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Mrs. Platenyk - Technology
tplatenyk@stdomschool.org
WEEK OF 2/15/21
SNOW DAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
5A and 7B: Go to Google Classroom for the link to Ed Club Typing Practice. Have a great day and stay safe. ❄️❄️☃️☃️😊😊
Kindergarten and PreK-4
We will read a book "If you give a mouse a Cookie" and discuss how a recipe is like programming. They are similar in the sense that they must be steps followed and precise.
SNOW DAY LESSON PLAN. Please refer to this section, if a snow day is called during the upcoming weeks. Please reach out to me via email with any questions.
Good morning! I hope everyone is safe and well during this snow day, If you have any questions please feel free to email me: tplatenyk@stdomschool.org, While this plan is for all students, only those students that have Computers today are to complete the work.
PreK-4 Year olds
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Visit https://www.abcya.com/games/find_the_tech and FIND THE TECHNOLOGY.
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On that same website go to https://www.abcya.com/games/one_hundred_snowballs and use your MOUSE skills to CLICK and DRAG 100 snowballs around.
NOTE: ABCYA.com is a web based program that DOES NOT ‘work’ on Ipads or Tablets. If you are using one of those devices, please ignore the assignment \above and visit: https://www.storylineonline.net/books/carlas-sandwich/
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After listening to the story above, discuss with your child/student about the specific, necessary steps to make his/her favorite sandwich. This relates to computers in that they are creating an ALGORITHM. It is the specific steps necessary to complete a task.
Kindergarten and First Grade
Watch video: https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/1abd0f5d-b482-4ded-b7fc-1e4dd01b2d83/zoo-field-trip/
After watching the video, discuss with your student to summarize what we’ve learned. I hope they had fun on the ‘trip!’
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Which animal did we see that was the largest land animal in the world? Elephants
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We saw Gorillas...are they part of the APE family? Yes, they are part of the APE family and happen to be the largest animal with that family.
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What is the difference between APES AND MONKEYS? Apes do not have tails, but monkeys do have tails.
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It is important for us all to be clean...How do you stay clean? We take care of ourselves by washing our hands, taking a bath or shower, brushing our teeth every morning and each night, washing our clothes, etc. Can you think of anything else we do to help stay clean?
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One of the animals was a giraffe. They eat very healthy vegetables. Can you name your favorite vegetable? Can you name a vegetable that is GREEN? (Broccoli, spinach, kale, lettuce, etc)How about YELLOW? (Squash, peppers, corn, some potatoes) How about ORANGE? (Carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, pumpkins)
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ZEBRAS: stripes are not the same on both sides and every zebra has different pattern. It is like our fingerprints. We each have a unique fingerprint.
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CAMEL: Dromedary is a 1 humped camel and a Bactrain Camel has 2 humps.
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TIGER: the largest animal in the CAT family.
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LION: Is it the male or female that has hair around its face? MALE
2nd - 3rd Grades
Today we will practice keyboarding skills. Please go to the website below and practice keyboarding for about 15-20 minutes. The worksheets below, are refresher information for your parents/guardians, if necessary.
WORKSHEETS: if necessary.
http://teach.files.bbci.co.uk/skillswise/en09typi-e3-f-starting-to-type.pdf
http://teach.files.bbci.co.uk/skillswise/en09typi-l1-f-computer-typing.pdf
4-8th grades:
Today you will have an opportunity to CHOOSE your Technology/Computer activity. Log onto your Google Classroom to get the CHOICE BOARD. Choose ONE activity to complete.
WEEK OF JANUARY 11, 2021
PreK-1st grade
Jack Hartmann - count by 2’s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCxvNtrcDIs
CODING SONG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTiFiwf7uEY
CODING VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7ZmPYaXoic
PICK A PATH HOPSCOTCH
Use the printout of a hand or foot, create a path for the students to use - hands or feet and relate that to coding. Give each student an opportunity to play the game.
2 and 3rd grades
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Refresh Students and remind them of last week’s lesson and vocabulary.
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Distribute worksheet with Binary Alphabet Coding - I will be projecting this onto the board for virtual students to see/use
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Demonstrate how to create a word using Binary Code
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Allow students time to create their own name using the worksheet as a guide
If time allows, have students create a word for another student to guess
Have student volunteers come to board to write their code on the board and have students solve for the word.
4th and 5th
Current Events and Sharing of ALL ABOUT ME! Google Slideshow
6, 7 and 8th grades
Current Events and sharing of their Google Slideshow respective presentations.
The information is for classes PreK-3 through 2nd grade (if applicablle). All others should check their Google Classroom sites. 3rd -5th Grades should remain on the Google Meet established by their teachers, as well, for COMPUTERS. Middle School should go to my Google Classroom for the Goolge Meets link.
