5th+Grade

Weekly Assignments: =MAY 9-MAY 23=

Scratch -- Computer Programming

Goal: I will demonstrate my understanding of the basic concepts of Scratch by recreating the arcade game, "Pong," at a proficient level.

Agenda: 1) Go to Scratch username: **steck5** password: **steck276** 2) Follow instructions on your table to create Pong.

Goal: I will demonstrate my understanding of the basic concepts of Scratch by creating an interactive game at a proficient level.

Agenda: 1) Go to Scratch 2) As a group, we'll watch online tutorials 3) Complete the worksheet as we move through each tutorial = = =April 28-MAY 6=

BrainPOP

Goal: I will have a better understanding of the resources available in brainpop.com by completing the scavenger hunt at proficient level.

Agenda: 1) Choose a partner from your table to work with 2) Go to brainpop.com 3) **dpsbrainpop** (both username & password) 4) Answer the questions with a partner

Cyberbullying
Goal: Students will:
 * compare different forms of cyberbullying and the roles of those involved.
 * interpret scenarios that illustrate how targets of cyberbullying feel.
 * identify ways to be an “Upstander” when cyberbullying occurs.

Agenda: 1) Go to digitalpassport.org 2) Login using your login information (on slip of paper) 3) Choose an avatar 4) Play E-volve 5) Once you finish the 3 rounds of E-volve, complete the Cyberbullying Mission

= = =APRIL 8-25=

Science Review Project (for CMAS in 2 WEEKS!!!)
**Day 3 GOAL:** I will have a better understanding of the basics of Google Forms by completing a quiz for my Science lesson at a proficient level.

Agenda: 1) Finish Hakiu Deck science lesson 2) Complete a Google Forms quiz

**Day 2 GOAL**: I will complete research to find answers to my science topic at a proficient level. Agenda: 1) Choose a science topic 2) Conduct research using LION online database 3) Answer the following questions about your topic:

**Day 1 GOAL**: I will have a better understanding of the basic functions of Haiku Deck (adding text, editing backgrounds, editing layout, change theme, share your project) in order to teach a review science lesson at a proficient level.

__** Science Topics: **__
 * -mixtures of matter can be separated **
 * -human body systems have basic structures, functions, & needs **
 * -organisms have structures & systems w/ separate functions **
 * -Solar System **
 * -Earth's weather conditions **
 * -Earth's renewable & nonrenewable resources **

Agenda: 1) Introduction to Science Review project 2) Choose a science topic you will create a lesson around 3) Log into Haiku Deck -Click SIGN IN (top, right corner) -Login: 4) Create a sample Haiku Deck presentation 5) Complete the Exit Ticket
 * steckstudents5@gmail.com**
 * steck276**

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= = =MAR 3-28=

Cultural Project
Goal: I will improve my cultural project by evaluating my project and a partner's project using the rubric at a proficient level.

Agenda: 1) Finish Cultural Project 2) Evaluate your project and a partner's project 3) Respond to both posts in Edmodo 4) WHEN YOU FINISH: -learn basic JavaScript to drawings & animations on Khan Academy -typing lessons -abcya.com -check out a book for spring break!

Goal: I will use the information I discovered about my culture to create a Glogster poster showing pictures and text about it at a proficient level.

Agenda: 1) Go to Glogster 2) Click "Sign in with Google" (top right corner) 3) Login: **steckstudents5@gmail.com**
 * steck276 **


 * Project: **
 * 1) 10 photos **
 * 2) Explain each photo **
 * 3) Have a background image **
 * 4) Add a title & your name **


 * Add a photo **
 * -Click Upload button (blue button with Up Arrow) **
 * -Click Desktop (left side) **
 * -Click on your photo & click Open **
 * -Click Image (black toolbar in Glogster) **
 * -Click Image & Use it **

Goal: I will use the DPS database (CulutreGrams) to research, discover, and write information about my culture at a proficient level.

Agenda: 1) Go to DPS Lion Database 2) Scroll down to CultureGrams: World Edition (about half way down) 3) Find your country 4) Use the website to complete your research

__ Basic Information __

List you culture(s):


 * Nationality
 * Heritage
 * Ancestry

Draw and label the flags of that culture (color in art class)

List and/or draw the geography (location)


 * Continent
 * Country
 * City
 * Town
 * Village
 * Longitude and latitude (optional)

__ Fishbone Graphic Organizer (make a fish for each culture you will research) __

List traditional and modern


 * Language
 * Food
 * Music
 * Housing
 * Government
 * Clothing

Goal: I will learn the basics of Glogster, an online poster creator, to show students how complete math problems at a proficient level.

