Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Resources Spotlight September (Substitute Packet as needed)


Library Procedures Spelling City (review words and click/play games)
https://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=29930220


Scientific Method (3-5)
https://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=47742873


Scientific Method (K-5)
https://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=47742877

Scientific Method Printables/Other (Taken from listed sources, copy and paste link)
http://sciencespot.net/Media/scimthdwdsearch.pdf
http://www.schoolofdragons.com/resources/scientific-method-crossword
https://wordmint.com/public_puzzles/25085     (Create Your Own)
http://www.schoolofdragons.com/how-to-train-your-dragon/the-scientific-method/scientific-method-worksheets      (flash cards, activities, and more)

Scholastic Book Fair Previews
https://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/spring-es-video (Preview Videos, Select Grade)

Online flyer, booktalks, and more
http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/books


Book Trailers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynfVN7wnPvI&list=PL0A3EC21903A84659
(must be logged in to the school computer as staff)

Scholastic Printables
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/collection/reading-printables/reading-printables-all-ages

http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/collection/writing-printables/writing-printables-all-ages

Grandparent's Day (Non-Fiction Text)
(Taken from listed source, copy and paste link)
http://www.legacyproject.org/guides/gpdhistory.html

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Accelerated Reader and Best Results

Tips/Resources

1.  After each chapter, review the characters, plot, and setting.

2. 10 Ways to Boost Reading Comprehension for AR
http://blog.heidisongs.com/Free_Downloads/assets/AR_Testing_Tips-Download.pdf

More Coming Soon!!

Friday, August 11, 2017

August STEM Resources: Pythagorean Theorem and Eclipses

(1) FHSA Books and other resources

(A) Pythagoras
920 One The 100 most influential philosophers of all time (In) 

512 Bri The Britannica guide to algebra and trigonometry (On Reserve)

What's Your Angle, Pythagoras?  (On Order, expected 8.14.17)

Book Samples Available Online
(B) Pythagoras

(C) Other TBA

Online
(D) Pythagorean Theorem Rap

Google Search What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? 


(2) Myon Resources


Eclipse  (May be Solar and other Eclipse)






Eclipse Related
(TBA) Projects on Myon:The Universe and It’s Stars (2nd-4th)

Pythagorean Theorem (None Found At This Time)


(3) Khan Academy


Pythagorean Theorem


Eclipse (TBA)

(4) Google Drive Resources


Pythagorean Theorem  (Challenge Projects Created by a 5th Grade Teacher)

Eclipse (TBA)


(5) Classroom Plans and Projects at FHSA
Tell about or find out what activities classes will participate in:







Tuesday, August 8, 2017

City Year

City Year Book Processing Day

Introductions and Refreshments

Purpose

Tasks/Procedures
 -Ice Upstairs
 -Remove items on shelves to be used
 -Black-out school name
 -Sort To Keep or Giveaway (see list for duplicates and favorite authors)
 -Stamp FH for Keeps
 -Scan Keeps and Print Barcodes
 -

Shelve additions for FHSA

Discard/Disperse to boxes and move to...


Franklin Shelf List
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zIN5BmtmFJmqqhUPfwzs_xrHmLF33DkHcd0vJCFJUr4/edit?usp=sharing


https://www.perma-bound.com/popular-authors/

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Collaborating in Google Classroom

Collaborating with Google Classroom
Professional Development Resources


For July 10 Participants
Go to https://classroom.google.com/ > Sign in > Get Started > Click I am a teacher and/or Click + (top right)
Login user: firstname.lastnamepin1st3###@students.lrsd.org & pswd: full pin/pd #

Other Participants See the Google for Education YouTube Channel for Information and Tutorials
https://www.youtube.com/user/eduatgoogle/search?query=google+classroom+getting+started


Early Bird Activity 1 (Do not complete unless you have completed Part I of the online course)
Using the linked slide show that I started already, create a Google Slide to introduce yourself to the class. 
https://docs.google.com/a/lrsd.org/presentation/d/1_A8sXybGGNwORIE0wPc7kCIUFsKYalXTtx_9Z7l_CCQ/edit?usp=sharing

Early Bird Activities (As Selected)

1-Invite Teachers to Class


2-Posting Assignment Options

https://support.google.com/edu/classroom/answer/6020265?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform=Desktop  (See posting to other classes, individual students, edit an assignment…..)

3-Organize a Class Stream


4-Using Google Forms to Create a Reflective Project Questionnaire (Ask for additional details)

5-Doing More With Google Classroom:
http://www.sevenminutescientist.com/2015/08/30/google-classroom-for-beginners-and-advanced-its-not-too-late-to-start/