Rotation Schedule / Lesson Plans for the Week

Daily Activities:
7:40 – 8:00 News Crew Set Up and Prepare for the Daily Broadcast

Students report on a time line based upon their weekly assignment:

7:45     Director and Stage Hand

7:50     Three Anchors and Two Camera Persons

7:55     Laptop, Sound/Character Boards, Music, VCR

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8:00 – 8:10 Gardner Education Teaching Network’s News Broadcast

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8:10 – 8:30 Classercise Presentation Playback Time

Scrolling Message Updates for the Week

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8:30 –11:30 2^nd – 5^th

Grade Activity Time

---------------------11:30 – 12:15 Lunch

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12:15 – 1:00 Planning Period (Friday Staff Meeting)

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1:00 – 2:30 Kindergarten / First Grade Activity Time OR

First Grade / Kindergarten Small Group Work Time

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2:30 – 2:50 Classercise Presentation Playback Time (Friday Only)

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2:30 – 3:00 Remediation Group and Club Time

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3:00 – 4:00
Bus Duty on Tuesday

Class Schedule:

Monday –

8:30 – 9:15
3rd Grade –
Ms. Sexton

9:15 – 10:00
5th Grade –
Ms. Masopust

10:00 – 10:45
4th Grade –
Mr. Achor

10:45 – 11:30
2nd Grade –
Ms. Lee

Alternating
1:00 - 1:45
Ms. Bryant

Tuesday –

8:30 – 9:15
3rd Grade –
Ms. Tinney

9:15 – 10:00
5th Grade - None

10:00 – 10:45
4th Grade - None

10:45 – 11:30
2nd Grade - None

Alternating
1:00 - 1:45
Ms. Roberson

1:45 - 2:30
Ms. Plummer

Wednesday –

8:30 – 9:15
3rd Grade –
Ms. White

9:15 – 10:00
5th Grade –
Ms. Counts

10:00 – 10:45
4th Grade –
Ms. Baird

10:45 – 11:30
2nd Grade –
Ms. Speed

Alternating
1:00 - 1:45
Ms. Quast

1:45 - 2:30
Ms. Love

Thursday –

8:30 – 9:15
3rd Grade –
Ms. Luten

9:15 – 10:00
5th Grade –
Ms. Deleon

10:00 – 10:45
4th Grade –
Ms. Frame

10:45 – 11:30
2nd Grade –
Ms. Erke

Alternating
1:00 - 1:45
Ms. Bishop
 
1:45 - 2:30
Ms. Carter

Friday –

8:30 – 9:15
3rd Grade –
Ms. Young

9:15 – 10:00
5th Grade - None

10:00 – 10:45
4th Grade - None

10:45 – 11:30
2nd Grade –
Ms. Burden

Alternating
1:00 - 1:45
Ms. Goss

1:45 - 2:30
Ms. Duke

Mr. Miller’s Technology Lab

Second - Fifth Grade Lesson Plans

2^nd – 5^th Grade: Techno Novel ~ Book Trailer Projects Completion and Grading

·       Techno Novel ~ Book Trailer Project

o      Opening Slide – Book Graphic, Author, Title, Student Name, Character List, Advertising Sentence, and Star Rating (2-5)

o      Character Slide – Main Characters’ Name, Description, and Graphic Image (3-5)

o      Event Slide – Word Art Sentence of one Main Event from the story (3-5)

o      Story Summary – Word Art Text of the story’s summary (3-5)

o      Conversation Slide – Background of Place in the Story and a speech bubble from one or more characters in the story (5^th grade or Extra Credit)

·       Microsoft PowerPoint Program

·       Network Connection

Summary of the Week’s Activities:
1)    Students will begin by checking their work area.
2)  Students will open the “Book Trailer Template” from the Network.
3)  Students will complete any of the slides not yet completed for their grade level requirements
4)  Projects will be graded and saved in the individual students’ network folders
5)  At the end of class, students will exit all programs and windows on their computer and prepare their “office station” for the next “employee.”

Technology 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.

 

Prior to completion of Grade 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)

5.      Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology. (2)

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

7.      Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners. (3)

8.      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)

 Prior to completion of Grade 5, students will:

1.      Use keyboards and other common input and output devices (including adaptive devices when necessary) efficiently and effectively. (1)

2.      Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide. (1, 2)

3.      Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use. (2)

4.      Use general purpose productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, remediate skill deficits, and facilitate learning throughout the curriculum. (3)

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. (3, 4)