GRADE 4

Being Good Digital Citizens

We read a story called Sonia Speaks Up about students posting and commenting in artwork in their class. We discussed strategies for being good digital citizens. We also reviewed and discussed videos from NetSmartz about being safe online.

Black and White Images with Binary Code

We used a pixel widget in code.org to make black & white images using binary code (0s and 1s). We realized that we needed to set the width and height of our images before making them. We also realized that the more bits of information we used (that is, the smaller the square samples were), the clearer the digital image became.

We started making our own black and white pixel art with binary code (0s and 1s).

Genius Hour

We kicked off Genius Hour. Students have opportunities throughout the year to design and complete projects of their choosing. Schools across the world implement Genius Hour programs to support students in pursuing their own interests and explore their passions. The Wildcat Workshop, with its materials and emphasis on civic and creative uses of digital technologies, is a perfect space for this kind of activity.