Thursday, February 26, 2009

Mr. Wheaton's Class

1. Typing practice with Mavis Beacon.

2.
Art/Reading. Click on one of these links: Kids' Corner, Starfall, or ABCYa!

Monday, February 23, 2009

Black History Month Project

1. History. Today we are continuing our Black History Month project. You will create a PowerPoint slide presentation about a historic African-American, which will be put on a class web page when done. Today we are:

a. Finishing our research. Start at Google. Complete the worksheet and get it approved by Mr. Bedwell.

b. Finding pictures. Go to Google Images and find at least three pictures of the person (or related events) and save them in your folder.

c. Starting our PowerPoint. Read the printed instructions on "How to Create a PowerPoint Presentation". The first slide should have the person's name at the top, a good picture of him or her, and the basic biographical information (Lifespan, occupation).

Slide 1: Title (person's name), picture, lifespan, occupation, one sentence as to why famous.
Slide 2: Title (Accomplishments), picture, short paragraph or list of accomplishments.
Slide 3: Title (Quote), picture, quote

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Mr. Wheaton's Class

1. Typing practice with Mavis Beacon.

2. Educational Games. Go to ABCYa!. Explore the site and play the games.

3.
Art/Reading. Click on one of these links: Kids' Corner, Starfall, or ABCYa!

de la Vega

1. Typing with Mavis Beacon.

2. Thinking. You may spend the rest of your time on ABCYa!, Brain Games, Math Games, or Cool Math Games.

Monday, February 9, 2009

4th Grade: Black History Month project continued

1. Typing with Mavis Beacon.

2. History. Today we are continuing our Black History Month project. You will create a PowerPoint slide presentation about a historic African-American, which will be put on a class web page when done. Today we are:

a. Finishing our research. Start here to find out more about your person:BHM Bios. You can find more at Google. Complete the worksheet and get it approved by Mr. Bedwell.

b. Finding pictures. Go to Google Images and find at least three pictures of the person (or related events) and save them in your folder.

3. Thinking. If you finish early, you may spend the rest of your time on Brain Games, Math Games, or Cool Math Games.

5th & 6th Grade Black History Month Project continued

1. Typing with Mavis Beacon.

2. History. Today we are continuing our Black History Month project. You will create a PowerPoint slide presentation about a historic African-American, which will be put on a class web page when done. Today we are:

a. Finishing our research. Start at Google. Complete the worksheet and get it approved by Mr. Bedwell.

b. Finding pictures. Go to Google Images and find at least three pictures of the person (or related events) and save them in your folder.

c. Starting our PowerPoint. Read the printed instructions on "How to Create a PowerPoint Presentation". The first slide should have the person's name at the top, a good picture of him or her, and the basic biographical information (Lifespan, occupation).

Monday, February 2, 2009

5th & 6th Grades: Black History Month Project

1. Typing with Mavis Beacon.

2. Today we are going to begin a Black History Month project. You will create a PowerPoint slide presentation about a historic African-American, which will be put on a class web page when done.

Today we are picking our subjects and doing research:

a. Select a historic figure from the list on the back of the worksheet, then show Mr. Bedwell. No duplicates allowed; first student to pick gets that person.

b. Research your subject. Start at Google. Complete the worksheet and get it approved by Mr. Bedwell. Then, go to Google Images and find at least three pictures of the person (or related events) and save them in your folder. You must finish the research first!