Get to know the Scratch Jr. programming language on the iPads. You can try out a few tutorials to learn how to make characters do things like move, jump, and dance. Or, you can explore on your own. Once you get to know the language, then you can create your own story using a background and characters.
Create a slideshow using Google Slides that displays all seven continents. Begin by inserting the text needed on all your slides, then search Google Earth for the photos to include as pictures. Follow the checklist given by your teacher.
Create a slideshow about the animal you researched using the Google Slides app on the iPad. Your slides will have information about what the animal looks like, where it lives, what it eats, and interesting facts you learned. Add pictures and transitions between the slides too. The last slide is the video you created with ChatterPix. You will need to use the web based app of Google Slides to add transitions and upload the video.
Visit the Enchanted Learning website to gather information about your assigned animal. Record the facts on the research guide that has been given to you. Click on the picture below to go to the website, then select the beginning letter of your animal.
Here are three other sites you can try for more information:
Help Hero make his journey around Box Island by solving coding puzzles. After opening the app, tap on the Hour of Code sign. There are 20 levels of play. If you finish early, then you can head to the Box Island game. Have fun!
Build a snowman, type a description, and see if a student from another class can re-create your snowman based upon the description you wrote. First, build your snowman on the Make a Snowman website. Tell a teacher when you’re ready to print and type your name when prompted.
Next, use Stationary Studio to type your description. Use the snowman template under Holidays & Seasons. Have a teacher check, save, then print.
Once finished you will exchange your snowman with a student from another class and see how accurately he/she can re-create it.
Below is a sample description:
To see Cool J, click here.
Help the elf find the presents by solving coding puzzles on Google’s Santa Tracker.
Learn the basics of coding as our school participates in the Hour of Code. You will use the Boogie Bot app on the iPads to program a robot to dance. Build the robot first, then begin with the first level.
Make a digital book with a classmate that highlights your trip to Plimoth Plantation. Your book should have a cover, map, and five pages with photos and captions. Use the Book Creator app on the iPads.
