1st Six Weeks
Day 1
Welcome to my class! My name is Ms. Clayton. Today we get to learn about each other, technology classroom rules, procedures, and expectations. I'm so glad to have you in my class this year!
Learn about Ms. Clayton Learn about our class rules and expectations Today we will be joining together to create a Treatment Agreement for this school year. You will open NearPod and join the provided code to share how you believe teacher, student, and the classroom care should be achieved. 1. NearPod 2. Seating Chart |
Day 2
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Day 3
I am so thankful that Charlotte Anderson is filled with so many amazing citizens and kids with character. What makes you a good citizen?
Today we will compare responsibilities of offline and online communities. We will reflect on characteristics of good citizens. We will also construct solutions to digital problems. Enter the NearPod code on the board to join me in our lesson. |
Day 4
Hello everyone! Today you will be creating accessing your Google Drive and Google Classroom accounts. Google Drive has online storage (cloud storage) that you can access anywhere. Google Classroom is a collaboration tool for teachers and students. Google Classroom will give you paperless access to assignments, grades, and creativity tools.
1. You will reset your passwords. 2. Login to Google Drive. 3. Open Google Classroom. 4. Join your classes. 5. Reply to the assigned post. 6. ALWAYS log out of Google when finished. See links for both Google Drive and Google Classroom on the homepage. |
Day 5
Today we will review skills using Google Slides to create a science tools dictionary.
You will access your assignment in Google Classroom. You will insert images, add text, and edit information as needed to complete the Google Slideshow of science tools. For Sub: Video 1 (ended abruptly) Continue with Video 2 Just in case A and B |
Day 6
Part 2: You will create a Digital Super Hero comic. Your superhero must encounter a problem (ie: inappropriate device usage or students who choose not to follow digital safety rules). Your superhero has to find a solution to this problem in order to correct the behavior. Inform them of the problem and a solution that saves the day.
You will sign into Google Classroom to use the Powtoon App. I will model how to create a superhero presentation. |
2nd Six Weeks
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Today you will learn the essential skills which make keyboarding important. The keyboarding techniques shared will assist you in productivity, speed, and accuracy when typing. I will use a keyboarding skills resource to model proper typing techniques.
Each class period will be dedicated to keyboarding practice lessons on Typing Club. Practice makes great improvement! I will review Typing Agent expectations, goals, and progress monitoring. You will practice keyboarding lessons in Unit 1. Take the Pre-Assessment here. Share your current WPM with Ms. Clayton in the Google Classroom post. Image Source |
Today we will continue practicing proper keyboarding techniques. I will be observing to ensure that you use correct finger positioning, posture, and home row typing skills.
You will practice typing agent lesson training for 10 minutes using Typing agent. Afterwards, you will create a Google Slideshow about our three branches of government. I will demonstrate how to use the resources and access the assignment in Google Classroom. |
Day 4
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Keyboarding & Word Processing Continued
Today we will continue practicing keyboarding skills. Monitor yourself as you type. Are you reaching your goals? Is your accuracy above 90%? Can you challenge yourself beyond the 20 WPM typing goal? Afterwards, you will use Read, Write, Think.org to practice word processing skills. We will watch the "Write a Personal Narrative" video. You will then complete a cube story using the Read, Write, Think Cube Creator. Save your work in documents and share in Google Classroom as directed. Click Below to access the Read, Write, Think Cube Generator story cube Play the video "Please, Please the Bees". Students will complete the cube below based on that story. |
3rd Six Weeks
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What is Coding? This six weeks we will learn how coding relates to writing steps that make our computer programs and applications work. We will write algorithms that detail exactly how to perform each step in order to make something work. Before writing directions we will learn how to use symbols to instruct characters and build games throughout this six weeks.
We will use steps in algorithm to instruct our classmates on how to dance. Coding Steps vs. Baking Steps The Lesson is in Google Classroom What is Coding? Video for Sub: Coding with Scratch |
Day 2
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Kids can code! Watch this video of 12 year old developer, Thomas Suarez. He is an app developer with apps available in the App Store for iOS devices. He was interested in computers and pushed himself to learn more.
