Grade 4: Visiting the Titanic

Students in Ms. Viviani's social studies class had the pleasure of reenacting the early moments of the 1912 voyage of the RMS Titanic, prior to its impending fate. Historical costumes, a fancy dinner and music from that time period set the mood in Room 17b. Enjoy this quick video of voyagers on Titanic as it leaves the port: Technology Essential Question: How can we use this software to create original, innovative works and ideas?

The Polar VorTechs interview the Green Team

The Polar VorTechs recently interviewed the Spofford Pond School Green Team. Enjoy!
Technology Essential Question: How can we use this software to create original, innovative works and ideas?

The American Southwest - Grade 4

Mrs. Viviani's Social Studies Classes Students have been studying the American Southwest.  As a culminating project, they were tasked with creating an "Explain Everything" screencast to show what they have learned about this incredible region of our country.  Students used print and digital sources to research the topic and presented their findings digitally.  Check it out!



Technology Essential Questions:

How does this digital tool help improve collaboration and/or communication?

How can technology be used to enhance a project and communicate knowledge?

How can we use this software to create original, innovative works and ideas?

Grade 4 Common Core Standards:  RI.4.10; SL.4.4; SL.4.5

Grade 4 Explain Everything

Students in Mrs. Macelhiney's grade 4 class were tasked with creating screencasts to explain everything they know about the United States.  Each student researched a U.S. State and created their tutorials using the iPads and the app, Explain Everything. Check it out:
Technology Essential Questions:

How does this digital tool help improve collaboration and/or communication?

How can technology be used to enhance a project and communicate knowledge?

How can we use this software to create original, innovative works and ideas?

Grade 4 Common Core Standards:  RI.4.10; SL.4.4; SL.4.5;