NV Integrated Technology Standards

Fourth Grade

4.EL.A.1: With teacher guidance, develop learning goals, select tools to achieve them, and reflect on and revise the learning process as needed to achieve goals.

Standard Number

4.EL.A.1

Text of Standard

With teacher guidance, develop learning goals, select tools to achieve them, and reflect on and revise the learning process as needed to achieve goals.

Focus Area

Empowered Learner (EL)

Focus Area Text

Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving, and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.

Indicator

Articulate and set personal learning goals, develop strategies leveraging technology to achieve them, and reflect on the learning process itself to improve learning outcomes.

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

4.W.5

Lesson Synopsis

Students take a pre-assessment by completing a writing sample (i.e, personal narrative), the sample is graded using a teacher created rubric. Students then choose a component of the rubric and set a goal to improve on that one component. When the unit is complete and the final draft is graded using the same rubric the student will determine if they met their writing goal.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will create a Google Slides slide deck writing assignment. Include directions, blank slides for typing, and a slide with a digital rubric (a photograph of any rubric can be set as the background on a slide, text boxes can then be added). Teacher gives direct instruction on expectation of slide deck pre-assessment writing sample (i.e, personal narrative). Students will then type their writing sample. Teacher then grades the sample using the digital rubric. Student will use graded rubric to determine a specific goal for the writing unit. When the unit is complete and the final draft is graded using the same teacher created rubric, students will reflect and determine whether they met their writing goal.

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

4.SL.4, 4.SL.5

Lesson Synopsis

Students will take a poem or story they have written and read it aloud. They will use a teacher created rubric to evaluate themselves. Teacher will go over all components of the rubric including fluency, prosody, rate, and expression. Teacher will sharing examples of what each part looks like or sounds like. Students will self-evaluate and then set a goal to improve their score.

Integrated Technology

Students will create a poem or story. Students will then practice reading their piece out loud until they are fluent. Students will then create a visual slideshow to go along with their reading using Google Slides or Prezi. When finished students will use ScreenCastify or Screen Cast-O-Matic to present their slideshow while reading their passage. After recording, students will evaluate themselves using a teacher created rubric on fluency, prosody, rate, and expression. Students will set a goal to improve their score and record again.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

4.NBT.A.1

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher and student will conference to set monthly Khan Academy minutes and level increase goals based on Maps data and student needs. Students monitor their minutes using the progress link on Khan. Weekly conferencing with teacher will help student determine what changes, if any, need to be made.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will create a collaborative digital scoreboard using Google Docs (example). Students will be identified using student numbers for privacy. Students will access the scoreboard through a shareable link, they will be responsible for updating the "tracker" each day in order to keep track of progress towards their goals. All students will see the progress of the other students which will encourage them to "compete" to make their own goals. This shareable link can be sent out to parents, so they can help their child stay on track to meet their goals as well. This applies to all 4th grade math standards.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

4.NF.A.2

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher and student will conference to set monthly Khan Academy minutes and level increase goals based on Maps data and student needs. Students monitor their minutes using the progress link. Weekly conferencing with teacher will help student determine what changes, if any, need to be made.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will create a collaborative digital scoreboard using Google Docs (example). Students will be identified using student numbers for privacy. Students will access the scoreboard through a shareable link, they will be responsible for updating the "tracker" each day in order to keep track of progress towards their goals. All students will see the progress of the other students which will encourage them to "compete" to make their own goals. This shareable link can be sent out to parents, so they can help their child stay on track to meet their goals as well. This applies to all 4th grade math standards.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

4.PS3.1, 4.PS.3.3

Lesson Synopsis

Students will create a roller coaster with materials supplied by the teacher. Teacher will supply paper, paperclips, tape, scissors, marbles, plastic cup, and rulers. Students will construct a track that will be placed in the room against a wall or a stack of books. Students will place a marble at the bottom of the track and drop a second marble from various places on the top of the track. Students will try to make it so the marbles stay on the paper track and do not reach the plastic cup at the base of the track. They will do multiple trials with the marble at different heights. Students will record data and journal their findings in their notebook. Teacher will observe and help when needed.

Integrated Technology

After students complete their engineering task, students will set a goal to improve their roller coaster. The students will be directed to go to kidrex.org and search for ideas to make their roller coaster better. Students will then design a new and improved roller coaster to accomplish their goal. Teacher will observe and help when needed.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

4.SS.4.30

Lesson Synopsis

Using Project Tahoe resource, teachers will teach the lesson, Beatrice's Goat. This lesson defines income, opportunity cost, savings, savings goal, and short-term and long-terms savings goals. Teacher will teach the lesson as stated on Project Tahoe including the handouts where the students set savings goals. The students set a class goal to earn a class determined amount of "beans" and the class must fill the jar with that amount of beans to be rewarded for good behavior. When enough beans are saved, the class earns a reward. This is their saving goal and they work together as a team to achieve it. Once the reward is earned, students will vote on a reward. This will allow students to see opportunity cost as they will only get to do the most voted reward.

Integrated Technology

Using Project Tahoe resource, teachers will teach the lesson, Beatrice's Goat. Teacher will show the video read aloud of Beatrice's Goat on YouTube. Teacher will follow the lesson plan on Project Tahoe including the handouts where the students set savings goals. This lesson defines income, opportunity cost, savings, savings goal, and short-term and long-terms savings goals. The class decides on an amount of "marbles" they need to save to earn a reward. Teacher will use a virtual Marble Jar to keep track of the class progress towards their goal. This is their saving goal and they work together as a team to achieve it. Once the reward is earned, students will vote on a reward. This will allow students to see opportunity cost as they will only get to do the most voted reward.

Videos

Read Aloud-Beatrice's Goat By: Paige McBrier - https://youtu.be/IRS1MWvLWn4 - This is a video read aloud of the book Beatrice's Goat from YouTube.

Instructional Resources

Google Slides - https://slides.google.com/ - Google Slides is a free web-based presentation program that allows you to format and create presentations while working with others.

Prezi - https://prezi.com - Create interactive visuals that appear right alongside you on screen as you present, for virtual presentations that engage, inspire, and teach. Allows 5 free presentations for student accounts.

Screencastify - https://www.screencastify.com/ - Allows user to record their screen with a voice over. Extension is free for recordings 5 minutes or less.

Screen-Cast-O-Matic - https://screencast-o-matic.com/ - Screencast-O-Matic is a screencasting and video editing software tool that can be launched directly from a browser. It is free to sign up for an account. This allows for recording of face and voice for up to 15 minutes that can be saved right to your computer or Google Drive.

Example of teacher scoreboard tracker https://docs.google.com/document/d/10zGBlni5OJ-uxKa21xZZcHSwYLPMHTCUi-0b1p6FcnA/edit

Dear Mr. Mountain Man Book - https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Letters-Scott-Grizzly-Sorensen/dp/0615821006/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DEE8TQ3VKXXJ&dchild=1&keywords=dear+mr+mountain+man&qid=1620168269&sprefix=dear+mr+mou%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-1 This book is a collection of letters written by students who have attended Mr. Sorensen's assemblies.

Kid Rex Search Engine - https://www.alarms.org/kidrex/ - This is a kid friendly search engine for students to complete research.

Project Tahoe - https://projecttahoe.org/ - This is a free website for K-12 Nevada Social Studies standards, resources, and curriculum.

Beatrice's Goat by Paige McBrier Book - https://www.amazon.com/Beatrices-Goat-Page-McBrier/dp/0689869908/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BMSGWPIXFVB2&dchild=1&keywords=beatrice%27s+goat&qid=1620491560&sprefix=beatrice%27s+%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-1 - Here is a link to Beatrice's Goat on Amazon.

Digital Marble Jar - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Digital-Marble-Jar-FREEBIE-5842394?st=257aaa50eef8b0750c04e7920aa84e72 - This is a free download for a virtual marble jar with a goal setting page.

Vocabulary

Process - a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular outcome

4.EL.B.1: Create a digital or non digital personal learning network of peers who can provide support.

Standard Number

4.EL.B.1

Text of Standard

Create a digital or non digital personal learning network of peers who can provide support.

Focus Area

Empowered Learner (EL)

Focus Area Text

Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving, and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.

Indicator

Build networks and customize their learning environments in ways that support the learning process.

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

4.SL.1a, 4.SL.1c

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher and students engage in a novel study read aloud. During discussion of important details, evidence is collected to determine the author's line of thinking and theme of story. Teacher creates multiple opportunities for discourse where students take turns sharing their ideas and answering questions while working with a partner. The student would determine their participation goal and level of ability in using specific sentence stems each time. Teacher places sentence stems on an anchor chart so students can refer to this resource for guidance.

Integrated Technology

Teacher and students engage in a novel study read aloud. During discussion of important details, evidence is collected to determine the author's line of thinking and theme of story. Teacher creates multiple opportunities for discourse where students take turns sharing their ideas and answering questions while working with a partner. The student would determine their participation goal and level of ability in using specific sentence stems each time. Teacher dictates sentences stems and allows students to choose the partner role they will have for that day/week/unit depending on teacher and student choice. Students take notes on a Google Doc so they have sentence stem and partner role resource available during discussions (this would be in the place of a classroom anchor chart/bulletin board).

