This week in Life science we are doing a lab called, Monocots and Dicots, to look at the difference between these two types of angiosperms. We are continuing to discuss the characteristics of living things, and the organization of living things. I am also, introducing the 7 forms of energy. We turned in our first assignment using Google Classroom. This tool is useful.
This week in Physical science we are setting up a lab activity to find the velocity of a car. Students need to plan and carry out the experiment. Gathering data and analyzing it to find the average velocity of their car. Then they are to write a lab report using Google Classroom.
Jeopardy is not a new idea, but it's engaging and the students love it. This Jeopardy site has two options to create a game. I think they are both easy to use. Typically we'll review before a test using a game of Jeopardy. I'll have the kids use a personal white board to respond to ensure all kids are engaged. Kids can keep track of their own score. Sometimes I'll have table partners share a white board and collaborate on their answer. It took me about 20 minutes to set up a game from scratch. On many topics you can find game boards that are already created. Once you've created your game copy the link and save it so you can find your game in the future. Here is the link to the board I created. On the top left is a button to "Create a New Game". https://www.superteachertools.net/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1413252456#.VEVu1iLF_To
My students are using an app, “Knowji”, to learn new vocabulary independently and at their own pace. They are starting with what is actually gr. 3 level vocabulary that I refer to as “level 3” so as to avoid embarrassment on their part. The app allows them to customize the list so that they only study the words they don’t know. It provides several ways they can interact with the vocab. words before they take a multiple choice and spelling quiz. It is an easy way to differentiate instruction. Today I gave them an exit ticket where they were asked to write down the words they find particularly challenging. Here’s the list: tight, release, wide, demonstrate, estimate, unique, rely, version, even, persuade, symbol, triumph, reversed, and identical. I will have them write a couple sentences using two words each day as “bell work” to help reinforce their learning. While my middle school students have advanced speaking skills, their vocabulary skills, as you can see, are lagging.
Oct 20, 2014
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This week in Physical science we are setting up a lab activity to find the velocity of a car. Students need to plan and carry out the experiment. Gathering data and analyzing it to find the average velocity of their car. Then they are to write a lab report using Google Classroom.
Jeopardy is not a new idea, but it's engaging and the students love it. This Jeopardy site has two options to create a game. I think they are both easy to use. Typically we'll review before a test using a game of Jeopardy. I'll have the kids use a personal white board to respond to ensure all kids are engaged. Kids can keep track of their own score. Sometimes I'll have table partners share a white board and collaborate on their answer. It took me about 20 minutes to set up a game from scratch. On many topics you can find game boards that are already created. Once you've created your game copy the link and save it so you can find your game in the future. Here is the link to the board I created. On the top left is a button to "Create a New Game".
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My students are using an app, “Knowji”, to learn new vocabulary independently and at their own pace. They are starting with what is actually gr. 3 level vocabulary that I refer to as “level 3” so as to avoid embarrassment on their part. The app allows them to customize the list so that they only study the words they don’t know. It provides several ways they can interact with the vocab. words before they take a multiple choice and spelling quiz. It is an easy way to differentiate instruction. Today I gave them an exit ticket where they were asked to write down the words they find particularly challenging. Here’s the list: tight, release, wide, demonstrate, estimate, unique, rely, version, even, persuade, symbol, triumph, reversed, and identical. I will have them write a couple sentences using two words each day as “bell work” to help reinforce their learning. While my middle school students have advanced speaking skills, their vocabulary skills, as you can see, are lagging.
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