Curriculum Development with
Technology
K-2
Science
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Spiders!:
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Here are two different ideas for helping students reinforce their understanding of spiders (can be adapted for plants, animals or other living things). 1. Label the parts of a spider using KidPix software. Students use the computer as a tool to practice labeling. They also practice click-drag-drop skills while moving existing labels to the correct locations on the spider image. Students create a new text box to type their name. |
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Amy Grabkowski (Okte Computer Lab Aide) | ||||
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Spider Labels Complete | Spider Template (KidPix)* | |||
| * must have KidPix to access (SAVE; then open KidPix & navigate to saved location; do not double-click to open) | |||||
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2. Kidspiration software makes it easy to create a concept map describing a spider's physical characteristics and habitat. The links below show the work of two 2nd grade students. |
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Brenda Fensterer (Karigon Computer Lab Aide) and Dyan Douty (Karigon/2nd) |
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Spider Web by Andrew G. (.jpg) | Spider Web by Mike B. (jpg) | |||
Solar System Graph:
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Use this simple graph template to help students conceptualize the relative distance of all of the planets from the sun. The graph is automatically generated as students type in distances. |
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Meg Springli (Chango) | |||
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Planet Graph - Complete (.jpg) | |||
| * must have Microsoft Excel to access | ||||
Solar System Illustration:
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Kid Pix paint and text tools provide a fun way for second grade students to demonstrate their creativity and knowledge of the solar system. |
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Brenda Fensterer and Mike Feher (Karigon) | |
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Zoo Animals:
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Designed for kindergarten students, this activity encourages early readers to publish informative reports in a fill-in-the-blank style. Using Microsoft Word, teachers create a customized "form" for students to complete. This allows children to express their comprehension of a subject without being limited by writing ability. |
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Credits: |
Meg Springli, Marcia Elving and Ilka Morse |
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Zoos 'R Us Perf. Task* | ||||
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Dogs:
| First Graders used Kid Pix paint tools to illustrate their knowledge of dog bodies, breeds, and lifestyles. The students recorded their voices as they recited facts related to their illustrations. |
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| Credits: | Terri Braaten and Rikki Delmerico (Orenda/1st) | |
| Links: | Sample of "Dogs" Slideshow by Mrs. Delmerico's 1st grade class, March 2003 (.mov file 860K) | |
Weather Rhyme:
| After studying weather, students read the weather rhymes (or have the computer read the text to them!) and choose a symbol that represents the appropriate type of weather. Finally, they can type a sentence about weather. |
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| Credits: | Amy Grabkowski (Okte) | ||
| Links: | Weather Rhyme Template* | Completed Weather Rhyme (.jpg) | |
| *must have Kidspiration to access | |||
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