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

4.SL.1.b

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will create a free account on Code.org for students. Teacher will teach a hands-on 'unplugged' lesson to students that does not require technology. Students will work in partner pairs to complete task given by the teacher. Students will follow class developed rules for working with a partner. Teacher will assist and make anchor chart of agreed upon rules. Student's goal will be to successfully complete the unplugged challenge. Students will evaluate and redo challenge if goal is not met.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will pair students up and show the student video on pair programming from Code.org. Students and teacher will create rules and goals for pair programming in the classroom. Students will take turns being the "driver" and "navigator" while working on the online puzzles. Teacher will facilitate and observe discourse between students. Students will know if the puzzle is successful based on the color of the circle for that puzzle (see code.org for more information on teacher dashboard). If they are not successful, students will reevaluate their work looking for errors and making corrections. Teacher can also watch the teacher video to help learn more on facilitating this lesson.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

4.OA.A.3

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher and student will conference to set monthly Khan Academy minutes and level increase goals based on Maps data and student needs. Students monitor their minutes using the progress link. Weekly conferencing with teacher will help student determine what changes, if any, need to be made.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will create a collaborative digital scoreboard using Google Docs (example). Students will be identified using student numbers for privacy. Students will access the scoreboard through a shareable link, they will be responsible for updating the "tracker" each day in order to keep track of progress towards their goals. All students will see the progress of the other students which will encourage them to "compete" to make their own goals. This shareable link can be sent out to parents, so they can help their child stay on track to meet their goals as well. This applies to all 4th grade math standards.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

4.G.A.1

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher and student will conference to set monthly Khan Academy minutes and level increase goals based on Maps data and student needs. Students monitor their minutes using the progress link. Weekly conferencing with teacher will help student determine what changes, if any, need to be made.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will create a collaborative digital scoreboard using Google Docs (example). Students will be identified using student numbers for privacy. Students will access the scoreboard through a shareable link, they will be responsible for updating the "tracker" each day in order to keep track of progress towards their goals. All students will see the progress of the other students which will encourage them to "compete" to make their own goals. This shareable link can be sent out to parents, so they can help their child stay on track to meet their goals as well. This applies to all 4th grade math standards.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

4.PS.3.4

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will gives a choice of engineering challenges to class. Teacher will provide materials for challenges presented (creating towers or bridges, paper houses, egg drops etc.) Students work in a team to complete the challenge they choose in a set amount of time.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will gives a choice of engineering challenges to class. Teacher will provide materials for challenges presented (creating towers or bridges, paper houses, egg drops etc.) Students work in a team to complete the challenge they choose in a set amount of time. After students build their engineering task, they will set a goal to improve their design by searching for ideas online. Students can use kidrex.org to search for new ideas and videos to help them redesign their project. Teacher will observe and facilitate during this challenge.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

SS.4.32

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher plays the YouTube video read aloud of the mentor text Chicken Clicking by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross stopping through out to ask questions and have students stop and think and share their thoughts on the problems the chicken is creating and why. At one point teacher stops to discuss what the farmer could do to protect his account from the chicken who is purchasing items for his friends. The story goes on and the chicken meets a "chum" online and arranges to meet the new friend in person, the new "chicken" friend ends up being a fox. The discussion should end with the idea of protecting themselves from strangers who pretend to be someone they are not.

Integrated Technology

Teacher plays the YouTube video read aloud of the mentor text Chicken Clicking by Jeanne Willis stopping through out to ask questions and have students stop and think and share their thoughts on the problems the chicken is creating and why. At any point teacher stops to discuss what the farmer could do to protect his account from the chicken who is purchasing items for his friends. The story goes on and the chicken meets a "chum" online and arranges to meet the new friend in person, the new "chicken" friend ends up being a fox. The discussion should end with the idea of protecting themselves from strangers who pretend to be someone they are not. Teacher then introduces the online password security resource How Secure is my Password? at Security.org. Students can try different passwords to see how long it would take a computer to crack the password. This link provides information on How to Create Secure Passwords and also Why is Password Security Important? Students get instance feedback on their password choice. Students then change their passwords for their CCSD student accounts through a school device such as a Chromebook, iPad, or desktop. Students will need to be instructed in keeping the new password in a safe place.

Videos

Pair Programming - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgkahOzFH2Q - Student video shows expectations and rules for successful pair programming

Teaching CS Fundamentals: Pair Programming - https://youtu.be/sxToW3ixrwo - Teacher video to help teachers set up pair programming in their classroom.

Chicken Clicking by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMqptWPBzMs - The video read aloud tells the story of a chicken placing online orders for friends using the farmers account.

Instructional Resources

Example of teacher scoreboard tracker https://docs.google.com/document/d/10zGBlni5OJ-uxKa21xZZcHSwYLPMHTCUi-0b1p6FcnA/edit

Free coding website - Code.org - This site offers free curriculum for K-5 for computer science.

Kid Rex search engine - https://www.alarms.org/kidrex/ - This is a kid friendly search engine for students to complete research.

Project Tahoe - https://projecttahoe.org/ - This is a free website for K-12 Nevada Social Studies standards, resources, and curriculum.

Security.org- How Secure is my Password? - Test the strength of password before choosing them.

Vocabulary

digital - a characteristic of electronic technology that uses discrete values, generally 0 and 1, to generate, store, and process data

process - a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular outcome

4.EL.C.1: Seek feedback from both people and digital tools, and use age appropriate technology to share learning.

Standard Number

4.EL.C.1

Text of Standard

Seek feedback from both people and digital tools, and use age appropriate technology to share learning.

Focus Area

Empowered Learner (EL)

Focus Area Text

Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving, and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.

Indicator

Use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

4.W.5

Lesson Synopsis

Students take a pre-assessment by completing a writing sample (i.e, personal narrative), the sample is graded by a peer using a teacher created rubric. Students then choose a component of the rubric and set a goal to improve on that one component. When the unit is completed, rough drafts are graded by peer partners using the same rubric, partners are given time to offer positive feedback as well as suggestions for improvement. Students then edit and revise drafts and submit a final draft to the teacher. Teacher will grade the final drafts, students will then determine if they met their writing goals.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will create a Google Slides slide deck writing assignment. Include directions, blank slides for typing, and a slide with a digital rubric (a photograph of any rubric can be set as the background on a slide, text boxes can then be added). Teacher gives direct instruction on expectation of slide deck pre-assessment writing sample (i.e, personal narrative). Students will then type their writing sample. Teacher then grades the sample using the digital rubric. Student will use graded rubric to determine a specific goal for the writing unit. When the unit is completed, rough drafts are graded by peer partners using the same rubric, partners are given time to offer positive feedback as well as suggestions for improvement. Students then edit and revise drafts and copy and paste the improved draft onto the final draft slide and submit the slide deck or share it with teacher. Teacher will grade the final drafts, students will then determine if they met their writing goals.

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

4.SL.1.b

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will create a free account on Code.org for students. Teacher will teach a hands-on 'unplugged' lesson to students that does not require technology. Students will work in partner pairs to complete task given by the teacher. Students will follow class developed rules for working with a partner. Teacher will assist and make anchor chart of agreed upon rules. Students goal will be to successfully completing unplugged challenge. Teacher will give feedback to groups as they work. Students will evaluate and redo challenge if goal is not met.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will place students on Code.org and have them work on online puzzles in their current lesson. Students will use resources in their accounts such as clicking on hints or using the 'step' button to help them complete the puzzle. Teacher will facilitate and observe students as they work. Students will know if the puzzle is successful based on the color of the circle for that puzzle (see code.org for more information on teacher dashboard). If they are not successful, students will reevaluate their work to look for errors and make corrections. Teacher may opt to use pair programming for struggling students so that they can successfully complete their lesson working together with a peer. Teacher can show the student video on pair programming to remind students of rules and expectations. Teachers may also watch the teacher video on pair programming to help facilitate this in the classroom.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

4.OA.A.3

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher and student will conference to set monthly Khan Academy minutes and level increase goals based on Maps data and student needs. Students monitor their minutes using the progress link. Weekly conferencing with teacher will help student determine what changes, if any, need to be made.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will create a collaborative digital scoreboard using Google Docs (example). Students will be identified using student numbers for privacy. Students will access the scoreboard through a shareable link, they will be responsible for updating the "tracker" each day in order to keep track of progress towards their goals. All students will see the progress of the other students which will encourage them to "compete" to make their own goals. This shareable link can be sent out to parents, so they can help their child stay on track to meet their goals as well. This applies to all 4th grade math standards.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

4.MD.A.2

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher and student will conference to set monthly Khan Academy minutes and level increase goals based on Maps data and student needs. Students monitor their minutes using the progress link. Weekly conferencing with teacher will help student determine what changes, if any, need to be made.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will create a collaborative digital scoreboard using Google Docs (example). Students will be identified using student numbers for privacy. Students will access the scoreboard through a shareable link, they will be responsible for updating the "tracker" each day in order to keep track of progress towards their goals. All students will see the progress of the other students which will encourage them to "compete" to make their own goals. This shareable link can be sent out to parents, so they can help their child stay on track to meet their goals as well. This applies to all 4th grade math standards.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

4.PS3.1, 4.PS.3.3

Lesson Synopsis

Students will create a roller coaster with materials supplied by the teacher. Teacher will supply paper, paperclips, tape, scissors, marbles, plastic cup, and rulers. Students will construct a track that will be placed in the room against a wall or a stack of books. Students will place a marble at the bottom of the track and drop a second marble from various places on the top of the track. Students will try to make it so the marbles stay on the paper track and do not reach the plastic cup at the base of the track. They will do multiple trials with the marble at different heights. Students will record data and journal their findings in their notebook. Teacher will observe and help when needed.

