Kindergarten

Have students go to #19 abcya.com under kindergarten.  Kindergarten does not have headphones so use the ones stacked on the table (by the green screen).  I usually have these plugged in before the students arrive. 

Have students click on the gold ball on the tree for Kindergarten.
On the aqua folder have students go to Marble Math and work until they open Lock 3.  After they open Lock 3 they may go to the purple folder and draw Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus.  If time allows have the students go to the orange folder at the very bottom of the page.  They may make a Gingerbread House or Make a Christmas Tree. 

3rd Grade

Hello Third Grade! Today I want you  to find 10 facts about your state.  You may use Google to find websites that will have those facts but you may not use Wikepedia.  Write your link and fact down on a separate sheet of paper. You may use two facts from each website. 

If you finish early you may work on Dance Mat Typing Level 3 Stage 9 or Level 4 Stage 10.

I will see you on Thursday!  Follow directions and be great listeners for Mrs. Clees. 

Mrs. Whipple

5th Grade

Watch Parables 1, 2, 3 & 4.  Discuss after each video. 

1. The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders
    http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=J0JBCMNU

2. The Parable of the Good Samaritan
    http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=JJ0CBJNU

3. The Parable of the Lost Son Part 1
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvPsesn-yLA

4.The Parable of the Lost Son Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buA3g5wKmDI


5.The Parable of the Sower
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa3y8pH0ymw

6.The Parable of the  Lost Sheep
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY3x2gOG8Uk

7.The Parable of the Talents
 
 

Bud, Not Buddy Day

U.S. Stamps 1850 - 1930's

Click on the link and watch the video.

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=video+about+stamps+in+the+1930's&FORM=VIRE4#view=detail&mid=1E5E120B867163F0A7271E5E120B867163F0A727



Let's make a stamp!

Take a picture of yourself in Photo Booth using the Effects tool.  Save your photo to your folder.

Follow the directions on the "Make A Stamp" link and save the final product to your folder.

Enjoy!

Mrs.Whipple


Great job by our wonderful elementary tech students! Below is just one of the stamps created. 

6th Grade Homework

Check Edmodo:  Complete the Poll and reply to my post.
Practice typing using any of the typing activities on the post from October 17.

Parables - 5th Grade

Q: What is a parable?

 

par·a·ble

ˈparəbəl/

noun

noun: parable; plural noun: parables

1. a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.

    

   A: An earthly story with a heavenly meaning.

    

    

   Click on the links below for parables. Read as many as you can and we will discuss in class.

    

    http://www.amazingchange.org/Parables_of_Jesus.htm

    

    

    http://www.rc.net/wcc/parables.htm

    

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

6th Grade - Typing

Below you will find links for  typing practice:

Power Typing


Bubbles

Key Bricks

Key Man

Typing

The Fog

Barracuda

Brain Train

Please click on the link below to watch "Think and Pause Online" video.

Think with your head!
Feek with your heart!
Balance with your arms!
Listen with your gut!
And stand up with your legs!
Pause and think online!

Pause and Think Online Video

Computer Lab Discipline and Grading Policy

Please return your Computer Lab Discipline and Grading Policy with a parent/guardian signature and your signature.  Your grade is as follows:

Turned in to your homeroom teacher on the day it is due   100%
1 day late   89%
2 days late  79%
3 days late 69%
4 days late 59%

2nd - 6th Grade Homework

Open Dance Mat Typing by clicking on the link below:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/


Your assignment is to complete Level 1 Stage 1, 2, 3 & Level 2 Stage 4 before your next computer class.

4th Grade

Work on Level 1 Stage 2 Typing on Dance Mat Typing (keep volume low) Skills:location of keys, correct finger position,  key/finger, speed, words correct, WPM

Work on Math Magician Multiplication  mixed until you receive 100% (Turn off your sound F10) Skills: Number keys, click, enter

Whizz Words - Read directions; practice for 10 minutes Skills: typing, click, drag

FREE Rice - last part of class. Skills: typing, click, drag

2nd Grade

Work on Level 1 Stage 2 Typing on Dance Mat Typing (keep volume low) Skills:location of keys, correct finger position,  key/finger, speed, words correct, WPM

Work on Math Magician Addition  mixed until they receive 100% (Turn off your sound F10) Skills: Number keys, click, enter

