Grade 4 Extensions for Google

Collecting the Pros and Cons with Read&Write for Google -Opinion Writing- Ms. Malo's Grade 4

Students in Ms. Malo's 4th grade ELA class recently learned how to use a Google extension called Read&Write.  One great feature of the extension is the ability to highlight information within documents or online articles.  Here, students are reading an online article and highlighting the pros and cons of the issue.  Once complete, the extension allows the student to collect the highlights and sort them in a new Google Doc on their drive, complete with necessary citations.  Students then can use their collection of information to begin writing about their own opinion on the issue.

Technology Essential Questions

What basic skills should students know about this digital tool?

How does this digital tool help students collect and organize information?
2016 Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Curriculum Framework: 3-5.CAS.a.4; 3-5.CAS.b.1; 3-5.CAS.b.2; 3-5.CAS.b.3; 3-5.CAS.c.4; 3-5.CAS.c.6; 3-5.DTC.a.2; 3-5.DTC.a.3; 3-5.DTC.c.1; 3-5.DTC.c.4; 3-5.CS.b.1

Science Data and Google Sheets

Grade 6:  Collecting, Organizing, Visualizing and Calculating Data with Google Sheets In preparation for their up-coming science fair, students in Ms. Sierpina's grade 6 science classes have been busy conducting trials and collecting data to answer various scientific questions. In order to help them manage their data, students were introduced to spreadsheets using Google Sheets. Students learned to create data tables, calculate data using various formulas and show their findings visually in charts. Check it out!

Grade 6 Students

Technology Essential Questions

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

What basic skills should students know about this digital tool?

How does this digital tool help students manage data?

2016 Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Curriculum:

6-8.CAS.b; 6-8.CT.a.1; 6-8.CT.a.2; 6-8.CT.c.4

Grade 5 Opinion Writing

Zoos:  The Pros and Cons Mrs. Medugno's students have been practicing writing opinion pieces.  Their topic of focus was whether or not zoos should exist.  After choosing a side and supporting it with facts and ideas, students were further challenged to create a screencast that would persuade others of their opinion.  Check out their video below.  Did they convince you one way or the other?

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?

2016 Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Curriculum Framework

3-5.CAS.b; 3- 5.DTC.a.2; 3-5.DTC.a.3; 3-5.DTC.b; 3-5.DTC.c.2; 3-5.DTC.c.7

Link to Mrs. Medugnos' Blog

Grade 4 Figurative Language: Life is Good!

Students in Ms. Davis' fourth grade have been studying figurative language.  Students created stanzas using figurative language in conjunction with the Life is Good themes.  Here are two examples of stanzas merged together into metaphoric poems about compassion and openness.

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?
2016 Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Curriculum Framework: 3-5.CAS.b.1, 3-5.DTC.a.3, 3-5.DTC.b.1
Grade 4 Common Core Standards: L.4.5

Grade 6 Mannequin Challenge

Students in grade 6 were recently invited by the Spofford Pond Polar VorTechs video crew to take the Mannequin Challenge.  Video crew members rolled the tape while the entire student body worked together as a team to capture a moment called "Sixth Grade Lunch". Check it out!

Technology Essential Questions:

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

2016 Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Curriculum Framework: 6-8.CAS.a.5, 6-8.CAS.b.6, 6-8.DTC.a.46-8.DTC.b.1