Be one of the first to learn about the updated features and tools in the new SMART Notebook 11 collaborative learning software. Highlights include embedded web browsing, audio recording, customized creative pen, an enhanced toolbar and more.
Taken from: http://www.teq.com/video/introduction-to-smart-notebook-11
During the week of April 16, the Kindergarten at Windcrest Elementary used Google Earth to travel to Africa in search of animal adventure. Our first destination was Lion Park, South Africa. They used their “binoculars” to get a close up look at a lion’s body parts and how they help him survive in the wild. Then they used Switchzoo to create an animal of their own and design a habitat to support its basic needs.
Our second destination took us to Timbe Elephant Park where we learned how the elephant uses his trunk in various ways. The students completed a Kidspiration activity where they used their “trunk” to paint a picture like a very special elephant from Thailand.
Our final destination was Cameroon, Africa, home to the world’s largest frog. We learned what a frog looks like during each stage of his life cycle by viewing an interactive tutorial from Harcourt School.
While visiting each location in Africa, the students filled in their research using a Passport. Below you will find the Google Earth KMZ and Passport used in this virtual field trip. Other Google Earth virtual field trips can be found on my Teacher Web. Please let me know if you are interested in creating a virtual field trip for your grade level.
Over the past 6 weeks I have had the pleasure of working with a group of 4th grade students at East Terrell Hills Elementary, San Antonio. We spent 3 days exploring the different types of figurative language poets use as well as the elements of poetry. The students worked very hard to create this “poetry palooza” project using various iPad apps:
Tired of the same old biography PowerPoint? Try using Glogster with your students the next time they are tasked with retelling an historical event, explaining a scientific concept, or analyzing a character from a library book. Glogster is a very easy and engaging way to enter the world of digital storytelling. Click here to find out more.