3rd & 4th Grades

Creative Communicator

Students develop and employ strategies for understanding and solving problems in ways that leverage the power of technological methods to develop and test solutions.

Standard 6A:

Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.

Explore video editing tools and techniques. (6a) - READING

Example:

Students complete a book report for a month by creating a movie. Students must compile footage with their Chromebook or other device. The book report recap must fit into a 3-5 minute window. The recap can either be an acting out of their favorite scene, a "talking head" report, or some other method of reporting on the book.

Resources:

WeVideo Storyboard Mode Tutorial: https://www.wevideo.com/academy#cx3xvvpqdy

Movie Book Report Description and Materials: http://www.uniqueteachingresources.com/movie-camera-book-report.html

Organize ideas, design, and produce a multimedia presentation. (6a) - SOCIAL STUDIES

Example:

Students will be put into groups and each group is assigned a state to study and report on. At the end of the project, the groups will present to the class (or to a group of parents) on their state.

Resources:

State PowerPoint Presentation: http://www.bremertonschools.org/cms/lib/WA01001541/Centricity/Domain/321/50%20State%20PowerPoint%20Guidelines.docx

Practice skills using word processing and spreadsheets. (6a)- VARIOUS SUBJECTS, ART

Example:

Students will write a report on various subjects, with the teacher teaching new aspects of the word processing program each time.

Students create pixel art project using spreadsheets.

Resources:

Lesson Plans on Using Office365 in the Elementary Classroom: https://education.microsoft.com/Story/Lesson?token=fLWEa

Technology Resources for Teachers for Google Docs: https://sites.google.com/a/apps.edina.k12.mn.us/techresourcesforteachers/google-docs

Pixel Art Ideas: http://www.controlaltachieve.com/2017/02/sheets-pixelart.html

Maintain a blog. (6a)- VARIOUS SUBJECTS

Example:

Students will collaborate on creating a classroom news blog updating parents on the happenings within the classroom. Students will submit their blog entry to a class selected editor who will then forward to the teacher for publishing. The teacher will include the classroom blog as part of his/her weekly news to parents.

Resources:

Start Blogging in the Classroom Article: https://startbloggingonline.com/get-started-classroom-blogging/

Student Safe Blogging Site: https://kidblog.org/home/

Standard 6B:

Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.

Create original or remix a Christ-centered song or hymn. (6b)- RELIGION, HYMNOLOGY

Example:

Students will work in a group to create or copy the melody and lyrics for a hymn. The students will present the hymn to a small group in the class, gather feedback, and then present all the songs in a special classroom concert.

Resources:

Flat,io signup page: https://flat.io/

The Christian Worship Hymnal Online: https://hymnary.org/hymnal/CWLH1993

Standard 6C:

Students communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations.

Standard 6C is met in Innovative Designer standards.

Standard 6D:

Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.

Prepare and present portfolio of created materials. (6d)- VARIOUS SUBJECTS

Example:

Students will gather 5 projects or assignments that they want to present to their parents at the Parent Teachers Conference. Students will gather all materials and place them onto their Google Drive or OneDrive and then share them on the classroom projector on the day of the meeting. Students will use devices to capture pictures and upload materials into their portfolio.

Resources:

Preparing Students Portfolios for Student-Led Conferences: https://proudtobeprimary.com/portfolios-student-led-conferences/

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