4th+Grade+2011-2012

=2012-2013=

May 30, 31
1. Clean up your computers! 2. Computer Competitions: What level can you reach on [|B-Cubed] ??

How much money can you make on [|Coffee Shop] ??

May 2, 3, 9, 10
Let's review transitions and animations!

PowerPoint allows us to create a "slide show" to put on display for others. When are these used? Today we will:
 * We are going to begin a short unit on PowerPoint presentations.
 * Choose a template
 * Create a title slide
 * Create 8 slides total
 * Place words and pictures on our PowerPoint
 * Add transitions (every slide) and animations (3 slides)
 * Display a presentation

|| Your Slideshow: Extra Ideas: All the way done? You can do some Math Games **after you show Mrs. R...**
 * 1) Title Slide
 * 2) About Me
 * 3) Favorite Subject & Reasons
 * 4) Favorite Hobby & Reasons
 * 5) Favorite Food & Reasons
 * 6) Favorite Time of Year & Reasons
 * 7) Places I Have Traveled (or want to travel to...)
 * 8) When I Grow Up, I want to be...
 * What I am doing over Spring Break
 * What my parents do
 * My favorite book
 * My typical day
 * Timeline of my life ||

April 11, 12
or 2. Take a 2-minute timed writing and record your speed. PowerPoint allows us to create a "slide show" to put on display for others. When are these used? Today we will:
 * 1) Practice Typing Skills on these websites:
 * [[image:stecktechnology/Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.43.13_AM.png caption="Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.43.13_AM.png" link="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/"]] || [[image:stecktechnology/Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.43.28_AM.png width="176" height="199" caption="Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.43.28_AM.png" link="http://www.abcya.com/kids_typing_game.htm"]] || [[image:stecktechnology/Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.46.34_AM.png width="198" height="235" caption="Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.46.34_AM.png" link="http://www.tvokids.com/games/keyboardclimber"]] || [[image:stecktechnology/Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.43.00_AM.png caption="Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.43.00_AM.png" link="http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games/jumping.swf"]] ||
 * We are going to begin a short unit on PowerPoint presentations.
 * Choose a template
 * Create a title slide
 * Create 4 extra slides
 * Place words and pictures on our PowerPoint
 * Add transitions and animations
 * Display a presentation

|| Your Slideshow: Extra Ideas:
 * 1) Title Slide
 * 2) About Me
 * 3) Favorite Subject & Reasons
 * 4) Favorite Hobby & Reasons
 * 5) Favorite Food & Reasons
 * 6) Favorite Time of Year & Reasons
 * 7) Places I Have Traveled (or want to travel to...)
 * 8) When I Grow Up, I want to be...
 * What I am doing over Spring Break
 * What my parents do
 * My favorite book
 * My typical day
 * Timeline of my life ||

=March 21, 22= Today, you will be typing up your Jazz reports for Mrs. Heinz on Google Drive.

We are moving on from Google Earth. If you finish your report typing today, you can check out the finished projects HERE.

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media type="custom" key="22454874" =February 28, March 1= Today, we will be in groups of two. One student should be one Google Earth, the other on Flash Earth. We will compare and contrast the two programs using a Venn diagram.

February 21, 22
Today, students will visit the Flash Earth website. Compare and contrast this website with Google Earth.
 * How is Flash Earth better?
 * How is Flash Earth worse?



Or practice your business skills on CoolMathGame's [|Coffee Shop].

Today, students will be working in groups to print out pictures for a timeline about Jazz.
We will use a Google Images search to locate and save images. Then we will place these images onto a Word Document. Each group will get up to 4 pages of printing. SAVE your work before you leave in case you want to access it later.
 * When your WHOLE GROUP FINISHES, you may either practice typing on the websites from last week, or go onto GoogleEarth.**


 * [|(4th Grade ILT Goal 2.D & C.1)]**

February 8 & 14
Today, we will have a typing class. ====1. Take a practice test to find your current typing speed and accuracy - Use the 1 minute test titled Rules of Baseball. Your time will start AFTER you start typing. ====

====2. Practice your skills either on [|TypingWeb] or Dance Mat Typing ====

3. Practice your skills on a game. You may choose games we have done before ([|Click Here] )  or here is a special one for today!



