Elements of Art

This eMaze was created as a presentation to be given in class on the elements of art.

• Students will be given a brief overview of each element of art. It will explain what each is and what they look like. Examples of images are given for each. 
• Students will need to be taught each element more extensively through projects, but this will serve as a basic introduction before going in depth.

Standards this covers:

3rd Grade Visual Arts, Standard 2, Objective 1:

•   Analyze and reflect on works of art by their elements and principles.

Educational Technology 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.

Maps

This Prezi was created as a presentation to be given in class on maps.

• Students will learn some basic map features, how to find things on a map, and types of maps. 
• Students will learn some very basic geography.  
• Students should continue their learning by practicing on their own, this is meant as an introduction and discussion starter.

Standards this covers:

2nd Grade Social Studies, Standard 3, Objective 2:

• Demonstrate geographic skills on a map and a globe.

Educational Technology 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.

The Three Branches of Government

This mind map was created using Popplet.

• This is an example of a completed mind map, but the idea behind this activity is to start from scratch and recreate this popplet as a class as a way to review the material students have learned.
• Students could also create a poplet on their own as a form of evaluation.

 Standards this covers:
5th Grade Social Studies, Standard 3, Objective 1c:

• Distinguish between the role of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the government.

Educational Technology 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.

Regrouping using Base 10 Blocks

This video was created using Educreations to help students understand why regrouping in the standard algorithm works.

• The video uses base 10 blocks to visually explain why you are regrouping numbers in the standard addition algorithm. 
• This video could be used in several ways, but mainly to have a correct, reliable explanation in your absence. This could be used in case of a substitute teacher, or to put online to show parents as they are trying to help their student with math. It can show parents how it is being taught in the classroom so that they can feel confident as they use similar language and strategies.

Standards this covers:

3rd Grade Mathematics, Domain: Number and operations in base 10, use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic number 2: 

• Fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategies and algorithms based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction. 

Educational Technology 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.

Pinterest

This Classroom DIY board was created on Pinterest.

• It has so many fun, money saving DIY projects!
• It is being added to continually as I find more projects.
• Many of my favorite projects come from Frogs in First, so be sure to hop on over and check it out!
• I also love Pinterest for gathering ideas for lesson plans, I have boards for several different subjects that I continually add to as I find new fun and creative ideas. It is such a great resource!

Standards this covers:

Educational Technology Standard 7:

• Use telecommunications and on-line resources (e.g., email, online discussions, web environments) to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom

Frog-Copter

Frog-Copter was created using Storybird as an assessment tool.

• This story has obvious settings, characters, and major events. Students will read the story, then tell you about the setting, characters, and plot line. This will allow you to assess if they understand what each is.
• This could also be used as a teaching tool instead of as an assessment. The class could read the story together, or in small groups, and answer the same questions to practice. 

Standards this covers:

1st Grade Reading: Literature Standard 3:

•  Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.

Educational Technology 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.

Ancient Civilizations

This video was created using Animoto.

• It is a preview to get students excited for a unit on ancient civilizations.
• It touches on ancient Egypt, Rome, Mesopotamia, and Medieval Europe.

Standards this covers:

6th Grade Social Studies Standard 1:

• Students will understand how ancient civilizations developed and how they contributed to the current state of the world.

Educational Technology 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.

Components of Physical Fitness

This Google presentation is on the 5 components of physical fitness.

• This is to be used as an introduction. It gives an overview of what each is, benefits, and examples.
• Students will need to be taught more extensively through active participation throughout the year.

Standards this covers:

 3rd Grade Physical Education Standard 3, Objective 1b:

• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the health-related components of physical fitness.

Educational Technology 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.

Holidays

This timeline was created using Tiki-Toki.

• The timeline outlines when some commonly celebrated US holidays are, and why they are celebrated.
• It could be used in one sitting to overview all of the holidays, or month by month to review what will be happening that month.
• Students could be given the link to explore on their own, or it could be over viewed as a class.

Standards this covers:

Kindergarten Social Studies Standard 2, Objective 3d:

•  Identify the people and events honored in Utah and U.S. commemorative holidays.

Educational Technology Standard 8:

• Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities. 

Types of Weather

This Poster was created using Glogster to show students examples of different types of weather.

• It is a great, all laid out visual for those who students who need to see the big picture. 
• It could be printed out and used as a poster for the classroom.

Standards this covers:

1st Grade Science, Standard 2, Objective 3b:

• Identify characteristics of weather, e.g., types of precipitation, sunny, windy, foggy, and cloudy.

Educational Technology 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.

Planets

This ThingLink is a visual of the planets in our solar system.

• It is a great way for students to quiz themselves to help them learn the planets in the solar system by name and where they are located relative to the sun.  
• This activity could be followed by learning more information about each of the planets.

Standards this covers:

6th Grade Science, Standard 3, Objective 1a:

•  Identify the planets in the solar system by name and relative location from the sun.

Educational Technology 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.

We are going to the zoo!

For more information about our class field trip to the Utah Hogle Zoo, click here.

• Be sure to read the entire flyer! It contains important information you will need to know. 
• If any parents would like to attend with us, send me an email and I will give you the information you will need.

Standards this covers:

Educational Technology 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.

What did you eat today?

While teaching about eating a balanced diet, students can use this survey on Google Forms.

• This survey is to track what they are actually eating and help them realize whether or not what they are eating is a balanced diet.
• It should be followed up with class discussions and reflections.

Standards this covers:

3rd Grade Health Education, Nutrition and Fitness Standard 6, Objective 1a:

• Record daily food intake.

Educational Technology Standard 7:

• Use telecommunications and on-line resources (e.g., email, online discussions, web environments) to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.

Opinion Piece

This worksheet can be used to help students learn to write an opinion piece.

• It gives an outline for giving an introduction, an opinion with reasons for their opinions, and closing the paper. 
• As a class you will first need to read Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes, then use the worksheet as a guide to write a draft of the paper which could be assigned afterward.
• This should not be used as an introduction. Students will need to be familiar with the writing process.

Standards this covers:

1st Grade English Language Arts, Writing Standard 1:

• Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure."

Educational Technology 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.