Integrated Technology

After students complete their engineering task, students will set a goal to improve their roller coaster. The students will be directed to go to kidrex.org and search for ideas to make their roller coaster better. Students will then design a new and improved roller coaster to accomplish their goal. Teacher will observe and help when needed.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

SS.4.32

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher plays the YouTube video read aloud of the mentor text Chicken Clicking by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross stopping through out to ask questions and have students stop and think and share their thoughts on the problems the chicken is creating and why. At one point teacher stops to discuss what the farmer could do to protect his account from the chicken who is purchasing items for his friends. The story goes on and the chicken meets a "chum" online and arranges to meet the new friend in person, the new "chicken" friend ends up being a fox. The discussion should end with the idea of protecting themselves from strangers who pretend to be someone they are not.

Integrated Technology

Teacher plays the YouTube video read aloud of the mentor text Chicken Clicking by Jeanne Willis stopping through out to ask questions and have students stop and think and share their thoughts on the problems the chicken is creating and why. At any point teacher stops to discuss what the farmer could do to protect his account from the chicken who is purchasing items for his friends. The story goes on and the chicken meets a "chum" online and arranges to meet the new friend in person, the new "chicken" friend ends up being a fox. The discussion should end with the idea of protecting themselves from strangers who pretend to be someone they are not. Teacher then introduces the online password security resource How Secure is my Password? at Security.org. Students can try different passwords to see how long it would take a computer to crack the password. This link provides information on How to Create Secure Passwords and also Why is Password Security Important? Students get instance feedback on their password choice.

Videos

Pair Programming - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgkahOzFH2Q - Student video shows expectations and rules for successful pair programming

Teaching CS Fundamentals: Pair Programming - https://youtu.be/sxToW3ixrwo - Teacher video to help teachers set up pair programming in their classroom.

Chicken Clicking - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRQgIbfGfTU - Read aloud you tube video of the book by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross.

Instructional Resources

Free coding website - Code.org - This site offers free curriculum for K-5 for computer science.

Free Password strength checker - https://www.security.org/how-secure-is-my-password/ - This site allows users to check the strength of passwords and has resources for choosing a strong password as well as explains why it is important.

Kid Rex Search Engine - kidrex.org - This is a kid friendly search engine for students to complete research.

Vocabulary

digital - a characteristic of electronic technology that uses discrete values, generally 0 and 1, to generate, store, and process data.

4.DC.B.1: Practice and encourage others in a safe, legal, and ethical behavior when using technology and interacting online.

Standard Number

4.DC.B.1

Text of Standard

Practice and encourage others in a safe, legal, and ethical behavior when using technology and interacting online.

Focus Area

Digital Citizen (DC)

Focus Area Text

Students recognize the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal, and ethical.

Indicator

Engage in positive, safe, legal, and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices.

Videos

Super Digital Citizen - https://www.commonsense.org/education/videos/super-digital-citizen - This video teaches students to be upstanders when they witness cyberbullying.

Private and Personal Information - https://www.commonsense.org/education/videos/private-and-personal-information - Students learn the difference between what personal things they can safely share online and private information that should not be shared.

Keeping Games Fun and Friendly - https://www.commonsense.org/education/videos/keeping-games-fun-and-friendly - Students learn how to keep their experiences positive and fun when communicating in online games with others.

Instructional Resources

Common Sense Education - https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship - is a non-profit organization that "provides education and advocacy to families to promote safe technology and media for children."

Brain Pop - https://cdn-educators.brainpop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Grade-4-Pacing_-Cyberbullying-1.pdf - BrainPOP offers topics to help students learn to be careful, considerate, and aware digital citizens. This is a collection of 4th grade digital citizenship resources for movies, activities, games, and planning guides.

Chicken Clicking - Jeanne Willis - This book tells of a chicken who orders unneeded items for a farmer and his wife, and all the farm animals. Then she connects online with a stranger who turns out to be a dangerous fox. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFIeB6QT4WY - Use this You tube video or find the book at the library, to teach online safety and responsibility.

The Technology Tail - Julia Cook - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Dy44Nza0e0 - Use this You Tube read aloud or find the book in the library to teach about cyberbullying. This story is a twist on the Fill A Bucket activity or Wrinkled Heart activity.

Vocabulary

Digital - a characteristic of electronic technology that uses discrete values, generally 0 and 1, to generate, store, and process data.

Digital Citizenship - The norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to the use of technology.

4.DC.C.1: Demonstrate how to paraphrase the information learned from online sources into their own words.

Standard Number

4.DC.C.1

Text of Standard

Demonstrate how to paraphrase the information learned from online sources into their own words.

Focus Area

Digital Citizen (DC)

Focus Area Text

Students recognize the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal, and ethical.

Indicator

Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.

Videos

Plagiarism - https://youtu.be/k3Lwlfy5FHM - This video talks about what plagiarism is and how to avoid it.

Paraphrasing - https://vimeo.com/91548647 - This video teaches how to paraphrase correctly.

Instructional Resources

Read Write Think - http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/used-words-paraphrasing-informational-1177.html?tab=1#tabs - This has four 30 minute lessons on paraphrasing of informational text. All resources are included.

When Marion Copied - Brook Berg - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1xoT_MJxMY - Use this book as a mentor text for teaching plagiarism and citing sources.

Vocabulary

Digital Citizenship - the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to the use of technology.

Digital - a characteristic of electronic technology that uses discrete values, generally 0 and 1, to generate, store, and process data.

4.KC.A.1: Use keywords to search, organize, locate, and synthesize information in multiple sources to create an original product.

Standard Number

4.KC.A.1

Text of Standard

Use keywords to search, organize, locate, and synthesize information in multiple sources to create an original product.

Focus Area

Knowledge Constructor (KC)

Focus Area Text

Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts, and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.

Indicator

Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits.

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

4.W.7

Lesson Synopsis

Students determine main topic and subtopics for research projects. Students are given access to print materials from library, teacher provides list of school approved websites for research.

Integrated Technology

Students will use Jamboard for note taking. Teacher directly instructs students on how to use Jamboard. Teacher then creates each group or student Jamboard. Each subtopic is assigned a slide for students to keep notes while completing their research. Students may need to find and make contact with experts in their research topic by sending requests for information through email, or the "Contact Us" link on websites. Teacher provides list of school approved websites for research.

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

4.W.6

Lesson Synopsis

Students collaborate and determine main topic and subtopics for group research projects. Subtopics are divided among the group to research. Students are given access to print materials from library, teacher provides list of school approved websites for research. Research papers are produced and published in a Google Doc, then shared with the teacher with the yellow "share" button.

Integrated Technology

Students will use a collaborative Jamboard for note taking. Teacher directly instructs students on how to use a Jamboard. Teacher then creates each group's Jamboard. Each subtopic is assigned a slide for students to keep notes while completing their research. Teacher provides list of school approved websites for research. Students may need to find and make contact with experts in their research topic by sending requests for information through email, or the "Contact Us" link on websites. Research papers are produced and published in a Google Doc, then shared with the teacher with the yellow "share" button.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

4.G.A.3

Lesson Synopsis

Students will create their names on grid paper to create a mirror reflection of their name. Teacher will model how to do this for students. Teacher will observe and help when needed. Students will then fold paper to show the letters are symmetrical.

Integrated Technology

Using a virtual symmetry art program, students will create their names online. Teacher will model how to use this website and show students how to set the different options. Students will then create their names and electronically send them to the teacher. Teacher will print out the sheets so students can fold their papers and show that the letters are symmetrical.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

4.G.A.1, 4.G.A.2, 4.G.A.3

Lesson Synopsis

Students will create their names on grid paper using rulers and pencils to create a mirror reflection of their name. They will then look for angles and label them. Teacher will observe and help with needed. Teacher will supply paper, protractors, and pencils. Teacher will model how to measure angles and label them.

Integrated Technology

Using a virtual symmetry art program, students will create their names online. Teacher will model how to use this website and show students how to set the different options. Students will then create their names and electronically send them to the teacher. Teacher will print out the sheets so students can measure and label angles in their names. Teacher will supply paper, protractors, and pencils. Teacher will model how to measure angles and label them.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

4.PS.3.4

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will gives a choice of engineering challenges to class. Teacher will provide materials for challenges presented (creating towers or bridges, paper houses, egg drops etc.) Students work in a team to complete the challenge they choose in a set amount of time.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will gives a choice of engineering challenges to class. Teacher will provide materials for challenges presented (creating towers or bridges, paper houses, egg drops etc.) Students work in a team to complete the challenge they choose in a set amount of time. After students build their engineering task, they will set a goal to improve their design by searching for ideas online. Students can use kidrex.org to search for new ideas and videos to help them redesign their project. Teacher will observe and facilitate during this challenge.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

SS.4.13

Lesson Synopsis

Students write letters to Scott Grizzly Sorensen aka "Mountain Man" asking interview style questions about the life of a trapper in the 1800's. Students request information and print materials for research.

Integrated Technology

Teacher provide direct instruction on the subject of early Nevada inhabitants. Teacher will also provide email addresses of experts in the field of Nevada's first people and early inhabitants and settlers, including a list of websites for researching topic. Specific resource is Scott "Grizzly" Sorensen aka "Mountain Man". He may be willing to make a school visit, or send digital resources (i.e, video of assembly). Students should include research questions and request for information in their emails to him. Previous letters written to him by students are included in the book Dear Mr. Mountain Man which can be used as examples and models for writing emails to Mr. Sorensen or other experts.