January 31 & February 1
or 2. Take a 2-minute timed writing and record your speed.
 * 1) Practice Typing Skills on these websites:
 * [[image:stecktechnology/Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.43.13_AM.png caption="Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.43.13_AM.png" link="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/"]] || [[image:stecktechnology/Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.43.28_AM.png caption="Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.43.28_AM.png" link="http://www.abcya.com/kids_typing_game.htm"]] || [[image:stecktechnology/Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.46.34_AM.png caption="Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.46.34_AM.png" link="http://www.tvokids.com/games/keyboardclimber"]] || [[image:stecktechnology/Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.43.00_AM.png caption="Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.43.00_AM.png" link="http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games/jumping.swf"]] ||

January 24, 25
Students will explore locations on GoogleEarth and complete the Coordinates worksheet. Use the website from last week if you would like.

At the end of class, we will share interesting finds with the whole class.
Use the website [|Google Earth Cool Places] to visit new places.

Today will be our first day on Google Earth.
(Thursday class, you get to download it! [|Click here] to download.) We will read through the tutorial. Then you can try to find your house, your favorite place in Denver, your favorite vacation place, and anywhere else you are interested in. The last minutes we will share what we found.

First, we are going to take a [|MATH SURVEY.]
Once you finish, we are going to have a challenge! We are going to practice our business skills on CoolMathGame's [|Coffee Shop]. See how much money you can make in 14 days!



=December 13, 14= or 2. Take a 2-minute timed writing and record your speed. 3. Visit Math games IF teacher permits. [|Math Practice Games] - working on math fluency
 * 1) Practice Typing Skills on these websites:
 * [[image:Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.43.13_AM.png link="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/"]] || [[image:Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.43.28_AM.png width="163" height="189" link="http://www.abcya.com/kids_typing_game.htm"]] || [[image:Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.46.34_AM.png width="177" height="210" link="http://www.tvokids.com/games/keyboardclimber"]] || [[image:Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.43.00_AM.png link="http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games/jumping.swf"]] ||

November 29, 30

 * Today we are going to keep working on the spreadsheets we started.
 * We need to put some finishing touches on to them:
 * Title is centered over the whole table and in a large font
 * Totals are calculated using the __adding formula__
 * All totals and titles should be in __bold__
 * If you have extra time, add shading to your table
 * __SAVE__ your work with your first name, last name, teachers name

November 15, 16

 * Today we are going to start creating spreadsheets using the Google Drive.
 * Why do we learn how to make spreadsheets?
 * Because they help us display numerical information.
 * Because it teaches us data entry.
 * Because we can create visual representations (charts) for our information.
 * First, I will show you a few things including: cells, rows, columns, entry, and how to add using the program.
 * Then you will have a chance to try it on your own.

DPS ILT Standard D.1 and D.3

Students will create a simple spreadsheet in GoogleDrive, using cells, rows, columns and data entry. =2012-2013=
 * ==November 8, 9==
 * Today we will have a Typing Practice Day.
 * Log on to you [|TypingWeb]accounts and work on the second lesson "The Top Row Keys".
 * With about 15 minutes left, we will all take a timed typing test on a different website: [|FreeTypingGame.net]
 * Try taking a 3 minute test. Then switch to a one minute test.
 * Record both scores on different lines on your record sheet. || [[image:Screen shot 2012-11-08 at 8.09.45 AM.png width="275" height="290" link="http://www.freetypinggame.net/free-typing-test.asp"]] ||

DPS ILT Standard 5.A


 * ===October 17, 18, November 1, 2===
 * Today you will make a 2nd fictional profile for a person of your choosing.
 * You need to format these according to our worksheet.
 * Check for spelling and formatting before you print! There is a grading rubric below.
 * Finally, you will print them when you are finished.

DPS ILT Standard D.2

When you finish... Log on to [|Typing Web] to work on a lesson or to play games. || || Grading Rubric
 * || 4 || 3 || 2 || 1 ||
 * Spelling || Everything is spelled correctly. || 1-2 Mistakes || 2 or more mistakes. || 10 or more mistakes. ||
 * Printing || Printed one time on their own. || Printed with help. || Printed multiple times. || Unable to print. ||
 * Effort || Focused the entire time. Helped others after they were done. || Focused most of the time. || Did not use all of their time wisely. || Did not use time wisely. ||
 * Formatting || All formatting is correct. || 1-2 Mistakes. || 2 or more mistakes. || 10 or more mistakes. ||

October 17, 18


 * Today we will make sure our Google documents are complete.
 * Take time to proof read them and check your formatting.
 * We will also add some color to them.


