Flyer Example

Flyer Example
I created this flyer to use as an example in my classroom. After showing this example I would issue an assignment to make a flyer for an upcoming event in the school. We would have a competition within the classroom to see whose flyer would be used. This would help the children increase their technology skills.

*Core Standards addressed:
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)

Stress

Stress: Google Presentation

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

*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)

How did I get sick?

How did I get sick?: Animoto

I created this Animoto as an introduction to the ways communicable diseases are spread. I would use this in my classroom as a fun way to discuss the spread of disease without inducing fear. Modes of transmission discussed are personal contact, food, blood, animals, and contaminated objects.

*Core Standards Addressed:
4th Grade Health Education: Standard 4: Objective 1a: Compare modes of transmission of diseases.
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)

Point of View

Point of View: Prezi
I created this to discuss the differences between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person writing. I would use this in my classroom as an introduction, followed by the kids reading different passages, or writing their own to identify 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person.

*Core Standards Addressed: 
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 narration.
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

Fact/Opinion

Fact/ Opinion: Google Form
I created this document as a pre/post test to determine student's knowledge of fact vs. opinion. I would use this in my classroom as an evaluation tool for me.

*Core standards addressed: 
Library Media: Standard 2: Objective 2b: Distinguish between fact and opinion and 
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.

Cruisin' the Clouds

Cruisin the Clouds: Google Doc

I created this document to teach students about various clouds with the opportunity to identify and submit their own findings. I would use this in my classroom as an interactive assignment while learning about clouds.

*Core standards addressed:
 4th Grade Science: Standard 2: Objective 1A: Identify basic cloud types.
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.