Children's Literature with Music Intergration

http://www.elementarymusicmagic.blogspot.com/2013/03/read-to-rhythm-cross-curricular.html

http://carrie-persichini.blogspot.com/2011/11/childrens-literature-for-music-ed.html



http://herdingcatsgeorge.blogspot.com/2011/05/literature-in-music-classroom-2.html

Grammar Songs by Melissa

I have throughly enjoyed going through Melissa's grammar songs! I have actually used two of her videos in my language arts lesson.

Here is a link to her website:

http://www.grammarsongs.com/

Teach Like a Champion

A really great video on YouTube informing teachers how to get everyone's attention in a differentiated classroom:

Apps to aid students in math!

1- Math Puppy

From toddlers to grade school, for Children of all ages – Math Puppy is the perfect way to build up your math skills. Your child will be able to enjoy a constructive, supportive, interactive fun filled environment while mastering the arts of basic math.

2- My Math Flashcards

My Math Flash Card App is for mastering basic elementary math facts. Its an easy to use and customizable application to enable focused learning. Some of the salient features are: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division Cards; Randomly generated Flash Cards; Customize to focus mastering a particular fact like Addition by 2 or subtracting by 2; and Simple sound effects to provide feedback.

3- MathBoard

MathBoard is a highly configurable math app appropriate for all school aged children. Beginning in kindergarten, with simple addition and subtraction problems, through elementary school where learning multiplication and division can be a real challenge. MathBoard will allow you to configure the app to best match the abilities of your individual child/student.

4- Motion Math

Feed your fish and play with numbers! Practice mental addition and subtraction with Motion Math: Hungry Fish, a delightful learning game that's fun for children and grownups.

5- Pizza Fractions

In chef's pizzeria your child masters the concept of naming simple fractions using pizza picture examples. Designed for grade levels 2-5, Pizza Fractions provides introductory practice with fractions in an approachable game-like environment.

6- Picture Math

An incredibly fun and effective way to learn math operations (+, -, ×, ÷). Students solve picture puzzles by: (1) watching lessons, (2) answering questions to earn clues, and (3) guessing pictures. Suitable for ages 5-12+.

7- Everyday Mathematics

Players try to match equivalent fractions on cards showing halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, eighths, tenths, and twelfths. When cards are matched, they disappear and points are awarded. As cards disappear from the array, the cards behind them become accessible. The game ends when all cards are matched or no more matches can be made. Players earn extra points for making two or more matches in a row. To earn all possible points, players must clear the board!

8- Mathmateer

While your rocket is floating weightlessly in space, the real fun begins! Play one of the many fun math missions. Each mission has touchable objects floating in space, including stars, coins, 3D shapes and more! Earn a bronze, silver or gold medal and also try to beat your high score. Missions range in difficulty from even/odd numbers all the way to square roots, so kids and their parents will enjoy hours of fun while learning math.

9- Geoboard

Geoboard is a tool for exploring a variety of mathematical topics introduced in the elementary and middle grades. Learners stretch bands around the pegs to form line segments and polygons and make discoveries about perimeter, area, angles, congruence, fractions, and more.
10- Chicken Coop Fraction Games

Improve your ability to add fractions as you choose the right set of rockets to fire Ernie into the nest. In this hilarious game there are fifty levels to complete and each one will help you get to grips with addition and multiplication of fractions.

Information borrowed from http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/04/10-useful-math-practice-apps-for.html

18 Useful Apps for 1-to-1 iPad Classrooms

1. Frolyc
2. Otus
3. i-nigm
4. iTunes U
5. PicCollage
6. HopScotch
7. iMovie
8. GRID
9. Number Pieces
10. GeoBoard
11. Number Line
12. Khan Academy
13. iBooks
14. Educreations
15. MindSnacks Kids’ Vocab
16. Tellagami
17. Dropbox
18. SnapGuide

Interesting Apps for STEAM

Science Lesson

Courtney June

5th Grade

Science - Constellations

Content Standard:

·         5-ESS1-2: Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadow, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some star in the night sky.

Content Objective:

·         Students will be able to define the term constellation.

·         Students will be able to identify different constellations by researching an assigned constellation and observing classmates' work.

·         Students will be able to identify when certain constellations are visible by standing in order of what month or season their constellation can been seen.

Music Standard:

• Listening to, analyzing, and describing music

Music Objective:

• Students will be able to define constellation because of the song we listened to at the beginning of the lesson.

