tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34761137069875637212024-03-13T06:13:06.392-04:00SRI&ETTCStay on Top of Tech in the Classroom!SRI and ETTChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03362491264676393363noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-88921785422987661762023-01-05T10:27:00.011-05:002023-01-05T10:27:55.233-05:00Hands-on Learning with Tinker Boxes<p>A Reggio-inspired tinker box is a learning tool inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to education. This approach emphasizes the importance of hands-on, experiential learning and encourages children to explore, tinker, and discover for themselves. A Reggio-inspired tinker box is filled with various materials and tools that children can use to explore and create. The box's contents might include craft supplies, beads, buttons, scissors, paper, tape, and more. The purpose of the tinker box is to allow children to use their creativity and problem-solving skills to create and explore on their own. It is a way to encourage open-ended, imaginative play and promote learning through hands-on exploration and discovery.</p><div>In addition, some Tinker boxes are tech-enhanced or STEM educational kits that contain materials and instructions for children to engage in hands-on, creative problem-solving activities. They are designed to encourage children to explore and experiment with different materials and concepts and to think critically and creatively. Some examples of STEAM tinker boxes include:</div><div><br /></div><div>LittleBits: LittleBits is a company that makes electronic tinker boxes for children. Their kits contain various electronic components that can be snapped together to create various projects, from simple circuits to more complex devices. </div><div><div>K'NEX: K'NEX is a company that makes tinker boxes focusing on engineering and construction. Their kits contain various interlocking plastic parts and other materials that can be used to build structures, machines, and other creations.</div><div>You can come to play with both in our MakerSpace! <a href="https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=19926&I=4287083" target="_blank">Register here</a></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are three examples for you to get started! </div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><ol><li style="text-align: left;">A tinker box filled with recycled materials such as cardboard tubes, bottle caps, and egg cartons, which children can use to build and create their own structures and designs.</li><li style="text-align: left;"><br /></li><li style="text-align: left;">A tinker box contains various loose parts, such as beads, buttons, and popsicle sticks, which children can use to create patterns, designs, and structures.</li><li style="text-align: left;"><br /></li><li style="text-align: left;">A tinker box with natural materials such as pinecones, acorns, and rocks, which children can use to create nature-inspired art projects or engage in sensory exploration.</li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IL2vvVPR48c" width="320" youtube-src-id="IL2vvVPR48c"></iframe></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-63699653927903210002023-01-05T09:57:00.002-05:002023-01-05T09:57:57.801-05:00Get out of the classroom with virtual tours<p>Virtual field trips are an exciting way for middle school students to experience new places and concepts without ever leaving the classroom. Using technology, students can visit locations and learn about subjects in a interactive and engaging way.</p><p>One great example of a virtual field trip is the American Museum of Natural History's Hall of North American Mammals (Grades 3-5)</p><p>You can do a virtual hall tour with a student worksheet that is designed to span about one class period, or you can assign additional activities to extend the exploration over two or more class periods. Their tour allows students to explore habitat dioramas to learn how animals must be adapted to an environment in order to survive in it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amnh.org/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/amnh/images/learn-teach/educators-guides-images/new-for-educators-imagery/hall-of-north-american-mammals/virtual-field-trip/honam-google-vtf/4913861-1-eng-US/honam-google-vtf_full_610.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="343" data-original-width="610" height="343" src="https://www.amnh.org/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/amnh/images/learn-teach/educators-guides-images/new-for-educators-imagery/hall-of-north-american-mammals/virtual-field-trip/honam-google-vtf/4913861-1-eng-US/honam-google-vtf_full_610.jpg" width="610" /></a></div><p>Another excellent virtual field trip is the "Virtual Youth Docent Tours" tour offered by the National Air and Space Museum. Each interactive Virtual Youth Docent Tour presentation for 3rd - 5th grades lasts approximately 45 minutes and will be hosted on Zoom.