Agenda: 1) go to GLOGSTER 2) Click "Log In with Google" 3) Log In Info email: **steckstudents5@gmail.com**  password: **steck276**  4) Complete worksheet & create a Glogster about your interests = = =FEB 18-28=


 * CMAS** (Science Test) **PRACTICE TESTS**

1) How will you use the tools (highlighter, pencil, X, etc.)in the top toolbar? 2) What questions were difficult to answer? How were they difficult?
 * 17 Question Practice Test**

GOAL: I will have a better understanding of typing by completing home row & qwerty row typing lessons at a proficient level.

Agenda: 1) Dance Mat Typing--must complete lessons 1-4 (use HOME ROW)  2) Power Typing--set Words/Minute goal to 15; record your scores 3) Check out a Book  4) Typing Games-- Free Typing Games, Typing Games, Learning Games for Kids

GOAL: I will have a better understanding of the technical functions of the CMAS test so I'm able to perform at a proficient level.


 * Agenda:**
 * 1) Mouserobics**
 * 2) Mouse Program --practicing basic skills that you need on the CMAS test**
 * 3) Practice Tests-- take both 4th grade & both 5th grade practice tests**
 * 4) Book checkout**

=FEB 10-21=

SAVING YOUR PREZI

GOAL: I will make the changes offered by my classmate to finish my Natural Disasters Prezi & upload it to our 5th grade Google Drive at a proficient level.

1) Log into Prezi (see login info below) 2) Find your Natural Disasters Prezi--Click it 3) Click SHARE 4) Click COPY LINK

5) Log into 5th grade Google Drive steckstudents5@gmail.com steck 276 6) Click on the NATURAL DISASTERS PREZI folder 7) Click CREATE (red box on the left) 8) Select DOCUMENT 9) Click on UNTITLED DOCUMENT (top left) & rename it //YOUR NAME// 10) In the document, hold down the COMMAND key & the letter V at the same time to post the link to your PREZI

National African American History Month
GOAL: I will have a better understanding of the key events and leaders in African American History by completing the webquest at a proficient level.

AGENDA: 1) go to @http://www.history.com/topics/black-history-month 2) With a partner from your table, complete the questions. 3) Are there other websites that can help you find information? List these on the back of the page.

**JAN 7-FEB 7**

 * Evaluating Prezi Presentations:**

Goal: I will collaborate with my classmates to help them improve their prezi presentations by completing the evaluation questions at a proficient level.

Agenda: 1) Prezi email: **steckstudents5@gmail.com**  password: **steck276**  2) Review your finished Prezi--use the checklist 3) Evaluate a classmate's Prezi--answer the questions 4) When finished, work on the following websites: Typing Games Typing


 * Natural Disasters**

Goal: I will have a better understanding of natural disasters by finding resources and taking notes at a proficient level.


 * Agenda: **
 * 1) Group work--decide which websites are the best **
 * 2) Finish Research **
 * 3) Prezi Presentation: **
 * -must be AT LEAST 6 frames **
 * -must include the 3 natural disasters you researched **
 * -must include all information gathered about your natural disasters **
 * -must have AT LEAST 3 pictures **

Helpful sites: @http://www.ready.gov/natural-disasters @http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/ BrainPOP (username & password = dpsbrainpop) Britannica Elementary Digital Library for Earth System Education The National Science Digital Library


 * Goal: I will have a better understanding of the basic functions of Prezi by completing a presentation at a proficient level. **


 * PREZI**
 * click Log In:**


 * steckstudents5@gmail.com**
 * steck276**

Agenda: 1) Yellow & Red Cards 2) Intro to Prezi 3) Work on Presentation: -presentation about yourself -include your interests, hobbies, things you like -Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 20 years?