Whizz Words - Read directions; practice for 10 minutes Skills: typing, click, drag

FREE Rice - last part of class. Skills: typing, click, drag

1st Grade

ABCya.com go to Keyboarding Zoo - Complete entire alphabet Skills: locating keys on keyboard

ABCya.com go to Counting Fish - Complete through Level 2 Skills: locating number keys, enter/return key    

ABCya.com go to Build-A-House - Build one house your choice Skills: Click, click and drag, drag, enter, scroll

6th Grade

Work on Level 1 Stage 1 Typing on Dance Mat Typing (keep volume low) Skills:location of keys, correct finger position,  key/finger, speed, words correct, WPM

Work on Math Magician Multiplication  mixed until they receive 100% (Turn off your sound  F10) 

Skills: Number keys, click, enter

Whizz Words - Read directions; practice for 10 minutes Skills: typing, click, drag

FREE Rice - last part of class. Skills: typing, click, drag

Kindergarten

Kindergarten  Students are working on mouse control, click, drag and click and drag

Take a Trip -  Students were encouraged to work on this at home so each week we will see students who make it all the way around.  Skills: Click; click and drag

Shape Construction-  students have worked on this so there should be very litte instructions.Skills: Click; click and drag 

Build -a House  this will be new for the students but it reinforces the above skills.

3rd Grade

3rd Grade

Dance Mat Typing Level 1  Stage 2 ( keep your volume turned low). Skills: Typing, finger/key placement, WPM, speed

Whizz Words (turn off sound by clicking on Key F10, upper right hand side) Skills: Typing, finger placement

Free Rice - last part of class if there is time. Skills: typing, finger placement

5th Grade

5th grade  Review typing skills, multiplication review,  vocabulary skills

Work on Level 1 Stage 1 Typing on Dance Mat Typing (keep volume low) Skills: location of keys, correct finger position,  key/finger, speed, words correct, WPM

Work on Math Magician Multiplication  mixed until they receive 100% (Turn off your sound          F10) Skills: Number keys, click, enter

Whizz Words - Read directions; practice for 10 minutes Skills: typing, click, drag

FREE Rice - last part of class. Skills: typing, click, drag

Our varsity cheerleaders are teaming up with the Build-A-Bed Project and provided fleece blankets for the beds. Please speak with one of the cheerleaders for more information. 

 

 

 

 

 

Yearbooks Have Arrived!!

NCS Elementary Yearbooks

have arrived!    The Elementary Yearbooks for Kindergarten through 6th grade have arrived and will be distributed this Thursday, June 27th in Surfside Cafe from 1-2 p.m.  If you are unable to pick up your student's yearbook on June 27th you may pick it up from the Elementary Summer Camp Office located in the Elementary Library beginning July 1 during the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Monday through Friday.

Play Dough Favorite

A favorite memory!!


PLAY DOUGH
(no cooking required)

1 c. water
3 c. flour
1 1/2 c. salt
1/4 c. oil
Food coloring

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Add more flour if mixture is too sticky. Store in a plastic zip-lock bag. I used this recipe with my kids when they were little. It was always a big hit. Enjoy!

Summer Fun -- Homemade Slime

Looking for some fun? Try this concoction...homemade slime!! 

What you need:
- Medium bowl
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup corn starch
- Green food coloring

Steps:
1. Pour 1 cup of corn starch and 1 cup of water into the bowl.
2. Mix the two together with your hands until it becomes gooey and
doughy.
3. If it's not thick enough, add more corn starch or if it's too
thick, just add more water.
4. Once the texture is thick and smooth, add green food coloring to achieve icky, green gooey slime!

Have fun!

Mrs. Whipple

Group 1 Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooizOtORp8w

Group 2 Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChfIzKvKnTA

Group 3 Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8tcn3-6bfs

Group 4 Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97J91v2VJfQ

Group 4

Group 3

Group 2

Group 1

Fourth Grade

Resurrection Buns

A sweet treat to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus!  

RESURRECTION BUNS

Take a Grand (or other large ) canned biscuit. Flatten the biscuit out until it's about 5 inches across. Spread melted butter, sugar and cinnamon on it. The spices represent the spices used to anoint Jesus' body before His burial.

