Teaching+With+Technology

This section of my website is all about my teaching style and activities I have come up with for elementary school students! media type="file" key="Lessonsplan-podcast.mp3" width="240" height="20"  Click the above podcast to let me explain better

 Click this podcast below for an audio explanation of the elementary scope file below. To briefly describe it is some of the things that elementary school students must learn. In particular third grade! media type="file" key="Podcast-curriculum.mp3" width="240" height="20"

__Activity__: One __Subject__: Science __Unit__: Astronomy __Lesson__: Interactive planets! __Quick Description__: A lesson that will allow students to explore and learn about our solar system and galaxy!

Click the podcast below for more information on this lesson and astronomy unit! media type="file" key="astronomyunit-podcast.mp3" width="240" height="20"

Grade Level: 3 Unit: Astronomy

__Lesson Objectives__  __Time Required to complete this lesson__: Two Weeks
 * Student will understand Student will understand the planets in our galaxy in relation to our sun.
 * Student will be able to: Identify every planet and its characteristics as well as its location.
 * Students will be able to identify the difference between what a moon, star, sun, and planet.
 * Students will be able to know what a satellite is and what functions certain ones have.
 * Students will also come up with a question about space that they have. Once they have a question they will use the scientific method as well as scientific inquiry to solve their problem. They will use tools such as books, the internet, and other available resources in order to find the solution.

__Title of lesson__: Space and beyond!

__Description of lesson__ In this lesson we will be exploring space including planets, our solar system, stars, moons, galaxies, satellites and more. The goal is to get kids to understand that there are things outside of our world and what we know about them. It is also to give them a perspective of how big the universe is and how big our world is in comparison to it. Lastly they will explore a topic of their choosing, probably from a list of predetermined ones I have made. They can also approve one with me if none of my topics interest them. Once they have chosen a topic, they will then learn to use the tools at their disposal such as the internet and books to answer their question. They will use the scientific method and inquiry then will create a poster for the class. After everyone is done we will set the posters up around the class and everyone can walk around and learn about the many questions we answered. They will bring their notebook and report their favorite findings!

__Assignments and our plan of attack__

The first day will be introduction where I will present a brief introduction of space and the planets. The next few days we will spend in the library reading and researching through books and computers to review the information we have learned as well as obtain new information and really grasp the information. When using the computers we will learn to copy and paste important information as well as type new information into documents we can print out for later use. On another day we will go outside and we will become planets. We will convert the distance between our planets and sun from miles into feet. Once we have done this different groups of students will represent different planets. Larger planets will have more students and smaller planets fewer. We will also spread apart according to our conversions to get a real life representation of size and distance of planets. Lastly we will do our individual or group presentations. Students will be able to work in either groups or by themselves towards a question they have selected. They will use all of the tools we have learned to answer their question as well as give a visual representation of their findings through computers and posters. Each student or group of students will study a planet and share with the class their findings. They will also make their planet using crafts and random types of sporting balls.

__Resources/materials needed__: We will need some arts and crafts several types of sporting good balls. We need calculators as well as library and computer time. We will need a day on the soccer field. Videos to go along with the introduction.

__Technology used__: We will be using computers to obtain information on their planet as well as searching for ideas on how to construct the planet and what size it should be.

The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: They will learn to search efficiently on the internet for the information they are required to.  They will also have to be creative in presenting their information using posters, video, or any other ways they would like.

 __Activity__: Two __Subject__: Science __Unit__: Plants and animals of the Sea __Lesson__: Scavenger Hunt of the Sea __Quick Description__: Students will go on a scavenger hunt through the Web! They will open the document below and follow the links and answer the questions to learn more about the Sea.

Click The Document Below to start your adventure! Here is a more in depth description of this lesson.

 __Activity__: Three __Subject__: Math __Unit__: Multiplication __Lesson__: Practicing Multiplication....THE FUN WAY! __Quick Description__: Students will be using/creating flash cards and games(from web 2.0 tools) to review and learn our times tables.

Here is a more in depth description of what we will be doing!  Start by clicking here to start practicing! (This is a web tool, but much better in full screen)

 Now that you have done some general practice on your own. I am going to walk you through step by step to creating your own. To begin click the link below then click on the multiplication man as well to have me walk you through creating your quiz!

Click Here to Begin! Then click the multiplication man below!

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<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Lastly use these games(widgets) to help you practice more! Everyone can always use more practice.

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<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> __Activity__: Four __Subject__: Science __Unit__: Astronomy Continued __Lesson__: Planets and You! __Quick Description__: Students will learn more about our planets, in particular what allows humans to survive on earth. They will then have to pick a planet and be creative in how humans could survive there.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Here is a more in depth description of what we will be doing.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Here is an introduction to the planets! media type="custom" key="6040513"

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Part two!

First lets do a quick review with some flashcards. media type="custom" key="6041351"

Time to test what you have learned young Padawan! media type="custom" key="6040579"

//STOP!!// ONCE YOU HAVE FINISHED REVIEWING YOUR FLASHCARDS AND TAKING YOUR QUIZ, CLICK THE PODCAST BELOW. media type="file" key="Vocarooexample.mp3" width="240" height="20" <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Now Record Your Own Fun FacT!