</p><p><br /></p><p>Links:</p><p>American Museum of Natural History's "<a href="https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent/north-american-mammals/educator-resources/virtual-field-trip" target="_blank">Hall of North American Mammals</a>" </p><p>National Air and Space Museum's "<a href="https://airandspace.si.edu/learn/programs/virtual-youth-docent-tours">Virtual Youth Docent Tours</a>" </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-37725808084992873752023-01-03T12:22:00.007-05:002023-01-03T12:23:15.640-05:00Valentine's Day STEM Challenges<br /><br /> STEM challenges are important in the classroom because they help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills. These skills are essential for success in the 21st century and will serve students well throughout their lives.<br /><br />One way to make STEM challenges even more fun and engaging is to pair them with a holiday such as Valentine's Day. This can help shake off the winter doldrums and add an element of fun and excitement to the activity. For example, you might have students design and build a structure using candy hearts or create Valentine's Day-themed robots using recycled materials.<br /><br />There are many ways to incorporate STEM challenges into the classroom, and they can be tailored to fit the interests and abilities of your students. Whether you're using them to teach specific concepts or just looking for a fun and engaging activity, STEM challenges are a great way to get kids excited about learning. Plus, they're a lot of fun! So don't be afraid to shake things up and try something new this Valentine's Day. Your students will thank you. Have a go at some of these Valentine's Day STEM Challenges from Sarah and Liam at https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="618" height="800" src="https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2-10.jpg" width="618" /></a></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-9121950468301523222022-12-20T09:19:00.003-05:002022-12-20T09:19:37.844-05:00Choice Boards in Middle School- what you need to know<br /><br />Choice boards are a great tool for middle school teachers to use in their classrooms. They allow students to have a say in their learning and can be used in a variety of subjects and settings.<br /><br />What is a choice board?<br /><br />A choice board is a visual representation of a set of options that students can choose from to complete a task or activity. It can be used in place of a traditional worksheet or assignment, giving students the opportunity to select their own learning path.<br /><br />Choice boards can be created in a variety of formats, including physical boards with cut-out choices, or digital versions using tools like Google Slides or Microsoft PowerPoint.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5709ac46b09f959184ddea1a/1586882092575-WHAXATM15SI0TSS1XH46/Screen+Shot+2020-04-14+at+11.34.57+AM.png?format=750w" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="750" height="232" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5709ac46b09f959184ddea1a/1586882092575-WHAXATM15SI0TSS1XH46/Screen+Shot+2020-04-14+at+11.34.57+AM.png?format=750w" width="429" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><br />Benefits of using choice boards in middle school<br /><br />Choice boards can be especially beneficial for middle school students, as they are at a stage where they are developing their own interests and preferences. Allowing them to choose their own learning activities can increase motivation and engagement.<br /><br />Choice boards can also support differentiation in the classroom. Teachers can create a range of options that cater to different learning styles, abilities, and interests, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to learn in a way that is meaningful to them.<br /><br />Here are some tips for using choice boards in middle school:<br /><br />Plan ahead: Before introducing a choice board, it's important to have a clear learning goal in mind. This will help you create a range of options that align with the objectives of the lesson.<br /><br /><br />Offer a variety of options: Make sure to include a range of options, including activities that are more challenging and those that are more accessible. This will allow students to select a choice that is appropriate for their skill level.