Computer Lab Spotlight September - October

We would like to spotlight the following classes for computer lab indicators (tidiness, behavior, and NETS) and special recognition as listed below:
 

K

Baker -requested EAST helpers in advance; class waited patiently during transition
Durham – read books at stations until teacher assisted if needed; conscience of lab appearance upon leaving each time; teacher instructed students on how to close all programs with red X; highly engaged in computer activity which they preview prior to coming to the lab;
Mitchell-model behavior each time; engaged but still maintained quiet environment; students encouraged to locate website by themselves first (students were familiar with website from previous visits)

 
1^st
Fleming -returned headsets, chairs pushed up, etc.
Howard - returned headsets, chairs pushed up, etc.
Layton –returned headsets, chairs pushed up, etc.; waiting patiently during class transition
Thacker -returned headsets, chairs pushed up, etc.

2^nd

McCollough – Shutting down computers at the end of the day; consistently engaged with quiet environment
Williamson – 1^stto AR Test; observed model procedures for getting on computers; consistently engaged with quiet environment

3^rd

Cagle-returned headsets, chairs pushed up, etc.
Epperson- returned headsets, chairs pushed up, etc.
Fields –planning 3^rd Grade and EAST Collaboration (Community: Amazing Facts About Your City: Little Rock)
Hurtado–planning 3^rd Grade and EAST Collaboration (Community:  Amazing Facts About Your City)

4^th
Fletcher-Observed NETS: Engaged in Professional Growth and Leadership (with Edline)
Allen-Planning 4^th Grade Collaboration (Amazing Facts About the States )

Spradlin- Planning 4^th Grade Collaboration (Amazing Facts About the States)

5^th

Harris –Steered 5^th Grade Native Americans Brochure and EAST Collaboration

Thomas –Required students to write and answer questions related to Native Americans to use as brochure content; 1^st to reply with two student names as lab assistants/attendants

Rutherford–Worked to reschedule students missing EAST for another pull out

 

Please Remember To:
(1) Use class/school rules and procedures in that lab as they apply.
(2) Use low and calm voices and only necessary movements.
(3) . . . close all programs, put back headphones, push up chairs, and take all belongings/throw away trash (The last class should shut down all computers).


Recognized previously:
K - Mrs. Woods, 2nd - Mrs. Byrd, 2nd - Mrs. Collins, 3rd - Mrs. Fields, and 4th - Mrs. Vanpatter  

If for some reason we missed spotlighting a notable achievement concerning the lab indicators this period, please send an email to deidre.williams@lrsd.org describing the glow for the class/other.

 

Clean Water

Read the description below, then create a KWPSL chart about clean water.
K - What do you KNOW already about the term clean water?
W - After ready the information below, tell what you WANT to know about clean water?
Information: The Ozark Water Project collects old shoes that can still be worn and exports them for 35 cents a pound to help provide clean water to developing countries.
P - Why is this project important? If you are not sure, here is a source you can use to help answer this question.
http://littlerock.todaysthv.com/m/news/community-spirit/lrfd-and-ozark-water-collect-shoes-charity/56797
S - Below are a few more sources about clean water. With the time given, read for and list at least 10 things we should know about clean water  under L-learned.  Last, come back to S and list the sources you actually read.
Ozark Water Project
http://www.ozarkwaterprojects.org/
EAST Projects
http://www.eastinitiative.org/ProjectsSchools/Project.aspx?id=906
http://www.eastinitiative.org/ProjectsSchools/Project.aspx?id=1281
Shoeman Water Project
http://www.shoemanwater.org/
Water Facts
http://water.org/water-crisis/water-facts/water/
L- Tell 10 things everyone should know about clean water.
You may write or type your answers.  The final chart should be typed or copied/pasted as a comment to the Clean Water blog post at www.eastatking.blogspot.com .
Be sure to list your first name only and teacher's name at the end of your answer before submitting your post as a anonymous user.

EAST Night Out/Edline Night Held Oct. 16

Students, staff, parents, and community members participated in the Annual EAST Night Out (National Classroom Open House), Oct. 16 held in conjunction with Edline Night.  Highlights of the evening included a concession stand provided by PTA and the usual favorite, Augmented Reality (3D Technology).  Special Thanks to Mrs. Hinson for assisting parents with Edline and Mrs. Buck/PTA for providing the concession stand.

Amazing Facts About My City

 

Third grade classrooms are collaborating with EAST to complete research and later products titled, Amazing Facts About My City.

 

  

1-In which state is your city located?
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2 -  What is the estimated population of your city?
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3-  In what year was your city founded/
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4-  What is the name of the largest park in your city?
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5-  What is the name of the largest body of water to your city?
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6-8 - What are three landmarks in your city?
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9-10 List the name of the Mayor and the name and title of one other city official?
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Census Quick Facts  http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/05/0541000.html 

City of Little Rock http://www.littlerock.org/                                                                                                           

 

Parks http://www.littlerock.org/ParksRecreation/parks/

 

Extension: Make an audio or videotape of your report about your state. Add pictures and any other media.

Poster Board Design

1.      Create a draft of your poster board on paper (eHow suggests creating sections – see the class examples if available).

2.      Decide how large your title should be (use the title template if available).

3.      Print and cut your title for the poster board (before attaching you may decide to add a construction paper background or other decoration).

4.      Write/Type needed paragraph/essay/etc. and then select, save, insert, print and/or sketch needed pictures, graphs, charts, etc.

Note: Pictures can be saved to the computer and inserted into Microsoft Word or Publisher to include a caption (use the picture caption template if available).

5.      As time allows, review tips on www.artskills.com (find poster tips on the left menu) and www.ehow.com (search for How to Make a Poster Board Presentation).  Consider what borders or decoration could enhance your poster and create and/or print/cut.

6.      Make a final decision about where all items will be placed on your poster  then attach with glue/other.

7.      Practice what you will say about your poster when asked (refer to your assignment guidelines to draft your speech).

Helpful Resources and Websites

Arkansas Digital Sandbox Mrs. Williams Files Poster Design (Login Required)
http://adesandbox.arkansas.gov/LittleRockSD/

Basic Paragraph Writing                      http://4thgraderocks.org/documents/Basic_Paragraph_Writing.pdf

Writing a Description

http://www.teachervision.fen.com/tv/printables/scottforesman/read_4_U2_WP.pdf

Web Poster Wizard                                                                                                  

 http://poster.4teachers.org/

4^th Grade Essay                                                                                

 http://www.ehow.com/how_5602782_write-fourth-grade-essay.html