Students will learn a new vocabulary word - Responsibility. Read a story about some responsible bugs and then brainstorm ideas for being responsible at home and in the classroom.
Technology has changed drastically - from smartphones to virtual reality. In this lesson, you will review the main types of Simple Machines. Through class discussions, your students will compare how both technology and simple machines have changed and are used differently than they were in the past. Your students will then explore and build examples of modern-day machinery.
Students will use their understanding of password security to create a model of the layers of the Earth. Each layer essential to our Earth’s systems and processes just as the components of a strong password are important to enhance cybersecurity.
Everyone loves rock candy, especially fifth graders. Have students engage in a sequenced investigation to discover how adding heat to a sugar and water mixture creates a solution. Students will be amazed as the solution cools and forms edible crystals.
Overview of the activity:You will learn about the culture of Mexico and Spain, and take a VR QUEST virtual tour of Mexico and Spain. Then, you will be reading about and researching a Spanish-speaking country. You will collaboratively link your research into an Interactive Map, creating a single interactive class presentation document. As a culminating activity the class will be experiencing the culture of Mexico, Spain, and the countries by doing Green Screen photos in traditional clothing, and by having a food-tasting day.
Students will work cooperatively to design a paper airplane and collect data, then record and analyze the data using a computer.
Students will learn the basic parts of a desktop computer through the hands on building of an air dry clay model. Students will have to label the parts of the computer by placing toothpicks with small labels on them into the model at the appropriate place.
Review planets and teach students about safe/secure password usage with this Planet's Password Puzzle! Students will have to use clues to identify each planet and once they are in the right order students will be left with a top secret password to stop the evil hackers at the International Space Station!
Creating, correcting, extending and growing a repeating pattern.
The students will learn about plagiarism, identify plagiarism, and the importance of giving credit for using others' work.
Students will gain experience and knowledge using technology while learning. They will learn how to solve their tech problems and learn about the pumpkin life cycle!
From Common Sense Education: “The Internet is filled with all kinds of interesting people, but sometimes, some of them can be mean to each other. With this role play, students understand why it’s often easier to be mean online than in person, and how to deal with online meanness when they see it.”
Create different quadrilaterals using the geoboard and use these shapes to show how information can be transmitted in different ways via a network.
Students easily identify appropriate and inappropriate online behaviors. This lesson empowers students to collaborate while reviewing strategies to disengage or react when interactions become uncomfortable and potentially unsafe.
Setting and maintaining expectations is an essential indicator of future student success at all grade levels. At the start of each school year, classes review citizenship skills to get reacclimated to the school and the classroom environment. Help students set a strong foundation for their digital lives by teaching digital citizenship and face-to-face skills. In doing so, students will be equipped with tips for safety and success no matter their setting.
Developed by the Science Museum of Western Virginia, this educator outline is intended to assist in guiding middle school-aged students through various activities using the Rokit Smart robot kit. The Rokit Smart utilizes Arduino, a widely-used open-source environment for programming that enables users to create interactive electronic objects. Designed through modules, the activities can be grouped to fit after-school, summer camp, or other student enrichment needs.
Developed by the Science Museum of Western Virginia, this educator outline is intended to assist in guiding middle school-aged students through various activities using the Rokit Smart robot kit. The Rokit Smart utilizes Arduino, a widely-used open-source environment for programming that enables users to create interactive electronic objects. Designed through modules, the activities can be grouped to fit after-school, summer camp, or other student enrichment needs.
Developed by the Science Museum of Western Virginia, this educator outline is intended to assist in guiding middle school-aged students through various activities using the Rokit Smart robot kit. The Rokit Smart utilizes Arduino, a widely-used open-source environment for programming that enables users to create interactive electronic objects. Designed through modules, the activities can be grouped to fit after-school, summer camp, or other student enrichment needs.
Developed by the Science Museum of Western Virginia, this educator outline is intended to assist in guiding middle school-aged students through various activities using the Rokit Smart robot kit. The Rokit Smart utilizes Arduino, a widely-used open-source environment for programming that enables users to create interactive electronic objects. Designed through modules, the activities can be grouped to fit after-school, summer camp, or other student enrichment needs. *Module 4 is meant to be done after Modules 1-3 are completed.
Students will use knowledge of cycles, specifically the water cycle, to connect to the function of programming loops.