</div><div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rvpd-Xdj-QolzuIpNJpsHdv4K_-aIU2Bn1dzz8er88M/edit#heading=h.5c78tcey62ip" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="543" data-original-width="803" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPMMnSFgSVOc0V-sAdC7DvHvBre0YfJwqCPPVJkCt3PeUwWJ3Obijal-fTts5z9VY_mJs1WO3XpQYIsYDweEdrDpJ6Wj2XISPiSa-sIdVtj4Sg_wVhAJKFvoD3JlYtG06xNV3hqK7ObmqQ8y5hJBuLSRwS4Vz6zH6_WlsiNnxthtapPOJGoXm7g2arw/w465-h314/Screenshot_319.png" width="465" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br />Provide clear instructions: Make sure to clearly outline the expectations and requirements for each option on the choice board. This will help students understand what is expected of them and ensure that they are meeting the learning objectives.<br /><br /><br />Allow for flexibility: While it's important to have a plan, it's also important to be open to adapting and adjusting the choice board as needed. For example, if a student is struggling with a particular option, you may need to provide additional support or offer an alternative.<br /><br /><br /><br />Choice boards can be a useful tool for middle school teachers looking to engage and motivate their students. By offering a range of options and allowing students to choose their own learning path, teachers can support differentiation and create a more personalized learning experience.</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-32539080455823532392022-03-22T10:37:00.005-04:002022-03-22T10:44:32.921-04:00Students Making a Difference on World Water Day<p>On World Water Day, it is essential to recognize young people's role in making a positive difference. Students are becoming more aware of their own water footprint and what they need for sustainability; we should empower them with knowledge about how much effort goes into providing clean drinking water around the world each day and ways they could help make an impact! These Third-grade students created their own PSA for the Global Goals Project on Goal Six, "Clean Water and Sanitation." You can watch their video <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yOP1DO2WHfaxujvZGW653mfTPNqQPoDN/view?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank">at this link. </a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqIEW7Zuo20sXhxIi-asbZn4M21u0x5E0pqxSLwcXeop8On557H5V70JgBWbfqjyBX-KhXgQF83c9zki__zKixSxj6hPsFuhWsOXs2SITWWsGydSlFhe2dtXMwgck4YkgmKv2CrjLWH9dqSzbdn_I_wLY7CJAVwZlm7iJeit4X8ppCjb_KO1vy_PVoyw/s657/Screenshot_42.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="3rd grade students with water projects" border="0" data-original-height="389" data-original-width="657" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqIEW7Zuo20sXhxIi-asbZn4M21u0x5E0pqxSLwcXeop8On557H5V70JgBWbfqjyBX-KhXgQF83c9zki__zKixSxj6hPsFuhWsOXs2SITWWsGydSlFhe2dtXMwgck4YkgmKv2CrjLWH9dqSzbdn_I_wLY7CJAVwZlm7iJeit4X8ppCjb_KO1vy_PVoyw/w400-h236/Screenshot_42.png" title="3rd grade students with water projects" width="400" /></a></div>These students operate on the fundamental principle that all people have access to clean water and proper sanitation regardless of economic status or location. While working on this project, they discovered that the only way we can achieve this goal is by working together as one human family, and achieving the sustainable management of fresh drinking-water supplies requires collaboration at both the domestic level (between families) but also international levels where stakeholders need representatives who can hold discussions about how best practices might be developed across regions, so no country falls victim to disease. Here are some things you can do! https://www.globalgoals.org/goals/6-clean-water-and-sanitation/#things-to-do<p></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-54181200573029409992022-03-03T09:07:00.007-05:002022-03-03T17:13:22.825-05:00Resources for Observance of World Wildlife Day<p>In honor of World Wildlife Day, we would like to share some resources with educators on how to help students learn about and appreciate wildlife.</p><p>The UN celebrates World Wildlife Day on March 3, marking the day they signed an important Convention to protect endangered species.</p><p>The theme for 2022 is 'Recovering key species of flora and fauna in our ecosystem. The goal? To raise awareness about critically endangered animals, with an aim at generating workable solutions that will conserve them.' There are many ways for people of all ages to get involved in helping protect wildlife and their habitats. In observance of World Wildlife Day, be sure to explore all the resources available, the UN has an extensive list of resources for celebrating World Wildlife Day with your students. So today, let's all take some time to appreciate the amazing creatures that call our planet home. By immersing students in the beauty of the plant and animal kingdoms, educators can help inspire a lifelong love of nature and conservation.