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Monday, January 2, 2012
Starting The New Year Off Safely
It's important for all of us to be safe while on the Internet, no matter how old we are. Today, we are going to join Phineas & Ferb as they teach us the "Rules of the Road" when it comes to Cyber-Safety.
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
LIVE from the North Pole!
Let's celebrate the last two days of school by taking a trip to the North Pole, courtesy of Fraboom On-line Children's Museum & Build-A-Bear Workshops. Click on the link below to see what Santa's elves are up to today!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
No Pecking!
One skill that we are really going to begin working on here at Highland is our keyboarding skills. Today, we are going to begin with the fantastic site below:
Monday, October 24, 2011
Let's Get Those Brains Warmed Up!
Mrs. Ball just came back from a fantastic meeting and found out about a site that I think you guys are going to love! We're going to work today on strengthening those math skills, and have some fun at the same time!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Fifth Grade Classes: Fakebook
What if Daniel Boone had a Facebook account? Who would have been his "friends"? What would he have listed as his status updates? Who may have written on his wall? This week, we are going to use all the research you've been doing in your Social Studies class to create a "Fakebook" page for Daniel Boone. You will be working with a partner to complete this activitiy: one of you will be an Investigator and the other our Webmaster. Once you have chosen your role, click on the sites below:
Investigators:
Reference Sites For More Info:
Reference Sites For More Info:
Webmasters:
Monday, October 10, 2011
Goodbye Powerpoint, Hello Prezi!
This week in the lab you are going to learn how to use one of Mrs. Ball's FAVORITE online tools known as Prezi! This site allows you to create wonderfully creative presentations on anything you like. Think of it as a PowerPoint....times 1,000! Let's get your account set up:
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Geometry + Art + Technology= Awesome!
Today in the Lab, we're going to merge three of your favorite topics: Math, Technology and Art! Your challenge is to create a colorful graphic design using the technology tool below, while using your geometery skills to keep it symmetrical, all at the same time.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Glad To See You Back!
Now that we have our first round of Think Link finished, I'm so excited to getting back to having my classes back in the Lab! This week, we are unveiling our newest math program at Highland. Click the link below to begin your adventure:
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Fall Benchmarking
For the next few weeks, we will be taking our Fall Benchmark Assessment in the Computer Lab. Click on the link below to begin:
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Video Production
To continue our look at some amazing jobs that use technology, this week we are exploring the career of being a Video Producer. By the end of class today, you'll have created your first music video!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Welcome Back, Highland!
I'm so glad to have each of you back here with me in the Computer Lab! We're going to kick off the year with a project that I know you are all going to love!
There are SO many amazing careers that you can have one day that include technology! This year, we are going to look at many of these jobs that you may want to have! This week, we are going to look into the exciting field of Animation!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Memories of the Year
Remember at the beginning of the year when you made your first word cloud on Wordle? Well, this week we are going to take word clouds to the next level using a site called Tagxedo! I want you to think back at your year here at HES and type as many memories as you can to create a new word cloud. Then, you will get to pick a picture to form your cloud around and print it to take home!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Spring Benchmarking
This week, students in grades K-2 will be given the spring Benchmark test in the Computer Lab. Students, please click the link below to log-in:
Thursday, April 28, 2011
A Royal Wedding!
As you may have heard, on Friday, April 29th, there will be a real royal wedding taking place! While we don't have a "royal" family here in the United States, it is still important for you to be informed about such a huge day in history. Click on the link below and find out as much information as you can about this exciting event!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Batter Up!
Hey there third, fourth, and fifth grade students, did I hear that you will be rewarded for your attendance during testing with a Hot Rods game next week? That's fantastic! Mrs. Bunch found three great sites to get you ready for the big game! Have fun!
- encourages students to create a mock baseball field and explore the sport through art, movement and sound. (K-4)
- Find out with the Wonderopolis™ Wonder of the Day®. (PreK-6)
- use baseball to explore the instruments of an orchestra. (5+)
Monday, March 21, 2011
Let's Go On A Field Trip!
Join me as we visit the world's first totally on-line, interactive children's musuem! Research dinosaurs, see the phases of the moon in action, hear wise words from each of our Presidents! Come along with me & see what new things we can learn today!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Dance Unit...Part 2!
To continue with our collaborative unit of dance with Coach Witcher and Mrs. Taylor, this week you will get to visit the following website and listen to all kinds of different music styles. Put those headphones & get ready to hear some AMAZING new music styles that you may never have listened to before!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Dancing Through the Decades!
This week, we are going to be using our lab time to watch American dances throughout the past. From the jitterbug to disco, you'll see how dancing has changed throughout time. Then, when you go to P.E., Coach Witcher will be teaching you how to do many of these dances! Pay close attention; can't wait to see your groovy moves!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
You Be The Author!
Due to overwhelming student request, this week in the lab we will continue to use an amazing website called "Story Bird" to help you create your very own story. Get those imaginations ready...here we go!
Check Out Mrs. Morgan's Kindergarten Class' Storybird:
Silly, Silly Monsters on Storybird
Mrs. Bunch's Kindergarten class also did a great job!
We Are Dreaming Of... on Storybird
Check Out Mrs. Morgan's Kindergarten Class' Storybird:
Silly, Silly Monsters on Storybird
Mrs. Bunch's Kindergarten class also did a great job!
We Are Dreaming Of... on Storybird
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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