Videos

Coyote Animal Call - https://youtu.be/Vimnffjd7lA - Scott Grizzly Sorensen shares animal calls during a visit to a Utah school.

Instructional Resources

Art Using Reflections - http://intelloware.com/art/# - This site allows user with a mouse or tablet pen to draw a picture and watch the reflection appear. A great introduction to line symmetry.

Dear Mr. Mountain Man - Scott Grizzly Sorensen - Scott Sorensen has included letters he's received from students who have been a part of his assembly style school visits. It can be used as a resource to model expectations or give examples for requesting information or sharing their interest in his expertise.

Kid Rex search engine - https://www.alarms.org/kidrex/ - This is a kid friendly search engine for students to complete research.

Jamboard - https://jamboard.google.com/ - Jamboard is a digital interactive whiteboard used for online collaboration.

Google Docs - https://docs.google.com/ - Google Docs is a free web-based document resource.

Vocabulary

artifact - anything created by a human

computational artifact - anything created by a human using a computational thinking process and a computing device including but not limited to, a program, image, audio,

digital - a characteristic of electronic technology that uses discrete values, generally 0 and 1, to generate, store, and process data.

4.ID.A.1: Demonstrate how a design process works to generate ideas, consider solutions, plan to solve a problem, or create innovative products that are shared with others.

Standard Number

4.ID.A.1

Text of Standard

Demonstrate how a design process works to generate ideas, consider solutions, plan to solve a problem, or create innovative products that are shared with others.

Focus Area

Innovative Designer (ID)

Focus Area Text

Students use a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by creating new, useful, or imaginative solutions.

Indicator

Know and use a deliberate design process for generating ideas, testing theories, creating innovative artifacts, or solving authentic problems.

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

L.4.4, L.4.4a, L.4.4.c

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will give students vocabulary words in a list to glue into their vocabulary notebook. Students will glue in their list. Teacher will go through list and students will share what they know about each word. Class will define words and make a list of antonyms and synonyms. Students will write words in sentences to show their understanding of new words. Teacher and students will refer back to list throughout the unit.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will create a Google Slide deck that will have a slide for each new word. Teacher will group students and assign a slide deck to each group. Students will then work in each slide as they see the words in their world. Students will fill in location, where they witnessed the word, the context in which saw the word, etc. As a group they will go over the information and determine the meaning of the word and create a new sentence in the slide. Groups will share their slides with each other so everyone can see each others work. Word Detective Google Slide Example

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

4.RL.6

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will read a mentor text to help explain the idea of a fractured fairytale (Read Write Think Lesson). Students will then choose or create their own fairytale and consider multiple points of view. They will then write the story using a different point of view. They will include main characters, setting, time period, point of view, main problem, and ending. When complete they will turn their fractured fairytale into an illustrated book using materials provided by teacher.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will show the mentor text read aloud of Little Red Riding Hood was Rotten during direct instruction to model what is meant by "fractured fairytale". Students will create their own fractured fairy tale with a small group. They can write their own or use a popular fairytale and consider it from another character's point of view. When complete the group will create a comic strip on Pixton. Students will work together to create their fractured fairytale into a comic, including adding characters and backgrounds.Teacher will create a free teacher account and give link to students to join. Teacher will be guiding students while they are creating their fairytales as well as their digital representations.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

4.MD.B.4

Lesson Synopsis

Students will work in small groups to come up with a survey question. Students will survey a group of people in the school and collect data. When finished, students will organize data into groups. Students will then put their data into line plots on paper. Students will determine questions and answers that go with their data set. Teacher will observe and help when needed. Teacher will provide paper, rulers and pencils to create line plots.

Integrated Technology

Students will work in small groups to come up with a survey question. Students will create a google form to ask survey questions and send their link out to their classmates (or possibly to other classes in the school if you would like more data). Students would determine how to ask their question to get the best data, ex. multiple choice, short response, etc. Once students get their data back they will create a line plot of Visme. Teacher will teach students how to create a line plot using Visme. Students will then create questions that could go with their line plot for other groups in the class to solve. Here is a video on how to create a Google Form on how to create student surveys.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

4.NBT.B.4

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher gives direct instruction on solving a multi-digit addition problem using the standard algorithm strategy. Students are then given a practice problem to solve on their own. They will then work within groups to solve problems together. While working with groups they explain their thinking and the steps they took to solve their problems.

Integrated Technology

Students will create a "How To" presentation to show peers their thinking when solving problems using the standard algorithm strategy. Teacher will offer direct instruction on digital platforms the students are not familiar with. Some options are Prezi, Google Slides, FlipGrid, SeeSaw, or Screencastify for their presentation. Students will then choose the appropriate platform to create their presentation. Teacher can choose students who are knowledgeable to be class tutors or "experts" to help guide struggling students with their digital resource. While students work on this project the teacher will offer guidance in both the steps to solve using the algorithm strategy and the digital resource. Over time students will become familiar with this process, it will take less time.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

4.PS3.1, 4.PS.3.3

Lesson Synopsis

Students will create a roller coaster with materials supplied by the teacher. Teacher will supply paper, paperclips, tape, scissors, marbles, and rulers. Students will construct a track that will be placed in the room against a wall or a stack of books. Students will place a marble at the bottom of the track and drop a second marble from various places on the top of the track. Students will try to make it so the marbles stay on the paper track and do not roll off. They will do multiple trials with the marble at different heights. Students will record data and journal their findings in their notebook. Teacher will observe and help when needed.

Integrated Technology

Students will learn that in roller coasters the first hill has to be the highest to store enough energy for the rest of the ride. Students will partner up and make virtual roller coasters to create hills that will help their roller coaster get through the track successfully without flying off the track or rolling backwards. Partners will perform trials adjusting their track until they are successful. Partners will screen record their final creation with Screencastify since work will not be saved on this free resource. Partners will share their video with the class and class will determine who has the most creative and successful ride.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

SS.4.21

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher and students will hold a class meeting to discuss creation of class rules. Teacher will read the mentor text "What if Everybody Did That" by Ellen Javernick. Teacher will use an anchor chart with the heading "class Rules". Together the class will brainstorm class rules or norms, students will write suggestions on a post it note and one by one put them on the anchor chart. They will then decide as a class the 4 or 5 most important rules to make their "Class Rules" for the year. Teacher will display the rules in the room visible to students.

Integrated Technology

Teacher and students will hold a class meeting to discuss creation of class rules. Teacher will show video from YouTube read aloud of What if Everybody Did That by Ellen Javernick, to get the discussion started on class rules. Teacher will lead class discussion allowing students to give input on what makes a safe class and what makes a good classmate. When discussion is done, teacher will give students a Nearpod link. Teacher will create a Nearpod beforehand with a collaboration board. Students will type in their ideas for classroom rules on the board. Students will then do a gallery walk reading their peers responses. Student will click the like button on their the rules they think are most important. Teacher will go over collaboration board whole group and class will determine the four most important rules for the classroom based on votes. Teacher will write the rules on anchor chart paper and all students will sign the form as a contract that will hang in the classroom.

Videos

Little Red Riding Hood Was Rotten - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-WhsVcc_eI - This YouTube video read aloud tells the story of Little Red Riding Hood from the point of view of the Big Bad Wolf.

How to Make a Student Survey with Google Forms - https://youtu.be/j99U-PUnqLE - This video shows how to make a student survey with Google Forms.

What is Everybody Did That Read Aloud - https://youtu.be/SD0apYFz5gg - This is a video read aloud of the book "What if Everybody Did That?" by Ellen Javernick

Instructional Resources

Google Slides - https://slides.google.com/ - Google Slides is a free web-based presentation program that allows you to format and create presentations while working with others.

Jamboard - https://jamboard.google.com - Jamboard is a digital interactive whiteboard used for online collaboration.

Screencastify - https://www.screencastify.com/ - Allows user to record their screen with a voice over. Extension is free for recordings 5 minutes or less.

The Physics Classroom - Virtual Roller coaster Builder https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Physics-Interactives/Circular-and-Satellite-Motion/Roller-Coaster-Model/Roller-Coaster-Model-Interactive

Read Write Think http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/games-tools/fractured-fairy-tales-a-30186.html?main-tab=1#tabs - A free online tool that will has resources available to teach fractured fairytales.

Pixton - https://edu.pixton.com/educators/ - This is a free site that allows students to create comics and storyboards. Teachers can see all work done in student accounts.

Google Forms - https://docs.google.com/forms/ - Google Forms is a free program that allows students create forms to gather information.

Visme - https://www.visme.co/map-generator/ - Students can make digital maps with this free online resource.

FlipGrid - https://flipgrid.com/ - FlipGrid is a free website that allows teachers and students to create video recordings called "Grids" to facilitate video discussions.

Prezi - https://prezi.com - Create interactive visuals that appear right alongside you on screen as you present, for virtual presentations that engage, inspire, and teach. Allows 5 free presentations for student accounts.

SeeSaw - https://web.seesaw.me/ - Seesaw is a platform for student engagement. Teachers can empower students to create, reflect, share, and collaborate. Students “show what they know” using photos, videos, drawings, text, PDFs, and links.

What if Everybody Did That - Ellen Javernick - The book highlights the consequences of not having classroom rules.

Vocabulary

artifact - anything created by a human

computational artifact - anything created by a human using a computational thinking process and computing device including but not limited to, a program, image, audio, video, presentation, or web page file

process - a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular outcome

4.ID.D.1: Demonstrate perseverance when working with open-ended problems.

Standard Number

4.ID.D.1

Text of Standard

Demonstrate perseverance when working with open-ended problems.