PreKA - 4 Year Olds
At 10:15am - 10:45am on Monday, I will be joining the virtual classroom (Google Meet) that Miss Ingraham establishes. I look forward to seeing all of you! 😊 🌟
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5bXW_gEJl8
https://www.storylineonline.net/books/henry-holton-takes-the-ice/
1B - Mrs. Rybczynski
11:25 - 11:55: I will be joining the virtual classroom that Mrs. Rybczynki sets up and establishes. I look forward to seeing all of you on Monday, January 4th!
Tuesday, January 5, 2020
PreK - 3 Year Olds - Miss Ingraham's Class
I will see you all at 9:05am - 9:35am. I will join the virtual classroom (Google Meets) that Miss Ingraham establishes for your class.
I look forward to seeing you then! 🖥 😊
Kindergarten - Mrs. Bucci's Class
11:25 - 11:55: I will be joining the virtual classroom that Mrs. Bucci sets up and establishes. I look forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday, January 5th! Meantime, -
2nd and 3rd grades
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING - We will watch this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKBw98uHOyk
We will write our names in binary code on a lined piece of paper
Week of November 23, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving!
4B -
The lesson is about the book: HUMAN FIGURES
Would you consider her a hero? Why or why not.
What words describe her and her character/values/ethics?
Hand out the word search(S) when discussion is completed. One is on State Capitals and the other is specific to the book. These documnets can be found on the Virtual Classroom site so you can print them.
5B:
Repeat Lesson from Above.
6B
Students will be working on their research project/presentation: Famous Athlete or Musician on their IPADs.
7A
Students will be working on their research project/presentation: Famous Athlete or Musician on their Chromebooks
Recess Duty: Please go to the LIBRARY at 12:43 and so that 8B can go out for recess.
PREKA-3 year olds:
ARTHUR’S COMPUTER DISASTER
READ the book aloud.
Discuss computer hardware. Hardware are the things we can see and touch with computers. These include the monitor or screen, keyboard, mouse, printers, headset, microphone, etc.
Word of the DAY...
H is for HARDWARE - what is the first sound you hear in the word - hardware?
Distribute the Trace the Letters worksheet (Capital and Lowercase - Hardware). This worksheet was sent home,
Discuss Hardware and what is hardware again, as they are at their seats and tracing the words. Distribute the worksheet that depicts computer hardware - Monitor, keyboard, mouse, headset and printer. Have them cut out and glue onto the contraction paper. If time allows: color them.
If time allows: have them draw a picture of their computer.
TUESDAY -
4A See plans from Monday 4B
6A See plans from Monday 6A
8A: The students will be working on their College/University research projects/presentations.
KB:
Materials needed: paper with squares outlined to create a bracelet and crayons. Papers were sent home.
A second activity:
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Ask students to draw their favorite foods for Thanksgiving. Discuss their pictures.
WEDNESDAY - ½ DAY 30 minute classes
3B - see lesson plan from 4th and/or 5th grades
8B - Same as 8A. Students will be working on their College/University presentation.
1B: same as KB from Tuesday
KA: Same as KB from Tuesday
1A: Same as KB from Tuesday
Week of November 16, 2020
PreK-1st grade
Pattern Dance from GoNoodle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ9q4U2P3ig
Choose a few students to create their own patterns to dance to...
G is for graphic and gigabyte
Define GIGABYTE
Counting Big Numbers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHyiRVQGqpc
Distribute the Trace The Words worksheet
With students, create 1, 10, 100, 1,000, etc using props (cut out numbers) on floor
Kindergarten and First Grades: Distribute the CALCULATOR worksheet I designed.
Have students cut out each circle and glue onto the second sheet of paper to resemble a calculator
Dance Music:
https://www.schooltube.com/media/Just+Dance+Kids+-+The+Hamster+Dance+Song+%28Wii+Rip%29/1_6iulllay
Turkey WOBBLE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhxVexWtE-4
2 and 3rd grade: Each student receives 2 colored origami paper given to them by teacher.
SWBAT enhances their skills -- including improved spatial perception and logical and sequential thinking
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identify which part of the paper to fold.
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distinguish angles.
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construct origami animal by means of pictures.
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compare their work with the example of what it's supposed to look like.
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Follow directions to create an origami animal
Create the DOG on the attached sheet using ORIGAMI paper
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poZPE7lqYzY
whale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjole5KutUA
Probably will not get to: BIRD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdsE5-GWK1Y
If time allows: Turkey WOBBLEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhxVexWtE-4
Week of October 19, 2020
PreK - 2nd grades
SWBAT: Recognize the different kinds of feelings they can have when using technology
SWBAT: Know what to do when they don’t have a good feeling when using technology
Use COMMON SENSE EDUCATION “How Technology Makes You Feel” lesson plan and handouts.
Scissors, Glue and Glue Sticks
Ollie OutsideScreen Free Fun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty4CXCNxgC4
3rd grades-5th GRADES
In grades 4 and 5...continue with CURRENT EVENTS and then we will:
SWBAT: Explain what the internet is (a way to communicate and share information), illustrate ways their family uses the internet, and give examples of enjoyable activities that do not involve technology.
