KWPSL, Mars and Other Topic Examples

Practice using the KWPSL strategy in your research about Mars. Remember:

K - What you know already

W-What you want to know

P-Purpose for study (why are you studying mars)

S-Source/Search (where did you find information about mars: book, magazine, website (list the full address not I searched google)

L-Tell what you learned after reading your source(s) about Mars

Earn your reward initials/time by posting two different comments with K,W,P,S, and/or L.

Remember to list only your first name and your teacher's name.

EAST Conference Updates

The 8 team members will be away from school 3 days, March 14 - 16. Alternates and other leadership team members will attend a field trip day, March 15th.

Also, students should expect to meet afterschool until 3pm every Monday and Friday, Feb, 29-March 12 & Tuesday March 13 unless otherwise notified.

Team Members
Samia Moore

Taylor Hawkins

Bailey Buck

Morgan Johnson

Drew Goad

Madison Edmondson

Braylon Shavers

William Wilson

Alternates
Jaylon Smith

Leah Criswell

Autumn Edmondson

Liyah Galbert

Jahkaiya Woods

Garageband

Do you have a music project that you are completing or have completed with Garageband or another software? Tell about the project here.

KEYP Survey

Survey Questions

Please answer 1 - 6 yes, no, or N/A (if you did not complete the segment of the training)

1-You have knowledge of or use Augmented Reality?

2-You have knowledge of or use any 3D technology? If yes, list the name of the 3D technology?

3-You have knowledge of or use ArcGIS?

4-You have knowledge of or use mapping technology? If yes, list the name of the mapping technology?

5-Would you like to see 3D technology utilized in classrooms?

6-Would you like to see mapping technology utilized in classrooms?

7-If you could suggest a lesson or activity, what could teachers/students do with 3D or mapping technology to make learning more engaging (list details including ideas related to history and other subjects/curriculum related skills-example: spanish architecture)?

Posting Your Comments

Select the comments link, type the answers, list your name (students first only) at the end of your comments with your school/teacher's name. To complete the entry, select the anonymous profile then click publish.

KEYP Technology Exploration and Survey

We are asking our partnering classroom students to complete the following technology exploration for the King EAST Young Preservationist Project which trains teachers in 3D and Mapping Technologies. Participants are asked to review the links provided and select comments to answer the survey questions .

Augmented Reality Development (3D Technology)

Augmented Reality (3D) Modules and Resources: http://augmentedrealitydevelopmentlab.com/modules/ http://augmentedrealitydevelopmentlab.com/downloads/

Weapons and Armor Module:
http://augmentedrealitydevelopmentlab.com/modules/#Medieval Google Sketchup (3D Models/Creation)http://sketchup.google.com/community/casestudies/k12education/sketchupinclassroom.html (Video)
http://sketchup.google.com/community/casestudies/k12education/elementarywork.html http://sketchup.google.com/intl/en/community/gallery.html

Arcgis.com (Mapping Technology) http://help.arcgis.com/en/arcgisonline/help/#/Quick_tour_of_the_website/010q0000000q000000/

Other Resources: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75Y7ZRCnZ1I (AR Promo)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE1ZE7Fawus (AR Testimonials)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVTWEbe2R9w (3D Models)
http://sketchup.google.com/industries/edu/primary.html (SketchUp)
http://augmentedrealitydevelopmentlab.com/downloads/ (AR Resources)

KEYP Survey http://eastatking.blogspot.com/2012/02/keyp-survey.html

KEYP is an EAST After Hours project funded by the Enhancing Education Through Technology grant made possible by the Arkansas Department of Education and is done in cooperation with the Southeast Educational Service Cooperative and the EAST Initiative. Also, with a contribution from Preservation of African-American Cemeteries, Inc. Find out more about KEYP at http://eastatking.blogspot.com/2011/10/king-receives-east-after-hours-grant.html.

Showcase Your Work Through Adobe Youth Voices

If you would like to find out more about submitting work to be showcased through Adobe Youth Voices, contact the EAST Facilitator. Work can be showcased in the following categories:

Animation
Audio
Graphic Design
Digital Photography
Documentary
Music Video
Narrative
Poetry/Experimental

You can also obtain information from the following website:

http://www.youthvoices.adobe.com/awards

Help with KWPSL

Are you researching a topic using the KWPSL strategy? Try some of these resources available on our school media center website:

Media Center Resources