</p><p>https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-wildlife-day/resources</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/banner-image-style-27-10/public/cites-species-protected-low.jpg?itok=JKAdcex1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="296" data-original-width="800" height="296" src="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/banner-image-style-27-10/public/cites-species-protected-low.jpg?itok=JKAdcex1" width="800" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-21953366301452397262022-02-03T10:01:00.005-05:002022-02-08T08:31:40.210-05:00Get Your Virtual Hiking Boots Ready!<br /><br /><div>Virtual field trips have evolved into an innovative way to teach. They provide a different perspective, meaning teachers can now explore anything they want while providing their students with valuable knowledge. They offer a different perspective, which means teachers can teach about anything in any situation while providing their students with useful and practical content understanding.</div><div>Imagine if, instead of showing videos and primary source examples from other countries, teachers were to take their students on tours in person? It's more exciting as students could be sitting in classrooms anywhere while learning through engaging lectures or presentations by experts who have traveled extensively through other countries! If you haven't yet dipped your virtual hiking boots into a Scottish stream, try this one on for size;<a href="https://earth.google.com/web/@57.50767864,-6.17316823,425.36846924a,0d,60y,286.5h,104.3t,0r/data=CjgSNhIgNTBkNjdkMmJlNmM2MTFlOWJjODMyMWE4ZjAzZmEwN2YiEm9sZC1tYW4tb2Ytc3RvcnItMSIaChZHckxfZlRSRENXM0hudXhkVlhVLUZBEAIoAg" target="_blank"> hike the Old Man of Storr</a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">.</a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhrsQwjNx67seUkNkzbcF3Yuc-GvT_NJGrp1Xyj5A3IRZDD1yB91D8-zqXpsAh0v68bGmKce6yhj5qja5rNnIGn5yCn5jjixBXbq6vNXJzHJl6tKddqa1rARFnSqlYFv31YV9uCiVaCsQlyTeRIiFbHwF3xMpV1FXRKN5jCBbkcgW2kAj0avPMTfjymw=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="326" data-original-width="640" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhrsQwjNx67seUkNkzbcF3Yuc-GvT_NJGrp1Xyj5A3IRZDD1yB91D8-zqXpsAh0v68bGmKce6yhj5qja5rNnIGn5yCn5jjixBXbq6vNXJzHJl6tKddqa1rARFnSqlYFv31YV9uCiVaCsQlyTeRIiFbHwF3xMpV1FXRKN5jCBbkcgW2kAj0avPMTfjymw=w400-h204" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-79580281397778274602022-01-25T09:50:00.002-05:002022-01-25T09:50:51.179-05:00Island of Hope, Island of Tears- Ellis Island National Monument Virtual Tour<div>Heritage Documentation Programs offers a virtual field trip takes you through the experience of Ellis Island in a 360-degree tour. This <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">tour</a> is excellent for students as they learn about the history of the arrivals and see where many of our families came through when making their way to America from other countries. Each screen offers information and history on each page, with primary source images and files from immigrants, as well as videos to watch and mesh models of architectural features to examine. We suggest you explore the toolbar, which offers thumbnail views and site fly-throughs of the entire complex. No matter where you click, there is historical information on the right-hand side. When you are done with one "slide" you click "next" and it brings you to more information and media including data about the immigrants.</div><!--wp:paragraph-->
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<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZSDq_y-C4CbSpCNJ8d60PZ40JSGe41_fuTaE58HWCoO3klFIt6IsWwWakMXkkK-Ms4-MYHNUOZFrI6IzEAcsJh0U9XU6_o4ZGAJ61SrY953z0Voc3swVcR3yF5JSrERV_RKS69GGU5KZBNQtmyjIIE_DiaxXz8Gvj6L1TxNpLzuZZ_oOUwvKbOogxtQ=s1491" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="808" data-original-width="1491" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZSDq_y-C4CbSpCNJ8d60PZ40JSGe41_fuTaE58HWCoO3klFIt6IsWwWakMXkkK-Ms4-MYHNUOZFrI6IzEAcsJh0U9XU6_o4ZGAJ61SrY953z0Voc3swVcR3yF5JSrERV_RKS69GGU5KZBNQtmyjIIE_DiaxXz8Gvj6L1TxNpLzuZZ_oOUwvKbOogxtQ=w640-h346" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">To frame the conversation with students, try the five-part video series <a href="https://www.nps.gov/elis/index.htm" target="_blank">on this page</a> that includes some essential questions to drive your discussions. Most of the country does not live near Ellis Island and can't see it in person. Skip the traditional classroom lecture and immerse your class in a guided experience.</div><p></p><br /><p><br /></p>