Focus Area

Innovative Designer (ID)

Focus Area Text

Students use a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by creating new, useful, or imaginative solutions.

Indicator

Exhibit a tolerance for ambiguity, perseverance, and the capacity to work with open-ended problems.

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

4.RL.6

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will read a mentor text to help explain the idea of a fractured fairytale (Read Write Think Lesson). Students will then choose or create their own fairytale and consider multiple points of view. They will then write the story using a different point of view. They will include main characters, setting, time period, point of view, main problem, and ending. When complete they will turn their fractured fairytale into an illustrated book using materials provided by teacher.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will show the mentor text read aloud of Little Red Riding Hood was Rotten during direct instruction to model what is meant by "fractured fairytale." Students will create their own fractured fairy tale with a small group. They can write their own or use a popular fairytale and consider it from another character's point of view. When complete the group will create a comic strip on Pixton. Students will work together to create their fractured fairytale into a comic, including adding characters and backgrounds.Teacher will create a free teacher account and give link to students to join. Teacher will be guiding students while they are creating their fairytales as well as their digital representations.

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

4.RL.7

Lesson Synopsis

Students will work in groups to choose from a variety of chapter books they have recently completed, turning their favorite chapter or chapters into a drama/readers theatre. They will need to include all of the fictional story elements, such as characters, setting, problem and solution. Also included will be stage direction, descriptions, and narration.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will instruct the students on creating readers theatre using their favorite novels. Teacher will create a sign up using Google Sheets. Students will sign up for a specific group based on the book(s) they have read, this allows 24 hour access to group information. Collaborating together student groups will create a Reader's Theatre script based on part of the book or the entire story, this could be done in a Google Doc, allowing 24 hour access for all group members. Students will then create a podcast of their play. Teacher will need to give direct instruction on creating podcasts, including account creation and log in information. A posted rubric and graphic organizer will help students understand expectations.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

4.MD.A.3

Lesson Synopsis

Students will come up with real world area and perimeter problems and record them on paper. Students will pair up with a partner to have their partner solve the problems giving them feedback when done.

Integrated Technology

Students will take their real world area and perimeter problems and record them in the platform of their choice. Some available options are Google Slides, FlipGrid, SeeSaw, or whiteboard.chat. If students are not familiar with these resources Teacher will need to offer direct instruction on how to use them. As students chose their resource Teacher and other students will offer guidance in both the area and perimeter problem and in the usage of the digital resource. Students will then pair up with a partner to share their problems and have their partner solve them giving feedback.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

4.NBT.B.5

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher models 2-digit by 2-digit problem using area model. Students and teacher do an example all together. Students are released to do a problem on their own.

Integrated Technology

Partner groups will watch Khan Academy multi-digit multiplication lesson. Partners will take the Khan Quiz with opportunity to discuss questions. Teacher will create a scaffolded interactive Google Slide deck of multi-digit multiplication. Students will complete the Google Slide assignment. Peers will then review completed practice assignment for feedback and discussion. Example of slides. Once standard has been mastered, students will create a FlipGrid that will allow them to teach other students the strategy. Teacher will review videos for assessment.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

4.PS.3.4

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will gives a choice of engineering challenges to class. Teacher will provide materials for challenges presented (creating towers or bridges, paper houses, egg drops etc.) Students work in a team to complete the challenge they choose in a set amount of time.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will gives a choice of engineering challenges to class. Teacher will provide materials for challenges presented (creating towers or bridges, paper houses, egg drops etc.) Students work in a team to complete the challenge they choose in a set amount of time. After students build their engineering task, they will set a goal to improve their design by searching for ideas online. Students can use kidrex.org to search for new ideas and videos to help them redesign their project. Teacher will observe and facilitate during this challenge.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

SS.4.33

Lesson Synopsis

Students research and share jobs they are interested in obtaining in the future, discussion and presentation to include training and education needed for that career path. Presentation is to generate idea sharing. Teacher or students will provide supplies needed for presentation, such as poster board, anchor chart paper, butcher paper, and markers.

Integrated Technology

Students will choose a digital platform to create presentation for assignment. Choices are Prezi, Google Slides, FlipGrid, SeeSaw, or Screencastify. Teacher will offer direct instruction on digital platforms the students have not previously used. Teacher can choose students who are knowledgeable to be class tutors or "experts" to help guide struggling students with their digital resource. It is helpful to students to have a posted rubric so students know assignment expectations. While students work on this project the teacher will offer guidance in both the assignment and the digital resource.

Videos

Little Red Riding Hood Was Rotten - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-WhsVcc_eI - This YouTube video read aloud tells the story of Little Red Riding Hood from the point of view of the Big Bad Wolf.

Multiplying with Area Model - https://youtu.be/vbGwcvXgDlg - Sal uses an area model to multiply 16x27.

Instructional Resources

Kid Rex search engine - https://www.alarms.org/kidrex/ - This is a kid friendly search engine for students to complete research.

FlipGrid - https://flipgrid.com/ - FlipGrid is a free website that allows teachers and students to create video recordings called "Grids" to facilitate video discussions.

Google Slides - https://slides.google.com/ - Google Slides is a free web-based presentation program that allows you to format and create presentations while working with others.

Prezi - https://prezi.com - Create interactive visuals that appear right alongside you on screen as you present, for virtual presentations that engage, inspire, and teach. Allows 5 free presentations for student accounts.

Screencastify - https://www.screencastify.com/ - Allows user to record their screen with a voice over. Extension is free for recordings 5 minutes or less.

SeeSaw - https://web.seesaw.me/ - Seesaw is a platform for student engagement. Teachers can empower students to create, reflect, share, and collaborate. Students “show what they know” using photos, videos, drawings, text, PDFs, and links.

Whiteboard.chat - https://www.whiteboard.chat/ - Virtual whiteboard for teachers, students, remote colleagues, parents, and kids for collaborative learning. It is free to use, connects up to 100 people to a board simultaneously, and exports boards to PDF.

Read Write Think http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/games-tools/fractured-fairy-tales-a-30186.html?main-tab=1#tabs - A free online tool that will has resources available to teach fractured fairytales.

Pixton - https://edu.pixton.com/educators/ - This is a free site that allows students to create comics and storyboards. Teachers can see all work done in student accounts.

Creating Podcasts with your Students- https://www.readingrockets.org/article/creating-podcasts-your-students - A Reading Rockets resource for teachers to learning to create podcasts with students.

Vocabulary

process - a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular outcome

4.CT.B.1: Identify and represent trends and make predictions using classroom data.

Standard Number

4.CT.B.1

Text of Standard

Identify and represent trends and make predictions using classroom data.

Focus Area

Computational Thinker (CT)

Focus Area Text

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

Indicator

Collect data or identify relevant data sets, use digital tools to analyze them, and represent data in various ways to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making.

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

4.W.5

Lesson Synopsis

Students take a pre-assessment by completing a writing sample (i.e, personal narrative), the sample is graded using a teacher created rubric. Students then choose a component of the rubric and set a goal to improve on that one component. When the unit is complete and the final draft is graded using the same rubric the student will determine if they met their writing goal.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will create a Google Slides slide deck writing assignment. Include directions, blank slides for typing, and a slide with a digital rubric (a photograph of any rubric can be set as the background on a slide, text boxes can then be added). Teacher gives direct instruction on expectation of slide deck pre-assessment writing sample (i.e, personal narrative). Students will then type their writing sample. Teacher then grades the sample using the digital rubric. Student will use graded digital rubric to determine a specific goal for the writing unit. When the unit is complete and the final draft is graded using the same teacher created rubric, students will reflect and determine whether they met their writing goal.

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

4.RF.4.c

Lesson Synopsis

Student have a progress monitoring fluency and accuracy tracker. They keep track of their words per minute and their errors each time they are monitored. Students set goals based on their benchmarking for expected improvement by the end of the benchmark period. Student and teacher conference to determine ways to reach goals and improvements.

Integrated Technology

Student have a progress monitoring fluency and accuracy tracker on a teacher created Google Sheets resource. Teacher will lock tabs so students only have access to their own data. Students keep track of their words per minute and their errors each time they are monitored. Students set goals based on their benchmarking for expected improvement by the end of the benchmark period. Student and teacher conference to determine ways to reach goals and improvements.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

4.MD.B.4

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will help students create multiple data sets, examples of this are measuring class heights, hand span, and foot length to the nearest unit fraction. Partner groups will create a line plot using the data set of their choice. Partners will then make comparisons based on the line plot. One example is to determine the difference between the data appearing most often (greatest) and least often. Students will also use the data to create questions for other students to answer.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will help students create multiple data sets, examples of this are measuring class heights, hand span, and foot length to the nearest unit fraction. Partner groups will take their data set and create a virtual line plot on Visme.Teacher will give direct instruction on how to use this online resource, including account creation and/or log in information. Teacher will then need to model creating a digital line plot. Students will create and read a digital line plot, using this resource to answer data comparison questions. Students will also use the data to create questions for other students to answer.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

4.NBT.A.1

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher and student will conference to set monthly Khan Academy minutes and level increase goals based on Maps data and student needs. Students monitor their minutes using the progress link. Weekly conferencing with teacher will help student determine what changes, if any, need to be made. Student will determine where they are having problems and what they need to do to fix this, ie. help from teacher, rewatch a lesson video, redo an entire lesson etc. Teacher will guide student to choose what they believe is best and help when needed.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will create a collaborative digital scoreboard using Google Docs (example). Students will be identified using student numbers for privacy. Students will access the scoreboard through a shareable link, they will be responsible for updating the " data tracker" each day in order to keep track of progress towards their goals. All students will see the progress of the other students which will encourage them to "compete" to make their own goals. This shareable link can be sent out to parents, so they can help their child stay on track to meet their goals as well. Weekly conferencing with teacher will help student determine what changes, if any, need to be made. Student will determine where they are having problems and what they need to do to fix this, ie. help from teacher, rewatch a lesson video, redo an entire lesson etc. Teacher will guide student to choose what they believe is best and help when needed. This applies to all 4th grade math standards.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

4.LS1.2

Lesson Synopsis

Ruler Drop for reaction time. Teacher will create small groups to work on an experiment. Each group will need paper, pencil, and a ruler. Students will hold the ruler up above the first person and drop the ruler. The student will try to catch the ruler with their thumb and forefinger. Students will record "reaction time" in centimeters. Students will record 10 attempts each. Teacher will compare student reaction time to the time it takes other moving objects to do things, such as a cheetah to run a certain distance or a rocket to travel a certain distance.