=DEC 1-20=

Biography Research:


 * Goal: I will find resources about the person I'm researching and will cite my sources on my Google Drive document. **

1) Find sources using LION 3) Place your cited source on you Google Drive document
 * Agenda: **
 * 2) Cite your sources (EasyBib is a great website to show you how to do this)**

Google Drive
Login: steckstudents5 steck276


 * Goal: I will create a document to keep the information I find about the person I'm researching. **


 * HOUR OF CODE--www.code.org**
 * -click START ( orange button)**
 * -Under Tutorials for Beginners, click GO ( orange button)**

**DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP**

GOAL: I will demonstrate my understanding of digital citizenship by researching 3 items on the tic-tac-toe board and presenting one them while earning at least a 3 on the digital citizenship rubric. **Agenda:** **1) Answer the digital citizenship questions as a table (Click on the link to your table):** **Table 1**  **Table 2**  **Table 3**  **Table 4**  ** Table 5**  ** Table 6**

**-Login:**//dpsbrainpop//**(both username & password)**
**OCT 7-NOV 15**

Book Trailers Project Objective: I will review my book trailer and another group's book trailer and write a response to the two posts from Mr. Almon in Edmodo.

**Objective: I will demonstrate my understanding of my books' characters, setting, and plot by working collaboratively with my partner to finish my book trailer's voiceover/script and transitions in either iMovie or GarageBand.**

//**What book are you using?**////**What pictures do you need to include in your brook trailer?**//

*On the back of your checklist:

1) Describe the each picture you've chosen 2) Provide evidence for why it supports your script

@http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/

Project Objective: I will collaborate with my partner to create a book trailer, using either iMovie or GarageBand, that analyzes their book's characters, setting, and plot while scoring at least a 3 on the Book Trailer rubric.

Daily Objective: I will collaborate with a partner to understand the technological concepts of iMovie/GarageBand in order to complete my book trailer project.

Agenda: 1) As a table group, discuss the two objectives: -What do you need to know and do by the end of the period?  -What is the expectation for the entire book trailer project?  -How will what you learn today help you complete the project objective?

2) In complete sentences, type the group's answers in Google Docs -type your answer below the question  -if you have questions, type them in the question box (I'll come to each table to answer them)

3) iMovie Instruction: media type="custom" key="24138468"

4) GarageBand Introduction media type="custom" key="23955940"  Instruction Manual

4) Be familiar with the following terms/phrases: **-podcast**
 * -text edit**
 * -tracks**
 * -clip adjustments**
 * -transitions**
 * -audio**

SEPT 30- Oct 4 **

Objective: I wll have a better understanding of how to access information by demonstrating my understanding of the Dewey Decimal System by earning at least a 3 on the graphic organizer.

Agenda:
 * Introduction to Dewey
 * Collaboration: use research prompts to find books in Dewey system
 * book checkout


 * SEPT 23-27 **


 * Animoto Project **

Objective: I will show proficiency in the technological concepts of Animoto by creating an online, slideshow presentation that represents how technology helps people while earning at least a 3 on the Animoto rubric.

Agenda:
 * Finish Animoto project
 * Check your neighbor's project (make sure it's a 3 on the rubric)


 * SEPT 16-20 **

Animoto Project

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Project Objective: I will show proficiency in the technological concepts of Animoto by creating an online, slideshow presentation that represents how technology helps people while earning at least a 3 on the Animoto rubric

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Today's Objective: I will collaborate with my table group to create a response to Mr. Almon's Edmodo post, "How does technology help people," while earning at least a 3 on my response.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Agenda:
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Collaboration: How does technology help people?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Post to Edmodo
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">FInd & download 6 pictures for Animoto presentation


 * SEPT 9-13 **

Objective: I will have a better understanding of the technological concepts and ethical use of Edmodo by discussing the proper use presentation, creating an account, and earning at least a 3 on my response to a post within Edmodo.

Agenda:
 * Edmodo proper use presentation
 * Create an account
 * Respond to post in Edmodo


 * SEPT 2-6 **

Objective: I will have a better understanding of how the LION online database will assist me in the research process by completing the scavenger hunt graphic organizer while earning at least a 3 on the assignment.

Agenda:
 * Intro to LION
 * Scavenger Hunt
 * Graphic Organizer
 * Vocab: database


 * AUGUST 26-30**

Objective: I will have a better understanding of the library & lab expectations by collaborating with my table group to create the social contract.

Agenda:
 * Welcome to the computer lab!!
 * Review general classroom procedures
 * Review laptop cart and responsibilities - model
 * Log on to laptops
 * If time... visit TuxPaint
 * Review shutting down, putting away, lining up