<!--/wp:paragraph-->Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-57798311713435488662022-01-14T09:17:00.002-05:002022-01-14T09:26:40.072-05:00Virtual Algebra Tiles for Remote and Hybrid Learners<p>Mathematical manipulatives such as Algebra tiles allow students to practice algebraic thinking. These tiles have been proven to provide concrete models that can help students develop concepts related to integers, algebraic expressions, equations, and polynomials. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.didax.com/pub/media/images/web/apps/algebratiles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://www.didax.com/pub/media/images/web/apps/algebratiles.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><p>For students new to solving equations, solving for x is abstract. In elementary school, we use number lines to understand integers. Similarly, algebra tiles make solving equations, combining like terms, or factoring polynomials a visual and more kinesthetic process. This <a href="https://www.didax.com/apps/algebra-tiles/" target="_blank">virtual option from </a><span color="inherit" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit; white-space: inherit;"><a href="https://twitter.com/DidaxEducation">@DidaxEducation</a> </span>allows you to use Algebra tiles regardless of where the student may be, provided they have access to the internet. Some teachers actually prefer the virtual tiles to having plastic pieces or cardstock bits that need to be managed, organized, and cleaned after each use. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics <a href="https://twitter.com/nctm" target="_blank">@NCTM</a> also has a <a href="https://www.nctm.org/Classroom-Resources/Illuminations/Interactives/Algebra-Tiles/">virtual option</a> with a little more explanation on how to use them and this emulator also works on tablets and has four modes: Solve, Substitute, Expand, or Factor.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieZi9kxyWCMpmCGvwCOwN4W-9I82dbaCdP0kaYXNC0zY9sBWWZeHTie2qe7PyAB6CFmGrAxPgh43KkNgjfXAVa9G8PXF0x3Gab0NKHozAhUbdNHvERUk8DrytNzuynOxtOpiWDnIUgdgicToRIKhbn1Ws45T0SNR1XVjva5xrEqhF-Vuny_-fmqFcl7A=s1048" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="1048" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieZi9kxyWCMpmCGvwCOwN4W-9I82dbaCdP0kaYXNC0zY9sBWWZeHTie2qe7PyAB6CFmGrAxPgh43KkNgjfXAVa9G8PXF0x3Gab0NKHozAhUbdNHvERUk8DrytNzuynOxtOpiWDnIUgdgicToRIKhbn1Ws45T0SNR1XVjva5xrEqhF-Vuny_-fmqFcl7A=w320-h200" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>If you want to know more about how to use them, we are including this handy video from <a href="https://twitter.com/nctm" target="_blank">@NCTM</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AgN-kHG4Xa0" width="543" youtube-src-id="AgN-kHG4Xa0"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-73543195954400981112022-01-10T12:00:00.005-05:002022-01-10T12:21:38.455-05:00Valentines Day and a Little STEAM<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYNtQ_bHVi3Sv0zA0qVQRyvD7hoz9LxWRzdnaOhVq8SxmiXWwdo5nXIrJ9lR8hbwvpKmhlWKt0QwtcQZLPmx12lXFhjAAsdQGmtWzRlCjBqblgM4EaERIub1M8b3tiEIgb-xDEIPlELKjkdkwKt9jrqm-PqBUAEG2TNAhEflzfyGzfWUaqviUjB9--HQ=s1920" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYNtQ_bHVi3Sv0zA0qVQRyvD7hoz9LxWRzdnaOhVq8SxmiXWwdo5nXIrJ9lR8hbwvpKmhlWKt0QwtcQZLPmx12lXFhjAAsdQGmtWzRlCjBqblgM4EaERIub1M8b3tiEIgb-xDEIPlELKjkdkwKt9jrqm-PqBUAEG2TNAhEflzfyGzfWUaqviUjB9--HQ=w320-h181" width="320" /></a></div>Challenge your students to draw isometric hearts for a Valentine's themed STEAM activity. We also love these origami hearts folded in three different ways from Emma at <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Gathering Beauty.</a> Please visit her site for the templates and directions. <br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54005a0ce4b0bbe0fce8fac5/1548885784528-6ITCYIN5H87UNP42D45A/EASY+ORIGAMI+HEARTS+FOR+VALENTINE'S+DAY+-+THREE+DIFFERENT+WAYS.+%23origami+%23heart+%23origamiheart+%23valentinesday+%23valentines+%23valentinescrafts+%23papercrafts+%23origamitutorial+%23easyorigami+%23gatheringbeauty?format=750w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="601" height="376" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54005a0ce4b0bbe0fce8fac5/1548885784528-6ITCYIN5H87UNP42D45A/EASY+ORIGAMI+HEARTS+FOR+VALENTINE'S+DAY+-+THREE+DIFFERENT+WAYS.+%23origami+%23heart+%23origamiheart+%23valentinesday+%23valentines+%23valentinescrafts+%23papercrafts+%23origamitutorial+%23easyorigami+%23gatheringbeauty?format=750w" width="282" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWAs0gWWkAMlU2y?format=jpg&name=large" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWAs0gWWkAMlU2y?format=jpg&name=large" width="320" /></a><a href="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C4pJ5ObWMAAc5Yx?format=jpg&name=large" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="336" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C4pJ5ObWMAAc5Yx?format=jpg&name=large" width="252" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For the Littles, we have these Valentine's cards with yarn and cardboard shared by <a href="https://twitter.com/DarcyGrimesNC" target="_blank">@DarcyGrimesNC</a> and if you really want to get making, dig out the wood, hammer, and nails, and some threads to create these beautiful string art woodblocks.