 * October 11, 12**


 * Today, we will begin covering the basics of document processing.
 * We will quickly go over: Bold, Italic, Underline, Font size, Alignment, Spacing, Bullets & Numbering!
 * We will all be using [|Google Drive]to create the document.
 * Log in by clicking the Google Drive link.
 * Username: steckstudents
 * Password: iluvtech
 * Complete the "My Profile" worksheet.


 * October 4, 5**
 * Review best typing practices: look up & feel your keys!
 * Log in to typing web.
 * Work through the first lesson on the homerow.
 * If you finish the first lesson, you can play some of the games on the website.
 * Last 10 minutes, we will take a speed test and record our WPM.


 * September 13, 20, 21, 27, 28**

//Students will://
 * Consider their responsibilities to their offline communities
 * Reflect on their responsibilities to their online communities
 * Learn that good digital citizens are responsible and respectful in the digital world (and beyond)
 * Create a poster in Microsoft Word that displays digital citizenship

If extra time: [|Math Practice Games] - working on math fluency


 * September 6, 7**
 * Go over the importance of typing.
 * Typing position.
 * Take a practice typing test and record the score.
 * Complete Lesson 1 on Typing Web.
 * If time, students can play typing games.

= = = = If time, go to [|Typing Web] and create a username and password. = =
 * August 30, 31**
 * Welcome to the computer lab!!
 * Review general classroom procedures
 * Review laptop cart and responsibilities - model
 * Log on to laptops - trouble shoot as needed
 * Change the HOME page
 * Seating arrangement & laptop #'s
 * Review shutting down, putting away, lining up

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= = Link to Student Work = =

= 2011-2012 =

Link to Student Work

May 17, 18
Typing Olympics

=May 10, 11= Presentations

May 3rd
Quick 1-minute typing test using Aesop's Fables Final Edits

April 26, 27
Continue writing scripts, making plans, taking photos/film, and start putting together your news story

April 19, 20
Plan your news story for the 4th Grade Steck News!

April 12, 13
Final Edits

April 5, 6
Video Screenings

March 21, 22, 23
Typing Practice! We are going to have the typing Olympics at the end of April!

1. Take a practice test to find your current typing speed and accuracy - Use the **1 minute test** titled **Tigers in the Wild**. Your time will start AFTER you start typing.

2. When finished, you need to record the three scores (see picture below) they give you on your. You can take the test as many times as you want, go ahead and record your scores so you can watch your progress.



3. Spend the rest of class time working on your skills. Choose a program that will help YOU!


 * [[image:Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.43.13_AM.png link="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/"]] || [[image:Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.43.28_AM.png width="163" height="189" link="http://www.abcya.com/kids_typing_game.htm"]] || [[image:Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.46.34_AM.png width="177" height="210" link="http://www.tvokids.com/games/keyboardclimber"]] || [[image:Screen_shot_2012-03-22_at_1.43.00_AM.png link="http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games/jumping.swf"]] ||

> = = > hands on the keyboard > >
 * Trick or Type - This site helps you REVIEW, you should already know where to place your
 * MORE typing programs
 * For fun...[|Dog Tricks] - hmmmm are you reading this?? Type in a command for the dog - sit, roll over, beg... have fun!

February 16, 17

 * Typing Practice:**
 * Keyboard Climber - This program only helps you choose LEFT or RIGHT hand when typing
 * Dance Mat Typing - This program show you where to place your fingers when typing
 * Trick or Type - This site helps you REVIEW, you should already know where to place your hands on the keyboard
 * MORE typing programs

**Optional activities:**

 * Work on blogs - Gaggle.net
 * [|Math Practice Games] - working on math fluency

January 19 - February 9
Continue to work on iMovies

January 12, 13
As you are taking a journey across the United States of America in Social Studies, I want you to choose one state to focus on in more detail. Your team will be responsible for creating a Real Estate Ad to encourage people to move to a state. Use the Podcast Storyboard to plan your story, choose photos online, and tell us WHY we should visit your state. Today is a planning day to choose our teams and collect information.

Use online resources to help you get started. Create a folder to save any photos you collect - make sure you label pictures properly.

[[file:podcast_storyboard.doc]]
Additional information/samples.

