National Landmarks

We are using ThingLink as a fun tool for this unit while we study National Landmarks.   As the students use the mouse to scroll over the country they will be able to watch and listen to videos, see pictures, and read about some of our Nations most famous landmarks.  After students have had a chance to look through the landmarks that I have chosen, see if there are others that are important but not discussed above.  I would love to hear which ones should be added to our list and as a class we can decide which other National Landmarks we should study.  Students will be able to help edit this map and add other key elements to make this a more comprehensive map of our National Landmarks.

Utah Social Studies Core Standard 2: Students will recognize their roles and responsibilities in the school and in the neighborhood. Objective 3: Identify National Landmarks

Ed Tech Standard 5: Use technology tools for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.

Newsletter

The first issue of our class newsletter is being sent out to parents/students this week.  This issue focuses on responsible behaviors for the health and safety of our students.  Please read through the newsletter and discuss the contents with your children.  You will find information on healthy eating, the importance of physical activity, and some information on harmful and helpful substances.  If you have further questions please refer to the websites posted in the newsletter or contact Miss Walpole through her e-mail also listed at the bottom of the newsletter.  I look forward to a great year!

Miss Walpole's Newsletter: Issue 1

Utah Integrated Core Standard 1: Students will develop a sense of self.  Objective 1: Describe and practice responsible behaviors for health and safety.
Ed Tech Standard 8:  Use technology resources for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.

Teaching Ideas and Activities

Pinterest is a great tool to use for teachers.  The following link contains a variety of ideas for the classroom, lesson plans, art activities, science projects, writing activities and so much much more.  Click the link below to access my Pinterest board and see my pins associated with teaching.

Pinterest Board

Ed Tech Standard 6:  Use telecommunications efficiently and effectively to access remote information and communicate with others in support of direct and independent learning and for pursuit of personal interests.

The Earth's Seasons

Using the web tool Animoto students will be able to explore the seasons by viewing and reading a poem attached to each season describing them in the video presentation.

Utah Core Curriculum Grade 1 Science Standard 2:  The students will be able to identify characteristics of the seasons as they read, observe, discuss and explore information.  Objective 3: Compare and contrast seasonal weather changes.

Ed Tech Standard 8: Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.

Utah State Symbols, Documents, and Landmarks

It's time to get excited about the great state of UTAH!  Tiki-Toki is a fun and interactive tool that students can use to view a timeline of some of Utah's important historical documents, state symbols, and landmarks.  While viewing the timeline students can click on the various documents, symbols, or landmarks to learn more, see additional information, pictures, and videos.

Timeline of Utah Symbols, Documents, and Landmarks

Social Studies Utah Core Standard 2: (Citizenship):  Students will recognize their roles and responsibilities in the school and in the neighborhood.  Objective 3C:  Identify Utah state symbols, documents, and landmarks.
Ed Tech Standard 8:  Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.

Ivan the Inventor

Ivan the Inventor is a children's story about a little boy with big dreams.  He leaves his home in search of a way to bring his inventions to life.  He meets a friend who helps him along the way and discovers that nothing is impossible.

Ivan the Inventor Story Book

Ed Tech Standard 8:  Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.

Utah Core Standard: English Language Arts: Grade 1

Reading: Literature Standard 7:  Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.

The Water Cycle

I hope the students enjoy studying the water cycle using Glogster.  This is a fun and interactive program where they will have the opportunity to ready a story about a rain drop  named "Drip," go on an adventure with Miss Frizzle from the Magic School Bus, listen to the water song, and see the water cycle.
(Utah Core Science- Standard 2):  This activity will help students to gain a better understanding of the earth through the study of earth materials and weather and hopefully understand how important water is to each one of us.
(Ed Tech Standard 8): The students will be using educational software for self directed learning and extended learning activities.
The Water Cycle on Glogster

What is your personal style of art?

Art is such a unique and empowering form of communication.  There is never a wrong answer when a student uses a different medium (paint, water color, crayons) to express themselves and explore ideas.  This art brochure discusses six widely known styles of art and gives examples of each.  It also describes characteristics of that style, and discusses the artists feelings.  After students read the brochure and have a chance to think about the different kinds of art, there is an assignment on the back that asks them to do some research if possible with a parents help on the internet.

Art Brochure

Utah Core Standard 1: Students will develop a sense of self. Objective 3:  Develop and use skills to communicate ideas, information, and feelings.
Ed Tech Standard 4:  Use general purpose productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, to remediate skill deficits, and to facilitate learning throughout the curriculum.