Change of Plans

So I was going to do my lesson on counting coins but I figured the skeletal system would be a lot more fun! Here is a little fun fact hope you enjoy!

Did you know that humans and giraffes have the same number of bones in their necks? Giraffe neck vertebrae are just much, much longer!

The MOO

The MOO: A virtual reality learning environment. MOO stands for multiuser, object-oriented environment. This is a great tool for teachers and students. It allows you to connect with classrooms around the world. You are able to work together on progjects and get to know each other. Teachers are able to meet with other teachers to discuss curriculum, future plans in the class and assessments. It's a great resource for teachers to use to bring culture into the classroom.

THE MOO

Kidspiration

Kidspirtation is a great visual tool for students. It allows children to explore and understand words, numbers and concepts. It helps with reading and writing skills and helps the children understand math. You can use this at home or even in the classroom with the smartboard. I think this is great because you can download the software on your ipad and your child can use it anywhere. It's kind of pricey but it has great lesson plans for teachers and learning activities for the students. You can use free trails to test it out before you buy it. Check it out!

Kidspiration

Khan Academy

I learned about Khan Academy in my ED 503 class. The website is awesome! Not only is it a great tool for students, its great for teachers and parents as well. Some teachers need a refresher before they teacher a subject. It's great for parents as well. Parents don't always remember how to do geometry they can use Khan to teacher themselves and then help their child. I know I use it for Macroeconomics class and for lesson plans. Check out the site! Khan Academy

Website

This is off topic from education but here is a site with a few of my favorite recipes hope you enjoy!

https://sites.google.com/site/amandaspage554/home

Lesson Plan

I plan on using the Virginia SOL standard

Time and Nonstandard Measurement

1.7 The student will

a) identify the number of pennies equivalent to a nickel, a dime, and a quarter; and

b) determine the value of a collection of pennies, nickels, and dimes whose total value is 100

cents or less.

Many people are using cards today. A lot of people can't count back change if they were handed a twenty and the price of an item was $11.17. There are many fun and creative ways you can teach a child how to count money.

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/mathematics/2009/stds_math1.pdf

Skype

There are many pro's and con's with using Skype. It is a great to use if you want to talk to someone and not be charged. But both of you have to use Skype for it to be free. It can be challenging if one person doesn't have a great internet connection. The picture will go in and out. I use it to call family in England and it seems to work well and I don't have to pay anything for it which is great. Calling England can be quite expensive. Check out the site and see if it will work for you. 

http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/home?intcmp=wlogo