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Favorite Sports

Ms. Shapiro — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:35:10 +0000

Today we will use The Graph Club to create a table, bar, and circle graph of the favorite sports data that you collected in class. Be sure to add three interpretations of the graph.

Life Cycle of a Meal Worm

Ms. Shapiro — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:37:15 +0000

Today we will create a Life Cycle Of A Meal Worm drawing in KidPix. We will review how to use the pencil, circle, fill bucket, eraser, text tool and the undo guy.

Click on the Group folder (it says your teacher’s name) on your dock. Double click on the Meal Worm.kpx empty template and begin your drawing.

Pumpkin Math

Ms. Shapiro — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:50:47 +0000

Today you will use a template in Powerpoint to create a Pumpkin Math Book. You will be sorting, regrouping, adding and writing two number models. You will choose one of your number models and write a number story about it in your classroom. Next week you will type your number story into your Pumpkin Math book and print your book. The template is in the group folder.

Type To Learn, Jr.

Ms. Shapiro — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:39:08 +0000

While formal instruction in keyboarding with proper fingering techniques will begin in third grade, Type to Learn, Jr. is a great introduction to the keyboard for younger students. We will create a user account today and complete a series of lessons. Use the websites on the Keyboarding page to practice your keyboarding skills at home.

Tutpup

Ms. Shapiro — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:56:09 +0000

Today you will create a unique identity on the site, Tutpup, using our classroom code. We will work on learning math facts by competing with other students around the world in timed heats. You may use your registration information at home to play afterschool. Click on the picture below to head to the site.

Self-Portraits

Ms. Shapiro — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:11:21 +0000

This week we will learn another verse to Our Computer song. We will also review the drawing tools in KidPix. Next we will draw a self-portrait which will serve as an avatar for Voicethread projects.

Welcome Back Grade 2!

Ms. Shapiro — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:17:21 +0000

Welcome to the computer lab. Today we will assign seats and learn how to log on to the computers. We will also learn Our Computer song.

Your first assignment is to read an animated storybook. When you finish reading the book, click on Story Songs and listen to the Metamorphosis song. Click on the book to begin.