Students will use the area model, repeat addition and standard multiplication strategies to multiply two digit numbers through a Computer Science Coding process.
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In this lesson, students will review living thing needs and places where they can meet their needs. They will create a maze and learn to program the sequence of steps to have a Bee-Bot navigate through it.
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In this lesson, students will expand their understanding of bees and their roles. After reading a short set of poems, students will discuss and record how each of the bee roles impacts pollination. Then using available devices or paper, guided by a rubric, students will create a digital art piece of bees and hives then they record their understanding of bees’ roles. Finally, in a gallery walk, students will provide I SEE, I THINK, I WONDER critical feedback to peers either with dry-erase markers on white tables or sticky notes.
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In this lesson, students will…. Be able to ask and answer questions referring explicitly to a text about the solar system. Students will start off with a KWL chart. Then the teacher is going to read a portion of a solar system passage. The teacher then will demonstrate to the students how to generate questions using the text. The teacher will model a level one as well as a level 3 question. Following that the class will read the remainder of the passage and generate some questions together. For independent work students are going to read a book on Epic and come up with a question as a group. They will write this down on a piece of poster paper. After all groups are done students will rotate in their groups around to the other groups posters (gallery walk style). Once at the groups students will use the bee bot to identify if the group's question was a level 1 or a level 3 question.
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In this lesson, students will be able to identify details from a text involving feeling words, emotions and reactions. Students will be able to express how they would feel in a situation and what zone they would be in.
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Students will explore the basics of literacy through fun and interactive activities using Micro:bit technology. Students develop their language and literacy skills, including reading, writing, and communication. Students will collaborate in groups to foster teamwork and communication.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Interactive, Lesson
In this lesson, students will program a “micro bit” in order to practice their 0-20 facts. This lesson plan can also be implemented with i 1-digit addition, counting, number line addition and subtraction and mental math. This lesson can also be used for math intervention strategies. It is recommended that the teacher is familiar with the micro bit and has done this guided practice at least once.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
This is an introductory lesson to quadrilaterals. The focus of the lesson is only on determining whether or not a shape is classified as a quadrilateral. Understanding the attributes of different quadrilaterals like parallelograms, trapezoids, rectangles, rhombi, and squares, will not be covered in this lesson, but ideas for future lessons can be found within the lesson plan. In this lesson, students will design various shapes using a Dash robot and categorize them as examples or non-examples of quadrilaterals. It would be beneficial for students to have had prior experience with navigating the Dash robot.
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In this lesson, students will navigate a map using cardinal directions and then use their knowledge to lead a peer through a map with cardinal directions. Students should have knowledge of cardinal directions and symbols before starting this lesson.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
Students will read a fictional text and use details from the story to retell the beginning, middle and end. Students will then create scenes that represent the beginning, middle, and end. Students will then program their Sphero to travel to each scene. Students will also input their summary into their program using the speak command.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
In this project-based learning lesson, students will collect and analyze data using micro:bit sensors. They will use the data to make predictions, evaluate the growing conditions of various locations, and determine the best location for a plant based on its needs. This lesson integrates math, life science, and computer science skills.
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The first step in cybersecurity is learning how to log out of a Chromebook! This lesson teaches students what cybersecurity it, the importance of cybersecurity, and how they can engage in cybersecurity by logging out of their Chromebooks correctly. It includes an anchor chart, slides, and a Breakout game to test their cyber security knowledge!
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In this lesson, students will compare two fractions with the same denominator by reasoning about their size, using area and length models, and using the >, < symbols.
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In this lesson, students will….Use Spanish Language to communicate how to give directions and use cardinal points in a community map while using coding strategies.
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This lesson emphasizes the 4 Cs (critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication). It is designed with a media center setting in mind, but could take place in a regular classroom. Students will work in pairs, with each partner creating a written plan for a micro:bit coding project. They will then trade plans with their partners and follow their partner’s written plan to create appropriate code. If micro:bits are available, students will then download the code to the physical device(s) to see it run. Next, students will reflect on the collaborative process and record their reflections, either in written form or as a video or audio recording. These reflections can be shared with either the instructor or the entire group.
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Day 1: draw maps of rooms in the school or the playground Day 2: write directions of where they are on the map Day 3: using their bee-bot and grid map, student A will read their written directions and student B will program the Bee-bot with partner A’s directions. The team will problem solve and make notes if the Bee-bot does not locate partner A. Students will then switch roles.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Formative Assessment, Lesson Plan, Self Assessment, Unit of Study
Students will be building their knowledge on computer science and comparing fractions. This lesson was originally created for 3rd grade standards but this lesson can be adapted for other grades. Students will use a Sphero bot to code and bowl!
Material Type: Assessment, Demonstration, Lesson Plan, Software
My lesson is designed to target standards related to force and motion, and integrating it with computer science. The connection with movements is a practical way to help students understand about how a piece of technology (coding) works. They will learn that real word could be brought into virtual life.
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This lesson is about creating a safe classroom community. It provides opportunities for students to gain skills in solving problems and communication. Coding is introduced as an option/follow-up.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Interactive, Lesson Plan
Working with robots and coding are fun, engaging, and promote critical thinking! It is essential for learners to have a solid introduction that also hits standards. Using reading as a connector, this lesson will allow learners to make a connection between coding and reading.
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