2014_Trin_2nd

2nd Grade
 Welcome to the 2nd Grade Technology Page! You will find weekly lessons and links posted here!

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Date: April 24-May 1, 2014
 
 * In honor of our wonderful Mothers, 2nd grade students have been working on the writing process in the classroom through power writing to create a piece for their moms. Each of the students will use iMovie to create a short video for their moms. It will include a picture, a recording of their passage, a beginning and ending slide and accompanying music. ||  ||

Date: April 14-23, 2014


Rotation #23
==Lesson: Stop Motion Animation Monster Project ==

Date: April 4-11, 2014

 * The children have created some amazing projects this year and I thought that we could use the time during this class to add new notes and upload a few things to their Evernote accounts. The classroom teachers can use their writing time to reflect on some of the projects that have taken place this year in and out of the classroom. || Our Personalized Learning Specialist has developed a model of reflection called RIP3 Reflection. The students are encouraged to use this to prompt them in the process.
 * Grassland Animal PPT
 * iMovie Book Review
 * Stop Motion Animation iMovie
 * Turkey JPG

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 * || 2nd Graders have had some time to play with Stop Motion Animation and will now be applying it to their work in Art with Ms. Chamberlain. Each partner group will use their background and their moveable monster to create their movie. ||

Date: Mar 26-April 3, 2014
 Stop Motion App Paper for Framing and Objects The students will learn how to frame a picture, use the app to take images, manipulate the objects, upload their movie to iTunes. || Throughout the next several rotations, 2nd grade will be experimenting with Stop Motion Animation. For rotation #22, the students will play with an app called Stop Motion, and they will use objects around the room to create their own 20-30 frame animation movie. Stop motion is an animation technique to make objects appear as if they are moving on their own. This is done by moving the objects in small increments and taking a picture of it in a frame. It gives the illusion of movement when the images are played continuously together. This will lead into a project that we'll be collaborating with our art teacher...to come! || 
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<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">Date: March 19-26, 2014
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 * 2nd Graders will spend some time learning about keyboarding this week. They can play any of the games listed below or in the next column! [[image:http://www.linktolearning.net/uploads/1/3/6/4/1364007/1129561_orig.png caption="Picture" link="@http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/"]] || [[image:http://www.linktolearning.net/uploads/1/3/6/4/1364007/2395173_orig.png caption="Picture" link="@http://www.abcya.com/search.htm?text=typing"]] ||

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 * Students will complete their presentations below and learn how to print 4 slides per page. They will also complete a self assessment.

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<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #626262; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> The children will gather images from the online resources given to collect their information and decide where that image belongs in their presentation. Each image must reflect the title of the slide and fit in the space provided. || ** Kangaroo presentation ** from ** Marsha Harris ** ||
 * 2nd Graders have completed their research, composed their presentation, added their content to their presentations and they are now ready to learn about adding images.

<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">Date: Feb 4-21, 2014
<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #626262; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> We will learn the basics of understanding what a slide is, how to add new slides, changing the theme, adding titles with capital letters and saving our document to our folder on the network. This lesson will allow the students to have an understanding of how to use ppt, which in turn, will provide them with the knowledge to work in different presentation programs like Haiku Deck, Keynote and Prezi. || ** Kangaroo presentation template ** from ** Marsha Harris ** || <span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #626262; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">
 * 2nd Graders will learn about creating presentations today. In the past, I've used Haiku Deck, but this year, I'll expose the children to PPT for this project.

<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">Date: Jan 15-Feb 3, 2014
<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #626262; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Students will use websites and books to complete the handout provided. This will be done for 1 rotation and there is possibility for more time if needed before starting the ppt presentation.
 * Students in 2nd Grade will begin to learn about their grassland animal. They will spend time researching the many aspects of the animal in the Idea Lab as well as during Media time.

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 * Use this link to find information about your animal. [[image:http://www.linktolearning.net/uploads/1/3/6/4/1364007/_7205911.png caption="Picture" link="http://www.linktolearning.net/science.html"]] ||

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 * The students will gather in groups of 2 and complete the grassland research information. They will use the website provided and click on grassland facts to respond to the questions. This will enable the students to have enough background knowledge before starting their animal research.

The students will click on Grassland Facts to complete the research with a partner. || |||| **grassland_research_questions_2nd_grade.doc** || [|Download File]



Build a Prairie


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<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">Date: December 11- January 6, 2013
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 * 2nd Graders will continue to participate in Hour of Code and work through the tutorial provided by Hopscotch. The students have already completed exercises with this app, and will have enough prior knowledge to be able to master this activity.

The teacher will show the video while the students gather and follow the directions to complete the tutorial. || || <span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #626262; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">

<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">Date: December 4-11, 2013
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 * Next week, around the nation, is Hour of Code . Students will be exposed to the fundamentals of code, it's purpose and basic functions. All of this will be done through the progression of different apps.

Students will learn about basic coding through Daisy the Dinosaur, Kodable and Hopscotch. The goal for them is that they understand that commands produce an action on a device.

Here is an example of two of my students in 4th grade sharing their experience with Hopscotch. ||  ||   ||   ||

<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">Date: November 19-December 3, 2013
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 * 2nd Graders will complete their Turkey Project. They will add a backgound, slogan and their name with the text tool. After they are done, they will save it in their folder and also export it as a .jpg so that I can add it in to iMovie to share with their parents. Here are some that have been completed!

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 * The students will listen to the story Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving and pay close attention to the illustrations. Each child will go to their folder and open the picture of their face.