</div><div style="text-align: left;">In West Orange, <a href="https://twitter.com/BevTindall">@BevTindall </a>had a "Hearts and Crafts," idea that involved paper quilling. There are so many STEAM and STEM-based choices for us to use, depending on what we have on hand in our MakerSpaces. It isn't "Heart" to get started... and we hope you share your 2022 ideas with us! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DzandHwXQAouSf4?format=jpg&name=large" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="328" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DzandHwXQAouSf4?format=jpg&name=large" width="246" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a class="css-4rbku5 css-18t94o4 css-1dbjc4n r-1loqt21 r-1wbh5a2 r-dnmrzs r-1ny4l3l" href="https://twitter.com/DarcyGrimesNC" role="link" style="-webkit-box-align: stretch; -webkit-box-direction: normal; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; align-items: stretch; background-color: white; border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: flex; flex-basis: auto; flex-direction: column; flex-shrink: 1; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; min-height: 0px; min-width: 0px; outline-style: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: start; text-decoration-line: none; z-index: 0;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-18766601202238762452021-12-15T12:33:00.009-05:002021-12-15T12:51:39.553-05:00Virtual Science Fair process made "Easy and Effortless!"<p>"How do we make Energy from Air? Cesar, Alejandro, Maynor explored that topic and the Sustainable Development Goal #7 (Affordable and Clean Energy). @AshleyShunk393 was one of many teachers who took their science fairs online! The main goal of a virtual science fair is to give students a way to showcase and share their science projects in an approach that adds more audience to the experience and extends the communication about their work. Take a moment and learn how to host a Virtual Science Fair in Wakelet. Students do not need accounts, you can create your own collection and invite students to be contributors. They can embed their own text and screen recorded videos from Flipgrid and links to their work. @techieteacherZA<span face="TwitterChirp, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #536471; font-size: 15px; white-space: nowrap;"> </span>from<span face="TwitterChirp, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #536471; font-size: 15px; white-space: nowrap;"> </span>Steyn City School has a wonderful explanation of how they managed the <a href="aWAKEning Collaboration with Wakelet How I used Wakelet to collaborate with my students during our 2020 VIRTUAL SCIENCE FAIR.">process</a> in 2020, but you can look at some later efforts by searching <a href="https://wakelet.com/search?q=Science%20Fair%202021" target="_blank">Science Fair 2021</a> in the top search bar of Wakelet, to find more recent samples. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Using 360 Cities, we can take a virtual field trip to the </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.360cities.net/video/coral-reef-with-fish-underwater-360vr-panglao-philippines-4k-video-134" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #4a6ee0; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;" target="_blank"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Coral Reef in Panglao, Philippines</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Thanks to the 4K video we can zoom in to catch a closer look, look up to see the sun shining down on the ocean water, and look down to see the reef below. </span>Created by Alexey Kormylyev, t<span style="color: #0e101a;">here are multiple view options in the immersive video, which allow students to explore the reef in different ways. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjBO7_e7BAA2sxr_Ampv4jsmZ8ffrVvc_AnCO2XMYZ4RLU-6nPeQVo6_1MdlWfivh8PXVDbaCh-6jG735i-LivXTvooCoCCsjDBuWSLqeuQhMSrsv9yz79YOEIpXAWEWdVmfKV1zK4rFvzkRk2tKFGpuCFNsalkh-ZRNEZweqTlkG74bVdv1SlnUMDnA=s488" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="394" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjBO7_e7BAA2sxr_Ampv4jsmZ8ffrVvc_AnCO2XMYZ4RLU-6nPeQVo6_1MdlWfivh8PXVDbaCh-6jG735i-LivXTvooCoCCsjDBuWSLqeuQhMSrsv9yz79YOEIpXAWEWdVmfKV1zK4rFvzkRk2tKFGpuCFNsalkh-ZRNEZweqTlkG74bVdv1SlnUMDnA=s320" width="258" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEge5wDyZbb_cpAEkPKnHEJIaRLkaWB4rpe0Y4mWHNlbNvFNcPFtPz8SmCTOE1lS-1emXiopjMkoc0R6kHyX9prwqK-LFg46GuyjdVT0FQiPBNSwoxi4us61R6K_3wbURd6ax01PhxnDghLYUMa4A_1pwls4_P8-svuvS6vhcmcHgNKGwJ_iI7vNV0kVdg=s589" style="margin-left: 1em; 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background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Virtual field trips are a fantastic way to show students in the classroom different places they would never have a chance to visit. Keep them engaged and excited in class when they see the variety of areas they can visit.