What is the internet?
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Distribute paper for them to draw a picture or Teacher will write the following sentence starter on the white board: The internet is _____." Give instructions for students take a few minutes and then discuss as group and the teacher will guide discussion about what the internet is from the video information.
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actively participate in the class discussion.
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Show the following videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ourb9j-dq8Q
https://code.org/educate/resources/videos
Go to the Internet Related videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXsomnDkntI
Discuss both videos
Vocabulary: Internet, IP Address, Router, etc.
Grades 7
Complete Current Events
Tips to Create a Google SlideShow
Have students begin and complete WEBQUEST on Veteran’s Day. Found on Google Classroom page
SWBAT: Do research using Internet
SWBAT: Create links from photos
SWBAT: Cut, Paste and RESIZE photos copied from Internet
Grade 8: Complete CURRENT EVENTS
Students should be completing their ESSAY comparing and contrasting the 3 websites on Internet Safety. It is due before next class.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 12, 2020
MONDAY - NO CLASSES COLUMBUS DAY
PRE-K THROUGH 1st Grades
How Technology Makes You Feel - Lesson Slides On Shared Virtual Folder
Need: Glue stick,
Glue
Scissors
2ND - 3rd Grades
Lesson: Common Sense Education: Device Free Moments Shared Virtual Folder
Printout 2 Handouts -
Please Note: If you do not have a printer, please open up the documents, one at a time, and answer the questions on a separate piece of paper. Thank you.
Handout #1:
Handout #2
Pencil and Possibly crayons
If time allows:
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Hand out a piece of lined paper to each student
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Go over spelling of COMPUTER PARTS
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Mouse, Monitor, Keyboard, Speakers, Printer, Central Processing Unit, Tower, Headphones
Grades 4 - 8
CURRENT EVENTS Presentations
Show video (2.5 minutes) as warm up
https://www.commoncraft.com/video/clear-communication-presentations
On Virtual Shared Folder: TECHNOLOGY CURRENT EVENT if I need an example
Review Last Week’s Lesson since Mrs. Jenks was subbing. I was proctoring Renaissance testing in Computer Lab
Grades 4-6 After above lessons and if time allows:
Have students log onto IPADs to www.digitalpassport.com
PLAY the TWALKERS game.
7 and 8th grades: After CURRENT EVENTS: 2 weeks
Internet Safety Games on the following site: (Passwords, Cyberbullying, etc.)
Next week, ask them to write an essay comparing and contrasting 3 of the sites.
Digital Passports (above), NS Teens (below) and Interland by Google.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 5, 2020
PreK - Kindergarten
The COMPUTER SONG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNSHlgcPJ84
Use Computer Parts print out to review to both Virtual Learners and Class
Read and Discuss: "Piano and Layla Go Online"
Chick A Chick A Boom Boom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBDTPHZO-xo
10 Apples on Top: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdeqBUeEs-k
Handout: PreK-4 Scissor Cutting Practice
Handout: Kindergarten: Charlie Computer Capitals and Lower Case Keyboard
1st - 2nd Grades
COMPUTER PARTS
http://www.crazy4computers.net/computer-parts.html
Handouts: Worksheet to complete Parts of a Computer
3rd Grade through 6th Grades:
Have students Draw a picture of what they think the inside of computer, phone, tablet, IPAD, etc. looks like.
Then we will look at:
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/inside-a-computer/1/ and include the
WHAT IS A LAPTOP?
Discuss and then show:
https://computer.howstuffworks.com/inside-computer.htm
Discuss and compare/contrast what their pictures looked like and how the inside looked from the video.
7th and 8th Grades:
Keyboarding Practice... On Google Classroom, there are several different sites they can choose.
Keyboarding TIMED TEST : http://www.freetypinggame.net
Test: #26 Classic Tales for 3 minutes. Please UNCHECK the 'allow backspacing' on page 2 of this site. Begin when ready. Be sure to record your scores somewhere for the week after next's lesson. (Next week is for Current Events)
When done: Internet Safety Game: https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us/interland
Students will present their current events during next week's class, they should be researching their article and creating the media for delivery.
Week of September 28th, 2020
PreK - Kindergarten and 1st grades
The COMPUTER SONG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNSHlgcPJ84
READ ALOUD: (15 minutes) and discuss: "If You Give a Mouse an IPhone"
Dance/Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZeM18fPbvI
Mouse Coloring Handout
Practice Our Cutting Worksheet
2nd and 3rd Grades
Read and discuss: "Chicken Clicking"
Dance/Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZeM18fPbvI
4th - 6th Grades:
Introduction to Coding: Following Directions
Broken Keyboards
Read and Discuss: "Magic School Bus Gets Programmed"
7th and 8th Grades
Keyboarding: Go to Google Classroom's ED CLUB link (10 minutes)
Internet Safety Game: https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us/interland
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