Integrated Technology

Students will record their 10 reaction times on Visme by creating a graph. Teacher will model the use of Visme for this purpose. After all groups have created their graphs, students will determine who had the fastest reaction time in their group and compare their group results to the class. Teacher will present the digital graphs from Visme for the class to see them. Students will record their observations in a teacher created Jamboard.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

4.SS.4.30

Lesson Synopsis

Using Project Tahoe resource, teachers will teach the lesson, Beatrice's Goat. This lesson defines income, opportunity cost, savings, savings goal, and short-term and long-terms savings goals. Teacher will teach the lesson as stated on Project Tahoe including the handouts where the students set savings goals. The students set a class goal to earn a class determined amount of "beans" and the class must fill the jar with that amount of beans to be rewarded for good behavior. When enough beans are saved, the class earns a reward. This is their saving goal and they work together as a team to achieve it. Student can also lose beans if their behavior is not meeting expectations. Students will track where the class is losing the most beans. This will be written down on paper. The teacher will hold a weekly meeting to look at their data. Students will determine where they are losing the most beans, ie. lining up, walking in the hallway, blurting out, etc. The class will have a solution based discussion to come up with ideas to fix 'problem areas' so the class can earn their rewards quicker.

Integrated Technology

Using Project Tahoe resource, teachers will teach the lesson, Beatrice's Goat. Teacher will show the video read aloud of Beatrice's Goat on YouTube. Teacher will follow the lesson plan on Project Tahoe including the handouts where the students set savings goals. This lesson defines income, opportunity cost, savings, savings goal, and short-term and long-terms savings goals. The class decides on an amount of "marbles" they need to save to earn a reward. Teacher will use a virtual Marble Jar to keep track of the class progress towards their goal. This is their saving goal and they work together as a team to achieve it. Students will track where the class is losing the most marbles. This will be tracked weekly on a teacher created google sheet. The teacher will hold a weekly meeting to look at their data. Students will determine where they are losing the most marbles, ie. lining up, walking in the hallway, blurting out, etc. The class will have a solution based discussion to come up with ideas to fix 'problem areas' so the class can earn their rewards quicker.

Videos

Read Aloud-Beatrice's Goat By: Paige McBrier - https://youtu.be/IRS1MWvLWn4 - This is a video read aloud of the book Beatrice's Goat from YouTube.

Instructional Resources

Visme - https://www.visme.co/map-generator/ - Students can make digital maps with this free online resource.

Jamboard - https://jamboard.google.com - Jamboard is a digital interactive whiteboard used for online collaboration.

Google Slides - https://slides.google.com/ - Google Slides is a free web-based presentation program that allows you to format and create presentations while working with others.

Example of teacher scoreboard tracker https://docs.google.com/document/d/10zGBlni5OJ-uxKa21xZZcHSwYLPMHTCUi-0b1p6FcnA/edit

Project Tahoe - https://projecttahoe.org/ - This is a free website for K-12 Nevada Social Studies standards, resources, and curriculum.

Beatrice's Goat by Paige McBrier Book - https://www.amazon.com/Beatrices-Goat-Page-McBrier/dp/0689869908/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BMSGWPIXFVB2&dchild=1&keywords=beatrice%27s+goat&qid=1620491560&sprefix=beatrice%27s+%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-1 - Here is a link to Beatrice's Goat on Amazon.

Digital Marble Jar - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Digital-Marble-Jar-FREEBIE-5842394?st=257aaa50eef8b0750c04e7920aa84e72 - This is a free download for a virtual marble jar with a goal setting page.

Google Sheets - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/ - Google Sheets is a free blank spreadsheet resource.

Vocabulary

computational thinking - the human ability to formulate problems so that their solutions can be represented as computational steps or algorithms to be executed by a computer

data - information that is collected and used for reference or analysis; digital or non digital information, including numbers, text, show of hands, images, sounds, or video

4.CC.A.1: Demonstrate appropriate media and formats for specific audiences.

Standard Number

4.CC.A.1

Text of Standard

Demonstrate appropriate media and formats for specific audiences.

Focus Area

Creative Communicator (CC)

Focus Area Text

Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats, and digital media appropriate to their goals.

Indicator

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

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

4.W.3 , 4.W.8

Lesson Synopsis

Students chose 5 important life events and create a timeline to be presented on a poster board. They will need pictures of themselves along with captions. Teacher will supply needed materials or students can supply their own for individual preferences.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will need to introduce different digital and online platform choices to students. Students will need direct instruction on account creation, log in, and/or usage of platforms not used prior. Students will then choose the appropriate platform to create their presentation for the specific assignment. Some available choices are Prezi, Google Slides, FlipGrid, SeeSaw, or Screencastify. Teacher can choose students who are knowledgeable to be class tutors or "experts" to help guide struggling students with their digital resource. While students work on this project the teacher will offer guidance. It can be helpful to students to have a posted rubric so students know assignment expectations.

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

4.SL.4

Lesson Synopsis

Students chose 5 important life events and create a timeline to be presented on a poster board. They will need pictures of themselves along with captions. Teacher will supply needed materials or students can supply their own for individual preferences. After Timelines are created, Teacher will give direct instruction on expectations of orally presenting chosen timeline information to the class or small group.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will need to introduce different digital and online platform choices to students. Students will need direct instruction on account creation, log in, and/or usage of platforms not used prior. Some available choices are Prezi, Google Slides, FlipGrid, SeeSaw, or Screencastify. Students will then choose the appropriate platform to create their presentation for the specific assignment. Teacher can choose students who are knowledgeable to be class tutors or "experts" to help guide struggling students with their digital resource. While students work on this project the teacher will offer guidance. It can be helpful to students to have a posted rubric so students know assignment expectations. When students have completed their Timeline project they will give a whole group or small group oral presentation. Audio/video may be included in their digital project, students will then just present the project.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

4.NBT.B.4

Lesson Synopsis

Students work in partner groups after solving problems using the algorithm strategy on their own. They will explain their thinking and include steps they took to solve the problems.

Integrated Technology

Students will create a "How To" presentation to show peers their thinking when solving problems using the standard algorithm strategy. Teacher will offer direct instruction on digital platforms the students are not familiar with. Some options are Prezi, Google Slides, FlipGrid, SeeSaw, or Screencastify for their presentation. Students will then choose the appropriate platform to create their presentation. Teacher can choose students who are knowledgeable to be class tutors or "experts" to help guide struggling students with their digital resource. While students work on this project the teacher will offer guidance in both the steps to solve using the algorithm strategy and the digital resource.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

4.MD.A.3

Lesson Synopsis

Students will come up with real world area and perimeter problems and record them on paper. Students will pair up with a partner to have their partner solve the problems giving them feedback when done.

Integrated Technology

Students will take their real world area and perimeter problems and record them in the platform of their choice. Some available options are Google Slides, FlipGrid, SeeSaw, or whiteboard.chat. If students are not familiar with these resources Teacher will need to offer direct instruction on how to use them. As students chose their resource Teacher and other students will offer guidance in both the area and perimeter problem and in the usage of the digital resource. Students will then pair up with a partner to share their problems and have their partner solve them giving feedback.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

4-PS4-1

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will show a video on sound waves. Partners will work with jump ropes to model fast or slow waves to show amplitude and pitch. Student will record observations in science journals.

Integrated Technology

Students will use desired technology to record their scientific observations after working with partners to model fast and slow waves using a jump rope. Teacher will give direct instruction on expectations of recorded observations as will as how to use various digital resources.Teacher will provide Chromebooks or ipads which can be used to take camera images or video recordings, various online resources are available as well as the free version of Prezi creating a step by step interactive visual, a Google Slide deck inserting video and/or audio recordings, a FlipGrid recording, or using SeeSaw. Student "experts" are very helpful and can offer guidance when the teacher is working with other students.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

SS.4.33

Lesson Synopsis

Students research and share jobs they are interested in obtaining in the future, discussion and presentation to include training and education needed for that career path. Presentation is to generate idea sharing. Teacher or students will provide supplies needed for presentation, such as poster board, anchor chart paper, butcher paper, and markers.

Integrated Technology

Students will choose a digital platform to create presentation for assignment. Choices are Prezi, Google Slides, FlipGrid, SeeSaw, or Screencastify. Teacher will offer direct instruction on digital platforms the students have not previously used. Teacher can choose students who are knowledgeable to be class tutors or "experts" to help guide struggling students with their digital resource. It is helpful to students to have a posted rubric so students know assignment expectations. While students work on this project the teacher will offer guidance in both the assignment and the digital resource.

