HyperBlast!!

1st - 3rd graders are using a new app called HyperBlast in the Tech Lab this week. HyperBlast is a math app where students can learn math facts while defeating robots. Students also get to ride through tunnels on a motocraft dodging the Queen's minions. The app requires students to complete addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division problems to move on in the game and to earn a higher score. The student is also able to choose a level of difficulty that suits their needs. If you have an iPad at home you should definitely download this app. It is FREE!!

Project: Repurpose

5th grade students have been working on a recycling project called "Project: Repurpose" where the students collect recyclable materials to create a product that can be used in everyday life. Students have been collecting paper, plastic, and cardboard materials to use in making their group projects. At the end of the project students will write, record, and edit a commercial to tell how they made their products, what it is used for, and why recycling/repurposing is so important. The pictures below show a few groups working together to construct their products.

Dog House

Volleyball Net

Lemonade Stand

Table and Accessories

Saving the World From Evil Villains!!

2nd-4th grade classes used the app "Numbers League" to rid the world of evil doers. Students first created their own Heroes, then solved math problems to help capture the Villains.

Keynote

This week 1st grade students are using Keynote to answer questions in the game "Describe That Picture." We began the lesson with defining what an adjective is and how to use one. We then looked at Halloween pictures and described them with the most creative adjectives we could think of.

iMovie

Over the next couple of weeks 4th and 5th grade classes will be working on filmmaking in iMovie.

Handwriting Practice on iPads

This week K5 classes got to practice their handwriting on the iPads using the app Pocket Phonics. We also practiced forming words by listening to the letter sound and choosing the corresponding letter.

First Week With MacBooks

This week in Tech Class we are going over the basics of using a MacBook and also having a little fun with PhotoBooth.

Web Scavenger Hunt

Mrs. Fain's 4th grade class working in small groups to finish the Web Scavenger Hunt: Where in the World? Students used zoo websites to find information on specific animals. We learned various facts on all sorts of animals like the meerkat, babirusa, and gila monster.

Jeopardy Review

Last week 2nd-5th graders played a Jeopardy game to review our previous lessons. We worked in groups and had a blast!

iPads in use

Our first week with iPads.

K3

K5

3rd Grade

5th Grade