Stress (Interactive)

I created this Google Presentation, Stress, to teach my class the definition of stress, things that can cause stress, and ways to relieve it. I would use this interactive version if we all had access to computers. I would use this in my class as an introduction followed by the class working in groups to create their own stress management plan.

CLASSROOM CODE COXZW

*Core standards addressed:
4th Grade Health Education: Standard 1:Objective 4: Explore positive options for managing stress
Ed Tech 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. (3, 4)

I don't get it!!

I created this page to amplify instruction in my classroom. If a child is having difficulty understanding a subject, they can go to this page and watch the videos to learn more about it. It will constantly change depending on what we are working on in class. Subjects covered are Science, Math, and English. Core standards addressed are listed below each section of movies. **




Science: Water Cycle


Additional Links
Bill Nye The Science Guy: Full Episode
National Science Foundation
Water Cycle Song
Animated Water Cycle
*Science 4th Grade: Standard 1:Students will understand that water changes state as it moves through the water cycle.

Math:Factoring


Additional Links
Finding Factors
Finding Factors of a Number
Factor Rainbow
Finding Factors with a T chart
*Math 4th Grade: Domain:Operations and Algebraic Thinking: 4. Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1–100. Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors. Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1–100 is a multiple of a given one-digit number. Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1–100 is prime or composite.

English: Points of View



Additional Links
Who is the person?
Narrative Point of View
1st, 2nd, 3rd: Go Animate!
Mrs. Patrick: Point of View
* English Language Arts 4th Grade:Reading: Literature Standard 6:Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.

**All videos are addressing Ed Tech 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. (3, 4)

The Water Cycle

The Water Cycle: Educreations

I created this presentation as an introduction to the water cycle. In the presentation, condensation, precipitation, and evaporation are defined and shown their function in the water cycle. I would use this in my classroom with a fill in the blank note-taking guide. Here is a link to the script  to make a worksheet from it.

*Core Standards Addressed:
 Science 4th: Standard 1: Students will understand that water changes state as it moves through the water cycle.
 Ed. Tech. 8:Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities. (5, 6)

Opinion Writing

Class Pet: Mind Map

I created this mind map to show my students an example of prewriting. It would work well with opinion writing. The subject is class pets. I would show this mind map to my students and then have them write me 2-3 paragraph opinion on whether we should have a class pet or not.
*Core Standards Addressed: English Language Arts Grade 4: Writing Standard 1:Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. Writing Standard 5:With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.

How Do YOU Say Hello?

How do YOU Say Hello?: Thing link

I created this interactive map to let my class explore and learn how to say hello in different parts of the world. I would have the students each pick two places to learn how to say hello and demonstrate  it to the class.
*Core Standards Addressed: World Language Core: Level 1, Standard 3:Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics. (Presentational)
Ed Tech Standard 8: Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities. (5, 6)

Classroom Pins

Classroom Pins: Pinterest Board

I created this Pinterest board to organize ideas that I would use in the classroom. They include tips and tricks for students, classroom management, classroom decor, classroom organization, and first week ideas.
*Core Standards Addressed: Ed Tech Standard 8:Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities. (5, 6)

A Teacher Is...

A Teacher Is...: Glogster

I created this graphic organizer to show what a teacher is to a classroom. I would show this in my classroom and talk about my responsibilities and what their responsibilities are as students. We would then make and sign a classroom contract of responsibility. 

*Core Standards Addressed: Ed Tech Standard 8:Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities. (5, 6)

Where Their Wings Take Them

Where Their Wings Take Them: StoryBird

I created this for my class to show them a way to creatively share their observations of birds. Before showing the story, I would issue them the assignment of observing birds and reporting on what they see. I would then show them this example as a way of reporting. I would also accept one of the following: a handmade story, a written report with 2 visuals,  a blog with 2 visuals, an informational video posted to youtube, or an informational poster with 2-6 visuals.

*Core standards addressed:
4th grade Science: Standard 5: Objective 4a. Observe and record the behavior of birds (e.g., caring for young, obtaining food, surviving winter). 
Ed. Tech. 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. (3, 4)