Videos

Sound: The Science of Sound - https://www.pbs.org/video/sound-the-science-of-sound-syzigq/ - This video discusses how sound is a special kind of energy our ears need to hear sounds.

Instructional Resources

FlipGrid - https://flipgrid.com/ - FlipGrid is a free website that allows teachers and students to create video recordings called "Grids" to facilitate video discussions.

Google Slides - https://slides.google.com/ - Google Slides is a free web-based presentation program that allows you to format and create presentations while working with others.

Prezi - https://prezi.com - Create interactive visuals that appear right alongside you on screen as you present, for virtual presentations that engage, inspire, and teach. Allows 5 free presentations for student accounts.

Screencastify - https://www.screencastify.com/ - Allows user to record their screen with a voice over. Extension is free for recordings 5 minutes or less.

SeeSaw - https://web.seesaw.me/ - Seesaw is a platform for student engagement. Teachers can empower students to create, reflect, share, and collaborate. Students “show what they know” using photos, videos, drawings, text, PDFs, and links.

Whiteboard.chat - https://www.whiteboard.chat/ - Virtual whiteboard for teachers, students, remote colleagues, parents, and kids for collaborative learning. It is free to use, connects up to 100 people to a board simultaneously, and exports boards to PDF.

Vocabulary

digital—a characteristic of electronic technology that uses discrete values, generally 0 and 1, to generate, store, and process data

4.CC.B.1: Create an original, digital work as a form of personal or group expression.

Standard Number

4.CC.B.1

Text of Standard

Create an original, digital work as a form of personal or group expression.

Focus Area

Creative Communicator (CC)

Focus Area Text

Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats, and digital media appropriate to their goals.

Indicator

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

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

4.RL.6

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will read a mentor text to help explain the idea of a fractured fairytale (Read Write Think Lesson). Students will then choose or create their own fairytale and consider multiple points of view. They will then write the story using a different point of view. They will include main characters, setting, time period, point of view, main problem, and ending. When complete they will turn their fractured fairytale into an illustrated book using materials provided by teacher.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will show the mentor text read aloud of Little Red Riding Hood was Rotten during direct instruction to model what is meant by "fractured fairytale". Students will create their own fractured fairy tale with a small group. They can write their own or use a popular fairytale and consider it from another character's point of view. When complete the group will create a video, using a Chromebook or an iPad, acting out their version of the story, each member of the group will be given a specific role. They can have the option of creating a digital representation using Google Slides in this case each member of the group will take on a specific role in the project. Teacher will be guiding students while they are creating their fairytales as well as their digital representations.

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

4.RL.7

Lesson Synopsis

Students will work in groups to choose from a variety of chapter books they have recently completed, turning their favorite chapter or chapters into a drama/readers theatre. They will need to include all of the fictional story elements, such as characters, setting, problem and solution. Also included will be stage direction, descriptions, and narration.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will instruct the students on creating readers theatre using their favorite novels. Teacher will create a sign up using Google Sheets. Students will sign up for a specific group based on the book(s) they have read, this allows 24 hour access to group information. Collaborating together student groups will create a Reader's Theatre script based on part of the book or the entire story, this could be done in a Google Doc, allowing 24 hour access for all group members. Students will then create a podcast of their play. Teacher will need to give direct instruction on creating podcasts, including account creation and log in information. A posted rubric and graphic organizer will help students understand expectations.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

4.MD.B.4

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will help students create multiple data sets, examples of this are measuring class heights, hand span, and foot length to the nearest unit fraction. Partner groups will create a line plot using the data set of their choice. Partners will then make comparisons based on the line plot. One example is to determine the difference between the data appearing most often (greatest) and least often.

Integrated Technology

Partner groups will take their data set and create a virtual line plot on Visme.Teacher will give direct instruction on how to use this online resource, including account creation and/or log in information. Teacher will then need to model creating a digital line plot. Students will create and read a digital line plot, using this resource to answer data comparison questions.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

4.NBT.6

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher models problem using area model. Students and teacher do an example all together. Students are released to do a problem on their own. Students will explain their thinking on paper or a personal whiteboard.

Integrated Technology

Teachers give the students an online version of a personal whiteboard, whiteboard.chat to complete independent work. Teacher can watch students complete their math problem in real time and offer immediate help or private feedback. Students can work individually or with partners.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

4.LS1.2

Lesson Synopsis

Ruler Drop for reaction time. Teacher will create small groups to work on an experiment. Each group will need paper, pencil, and a ruler. Students will hold the ruler up above the first person and drop the ruler. The student will try to catch the ruler with their thumb and forefinger. Students will record "reaction time" in centimeters. Students will record 10 attempts each. Teacher will compare student reaction time to the time it takes other moving objects to do things, such as a cheetah to run a certain distance or a rocket to travel a certain distance.

Integrated Technology

Students will record their 10 reaction times on Visme by creating a graph. Teacher will model the use of Visme for this purpose. After all groups have created their graphs, students will determine who had the fastest reaction time in their group and compare their group results to the class. Teacher will present the digital graphs from Visme for the class to see them. Students will record their observations in a teacher created Jamboard.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

SS.4.13, SS.4.23

Lesson Synopsis

Students create a map designating the historical locations of the five major Native American groups living in the area of what is now the State of Nevada.

Integrated Technology

Students will use a map on either Google My Maps or Visme instead of a paper map. Teacher will give direct instruction on the use of these online resources. Students will color code an online map showing the specific area of Nevada settled by each of the 5 major Native American tribes. Teacher will guide struggling students.

Videos

Little Red Riding Hood Was Rotten - Trisha Speed Shaskin- This YouTube video read aloud tells the story of Little Red Riding Hood from the point of view of the Big Bad Wolf.

Instructional Resources

Read Write Think http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/games-tools/fractured-fairy-tales-a-30186.html?main-tab=1#tabs - A free online tool that will has resources available to teach fractured fairytales.

Read Write Think - http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/readers-theatre-172.html - Increase fluency by using readers theatre, create skits, work in groups, and practice using voice.

Google Slides - https://slides.google.com/ - Google Slides is a free web-based presentation program that allows you to format and create presentations while working with others.

Google Sheets - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/ - Google Sheets is a free blank spreadsheet resource.

Google Docs - https://docs.google.com/ - Google Docs is a free web-based document resource.

Podomatic - https://www.podomatic.com/ - Free podcast creation

Creating Podcasts with your Students- https://www.readingrockets.org/article/creating-podcasts-your-students - A Reading Rockets resource for teachers to learning to create podcasts with students.

Whiteboard.chat - https://www.whiteboard.chat/ - Virtual whiteboard for teachers, students, remote colleagues, parents, and kids for collaborative learning. It is free to use, connects up to 100 people to a board simultaneously, and exports boards to PDF.

Visme - https://www.visme.co/map-generator/ - Students can make digital maps with this free online resource.

Google My Maps - https://www.google.com/maps/about/mymaps/ - Google offers a free map creating resource, a map of the country is available-students can manipulate it by adding and coloring in shapes to designate specific sites.

Jamboard - https://jamboard.google.com - Jamboard is a digital interactive whiteboard used for online collaboration.

Vocabulary

digital—a characteristic of electronic technology that uses discrete values, generally 0 and 1, to generate, store, and process data

remix—the process of creating something new from something old, originally a process that involved music; creating a new version of a program by recombining and modifying parts of existing programs, and often adding new pieces, to form new solutions

4.CC.C.1: Communicate information and ideas to an intended audience using digital text, images, and audio.

Standard Number

4.CC.C.1

Text of Standard

Communicate information and ideas to an intended audience using digital text, images, and audio.

Focus Area

Creative Communicator (CC)

Focus Area Text

Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats, and digital media appropriate to their goals.

Indicator

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

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

4.SL.5

Lesson Synopsis

Teachers instruct students on the process of making and/or inserting audio recordings into slide show/powerpoint presentations. Students then work within groups to create recordings and complete visual presentations.

Integrated Technology

Students will record group presentation using the free FlipGrid online resource, this allows for ongoing discussion and discourse as students can comment and reply to comments. Teachers will need create the discussion in Flipgrid and provide students with a link, no log in is required by students.

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

4.SL.4

Lesson Synopsis

Students create visual representation needed for group informational report presentation. Teacher instructs students on visual and informational expectations. Teacher supplies poster board, anchor chart paper, markers, magazines, etc.

Integrated Technology

Students will record group presentation using the free FlipGrid online resource, this allows for ongoing discussion and discourse as students can comment and reply to comments. Teachers will need create the discussion in Flipgrid and provide students with a link, no log in is required by students.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

4.NBT.B.4

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher gives direct instruction on solving a multi-digit addition problem using the standard algorithm strategy. Students are then given a practice problem to solve on their own. They will then work within groups to solve problems together. While working with groups they explain their thinking and the steps they took to solve their problems.

Integrated Technology

Students will create a "How To" presentation to show peers their thinking when solving problems using the standard algorithm strategy. Teacher will offer direct instruction on digital platforms the students are not familiar with. Some options are Prezi, Google Slides, FlipGrid, SeeSaw, or Screencastify for their presentation. Students will then choose the appropriate platform to create their presentation. Teacher can choose students who are knowledgeable to be class tutors or "experts" to help guide struggling students with their digital resource. While students work on this project the teacher will offer guidance in both the steps to solve using the algorithm strategy and the digital resource. Over time students will become familiar with this process, it will take less time.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

4.MD.B.4

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will help students create multiple data sets, examples of this are measuring class heights, hand span, and foot length to the nearest unit fraction. Partner groups will create a line plot using the data set of their choice. Partners will then make comparisons based on the line plot. One example is to determine the difference between the data appearing most often (greatest) and least often.