Take one large marshmallow. The marshmallow represents Jesus. It is white because it stands for His purity and His sinless life. Place the marshmallow in the center of the biscuit, then fold the sides around it forming a "tomb".

The Meaning of Easter
Read the original Easter story of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.

Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus
Pinch the sides of their tombs closed and then  place them crease side down on a baking sheet so they will not open while cooking. Put more butter, cinnamon and sugar on the outside. Discuss the sweet taste of the spices and how Jesus gave us the sweetest gift we will ever receive.

Now bake the buns following the directions on the biscuit package. Then they need a little cooling time because the marshmallow will be very hot.

As you bite into the cooled bun what do you find in the center? Is  the marshmallow there? Compare this to the empty tomb.  Share you thoughts with me when you return to school after Spring Break. 

Happy Easter,
Mrs. Whipple

4th Grade - Naming Your Document

5th Grade - Directions for Animation

 

Kindergarten

Sixth Grade

Period 4

Period 5

Fifth Grade

par·a·ble  

/ˈparəbəl/

Noun A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.

Synonyms parabola - allegory - simile Today I want you to choose a parable for your animation. Take your time and try to stay away from  the really short ones.

New Testament  Parables
http://www.amazingchange.org/Parables_of_Jesus.htm

http://www.rc.net/wcc/readings/parable0.htm

http://www.lookinguntojesus.info/BSTopics/Parables/PARABLES-NT.html


Old Testament Parables
http://www.lookinguntojesus.info/BSTopics/Parables/PARABLES-OT.html

After you have chosen your parable let the sub know which one you have chosen along with the scripture reference.

You may now choose to work on Brain Machine, Math Magician, or River Crossing.

Sixth Grade

Cick on the link below to view the Mike-tosis video.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXILUltt7EA

Complete the handout and make sure your name is at the top.

After you complete this activity you may work on Lemonade stand individually.  Do not go to Coffee Shop today.

Have a great day!

Kindergarten - Thursday

 Students should  work on #19 ABCya  under the Kindergarten section.  

Activity 1.   Go to purple folder and work on Type Rocket. Reminder do  not cross the red line on your keyboard.After 5-8 minutes you may go to the orange Holiday folder on this site and work on 

Activity 2.  The Valentine Puzzle. 

Activity 3. Once you have completed this puzzle you may go to purple folder and work on learn ABCya Buttons.  This will be a review for you.  

Activity 4. If there is time left you may choose any activity from the purple folder for the remainder of class

Miss seeing you today!

Third Grade

Today you will search for five (5) interesting facts about your state.  Using the sites listed on my website on the right-hand side you should find information on each state.  You may go to the States and Capitals box or  or the U.S. States Activities and Links. Once you have located your 5 facts you may work on any of the activities in these two boxes.

Interesting facts to find:
The year your state became a state
A famous person from your state
Professional sports team
Tourist attraction
One industry
Population of state
State flower
State logo
Was a president born in your state?
What is the year round temperature for you state?
How many states connect to the border of your state?

Please record your answers on paper. Write your name at the top of the paper before you turn it in at the end of class. 

Yearbook

Go to Balfour site and work on pages. Read the notes I have left for you. I will see you on Monday. We will have a working lunch meeting on Monday, February 11.Bring your lunch and join me in the lab.

Please watch the following video.

First Grade

Have students go to ABCya (on my website under their grade level) 

Activity 1. go to the purple folder and work on Cyber Five

Activity 2.  Purple folder Cup Stacking. Do your best and do not cross the red line on your keyboard

Activity 3. Go to the aqua/ light blue folder labeled Numbers and work on Math Fact Shoot out.  Start out on addition for beginners and work up to next level.

Activity 4. Their choice of activities on ABCya first grade.

Kindergarten

 Students should  work on #19 ABCya  under the Kindergarten section.  

Activity 1.   Go to purple folder and work on Type Rocket. Reminder do  not cross the red line on your keyboard.After 5-8 minutes you may go to the orange Holiday folder on this site and work on 

Activity 2.  The Valentine Puzzle. 

Activity 3. Once you have completed this puzzle you may go to purple folder and work on learn ABCya Buttons.  This will be a review for you.  

Activity 4. If there is time left you may choose any activity from the purple folder for the remainder of class

Miss seeing you today!