Weekly Rotation Schedule and Lesson Plan

Monday -                 Ms. S. White
Ms. M. White
Ms. Tredway

Tuesday -  
Ms. Roberson
Ms. Plummer
Ms. Tinney

Wednesday -            Ms. Quast &
       Ms. Ellsworth
Ms. Love
Ms. Speed

Thursday -
Ms. O'Neal
Ms. King
Ms. Erke

Friday -  

(Ms. O'Neal's Class will be in the Technology Lab for SuccessMaker from 8:15-8:45)

Ms. Goss
Ms. Duke
Ms. Barentine

Holiday Activities Using Kidspirations Program

In this session students will us the program Kidspirations to do a couple of holiday activities.  Students will also practice their skills of saving files to their folder as well as printing activities once completed.

Materials:

·        Kidspirations Program

·        Laser Printer / Paper / Ink

Lesson Summary:

Kindergarten  

The students will locate the “Kindergarten” folder on the network to open the two Holiday Activities for this week’s lesson.  The students will first start with “Santa’s Visit,” an activity in which they move items to the Stocking for ‘Good Girls and Boys’ or  ‘Bad Girls and Boys’ on the slide.  The second activity is “Decorate a Tree” in which the students will move items to the tree to decorate it for Christmas and add presents under the tree.  The students will add their name to the activities using the “Student” tool.

When they are finished, save the activity to their folder on the network:
Click File
Choose Save
Click on the down arrow:
Choose “Data on ‘gardner’ (F:)”
Choose “00 gardner classes”
Choose “00 Gardner Projects”
Select “Kindergarten”
Choose Their Teacher's name
Select Their Name
Choose "Technology Projects"
Choose Kindergarten
Type in the file name “Santa” OR “Tree”
Click on Save

When they have completed the activity, they can print the activity.

Santa’s Visit Kidspirations Activity One ~

Decorate A Tree Kidspirations Activity Two ~

1st & 2^nd Grade

In this session students will us the web site, Letter Creation from SEARS Portrait Studio.  Letter Creations is a site that allows students to create a customized letter to Santa with the child's name and personal information. They will answer a few short questions, click on the "submit" button, and their Letter Creation will appear on their screen, complete with illustrations. 

Students will also practice their skills of saving files to their folder as well as printing activities once completed.

Materials:

·       Internet Explorer

·       Web Site - Letter to Santa

·       Kidspirations Program

·       Laser Printer / Paper / Ink

 Lesson Summary:

The students will work on the web site Letter to Santa to create a personal letter to Santa.  Students will answer a few questions for the site and then submit those answers to create a personal letter to Santa from them.  Students will also practice their skills of saving files to their folder as well as printing activities once completed.

When they are finished, save the activity to their folder on the network:
Click File
Choose Save
Click on the down arrow:
Choose “Data on ‘gardner’ (F:)”
Choose 00 gardner classes
Choose 00 Gardner Projects
Select Their Grade Level
Choose Their Teacher's name
Select Their Name
Choose "Technology Projects"
Choose Their Grade Level
Type in the file name “Santa Letter”
Click on Save

When they have completed the activity, they can print their letter.

Once completed, the students will have time to explore the web site for other activities.
They may also visit the web site

Kidspirations Activities:

First Grade Students will find the activities: “Classify for Christmas” and “Christmas Writing” in the First Grade Folder.  They are to complete each of these is time allows.  The classifying activity is to find graphics that meet the descriptions of categories (things to wear, toys, food, and animals).  The writing activity is to add a text box and write what they would give the world for Christmas.

Second Grade Students will find the activities: “Christmas Shopping” and “Christmas Writing” in the Second Grade Folder.  They are to complete each of these is time allows.  The shopping activity is to find coins to place in each section that equal the total costs of the items pictured.  They will use their skills of addition, money, and Kidspirations tools to complete the activity.  The writing activity is to add a text box and write what they would give the world for Christmas.

All activities for grade 1 and 2 are to be saved in their folders upon completion.

When they are finished, save the activity to their folder on the network:
Click File
Choose Save
Click on the down arrow:
Choose “Data on ‘gardner’ (F:)”
Choose 00 gardner classes
Choose 00 Gardner Projects
Select Their Grade Level
Choose Their Teacher's name
Select Their Name
Choose "Technology Projects"
Choose Their Grade Level
Type in the file name “Classifying,” “Shopping,” or “Christmas Present”
Click on Save

Kidspirations Activities:

“Classifying for Christmas”

“Christmas Present Writing”

“Christmas Shopping”

Technology and Writing Standards Covered This Week:

Technology Foundation Standards for Students

 1       Basic operations and concepts

• Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
• Students are proficient in the use of technology.

 2       Social, ethical, and human issues

• Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
• Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

3    Technology productivity tools

• Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
• Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

4    Technology communications tools

• Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
• Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

 6    Technology problem-solving and decision-making
        tools

• Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

Prior to completion of Grade K-2, students will:

1.      Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies. (1)

2.      Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities. (1, 3)

3.      Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology. (1)

4.   Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources
      (e.g., interactive books, educational software, elementary
      multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning. (1)

7.   Practice responsible use of technology systems and
      software. (2)

9.  Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking
     programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for
     problem solving, communication, and illustration of
     thoughts, ideas, and stories. (3, 4, 5, 6)

Writing
 
4.   Process 

      Students shall employ a wide range of strategies as
      they write, using the writing process appropriately.

            W.4.4.1  Organize writing to convey a central idea

            W.4.4.2  Focus on one aspect of a topic

5.   Purpose, Topics, Forms and Audiences

Students shall demonstrate competency in writing for a variety of purposes, topics and audiences   employing a wide range of forms.

 6.  Conventions

           Students shall apply knowledge of Standard English
           conventions in written work.

 7.  Craftsmanship

           Students shall develop personal style and voice as they
           approach the craftsmanship of writing.