2014_Trin_4th

4th Grade


 Welcome to the 4th Grade Technology Page! You will find weekly lessons and links posted here!


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Date: April 24-May 1, 2014
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 * 4th Grade will explore the idea of Stop Motion Animation and use lego, dominoes, cards, crayons, pencils, cards, etc to create their own movie.

Date: March 19-April 24, 2014

 * This will be the LAST class for all groups to ensure that they have their Script completed and iMovie images planned and inserted. When your imovie images are done, you may work on Typing Pal __APPLES__ . || == [|Typing Pal Online]  ==



Institution Code: trinitys Username and Password is your Evernote information || 

Date: Jan 24- Feb 24, 2014
 After completing the research, each group will write a 1-2 minute script to accompany their iMovie. Images, Audio and Music will be used to finalize their project. After their iMovie is published, QR codes will be created and displayed throughout Discovery Woods to become part of our Trinity Audio Tour. |||| **guiding_questions_podcasts_2014.docx** || [|Download File]
 * 4th Graders are collaborating with science for researching several areas of Georgia Forests. Students will be working in groups of 3 to research their topic, answer their guiding questions, and gathering relevant images to create their iMovie.

Each group will work on one item in the document. The team leader will copy/paste their topic into Google Docs and share it with their team members. The group will collaborate and work on the items. They will complete the script at the bottom of the document, || == 4th Graders use google docs to collaborate and create == 

Date: Jan 15-Jan 23, 2014
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 * 4th Grade will be using this time to complete the research for Ms. Rose in Science Lab. All of the directions are located on the Science Links page!

After your research is complete, you will be working in your base classroom on a piece of writing that will clearly explain the topic that you researched. You will need to think of the audience involved and the entertainment value in your recording.

What is an AUDIO TOUR?

An **audio tour** or **audio guide** provides a [|recorded] spoken commentary, normally through a [|handheld device], to a [|visitor attraction] such as a [|museum]. They are also available for [|self-guided tours] of outdoor locations, or as a part of an organized tour. It provides background, context, and information on the things being viewed. Some of the more elaborate tours available include original music and interviews, offering an experience more comparable to an audio documentary than to a traditional guided tour. || == Audio Tour of Centennial Olympic Park ==



Here is an example of what an audio tour sounds like!

You need to open it in SAFARI!

Sample of a nature audio tour.

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City of London Walk - Rick Steves  ||

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<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">Date: January 7-14, 2014.
<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #626262; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Remember: -10 accuracy and +15 wpm. I will look at your results to see if you're mastering the level before moving on. || == [|Typing Pal Online]  ==
 * Please use this period to review and work on your typing skills. Spend 20 minutes working on the lessons and apples and the last 20 minutes working on the two typing pal games.



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<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">Date: December 12-, 2013
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 * 4th Graders will continue learning about Code and participate in Hour of Code. In this lesson, the students will practice coding commands through Angry Birds and Zombies vs Aliens! Each tutorial will be demonstrated via video by a famous programmer. This exercise takes approximately 1 hour and the students will have learned 4 common programming commands...Repeat, If/Then/ If/Else, and move/turn.

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<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.

Challenge: Use Hopscotch to create different shapes.
 * 1) make a green square
 * 2) make a purple triangle
 * 3) make a blue hexagon

What do you know about grids, angles and distance? How can you make the command using the least amount of moves? Can you combine the shapes to create another shape? Can you create a word by using the commands?

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<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">Date: November 7- December 3, 2013
<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #626262; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> We will talk about what we "think" a good presentation might look/sound like and how to get there! I will provide a template for them to use and create their presentation. || Articulation Eye Contact Vocal Clarity Vocal Projection Enthusiastic Delivery Visual Aid Development Body Language Techniques Topic Knowledge Development || <span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #626262; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">
 * 4th graders are learning about the basic practices in presenting. We will practice compiling a basic presentation about the Branches of Government. They have already worked through that unit and will have a ton of prior knowledge so that their research will go quickly.

<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">Date: October 30-November 6, 2013
<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #626262; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> 4th Grade Students will learn about how Bills become Laws in our country. We will read about it from the website provided and go over specific vocabulary words for understanding. After that, we will watch SchoolHouseRock, I'm Just a Bill. Students will use the link to create their own laws just like I did in the example. We will submit it to a committee to see if they will pass it off to the president for approval. ||   ||

<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">Date: October 22-29, 2013
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 * There are many different forms of government in our world. Each looks a little bit different. The major difference lies in who is in control, but there are subtle differences that exist as well.

4th Grade students will learn about our form of democracy called Democratic Republic. When we say the pledge of allegiance, we pledge to the Republic. We will talk about the differences between a democracy and a democratic republic, focusing on the role of the Electoral College.

Each class will be separated into 5-6 groups. Their job will be to use the links provided to research electoral maps in history. Coming up

||   Group A- 1789-1836 Group B 1860-1900 Group C 1912-1932 Group D 1948-1952 Group E 1960-1980 Group F 1992-2012

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 * 1) What major events in US history occurred during this time?
 * 2) How did that event impact the election?
 * 3) Do you see a trend in the vote of the states in relation to the event in history?
 * 4) How did the presidential candidates impact the country during their election?

