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Makerspace Lesson Plans - Gretchen Renshaw
Grades
K to 6tag(s): blogs (65), coding (85), engineering (127), makerspace (40), STEM (289)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site to include with your makerspace lesson ideas or use it as an excellent starting point to begin makerspaces. Consider using a bookmarking tool such as Pinterest, reviewed here, to find additional lessons and save interesting ideas. As you begin working with students use an interactive whiteboard to have students share thoughts or questions as they begin the process. Have students take pictures of their progress and share in blogs using Telegra.ph, reviewed here. Telegra.ph will create a "quick and easy" blog to be used one time only. A unique URL is provided, and with Telegra.ph you just click on an icon to upload images from your computer, add a YouTube or Vimeo, orX (formerly Twitter) links. It's as easy as using a basic Word program! When finished, have students use a tool like Story Maker, reviewed here, to type a story and draw pictures sharing their makerspace experience.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Snap! (Build Your Own Blocks) - Jens Monig and Brian Harvey
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): animation (65), coding (85), computational thinking (40), computers (108), critical thinking (122), design (78), drawing (61), problem solving (229), STEM (289)
In the Classroom
Share Snap! on an interactive whiteboard or with a projector to provide an overview of the features included then allow students to explore on their own. Save projects to your own computer or create an account to save on the site. Search YouTube for video tutorials on using this program and share with students as they build an understanding of how to use the site. Begin by creating a small project together, then allow students to work individually or in groups to create their design. Streghthen learning by sharing links to student projects on an online bulletin board like Lino, reviewed here. Transform learning by challenging students who are proficient with Snap! to create video tutorials using a tool like Clipchamp, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Code Hunt - Microsoft Research
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): coding (85), computers (108), critical thinking (122), engineering (127), Microsoft (80), problem solving (229), STEM (289)
In the Classroom
Learning to code is an opportunity to teach students to think and problem solve, and coding is a critical digital literacy skill for the future. Create a recess/lunch time or after school coding club for students to access the site. Challenge students to write stories to accompany each level of code they complete as they play Code Hunt. Provide an environment for students to collaborate to solve the levels such as a collaborative learning center.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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My Favourite Scientist - Brady Haran, Nottingham Trent University
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): biographies (93), darwin (13), scientists (63)
In the Classroom
Use as a resource for finding more information about a variety of different scientists told from a scientist's perspective. Share the videos on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Consider having students create their own report about the importance of research and not just the biographical information about a scientist. Encourage students to make their own videos (or other presentation tool) about scientists to place on a wiki, site, or blog. Have students use one of the many TeachersFirst Edge multimedia tools reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Computer Books - Math Thinking Technologies Inc.
Grades
5 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): computers (108), ebooks (43), Microsoft (80), tutorials (52)
In the Classroom
Use FreeComputerBooks as the latest information for all of your computer technology classes. Find information on careers for your career day. Let all your techies run free and digest all the latest computer information. For yourself, FreeComputerBooks can inspire and educate advanced techies!Comments
Great resource with tons of free ebooks. Googling for free computer ebooks also led me to http://freecomputerbooks.pickatutorial.comRaja, NY, Grades: 0 - 12
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Education Eye - Futurelab
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K to 12tag(s): maps (215), search engines (48)
In the Classroom
Stay current in the latest ideas, technologies, and pedagogy around the globe. Be sure to save this one in your favorites. Share a result on your projector or interactive whiteboard to spark interest in real world topics related to your current unit of study.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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BLOSSOMS Video Library - MIT
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): engineering (127), STEM (289)
In the Classroom
Use as some great starters to a unit where students can question what needs to be understood to solve the problem. Brainstorm questions, research information, or use these as starters for daily lessons. Provide time for students to view videos and report their understandings via a blog or report. Create student reviews of videos to be placed on a blog and allow for commenting on the videos and the reviews themselves.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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DNA Tube - DNAtube.com
Grades
9 to 12This site includes advertising.
In the Classroom
Find great videos to use as an introduction to a unit or to help clarify how a certain process occurs using these visualizations. Use videos on an interactive whiteboard or with a projector. Pause through the video to ask questions about what is happening in the process, explain processes, or have students be able to use appropriate vocabulary to explain. This site is excellent for enrichment. Include it on your class web page for students to access both in and out of class. Challenge students to create their own simple videos to help explain a science concept. Share the videos using using a tool such as SchoolTube reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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