Materials for Instruction:

·         The Constellations: Stars & Stories by Chris Sasaki

·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t3aXb3LpWg “The Star Song” by The Storybots

·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sZ15SUeS9w “Constellations: Connect the Dots in the Sky!” by the SciShow Kids

·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D94lSrpe7Qg music playing in background while students work – Albedo 3.0 album by Vangelis

·         Flashlight

·         Black construction paper

·         White crayons and color pencils

·         Laptops, books, tablets to research constellations

·         Worksheet to collect information

·         List of constellations (http://www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/constellation_list.html)

Rationale for Instruction: It is important to learn about the constellations because not only will they be able to identify constellations in the night sky, but they also represent stories from many different cultures. Constellations are also important because they serve as a celestial map. “The Star Song” at the beginning of the lesson give the students a better understanding of what stars and constellations are. The song is a fun way to inform students rather than lecturing on them.

Teaching Process:

Introductory Activity:

1. T: Alright class, today we are going to be learning about constellations. We are first going to watch these two videos.

2. Show the “Constellations: Connect the Dots in the Sky!” video.

3. T: Does anyone recognize these constellations they described? Alright, now we are going to listen to a little song about the stars.

4. Show “The Star Song”, ask students what the thought of the video. Collect details from what they learned from the song.

Body of Lesson:

1. T: Now that we have a grasp on what constellations are, we are going to make some ourselves! Please come to me and I will assign you two constellations. You will then do some research on your assigned constellation including what it looks like, why it is named what it is, where it is located in the sky, etc. You may use the technology in the room or

2. Students will research their constellations. While they are researching their constellations, the Vangelis’ Albedo 3.0 album will be playing in the background.

3. Students will collect one piece of black construction paper which they will divide down the middle. On this piece of paper they will draw will white colored pencil or crayon their constellation and its name.

4. After the students have completed their depiction of their constellation the teacher will ask the students to get in order of when the constellation can be seen. Student will stand in a line during the process.

Closing Activity:

1. All students will use their pencil to poke holes through their stars in their constellation. After this, the teacher will turn off the lights and while using a flashlight display the constellation on the wall.

2. Teacher will bring the students back together for a group discussion asking:

1. What is the definition of a constellation?
2. What is one interesting fact that you learned about your constellation today?
3. Can we see all of the constellations year round?
4. Were there any constellations that you can see year round?
5. What do you think causes constellations to not always be visible?

Assessments:

• Students will be assessed on their research of their two constellations by a checklist rubric. Also on this rubric is a checklist for their depiction of their two constellations on the provided black construction paper.
• The teacher will also assess whether the research was done correctly when the students are asked to line up according to when their constellation is visible.
• The goals of the assessments are to evaluate whether the students were able to research the constellation and correctly draw the constellation given and to correctly identify when the assigned constellation is visible.

 The Constellations

·        Andromeda ·        Antlia ·        Apus ·        Aquarius ·        Aquila ·        Ara ·        Aries ·        Auriga ·        Boötes ·        Caelum ·        Camelopardalis ·        Cancer ·        Canes Venatici ·        Canis Major ·        Canis Minor ·        Capricornus ·        Carina ·        Cassiopeia ·        Centaurus ·        Cepheus ·        Cetus ·        Chamaeleon ·        Circinus ·        Columba ·        Coma Berenices ·        Corona Austrina ·        Corona Borealis ·        Corvus ·        Crater ·        Crux ·        Cygnus ·        Delphinus ·        Dorado ·        Draco ·        Equuleus ·        Eridanus ·        Fornax ·        Gemini

·        Grus ·        Hercules ·        Horologium ·        Hydra ·        Hydrus ·        Indus ·        Lacerta ·        Leo ·        Leo Minor ·        Lepus ·        Libra ·        Lupus ·        Lynx ·        Lyra ·        Mensa ·        Microscopium ·        Monoceros ·        Musca ·        Norma ·        Octans ·        Ophiuchus ·        Orion ·        Pavo ·        Pegasus ·        Perseus ·        Phoenix ·        Pictor ·        Pisces ·        Piscis Austrinus ·        Puppis ·        Pyxis ·        Reticulum ·        Sagitta ·        Sagittarius ·        Scorpius ·        Sculptor ·        Scutum ·        Serpens

·         Sextans ·         Taurus ·         Telescopium ·         Triangulum ·         Triangulum Australe ·         Tucana ·         Ursa Major ·         Ursa Minor ·         Vela ·         Virgo ·         Volans ·          Vulpecula