

EQ – How can I use the internet to explore new places and gain new knowledge?

Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Virtual Field Trip

Today we are taking a virtual field trip of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. You will be in groups to explore this amazing museum, practice using a map to navigate, and fill out the scavenger hunt Google form as you learn. Take your time while browsing to be sure that you and your partner get the full experience. You will be submitting your form at the end of class.

Some things to consider:
– Both you and your partner should have the tour up on your screens.
-You only have to fill out one Museum Scavenger Hunt Google Form.
– Make sure that you answer all questions in complete sentences.
-Try your best to get to all of the exhibits.
– Museum Must Sees! ( http://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/mustsees.html )
– Have fun! Of course you are here to learn, but honestly, I want you to have first. Shhhh….Don’t tell anyone!

Click the link below to get started!

Smithsonian Museum Scavenger Hunt Link

This Weeks Technology Agenda

— GRADES 1 and 2 —

Science Animal Video Review

1st and 2nd grade will be watching an informative video about an animal.  they will then be summarizing what they learned using a Google Form.

— GRADES 3 & 4 —

— GRADES 5 —

Continue our work on our “nature’s Fury” projects.  Meet with Mr. Mause to review out progress and set goals.

This Weeks Technology Agenda

— GRADE 1 —

1st Grade will work with Mr. Mause to identify important facts/reasons to support our persuasive opinion.

Mrs. Clay is thinking about making your recess time longer!!!!  She has asked that students come up with some good reasons why we should have a longer recess.  Let’s watch the video below and see if we can come up with some good reasons together.  After we have watched the video and made a list, you are going to go to your seats and submit the reasons that you liked the most to Mrs. Clay.  Let’s keep our fingers crossed!

— GRADE 2 —

2nd Grade will work with Mr. Mause to identify important facts/reasons to support our persuasive opinion and submit the reasons they think are most effective.

Mrs. Clay is thinking about making your recess time longer!!!!  She has asked that students come up with some good reasons why we should have a longer recess.  Let’s watch the video below and see if we can come up with some good reasons together.  After we have watched the video and brainstormed together,  you are going to go to your seats and submit some of your ideas to Mrs. Clay.  Good luck and let’s keep our fingers crossed!

— GRADES 3, 4, 5 —

3-5th grade will be using information from a video and a internet search to support their persuasive opinions.

Mrs. Clay is thinking about making your recess time longer!!!!  She has asked that students come up with some good reasons why we should have a longer recess.  Let’s watch the video below and see if we can come up with some good reasons together.  After you have watched the video and conducted some research on the internet,  you are going to submit some  ideas to Mrs. Clay that you think will persuade her.  Good luck and let’s keep our fingers crossed!

— 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.