GARTS+6008+MId-Term+Tech-Integrated+Lesson+Ideas

Ok guys! This is the page we're going to use to list our 2 tech-integrated lesson ideas. --> Lesson Ideas should include: subject area, procedure/steps of the activity or lesson, and the resources you used. --> Let's set a deadline to have our 2 ideas posted on this page by June 30th YAY!!! WE ROCK! -Karen.

**DIANA's IDEAS ** Tech. Integrated Lesson Plan (1st & 2nd grade) Subject: Science & L.A. Title: Life Cycle of a Plant

__Resources:__ Books "From Seed to Dandelion" and "Soy una Semilla" ( depending on the level and language of students) Bean Seed Water Ziploc bags Cotton balls Clear tape Digital Camera Computer

__Instruction__ The teacher will guide the students through questions about the topic to build background knowledge and recall prior knowledge. TTW review before, during, and after reading strageties for the book "From Seed to Dandelion" or "Soy una Semilla". Afterwards TTW take the students for a walk through the school grounds to observe and discuss different types of plants. TTW ask the following question to check for understanding.
 * Procedures:**

a. "How do you think these plants or flowers got here?" b. "How quick did they get here?" c. "How long does it take them to grow to this size?" d. "What do they need to continue to grow?" e. "What happens if they don't get these things?"

__Experiment__ TTW discuss the Life Cycle of a Plant, including the different stages a plant goes through (seed, seed sprouts, roots, stem, leaves, and flowers). TSW each plant a seed and document the steps of a plant's life cycle.

Step-by-step procedures for planting the seed: ( Students will capture a picture of every step of this process. Each student will use a minimum of five pictures) 1. TTW give each student a Ziploc bag, 2 cotton balls, one bean seed, and a piece of tape. 2. TTW instruct students to write their name at the bottom of their bags (with a marker if possible) 3. TTW instruct students to soak their cotton ball in water and then bury the seed inside the cotton ball. 4. TTW instruct students to open the Ziploc and tape the cotton ball with the seed ab out 4 inches down inside the bag. 5. TSW grab the second cotton ball and soak it in water and have them squeeze some more water into the cotton that contains their seed. 6. TSW will tape their Ziplock bags to a window that has access to sunlight daily. Remind students that they may have to add waqter to their cotton ball to either daily or every othere day. (Do not allow the cotton ball to dry out). 7. During the following days allow them enough time to observe their bag and take note of any changes(also allow them to take pictures of any changes in their bags).

Create a short Photo Story of the Life Cycle of a Plant (minimum 5 photos). 1. Introduce the photos (through projector or document camera) and allow students to identify the different stages of the life cycle. 2. Have them place the photos in order (sequence of events). 3. Once this is done and student seem to have mastered this activity, move over to the computer and introduce them to the Photo Story Software. 4. Notes: The following steps might have to be mostly guided by the teacher, but once the students are more comfortable with Photo Story, the teacher, but once the students are more comfortable with Photo Story, the teacher can step back and allow them to work independently. Also by this time, the teacher has already imported the photos into the computer. 5. Teacher may want to break the students into groups, that way all students are given the opportunity to create their group Photo Story. 6. Teacher will guide students on how to open Photo Story. 7. Show the students how to insert photos into Photo Story, by clicking and dragging. 8. Show the students how to insert text to describe the stages of the life cycle that is being shown. 9. Show the students how to insert "Audio". Give opportunity for each student to insert his or her own voice. 10.Show them how to "Preview, "edit" and "Save". 11.Note: Remember all of these steps will be guided by the teacher. If time permits, the teacher can create a Photo Story with entire class first and then allow students to work in groups.

Independent Practice: Draw/describe the sequence of a life cycle of a bean seed. 1. Take a page and divide into four sections. 2. Have the students label the squares; 1-4 3. Have the students illustrate and describe the steps of the bean's life cycle.

I'll come back later, Jonah is still here.

Good Lesson Plan... I looked at it and shorten some things up... I will take another look at it in the morning :) Goodnight! -Karen

I need to shorten it up to fit in one sheet of the brain-Right? How is the brain coming along? I'll be working on my lesson plan today.

Hi, Leslie Chicks--I found a math lesson plan Go to: teachertube.com and check out the beginning algebra exponents; combining like terms; and multiplication and division --What do you think? This is like a drug or alcohol your want to keep searching for more.-Diana

Math Lesson Plan Add and Subtracting with decimals Grade: 3-5 Introduction: Students will apply their knowledge of adding and subtracting decimals by using an online food menu to simulate a real-world restaurant experience. OBJECTIVE  Students will:


 * review and practice the process of adding and subtracting decimals.
 * practice using decimal numbers in the context of a restaurant menu.
 * use an online restaurant menu.

MATERIALS


 * Classroom chalkboard or white board
 * Paper and pencils for the whole class
 * Website: [|http://www.sinbads.com/menu.htm]

PROCEDURES

Main: Pizza Slice $2.50
 * 1) Before beginning this activity, write the following on the board large enough so the class can read it:
 * Cheese Taco $3.00

Side: Onion Rings $1.75
 * French Fries $2.00

Beverage: Juice $ .45
 * Soda $ .75

Dessert: Cookie $.25

Put stars next to the items as they are above.


