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Friday, February 29, 2008
Technology Lesson Plan: Topic and Standards
Even though I am working with kindergarteners this semester, I've decided to integrate a lesson plan for a higher elementary school grade. I'm still getting to know the ins and out of a kindergarten classroom and I haven't seen how (what we would consider technology) technology is used in such low grade. Without much further ado:
Performance Objective:
Using Microsoft Word's brochure template, the fifth grade student will research a health related topic (i.e. smoking, drinking, exercise) and create a promotional pamphlet describing the dangers/benefits of their focus. The student will provide an eyecatching cover, three columns of information (one column defining their topic, one column showing dangers or benefits of their topic and one column sharing advice on how to prevent or promote their topic), at least two internet references, three related pictures and a back cover design showing their personal information.
Audience: the fifth grade student
Behavior: will research a health related topic (i.e. smoking, drinking, exercise) and create a promotional pamphlet describing the dangers/benefits of their focus.
Condition: Using Microsoft Word's brochure template
Degree: The student will provide an eyecatching cover, three columns of information (one column defining their topic, one column showing dangers or benefits of their topic and one column sharing advice on how to prevent or promote their topic), at least one internet reference, three related pictures and a back cover design showing their personal information.
Domain: Cognitive
HCPS Standards:
Health:
Standard 7: ADVOCACY: Advocate for personal, family, and community health
Benchmark HE.3-5.7.2: Benchmark HE.3-5.7.2 Use appropriate strategies to express individual opinions about health issues
Language Arts:
Standard 4: Writing: CONVENTIONS AND SKILLS: Use the writing process and conventions of language and research to construct meaning and communicate effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences using a range of forms
Benchmark LA.5.4.1: Write in a variety of grade-appropriate formats for a variety of purposes and audiences.
NETS:
1. Basic operations and concepts
2. Social, ethical, and human issues
3. Technology productivity tools
4. Technology communications tools
Performance Objective:
Using Microsoft Word's brochure template, the fifth grade student will research a health related topic (i.e. smoking, drinking, exercise) and create a promotional pamphlet describing the dangers/benefits of their focus. The student will provide an eyecatching cover, three columns of information (one column defining their topic, one column showing dangers or benefits of their topic and one column sharing advice on how to prevent or promote their topic), at least two internet references, three related pictures and a back cover design showing their personal information.
Audience: the fifth grade student
Behavior: will research a health related topic (i.e. smoking, drinking, exercise) and create a promotional pamphlet describing the dangers/benefits of their focus.
Condition: Using Microsoft Word's brochure template
Degree: The student will provide an eyecatching cover, three columns of information (one column defining their topic, one column showing dangers or benefits of their topic and one column sharing advice on how to prevent or promote their topic), at least one internet reference, three related pictures and a back cover design showing their personal information.
Domain: Cognitive
HCPS Standards:
Health:
Standard 7: ADVOCACY: Advocate for personal, family, and community health
Benchmark HE.3-5.7.2: Benchmark HE.3-5.7.2 Use appropriate strategies to express individual opinions about health issues
Language Arts:
Standard 4: Writing: CONVENTIONS AND SKILLS: Use the writing process and conventions of language and research to construct meaning and communicate effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences using a range of forms
Benchmark LA.5.4.1: Write in a variety of grade-appropriate formats for a variety of purposes and audiences.
NETS:
1. Basic operations and concepts
2. Social, ethical, and human issues
3. Technology productivity tools
4. Technology communications tools
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Thanks Google...
So, for giggles I Googled 'my life as an elementary school teacher,' hoping to find something semi-interesting. What I did find was a pretty thorough introduction into the world of elementary education presented by none other than about.com. They offer all kinds of '101' information like how to start a portfolio or how to handle yourself at an interview. I immediately bookmarked this site and plan on checking it out every once in a while.
Happy Thursday afternoon, yall.
Happy Thursday afternoon, yall.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Bloggity Blog Blog Blog
I like to consider myself somewhat of a dork when it comes to movies. That being true, it also means I'm no stranger to movie blogs. I like to keep my finger on the 'film pulse' even if no one else on Oahu seems to give a hoot. Oh well. If you're interested in some up to date movie stuffs, you could start out at these three blogs. There are a ton of movie blogs out there, but it wouldn't hurt to start with them. Give it a shot. It wont hurt. The other nice thing is that these sites also provide links to many other movie blogs. Blog. Blog.........blog. Funny word that blog is.
I'm not typically one to post comments on blogs for I don't think they're very productive. They seem to repeatedly turn into screaming contests or the posters try to outwit each other.
You know what. Strike that. I was reading the comments at this movie blog and found the comments to be pretty well informed. Are the flames wars being brushed aside for intellectual content? Let's hope so.
Blog.
I'm not typically one to post comments on blogs for I don't think they're very productive. They seem to repeatedly turn into screaming contests or the posters try to outwit each other.
You know what. Strike that. I was reading the comments at this movie blog and found the comments to be pretty well informed. Are the flames wars being brushed aside for intellectual content? Let's hope so.
Blog.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Priority #1: Classroom Management
Dearest fellow travelers,
Recently and thankfully there has been a particular stress on classroom management for newly admitted elementary school teachers. I've always remembered my father mentioning to me that when he was studying to become a teacher he wished he was given a course strictly on what one needs to have ready for the first day of class. He wasn't talking about content but classroom management. How do you physically set up your classroom to have the most ideal environment? What rules and procedures are most necessary to show the kids in the first weeks of school? Tim Fredrick's ELA Teaching Blog is particularly interesting because he understands how difficult it can be for first time teachers and he wants to offer as much help as possible. He also has his own Wiki where he offers advice on how to teach numerous different aspects of language arts.
One other nice thing is his blog provides numerous other links to what seem to be very insightful websites pertaining to education.
Recently and thankfully there has been a particular stress on classroom management for newly admitted elementary school teachers. I've always remembered my father mentioning to me that when he was studying to become a teacher he wished he was given a course strictly on what one needs to have ready for the first day of class. He wasn't talking about content but classroom management. How do you physically set up your classroom to have the most ideal environment? What rules and procedures are most necessary to show the kids in the first weeks of school? Tim Fredrick's ELA Teaching Blog is particularly interesting because he understands how difficult it can be for first time teachers and he wants to offer as much help as possible. He also has his own Wiki where he offers advice on how to teach numerous different aspects of language arts.
One other nice thing is his blog provides numerous other links to what seem to be very insightful websites pertaining to education.
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