<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">Date: October 10-21
<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #626262; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> They spent time analyzing data from different cities and comparing the climate to Atlanta. They were to collect the data and decide whether or not they would like to stay in Atlanta, or leave to be in a new city and the reasons why.
 * 4th Graders have been studying the difference between weather and climate with Ms. Rose in Science this term. They are learning that climate is what you expect to happen and weather is what's happening in the atmosphere now.

When you complete your postcard, you need to SAVE it in your folder. Open it from your folder and print it to the idealab printer. || == Click the postcard to get started! == || <span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #626262; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">
 * 1) Add mailing address
 * 2) Add image information/title. Be sure to open a new tab and find the image that you want. Copy/paste the URL to the correct place on the template. Leave that tab open because you will need to print that image later.
 * 3) Type your message
 * 4) Choose your stamp
 * 5) Select Print/but it will ask you to SAVE. Save it in your folder, call it "climate postcard".
 * 6) Open the file from your folder and print it
 * 7) Open the tab with your image on it. Drag a copy to your desktop and open in Preview.
 * 8) Resize your image- Tools>Adjust Size> 8x4
 * 9) Print 2 copies of your postcard
 * 10) Cut and glue together

<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">Date: October 2-10, 2012
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 * Students make choices about what to do if they or their friends are cyberbullied. They are encouraged to "evolve" into an “Upstander” – someone who takes action to stop cyberbullying, rather than standing by.


 * Students will:**
 * compare different forms of cyberbullying and the roles of those involved.
 * interpret scenarios that illustrate how targets of cyberbullying feel.
 * identify ways to be an “Upstander” when cyberbullying occurs.

We will create messages to go in fortune cookies! Each message or piece of advice will be for the TARGET, the UPSTANDER, the BYSTANDER and the CYBERBULLY. || == Digital Passport- Cyberbullying ==

Students will play a game about making choices about what to do if they or their friends are cyberbullied. They are encouraged to "E-volve" into an Upstander- someone who takes action to stop cyberbullying rather than standing by. Mission: Students create fortune cookie messages form Upstanders to cyberbullies, targets, and bystanders.

When you are done playing E-volve, you can go back and work on TWALKERS and SHARE JUMPERS! || <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: September 24-October 1, 2013
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 * Essential Question: What information is smart or safe for you to put online?

Students evaluate examples of online messages. They decide what information is appropriate to share and when. Students are also reminded that nothing is truly "private" or "erasable" online.


 * Students will:**
 * reflect on the benefits of sharing online, while acknowledging that information can spread fast and far.
 * classify information that should be kept private online.
 * predict the effect that an online post or message might have on someone's reputation.

Discuss how we have the opportunity to manage our Digital Footprint!

|| Watch this video about posting information that should be private...

Play SHARE JUMPER


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<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #626262; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> How can using a cell phone distract you? Students Will... Watch this video from Jennette McCurdy (iCarly)
 * **Essential Question:**
 * Objectives:**
 * learn that cell phones are powerful, convenient tools for communication
 * identify situations in which using cell phones can be rude or distrcting
 * reflect on the benefits of focusing on one task at a time
 * Explain** to students that while there are many benefits to having a cell phone, there are also some downsides. One of the downsides is that cell phones can be distracting.
 * Vocabulary Words:** distract and multitask

//Why DID the chicken cross the road?// //What 3 distractions did Jennette name at the end of the commercial?//


 * Explain** to students that multitasking with a cell phone not only can put their safety at risk, as the commercial showed, but it also can annoy people around them. Cell phones can distract people from other important tasks.

|| **Log On** to [|Digital Passport] and play TWALKERS independently.

Students will complete the Communication Mission with a partner to unlock their homepage. They need to complete 3 rounds.

//How can cell phones distract you from being polite to others?// //How can cell phones distract you from being safe?// //How can cell phones distract you from focusing on important things?//

//Here are some resources for parents in reference to keeping your kids safe with mobile devices.// // [|Net Cetera Kids and Mobile Phones] //

When you are done...
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<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #181818; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 27px;">Date: Sept 6-13, 2013
<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #626262; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> All of the students will rotate around the classroom and add words that reflect that individual. Each student will end up with many adjectives that they will use to create their cloud with. This will be a timed rotation...1 minute per computer! Click on the icon below to take you to the site. After the word cloud has been edited and completed, it will be saved to their desktop. |||| **character_traits_2.pdf** || [|Download File]
 * 4th Grade Students will create word clouds with character traits and adjectives that describe them. At the top of the text box, the child will write their name three times. (the frequency of the word, creates larger text) All of the students will receive a handout with a list of positive character traits to help them find unique and different words.

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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
<span style="background-color: #e0edf6; color: #626262; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> We will use the link above to access the accounts and learn how to bookmark them on the computer. Our browser that we will use this year will be CHROME.
 * 4th Graders will be communicating and collaborating through our new LMS called Haiku and creating and sharing through Google Apps. We will practice logging on to the account and exploring the sites.

You will also log on to EVERNOTE and add a reflection about the first week or two of 4th grade. Please use the prompts "I Learned, I Liked, I Felt" to help you write. Also, use PHOTOBOOTH to take your picture. Drag it to your desktop and then on to your Evernote Note. (you will see the + sign to show that it will add) if it doesn't work that way, you can ATTACH it by using the paperclip.

Please Complete the 6th Grade Survey by clicking on the links below with your class name! == Fine or Nims Click Here  ==

Honick or Young Click Here
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<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