It will open in PREVIEW...
 * select the LASSO tool
 * trace around your head and neck
 * edit copy

Open KidPix
 * edit paste on the blank screen
 * use the hand tool to move your head to the top left corner of your screen
 * use the draw tools to add a shirt, pants, arm, legs and turkey to your drawing.
 * use the text tool to add a caption
 * fill in the background and add details to it if you wish

Save the kidpix activity in your folder on STUDENTS and name it: your name turkey || == Example: Save the Turkeys!!! ==

Here is an example of one that was done several years ago.

Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving
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<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">Date: October 10- November 6, 2013
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What is a book review? Why are they important?
2nd Graders will learn about book reviews based on written web resources and videos. The students will gather in groups of 2-3 and read the book, discuss and fill in the book review template. They will think of the following things when writing their review. The titles are listed below... Grumpy Goat Prairie Chicken Little Betty Bunny Didn't Do It Leo the Late Bloomer Oh No, George Frog and Fly One Duck Stuck Love, Splat Perfectly Percy Just Go to Bed [|Good News, Bad News] ||  Click the image to read the review. Go Dog Go!
 * The book’s title and author
 * A brief summary of the plot that doesn’t give away too much
 * Comments on the book’s strengths and weaknesses
 * The reviewer’s personal response to the book with specific examples to support praise or criticism

Part 2: Final Project-iMovie
**__iMovie with the iPad__** Students will take 5-8 pictures of the book. Use the cropping tool in the photo editor and insert them into iMovie in the order of the book. Students will record their review over their pictures and insert music. || <span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #626262; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">

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<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">Date: October 2-10, 2013
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 * Students will learn the definition of netiquette and discuss the

Discuss: Netiquette is similar to Cyberbullying Watch Video:

Hand's on Activity: Students will work on identifying examples of bad netiquette and will weave them in a "net" of yarn. || == When You are Done: ==

BrainPop Jr. Netiquette Activity


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 * 2nd Graders will continue their unit on Internet Safety and discuss issues with being tricked by grownups who might be Meet Me Mack's or by websites wanting your personal information like Wanna Know Wally.

The teacher will show the picture cards for each of the tricks and discuss them The 8 Tricks are... After discussing the tricks, the teacher will show the slideshow with the scenarios for the students to predict which trick is being played. ** Beat the tricks ppt ** from ** Marsha Harris ** || **The common solution for all common tricks is to ALWAYS check with a trusted adult in charge before going or doing anything with anyone, even someone the child may know well.** == Beat the Tricks ==
 * 1) The Offer Trick-candy, treats
 * 2) The Animal Trick-help me find my puppy
 * 3) The Emergency Trick-someone is in trouble
 * 4) The Help Trick-help me carry my bags
 * 5) The Friend Trick-your mommy is my friend
 * 6) The "Bad" Child Trick-you need to stay here
 * 7) The Flattery/Model Trick-let me take your picture
 * 8) The Open-the-Door Trick-knock, knock

Watch the video called Beat the Tricks and see if you can spot the 8 tricks that we discussed.

Delivery for Webster


Listen to the story about how Webster is tricked while playing on the internet. This story teaches a great lesson about Pop-Ups and sharing personal information! ||

<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">**Date:** September 16-Sept 23, 2013
<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #626262; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Activity: The children will learn about how to create a secure password with including numbers as letters. We will do an activity with our names, where numbers are included. We will guess who's name belongs to whom.
 * * 2nd graders will navigate through the NetSmartzkids.org website and play some of the games and videos that support our internet safety unit.
 * We will discuss the importance of remembering the UYN Rules and how to create a Safe Password and the reasons why. We will also discuss the importance of keeping personal information private.

1=i 2=Z 3=E 4=A 5=S 6=b 7=Z 8=B 9=g 0=O

When you create a password, substitute a number where a letter would appear, according to the chart above. Some examples:
 * scuba becomes 5cu8a
 * water becomes w4t3r
 * icecream becomes 1c3cr34m || == The NetSmartz Password Rap!! ==

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 * * Log on
 * Introduce Kidpix. TSW create a self portrait using the paint tools in the program. They will add a text box and thier name at the top of the illustration.
 * Save to their folder on Students on Zoe, name it SELF PORTRAIT. The students may print their work.
 * Log off || == Math Magician ==



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<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">Date: Aug 28-Sept 5, 2013
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 * Today we will practice logging in with our new usernames and passwords for each classroom. We will review the dock and the browser that we will be using along with accessing www.linktolearning.net

2nd graders will be completing a survey that will help the 6th grade students learn about the Trinity community. They will answer questions about their favorite specials class, food, family and fun stuff that happens in school. All of this information is anonymous and will be used for looking at data. The 6th graders will use the data and create graphs representing the typical Trinity child.

Bruyn and Goss click here Mokotoff and Steinberg click here || == When you are done... == Go to www.abcya.com and select one of your favorite games until it's time to log off. || <span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #626262; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">

<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">Date: Aug 16-23, 2013
<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #626262; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Today we are going to participate in a QR Code Scavenger Hunt. What is a QR Code? How do you read it? QR stands for Quick Response, it is a trademark that automotive factories used to track and mark their vehicles. The code consists of black modules (square dots) arranged in a square pattern on a white background. When you scan it, information is read and stored. Mrs. Harris will introduce the lesson with __**"Where did Mrs. Harris go this summer?"**__. The lesson is on the bulletin board. We will scan all of the codes and see where I went this summer!
 * Welcome back to Trinity and the IDEA LAB! This is a place where students and teachers can get together to create, plan, collaborate and celebrate amazing ideas!

During this activity, students will learn about QR Codes, but more importantly, they will become familiar with the iPad and the CAMERA app and all that it is capable of. After this lesson, students will be able to say...
 * I can take a picture
 * I can record a video
 * I can take a screenshot
 * I can use the MAPS app
 * I can reverse the camera lens
 * I can work effectively with a partner
 * I can learn more about my school ||  ||