 * 1) Ask a student volunteer to join you up at the front of the classroom. Tell the class that you are pretending to be a waiter and that your volunteer is pretending to be a customer. Whisper in your volunteer’s ear that she/he should order the items with stars next to them. As the items are read aloud, write the price of each item on the board, and then add them together, reviewing the adding process.
 * 2) Your answer will be $5.75. Now tell the class that your customer only has $5.00. Have the class help you and the customer subtract an item from the total, and add another until you have a main dish, side dish, and beverage that the customer can afford.
 * 3) Repeat the same steps with a new volunteer, except have your customer order the items that do not have stars except for the cookie. After you add up the prices, subtract the total from $5.00, reviewing the subtracting process, and then ask the class if the customer can afford the cookie.
 * 4) Now ask the class to get in pairs. Explain that each person in the pair will get to be both a customer and a waiter. At a computer, each pair should go to the following website: [|http://www.sinbads.com/menu.htm](depending on your students’ Web skills, you may want to have the computers already set to this Web page).
 * 5) Using paper and pencil to show their work, have the students go through the same process, ordering one "Main Munchie," one "Other Goodie," and a beverage except for the cookie from the online menu. If their total is too high, they must start subtracting an item, and then add a cheaper one. Once they are under $5.00, they should subtract their total from $5.00 to see if they can afford the cookie (hint: the cookie is in the "Other Goodies" section).
 * 6) Partners should switch roles and repeat.

ASSESSMENT See "[|Adding and Subtracting Decimals Rubric.]"

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

**STANDARDS CORRELATION**
 * Students could be given more money (say $20) and be asked to buy dinner for their family.
 * Introduce the process of multiplying decimals by demonstrating the concept of sales tax.
 * Have students collect prices of everyday food items the next time they visit the grocery store. Or find prices online at [|http://www.yourgrocer.com]. Give the students a budget and have them add and subtract items from their cart in order to stay under budget. Provide nutrition guidelines and ask them to use these to help make their purchasing decisions.
 * Additional Web resources:
 * Students will:**


 * develop concept of decimals.
 * develop number sense for decimals.
 * apply fractions and decimals to problem situations.

Go to http://www.mathraps.com This site has rap songs that will go along with the lesson

What do you think?---Diana

Hey what's up chica, I suspected and later confirmed you were editing, but not to fear I found the lasted draft --I clicked on this page... then clicked on the History tab.

So Good Job on the Lesson Plan!!! Christy and I were putting the books together, and there is not much room. Shorten this to just what the Big Idea is and I'll continue working on the other one to give you an example! -Karen

Yes, An example would be great.--Diana

KAREN's IDEAS

ALL DONE!!!

CHRISTY's IDEAS

Pronoun Clubhouse Grade Level: 1st-2nd Subject: Language Arts-Pronouns Objective: The students will exercise their knowledge of using pronouns correctly in a sentence.

Website: []

This website allows students in lower grades the opportunity to build a clubhouse by filling in the correct pronoun in a sentence provided by the website. Once the student types in the correct answer, more sentences are presented with options for the rest of the clubhouse. This would be an activity that could be set up in a station after a whole group lesson about pronouns.

Dirty Birds Grade Level: 3-5 Subject: Science Objective: The students will gain the knowledge of how oil spills happen and how they effect the ocean wild life. The students will then experiment will how to clean not only water, but also bird feathers.

Website: []

The students as a whole group will watch a video on the BrainPOP website titled "Water Pollution". The students will then be broken up into small groups to discuss possible causes and effects of oil pollution and how to fix it the most effectively with the materials provided. The process will be track on an activity page from the BrainPOP website called Dirty Birds. Once the experiment is finished, each group will create a public awareness poster to be displayed around the school on the environmental effects of oil pollution.

Materials:

Access to BrainPOP Microsoft Publisher Water Oil Dawn Dishsoap Ivory Liquid Soap Printer Paper Printer Pencils Dirty Birds Activity Page

-- SHAWN's IDEAS- WOW I DID IT ALL BY MYSELF- YA SHAWN : ) I promise I will have this done soon. Sorry for the delay. Do you want to meet sometime next week?


 * The Artist’s Toolkit**
 * Grade Level: 2nd-7th**
 * Subject: Math- Patterns/ Symmetry**
 * Objectives: Students will demonstrate an understanding of how patterns are represented and create their own patterns.**


 * Web Site:** **[]**


 * This web site provides art element basics. Line, color, space, shape, balance and movement activites are provided on this interactive site. Students watch a short lesson, engage in an activity and then create their own picture.**


 * I highly recommend this web site. It is user friendly, informative and fun!**

An Adventure in Looking A Trip to a Modern Arts Museum

Grade Level: 2nd-5th

Subject: Language Arts/ Writing/Art Objectives: Students will view works of art, describe observations about the works of art and write a story.

Web Site: http://www.moma.org/interactives/artsafari/index.html

This web site provides an opportunity for students to interact with art pieces while using their writing skills. This site also offers a trip to a modern art museum.

I recommend this web site for language development and art appreciation.

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