Vidcast- Math 3rd Grade

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Geometry 3rd Grade, Standard #3.1: Understand that shapes in different categories (for example, rhombuses, rectangles, and others) may share attributes (for example, having four sides), and that the shared attributes can define a larger category (for example quadrilaterals). Recognize rhombuses, rectangles, and squares as examples of quadrilaterals, and draw examples of quadrilaterals that do not belong to any of these subcategories. 

Educational Technology Standard #5: Use technology tools (e.g. Multimedia authorizing, 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. 

I used Vidcast to teach about Geometry. I focused on quadrilaterals, taught about the four main quadrilaterals and gave examples of them. Vidcast is a great tool to use because you can add your own information, and you can record your voice and teach, and it also has a marker that you can use. I think that it is a fun way for students to learn as well because they aren't just watching a video of a teacher giving them a lecture. A few of the con's that I experienced is that when you add photos, you can't resize them, and if you mess up when recording your voice, you can't go back and fix it unless you want to start the whole video from scratch. But all in all I really enjoyed making a Vidcast video and will be using this in my classroom.

Students, here is a link to the Vidcast I created to teach you about quadrilaterals. Watch this video and familiarize yourself with the names of the quadrilaterals and the terms we use to describe them. We will be going more in depth learning about them this week, and it is important that you know them.

Tiki-Toki: 4th Grade Social Studies

HISTORY OF UTAH

Click here for the history of Utah

Social Studies Standard 2: Students will understand how Utah's history has been shaped by many diverse people, events, and ideas.

Education Technology Standard #5: Use technology tools (e.g. Multimedia authorizing, 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.

I used Tiki-Toki to teach about the history of Utah. I included information about how the territory of Utah was first discovered, how it became in possession of Mexico, and how the United States gained possession of the territory after the war. I also included information of the establishment of major landmarks in Utah. I thought that Tiki-Toki was kind of hard to use at first, but once I got the hang of it, it was fairly easy to use. I think that this is a great way to teach students the timeline of events because it allows you to put pictures, information, and links for more information about certain events.

Students, please look through this timeline tonight as we will start discussing the history of Utah in class tomorrow. We will be doing a project about the history of Utah so you will want to come back and look at this timeline for reference as it will provide you with the information that you will need.

Animoto- 3rd Grade Physical Education

COMPONENTS OF HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS

Here are a few videos teaching about the health-related fitness components of cardiovascular fitness, a general a list of fitness-related activities, the balance of good nutrition and physical activity, and the importance of hydration during physical activity.

Physical Education Standard #3:
- Standard 3.3.6: Demonstrate, with teacher direction, the health-related fitness components of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. (Body composition should not be assessed at this grade level and is not recommended.
- Standard 3.3.7: Generate a list of fitness-related activities in which students participates outside of school hours
- Standard 3.3.8: Compare the balance of good nutrition and physical activity.
- Standard 3.3.9: Understand the importance of hydration during physical activity.

Education Technology Standard #5: Use technology tools (e.g. Multimedia authorizing, 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.

I used Animoto to teach about physical education. It was fun to create slides and put them all together to create a video that teaches a certain topic. I included information about the health-related fitness components of cardiovascular fitness, a general a list of fitness-related activities, the balance of good nutrition and physical activity, and the importance of hydration during physical activity. Short informative videos are a great way to prepare students for the lesson, and they also can go back and watch these videos for a reference. I like that I can put information that I want to provide in these videos. Some of the cons that I experienced was that I had to adjust the pictures because in some video formats it cut off some of the pictures, also it doesn't give me very much word room on the slides.
Students, we will watch these videos periodically as we go through our physical education unit. I ask that you watch these videos at home as well and implement them as you do physical exercise outside of class. Tomorrow we will start tracking daily physical exercise and water intake, and at the end of the unit you will turn those in and we will discuss your experience!

Google Docs- 3rd Grade Math

LEARNING ABOUT SHAPES

Here is the link for the digital Google Docs copy

Math Strand 3.6: Reason with shapes and their attribute.

Education Technology 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.

I used Google Docs to create an assignment about geometric shapes. This assignment is designed to help students reflect on what they have learned. I included questions about the attributes of shapes, and included shapes for students to name them. Google Docs is such an easy way to create assignments, worksheets, or quizzes. It is fairly easy for a student to access it and print it out, or fill it out online.

Students, here is the homework worksheet for tonight. It has to do with geometric shapes, which we learned about today in class. Please print and fill out these worksheets, and bring them to class tomorrow. Just do your best and fill them out to the best of your memory, we will be going over the answers in class.

Newsletter- 3rd Grade Science

MARCH 2017 NEWSLETTER

You can read the Newsletter here

Science Standard 4: Students will understand that objects near Earth are pulled toward Earth by gravity.

Education Technology 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.

I created a Newsletter for the month of March for both students and parents to read. In the Newsletter I talked about the topic we are learning about in class which is gravity. I gave some fun facts about gravity and provided some websites where the students can play educational games and gravity, and I gave information about important dates in March. I had a lot of fun creating the Newsletter because it allowed me to be creative and display a lot of information in an organized way. I think that this will be a great tool in the classroom because it conveys a lot of information to the students and parents in a fun way to read.

Students, here is the Newsletter for March. Take time to read it and to do the activities to help you better understand the content we are learning about in class. Also, don't forget to go over the spelling words at home each week!

Flyer- 3rd Grade Fine Arts

3RD GRADE TALENT SHOW

You can read the digital copy of the flyer here

Fine Arts Strand Perform (3.M.P): Students will analyze, interpret, refine, and select artistic work for presentation. They will convey meaning in the manner in which the art is presented.

Educational Technology Standard #5: Use technology tools (e.g. Multimedia authorizing, 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.

I used the flyer for an announcement of a 3rd Grade talent show, I focused on fine arts. I included where and when the event will take place, and gave specific detail about how the students can participate. The flyer was super fun to create, and it was pretty easy. Flyers are a fun way to give information to students and parents, and can be digital and hard copy. I will definitely be using flyers in my classroom.

Students, this is a great way to show your talents, and to learn about the talents of other students your age. This is not required, but it would be a good experience for you to chose a talent and perform by yourself, or work together as a group and combine talents. For those of you who chose to participate, I will be handing out submission forms tomorrow. Be creative and have fun!

Brochure- Health Education 3rd Grade

STRESS MANAGEMENT BROCHURE

You can read the brochure right here

Health Education 3rd Grade, Standard #1: The students will learn ways to improve mental health and manage stress.

Education Technology #8: Select and use appropriate tools (e.g., educational software, and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems.

I used the brochure to teach about Health Education. I focused on Stress Management and provided ideas for students to recognize and manage stress. The Brochure is a fun way and different way to teach a concept adding pictures and information, and it captures students' attention. Some of the cons that I experienced was it was a little hard to maneuver pictures and text into the place that I wanted it to go.

Students, this brochure is also a resource to you to help you recognize when you are feeling stressed, and what you can do to manage stress. Feel free to come back to this post when you are feeling stressed. Read through this brochure and write down on a piece of paper some ways you have felt stressed, what you have done to manage your stress, and how it worked for you. We will discuss your answers at the end of the unit.