</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-69570393864570884202021-12-08T08:33:00.007-05:002021-12-08T08:34:26.580-05:00International Children’s Digital LibraryInternational Children’s <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Digital Library</a>, provides free books in the public domain for children that can be read online with the ICDL Reader. The focus of this site is on forming a global community and exhibiting tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages, and ideas. Easy for students to use, they click on the book list, and a huge list of books are available with descriptions.<br />Books are sorted by language, color, shape, format, genre character, and true vs. make-believe. Hopefully, we will see accessibility features available in the future! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R_kB3L0AHas/YbCzl5stFTI/AAAAAAADZRE/beQZIYRV_xo-U4M4hHw40VAGEvIuZ_xHQCNcBGAsYHQ/s929/Screenshot_6.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="929" height="231" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R_kB3L0AHas/YbCzl5stFTI/AAAAAAADZRE/beQZIYRV_xo-U4M4hHw40VAGEvIuZ_xHQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screenshot_6.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-51616192320863453532021-12-06T08:53:00.000-05:002021-12-08T08:53:31.310-05:00Get Exploring! <p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">National Geographic, has released an innovative educational tool that allows classrooms to connect with real-life explorers, scientists, researchers, and storytellers from all over the globe. This tool is called “Explorer Classroom”.</span></p><div class="entry-content clearfix" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.org/tickets/explorer-classroom/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a5794; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="" height="179" loading="lazy" src="https://media.nationalgeographic.org/assets/photos/336/564/fd33ed54-e04a-418a-89a4-3c8f7aaccbda_c0-177-2500-1489_r1200x630.jpg?82b7306efee8a0bb2643c0652ef41d110615dfa6" style="border: none; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="614" /></a></figure><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.org/tickets/explorer-classroom/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a5794; text-decoration-line: none;">https://www.nationalgeographic.org/tickets/explorer-classroom/</a></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px;">This interactive program is completely free! Explorer Classroom includes hosted events for ages 4-8 on Mondays at 11am, and events for ages 9-14 on Thursdays at 10am & 2pm. During these events, students can interact live with the hosts, asking questions and more. </p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px;">Past event recordings are open and free to the public.</p><figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" class="__youtube_prefs__ epyt-is-override no-lazyload" data-no-lazy="1" data-origheight="450" data-origwidth="800" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll="" height="450" id="_ytid_92048" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z8-JBgFbhhs?enablejsapi=1&list=PLwDYgc65Zhn4Jn7ls69Pqo1YleErp34Ft&index=2&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&modestbranding=0&rel=1&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&" style="border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 100%;" title="YouTube player" width="800"></iframe></div></figure><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px;">Join ocean explorers, Asha de Vos and Erin Spencer aboard the OceanXplorer–the most advanced ocean exploration vessel ever built. </p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-734176518425874062020-09-11T10:12:00.001-04:002020-09-11T10:12:09.648-04:00Translated Closed Captions in YouTube<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i_p0ZR9n50M" width="480"></iframe>Michelle Wendthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746511102800568100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-1117742063100841022020-01-22T15:01:00.001-05:002020-01-22T15:26:54.944-05:00Collaborative maps without needing a Google AccountIf your school does not have Google Apps for education, <a href="https://getethermap.org/">Ethermap</a> allows your students to participate in creating shared maps just by sharing a link! You can even password protect your maps to keep them private for your own classroom. Just enter the website, create a name for your map and start dropping markers, It is seriously easy. Teachers can create custom maps for the classroom based on historical data, and even add annotations and hyperlinks.