You are being exposed to web applications, programs, and tools that will give you skills in order to make your ideas and dreams reality. You can be like Thomas! Today we will continue to explore Scratch to learn programming in a fun and imaginative way. Video Lesson for Sub Use Scratch to Make a Pong Game |
Day 3
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Coding is fun, right? We have been using websites and applications which teach the concepts of coding all while allowing us to create scripts using blocks of instructions.
Today we will take a closer look at the magic that is computer programming. You will write lines of code in JavaScript and HTML coding languages. These are only two varying languages amongst many but you will learn how vital making specific and correct algorithms are when coding. Video lesson for Sub BrainPop Coding Video (for teacher) Kano Pixel Hack Code Monkey |
Day 4
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Today you will create an account on Scratch using the link below. You may choose a step by step tutorial to follow, however you must share you final results with the class.
Be Inspired: Look at this young app developer who used Scratch as his gaming platform Presentation Class Join Link: Scratch |
4th Six Weeks
Week 1
This six weeks you will be conducting internet research assignments individually and collaboratively. We will begin by reviewing online safety practices and you will earn your online safety license.
Lesson Presentation Click HERE ----> Take the Quiz to earn your Safety License |
Week 2
This week you will begin a research project about cultural holidays. We are very familiar with holidays our own cultures typically celebrate, but there are many holidays around the world celebrated by cultures that we may not be as knowledgeable about. You will use Google Slides to combine presentations.
Cultural Holidays Celebrated Around the World Assignment in Google Classroom |
Week 3
Today you will log into Google Classroom to complete the assignment from Week 2. See all instructions posted in the assignment link in Google Classroom. Click open and continue. Use the resources provided as directed by Ms. Clayton.
If you finish with time to spare. Watch this video to learn how you can complete a choice presentation of your own. |
Week 4
Today you will continue to use resources to create a multimedia presentation. You will use Adobe Spark to create and share your presentation. You may choose from physical processes such as volcanoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes. Possible Research sites are listed below (in Google Classroom). Video for sub Group Share |
Week 5
Complete the survey as directed. See the presentation.
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5th Six Weeks
Week 1
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Week 2
Today you will collaborate with a partner to create the food chain of an animal. You will use Canva to illustrate and share the details of the food chain. Canva is accessible through your Google account login information. See Google Classroom for more details. |
Week 3
Today we create a budget using Microsoft Excel. Excel is a spreadsheet program which allows you to collect and organize data/ information. Everyone needs to learn to budget. Today you will use the resources provided to create a budget based on real life expenses. Access your document from Google Classroom.
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Week 4
Today you will use a poetry pattern to write a poem. Choose from the sites below. Afterwards, use ABCYa Animate to create an animation of your project.
Create a letter Write a Haiku Create a Diamonte Create an animation of your work - ABCYa Animate |
6th Six Weeks
Week 1
In continuation of the acknowledgement of National Poetry Month, which is in April, you will create a Diamonte Poem. It is a poem which follows structural and grammatical rules to form the shape of a diamond. You will also complete animations and Haikus that were not completed last class period. Turn in all assignments in Google Classroom.
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Week 2
15 minutes on Typing Agent
then Visit Virtual Reality Sites of Your Choosing: Kart Kingdom Poptropica (log into your own account/ create a new one) Museum of Modern Art Field Trips/Virtual Tours: Farm Tours Monterey Bay Aquarium Smithsonian Natural History Museum Air Pano Full Screen Panoramic Interactive Pictures |
Week 3
Today you will be creating a Power Point Presentation about zoo animals. You will use the linked SAN DIEGO ZOO WEBSITE in order to find four animals to research. Once you choose your four animals you will write 3 facts about each animal on every slide. Afterwards, insert clip art, edit, add transitions, and animations to make your presentation complete. I will model how to complete the assignment.
Class Lesson Video
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