Integrated Technology

Partner groups will take their data set and create a virtual line plot on Visme.Teacher will give direct instruction on how to use this online resource, including account creation and/or log in information. Teacher will then need to model creating a digital line plot. Students will create and read a digital line plot, using this resource to answer data comparison questions.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

4-PS4-1

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will show a video on sound waves. Partners will work with jump ropes to model fast or slow waves to show amplitude and pitch. Student will record observations in science journals.

Integrated Technology

Students will use desired technology to record their scientific observations after working with partners to model fast and slow waves using a jump rope. Teacher will give direct instruction on expectations of recorded observations as will as how to use various digital resources.Teacher will provide Chromebooks or ipads which can be used to take camera images or video recordings, various online resources are available as well as the free version of Prezi creating a step by step interactive visual, a Google Slide deck inserting video and/or audio recordings, a FlipGrid recording, or using SeeSaw. Student "experts" are very helpful and can offer guidance when the teacher is working with other students.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

SS.4.13, SS.4.23

Lesson Synopsis

Students create a map designating the historical locations of the five major Native American groups living in the area of what is now the State of Nevada.

Integrated Technology

Students will use a map on either Google My Maps or Visme instead of a paper map. Teacher will give direct instruction on the use of these online resources. Students will color code an online map showing the specific area of Nevada settled by each of the 5 major Native American tribes. Teacher will guide struggling students.

Videos

Love Learning Stem - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5aqcuYUfJU - This video resource is a great tutorial on how to easily insert audio mp3's into a Google Slide.

Sound: The Science of Sound - https://www.pbs.org/video/sound-the-science-of-sound-syzigq/ - This video discusses how sound is a special kind of energy our ears need to hear sounds.

Generation Genius - https://www.generationgenius.com/activities/light-reflection-and-vision-activity-for-kids/ - This is a quick demonstration on how to create a halogram.

Instructional Resources

Visme - https://www.visme.co/map-generator/ - Students can make digital maps with this free online resource.

Google Slides - https://slides.google.com/ - Google Slides is a free web-based presentation program that allows you to format and create presentations while working with others.

FlipGrid - https://flipgrid.com/ - FlipGrid is a free website that allows teachers and students to create video recordings called "Grids" to facilitate video discussions.

Prezi - https://prezi.com - Create interactive visuals that appear right alongside you on screen as you present, for virtual presentations that engage, inspire, and teach. Allows 5 free presentations for student accounts.

Screencastify - https://www.screencastify.com/ - Allows user to record their screen with a voice over. Extension is free for recordings 5 minutes or less.

SeeSaw - https://web.seesaw.me/ - Seesaw is a platform for student engagement. Teachers can empower students to create, reflect, share, and collaborate. Students “show what they know” using photos, videos, drawings, text, PDFs, and links.

Vocabulary

Digital - a characteristic of electronic technology that uses discrete values, generally 0 and 1, to generate, store, and process data.

Simulation - imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system

Audience - expected end users of a computational artifact or system.

4.GC.C.1: Perform a variety of roles within a team using age appropriate technology to complete a project or solve a problem.

Standard Number

4.GC.C.1

Text of Standard

Perform a variety of roles within a team using age appropriate technology to complete a project or solve a problem.

Focus Area

Global Collaborator (GC)

Focus Area Text

Students use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in teams locally and globally.

Indicator

Contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

4.W.5, 4.W.6, 4.W.7, 4.W.8

Lesson Synopsis

Students collaborate and determine subtopics for group research projects, main topic determined in a previous lesson. Subtopics are divided among the group to research. Students are given access to print materials from library, teacher provides list of school approved websites for research.

Integrated Technology

Collaborative Jamboard for note taking. Teacher directly instructs students on how to use a Jamboard. Teacher then creates each group's Jamboard. Each subtopic is assigned a slide for students to keep notes while completing their research. Students will peer review each team member's contribution in Jamboard to determine if the group is ready to move to the next step in the writing process. Students may need to find and make contact with experts in their research topic by sending requests for information through email, or the "Contact Us" link on websites.

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

4.SL.4

Lesson Synopsis

Students create visual representation needed for group informational report presentation. Teacher instructs students on visual and informational expectations. Teacher supplies poster board, anchor chart paper, markers, magazines, etc. Students are then given time to create visuals for oral presentations.

Integrated Technology

Students will create a Google Slide presentation including audio recordings, videos and still images. Teacher will instruct students how to use Screencastify to record their screen to share their Google Slide presentation. Students will record group presentation using Screencastify. Screencastify is free for recordings 5 minutes or less. Students will watch each others videos and provide peer feedback and discussion. Teacher can then partner up with a neighboring school to have students present to a small group of students in the same grade level over Google Meet. Students will share their screen and present to a small group and then answer questions for clarification. This will allow for practicing public speaking and authentic feedback from students outside of their class. Teacher will observe groups as they are presenting and offer assistance when needed.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

4.NBT.B.4

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher models multi-digit addition using algorithm strategy. Teacher and students do examples together on individual whiteboards. Students will have access to base ten blocks if needed. Students will practice algorithm strategy with a partner.

Integrated Technology

Partner groups will watch Khan Academy multi-digit addition lesson. Partners will take the Khan Quiz discussing questions. Teacher will create a scaffolded interactive Google Slide deck of multi-digit addition problems. Students will complete the Google Slide assignment. Peers will then review and offer feedback. Example of slides. Once standard has been mastered, students will create a FlipGrid that will allow them to teach other students the strategy. Teacher will review videos for assessment.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

4.NBT.B.5

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher models 2-digit by 2-digit problem using area model. Students and teacher do an example all together. Students are released to do a problem on their own.

Integrated Technology

Partner groups will watch Khan Academy multi-digit multiplication lesson. Partners will take the Khan Quiz with opportunity to discuss questions. Teacher will create a scaffolded interactive Google Slide deck of multi-digit multiplication. Students will complete the Google Slide assignment. Peers will then review completed practice assignment for feedback and discussion. Example of slides. Once standard has been mastered, students will create a FlipGrid that will allow them to teach other students the strategy. Teacher will review videos for assessment.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

P-PS4-1

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will show video on sound waves. Partners will work with jump ropes to model fast or slow waves to show amplitude and pitch. Student will record observations in science journals.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will create partner groups. Partner groups will use virtual oscilloscope to visualize live sound input on a computer or chromebook. Partner Groups will record their observations in a FlipGrid video for collaborative discussion. Teacher will observe and offer assistance when needed.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

SS.4.14

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will assign partner groups a state symbol to research using print materials or online websites. Partner groups will create a 3D diorama box incorporating what they learned during their research.

Integrated Technology

Grade level classes will team up to create a grade level Nevada state symbol collaborative Google Slide deck. Each slide in the slide deck is assigned a symbol. Students from each class will then access the slide deck and choose their slide/symbol to research online. Teachers can create Google Meet Breakout rooms so students from different classes can meet and research together. Groups will incorporate facts, pictures, and/or videos of their state symbol, students should be imaginative and creative. Teachers will supply a list of approved school appropriate websites to access. Teachers will assess each slide, students will then present slides in grade level assembly.

Videos

Multiplying with Area Model - https://youtu.be/vbGwcvXgDlg - Sal uses an area model to multiply 16x27.

Relate place value to standard algorithm for multi-digit addition - https://youtu.be/DqaHhReVpZI - Transition from a place value chart to standard algorithm when adding multi-digit numbers.

Sound: The Science of Sound - https://www.pbs.org/video/sound-the-science-of-sound-syzigq/ - Learning that sound is a special kind of energy and how it moves in waves and fills our ears.

Instructional Resources

Jamboard - https://jamboard.google.com/ - Jamboard is a digital interactive whiteboard used for online collaboration.

Screencastify - https://www.screencastify.com/ - Allows user to record their screen with a voice over. Extension is free for recordings 5 minutes or less.

FlipGrid - https://flipgrid.com/ - FlipGrid is a free website that allows teachers and students to create video recordings called "Grids" to facilitate video discussions.

Google Slides - https://slides.google.com/ - Google Slides is a free web-based presentation program that allows you to format and create presentations while working with others.

Online Oscilloscope - https://academo.org/demos/virtual-oscilloscope/ - This online oscilloscope allows you to visualize live sound input. Allow microphone usage.

Nevada Almanac - https://www.netstate.com/states/alma/nv_alma.htm - The Nevada Almanac presents a general overview of the State of Nevada.

Nevada State Symbols, Songs, and Emblems - https://www.netstate.com/states/symb/nv_symb.htm - A list of Nevada State Symbols.

Project Tahoe - https://projecttahoe.org/ - This is a free website for K-12 Nevada Social Studies standards, resources, and curriculum.

Example of teacher created slides for Area Model. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/109yQ1jnVfufSzq8FeF4VmEo7nZTe1tJ0VSDRzz1k0c8/edit?usp=sharing

Example of teacher created clides for Standard Algorithm Addition. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17xqwXUPsYXTMAAMd9FXe3VHhS3kYmSCzP1xb5v33ePo/edit?usp=sharing

Vocabulary

Digital - a characteristic of electronic technology that uses discrete values, generally 0 and 1, to generate, store, and process data.