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-66138940263837282872019-08-26T08:20:00.001-04:002019-08-26T08:20:04.523-04:00Spotlight Series: Student Engagement Ep.1What engagement strategies do you use? Watch the premiere of the spotlight, a short film series that illuminates the work that teachers do to engage their students. Featured in this episode is Dustin Ecker, a 4th-grade teacher at Grassy Creek Elementary School in Indianapolis, IN. This series will shine a spotlight on nominated teachers that others felt exemplified student engagement in the classroom.<br /><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-YcgfbglWyY" width="459"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-23575315716531954512019-08-09T08:20:00.001-04:002019-08-09T08:20:13.124-04:00Work smarter with the new Priority page in Drive<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shzqwwtfkCQ" width="480"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-30927604978082202962019-07-19T12:40:00.001-04:002019-07-19T12:40:04.204-04:00Hummingbird Robotics in PE/Health! Middle-school teacher Brett Slezak used the Hummingbird in his PE/Health class to model joints with robotics! <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QP5yMAgbLLA" width="480"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-12670708726962956902019-07-19T12:38:00.001-04:002019-07-19T12:39:02.925-04:00Finch robots and fourth gradersElementary-school teacher, Elissa Hozore, showed how animals respond to their habitats with the Finch Robot in this NGSS-aligned Animal Adaptations project. <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2x2ri8Mcz_4" width="480"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-37918502184711115422019-01-29T12:34:00.002-05:002019-01-29T12:34:42.734-05:00Have you updated your Google Skills recently? <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--D7EiwTx6k4/XFCFIv28HDI/AAAAAAABR64/hahLE0swbdw2nii22GfvS8YjA0mHxh-vgCLcBGAs/s1600/atg.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="729" data-original-width="1193" height="196" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--D7EiwTx6k4/XFCFIv28HDI/AAAAAAABR64/hahLE0swbdw2nii22GfvS8YjA0mHxh-vgCLcBGAs/s320/atg.png" width="320" /></a>For the past six years, educators have come from the tri-state region to improve their Google skills set, will you be one of them this August? In the beginning, we were teaching the basics, not many schools had embraced the Googlesphere, and there was much catching up to do for those just adding Google Apps for the first time. Over the years, we have watched our teachers wholeheartedly take up the tools, connect their classrooms then turn to us for guidance on using G-suite efficiently and in line with the best pedagogical practices. In turn, they became some of our best presenters! With 16 recent titles and Dr. Michael Salvatore, Long Branch Superintendent of Schools, as our keynote speaker this year, teachers are sure to find sessions that will galvanize their classrooms to the next level of technology integration. We look forward to welcoming back our past participants and our new attendees. <a href="https://sites.google.com/stockton.edu/atg2019" target="_blank">Register here!</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476113706987563721.post-91689772189417492312019-01-28T10:33:00.001-05:002019-01-29T12:42:30.156-05:00Newsletter-JanuaryCheck out all the upcoming workshops, programs, and conferences we have! Our latest newsletter is live! Some of our featured programs include Google Classroom Kickstart and G Suite for Professionals in the K-12 Front Office with John Sowash. We also encourage you to check out The Coding Teacher Certificated Series, and our free 15-hour course on Sheltered Instruction. Go ahead, open the newsletter and register today!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">5th Grade students analyzed a novel with a plot pyramid, and used <b>Ozobots</b> to trace the plot pyramid and tell the story! STEAM Club students participated in the Hour of Code with Code.org Dance Party. First, we coded, then we partied!<br /> <br />Not only does computer science provide every student foundational knowledge, but it also leads to the fastest-growing jobs in the U.S. economy. William Horner's 7th-grade class also brought the CS Ed Week excitement to their Lego town Ozobot Project in the Hamilton Township School District.</span><br />
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