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">__Activity__: Five __Subject__: Social Studies __Unit__: Appreciation of other cultures, races, and religions. __Lesson__: Americas Cultures Research Project. __Quick Description__: This is a lesson to deepen our understanding of American culture and all of the diverse people within it. Students will gain a firmer grasp on others beliefs and culture and how they have shaped American culture!

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;"> To begin click the link below and read through my tumblr to gain a better grasp of what I am looking for in this project!

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Click Here to Begin your American Cultures Research Project!

Here are some good books to consider using in your research. media type="custom" key="6040695"

Here are two time lines on America that might spark some ideas! media type="custom" key="6041003" media type="custom" key="6041033"

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Or make one of your own for your visual aid in your project! <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">To make your own time line click here!

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">__Activity__: Six __Subject__:Social Studies __Unit__: U.S./ local geography and regions. __Lesson__: Introduction to the Mountain States __Quick Description__: Students will watch some brief videos on the mountain states while taking a few notes on unique differences. <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> Each **video gives us a visual picture of what each location looks like and its unique features. In Wyoming we explore Yellowstone National park. In Colorado we explore Estes park. In Montana we explore Glacier National Park. Lastly we will explore the culture and geography of Boise, Idaho and Salt Lake City Utah. Because they are in the same region there are many similarities, but try and focus on the unique features of each location.**

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<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">__Activity__: Seven __Subject__: Social Studies __Unit__: U.S./ local geography and regions __Lesson__: Mountain States Exploration __Quick Description__: Students will take a mapwing journey through the Mountain States, answering questions and exploring other websites further!

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Grade Level: 3 **Lesson Objectives:** <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> **Time Required to complete this lesson**: Two Days
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">We will be going on a tour through what are known as the Mountain states. After completing this students should be able to identify all of the mountain states as well as their capitals.
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will be able to identify land marks from Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western regions from each state.
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will engage themselves in learning fun facts about the regions.
 * Title of lesson:** Touring the Mountain States!

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Assignment** <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Resources/materials needed:** **Technology used:** They will be using their research skills on the internet in order to seek out information and answers. They will also be using mapwing as well as Microsoft word.
 * Description of lesson**
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will be required to get on the internet and proceed to my personal wiki. Once there they will be instructed to proceed to the page where my Mapwing tour is located. Once there they will need to take the tour. At each stop they must answer the questions listed in each comment and use search engines to find the answers. They will also need to go to the given website and do some exploring on their own for a fun new fact.
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will be graded on if they answered the questions as well as if they demonstrate that they explored the other websites given. Accuracy is encouraged, but will not be counted as part of the grade. This is a purely participation grade. In order to get full credit you must have an answer to all four questions at each location as well as one fact from the listed websites. Lastly students must find one other website that was useful to them in helping them find the answer or a website with pertinent information to that region. Answers will be put in a WORD document.
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will need two class periods possibly three of computer time. They will also need a list of search engines acceptable for use in finding their answers. Microsoft word will also be needed as well as a properly formatted example of how to give their answers.

Students will be learning and perfecting how to find the information they need on the internet. Being able to find information that you need is a key skill they will use the rest of their lives. They will also be perfecting their use in word and formatting that I give to them, which will also be forever useful. Combined they are utilizing key elements used in writing papers in the future.
 * Overview:**

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">**Here are the sites to use at each location.**
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">**For Colorado []**


 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">**For Utah []**


 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">**For Wyoming []**


 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">**For Idaho []**


 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">**For Montana []**

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<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> __Activity__: Eight __Subject__: Science __Unit__:Scientific Method __Lesson__:Research Project using Google tools! __Quick Description__:Students will use the scientific method and google tools to investigate a hypothesis they develop. They will use the Google tools to write up their personal research or research they have found using different tools and present them to the class.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Here is an example of a Google doc. It is very similar to word and very useful in your project. I have used it to show our lesson and how I will grade this project. Click below to see.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Assignment Expectations in a Google doc <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">

This is a Google Knol. I used mine for an introduction to my experiment. You can also use it to throw around ideas and have people comment back on things you have written. A lot like a blog!

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">An Introduction to my experiment using Google Knol

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Google calender is a wonderful way to keep track of things you need to do as well as stay on track with things. It will even send you emails when an event is coming up. I used it to plan what to work on each day for my project.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Google Calender!

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Here is an example of a Google Form. They are very useful for recording data in an easy manner which is visibly appealing. It can also be converted over to Excel as well. Good for you science and math junkies.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Graphing Example in a Google Form

Graphing Example 2 in a Google Form

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">This is Google books. Its a great way to sort what books you have read, books you want to read, and books you have used for research projects! Almost like a book reference page.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Google Books, showing books I used in research!

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Last but not least Google Picasa. A wonderful way to organize and modify all of your photos as well as upload them to the internet.

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<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Activity: 9 Subject: Language Arts Unit: Research:Blogging Lesson: Blogging and blabbing about your research Quick Description: This will introduce our classroom blog to students. They will go to the blog read the assignment, <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 144%;">t <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">hen post their finished work on the blog! Students will learn about how to post on a blog, which is a huge from of communication in our world. They can also keep in touch with classmates and friends who don't live close by.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Click Here To Start Your First Classroom Blog Assignment! <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;"> Hint: you will be searching for websites that will help you later on in class. Go to the blog read the introduction page, then click on the First assignment link on the right hand side to learn more.

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