January 5, 6

 * 10 minute [|Typing Practice] Warm up
 * Work on blogs - Gaggle.net
 * Link Podcast

December 8, 9
Continue last weeks activities. If complete, practice typing programs.
 * More editing skills
 * Select All (command A); change font style & size

**December 1, 2**
Learn how to format a letter and edit using Microsoft Word.
 * Objective:**


 * Activities:**
 * Write a letter to a family member using Microsoft Word.
 * Editing skills
 * using tabs, capital letters, spacing, SPELL CHECK
 * Letters will be printed on special colorful or holiday paper.

**November 17, 18**
Practicing podcasts - All About Me Reflect on our personal podcast: What did you do well? What do you need to work on?
 * Objective:**

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 * Activities:**
 * Listen to your podcast and complete the Reflection Form
 * Share Podcasts

**November 3, 4**
Practicing podcasts - All About Me Students will be able to add a fading technique and export/publish a podcast as an MP3 file in GarageBand.
 * Objective:**


 * Activities:**
 * Open Podcast in GarageBand (File/Open Recent)
 * Complete your final edits
 * Add a fading Technique at the end (Track/Fade Out)
 * Export podcast (Share/Export to Disk/MP3)
 * support - Garage Band Notes

**October 27** (no school on the 28th)
Typing Practice (see Typing section below)

**October 20, 21**
Practicing podcasts - All About Me Students will be able to create a podcast in GarageBand recording their voices, adding music, and editing as needed.
 * Objective:**


 * Activities:**
 * Complete a storyboard plan [[file:podcast_storyboard.doc]]
 * Write a personal introduction, tell us about you
 * Open/Create New File (save as 4M name or 4H name)
 * Record voices
 * Find and add a jingle
 * support - Garage Band Notes

**October 13, 14**

 * Typing Practice (10 minutes)**
 * Keyboard Climber - This program only helps you choose LEFT or RIGHT hand when typing
 * Dance Mat Typing - This program show you where to place your fingers when typing
 * Trick or Type - This site helps you REVIEW, you should already know where to place your hands on the keyboard
 * MORE typing programs

Today we will be learning how to use GarageBand to create a Podcast.



**October 6, 7**
Visit sample Book Trailers:
 * Bill Robert's Elementary
 * Book Trailers for Readers

**September 29, 30**

 * Review how to use the Online Book Program for Mrs.Heinz - LINK HERE
 * Continue to share Animoto Videos - Discussion: What makes a video persuasive?
 * [|Math Practice Games] - working on math fluency

**September 22, 23**

 * Review Animototo create 30 second videos
 * choose a theme, download pictures, text, music, SHARE!

**September 15** Typing Practice! We are going to have the typing Olympics again this year, but your goal is to improve YOUR score throughout the year. You do not need to be the fastest typist in class to win a prize, but you do need to improve your scores!

1. Take a practice test to find your current typing speed and accuracy - Use the **1 minute test** titled **Tigers in the Wild**. Your time will start AFTER you start typing.

2. When finished, you need to record the three scores (see picture below) they give you on your. You can take the test as many times as you want, go ahead and record your scores so you can watch your progress.



3. Spend the rest of class time working on your skills. Choose a program that will help YOU!
 * Keyboard Climber - This program only helps you choose LEFT or RIGHT hand when typing
 * Dance Mat Typing - This program show you where to place your fingers when typing
 * Trick or Type - This site helps you REVIEW, you should already know where to place your hands on the keyboard

SchoolNet Assessment
 * September 8, 9**

When finished, you may quietly work on Krypto
 * The rules of Krypto are simple: Combine five number cards using the four arithmetic operations (+, –, ×, ÷) to arrive at a "target" number. There is more than one possible answer - be creative!

STAR Reading Test
 * September 1, 2**


 * August 25, 26**
 * Clean up desktop, documents, pictures, and movies (learning to manage files)
 * Firefox preferences - home page should be Steck Tech and always ask where files are saved
 * Discuss class assignments and NEW bookmarks
 * Check out corkboard.me - class brainstorming session - Menard - Heinz


 * August 18, 19**
 * Welcome to the computer lab!!
 * Review laptop cart and responsibilities - model
 * Log on to laptops - trouble shoot as needed
 * Change the HOME page
 * Discuss class assignments and NEW bookmarks
 * If time... visit Automatoon - notice a new TAB opens
 * Review shutting down, putting away, lining up
 * Review shutting down, putting away, lining up


 * Looking Ahead -**

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