earth.day2010

Title: Earth Day Activities Objective(s): o Students will write 1-2 facts about endangered animals o Students will create a cartoon about an endangered animal o Students will compare items that you can and cannot recycle o Students will complete an online Earth Day scavenger hunt o Students will play online Earth Day games Bridge Technology Standards o 1.1.1 o 1.1.3 o 2.2.2 o 3.1 o 3.2 o 4.1 o 4.2 Materials: o Internet o Microsoft Word o PowerPoint o ** http://www.kidsplanet.org/factsheets/map.html ** o ** http://www.zoobooks.com/ ** o ** http://www.tucsonrecycles.org/Blue_Barrel_List/blue_barrel_list.html ** o ** http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/mainmap.htm ** o **http://resources.kaboose.com/games/earthday.html ** (games) o prizes for scavenger hunt winners (candy, pencils, etc.) MONDAY BEGINNING ACTIVITY INTRODUCTION  i. You can fill in your own animals J
 * 4:00/5:00 students go to computers and open Mavis Beacon
 * 4:05/5:05 take attendance and other housekeeping items
 * 4:15/5:15 gather students on the carpet and remind them of the expectations (criss-cross, hands folded in lap)
 * 1) explain that this week they are going to work on activities and lessons for Earth Day
 * 2) Earth Day is April 22nd and people all over the United States plant trees, pick up litter, recycle, and other things that help the earth.
 * 3) tell the students that one way we can help the earth is to protect endangered animals.
 * 4) lead a brief discussion about endangered animals. explain that endangered means the animals are at risk of becoming extinct like dinosaurs. (there would be none left).
 * 5) ask questions such as
 * 6) “what would happen if there weren’t any __(animal name) ?”__
 * 7) “what would __sharks__ eat if there were no other __fish in the sea__?”
 * 1) explain that the students are going to learn about some endangered animals and make a PowerPoint about them
 * 2) write these two websites on the board or chart paper:

http://www.kidsplanet.org/factsheets/map.html http://www.zoobooks.com/

MODEL INDEPENDENT WORK 27. example PowerPoint slides
 * 1) write the title ENDANGERED ANIMALS on the board or chart paper
 * 4:25/5:25
 * 1) gather students around one computer and model how to go to http://www.kidsplanet.org/factsheets/map.html
 * 2) show the kids how to click on the endangered animals for more information
 * 3) next show the kids how to go to http://www.zoobooks.com/
 * 4) click on the yellow button on the left to reach the animal directory
 * 5) show students how to click a letter at the top for more information on an animal. for example, click on B, then click on the picture of BATS. show students how to click on one of the topics on the left for more information
 * 6) model how to make the PowerPoint project using the following steps:
 * 7) open PowerPoint
 * 8) on the first slide, the **title** should be ENDANGERED SPECIES
 * 9) on the first slide, the **subtitle** should be the students’ name
 * 10) on the second slide the student can pick an endangered animal for the title (ex. WHALES) and in the text box, they need to write one fact about the animal and include a picture (ex. Whales breathe through blowholes, located on the top of the head.)
 * 11) **older students need to include 2 facts per animal and report on a minimum of 4 animals**
 * 12) **younger students need to include 1 fact per animal and report on a minimum of 3 animals**
 * 1) Write **http://resources.kaboose.com/games/earthday.htm**l on the white board/chart paper and explain that when they are finished with their project, they may play Earth Day games J
 * 2) have students move to computers
 * 3) make sure they can all see the board with the websites
 * 4) assist/monitor while students work
 * 5) when students are finished with their PowerPoint projects, they may share with the class J
 * 4:50/5:50
 * 1) students may have play games on http://resources.kaboose.com/games/earthday.html when they are finished
 * 2)  please save the PowerPoints onto the flash drive!!!!

Whales breathe through blowholes. || BOBCAT The bobcat is named for its short, bobbed tail. || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';"><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';"> TUESDAY BEGINNING ACTIVITY 4:00/5:00 students go to computers and open Mavis Beacon <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">INTRODUCTION <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';"> MODEL <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">INDEPENDENT WORK
 * WHALES
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">4:05/5:05 take attendance and other housekeeping items
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">4:15/5:15
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">gather students on the carpet and remind them of the expectations (criss-cross, hands folded in lap)
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">review the theme this week (Earth Day)
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">tell the students that they are going to make a cartoon about an endangered animal
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">lead a short discussion about endangered animals
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">What is an endangered animal?
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">What animal did you learn about yesterday?
 * 8) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Why is it important to protect endangered animals?
 * 9) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">tell the students they will be using FluxTime to make their cartoons
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">4:25/5:25
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">gather students around 1-2 computers
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">go to <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">http://www.fluxtime.com/animate.php
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">click on “online manual” at the bottom
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">scroll down to the “edit toolbar”
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">review what each symbol means, and if students have a question or do not understand, click the link and explain the tool
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">tell the students they are going to make a short cartoon of an imaginary endangered animal
 * 8) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">as a class, brainstorm some ideas for cartoons
 * 9) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">students may work alone or in groups of 2 on their endangered animal cartoon
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">4:35/5:35
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Write **http://resources.kaboose.com/games/earthday.htm**l on the white board/chart paper and explain that when they are finished with their project, they may play Earth Day games J
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">have students move to a computer
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">assist/monitor while students create their endangered animal cartoon
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">when students are finished, they may share their cartoon with another group or the whole class
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">4:50/5:50
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">if students finish their cartoon, they may play games on http://resources.kaboose.com/games/earthday.html

<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">WEDNESDAY BEGINNING ACTIVITY <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">INTRODUCTION <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">a. what is recycling? b. why should we recycle? c. do you recycle at home or at school? d. what are some examples of recyclables? (ex. soda-pop cans, newspapers, glass etc.) e. what are some examples of non-recyclables? (ex. food, diapers, clothes, light bulbs) 2. explain that they are going to work with a partner to create a list of things that CAN be recycled, and things that CANNOT be recycled. 3. write the following website on the board or chart paper: <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">http://www.tucsonrecycles.org/Blue_Barrel_List/blue_barrel_list.html <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';"> MODEL 4. gather students around 1-2 computers 5. tell students that they can use the lists on <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">http://www.tucsonrecycles.org/Blue_Barrel_List/blue_barrel_list.html <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">to help them with their project 6. model how to create a table in Microsoft Word with 2 columns and 1 row 7. the title of the page should be “RECYCLING” 8. the first column will be items that CAN be recycled and the second column will be things that CANNOT be recycled (see below) 9. older kids need to list 6 items in each category and younger kids need to list 4 in each category 10. each item needs to have a picture to go along with it (either from Word pictures or from Google Images) 11. create an example of the recycling chart as a whole class (call on students to name 4 things that CAN be recycled and 4 things that CANNOT be recycled) 12. model how to find images from Word or Google Images to match the items in the 2 columns 13. hang the example on the wall so that students may refer to it <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; text-align: center;">RECYCLING <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">newspapers aluminum cans glass bottles || __<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">CANNOT __ <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">clothing yard clippings computers || <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">INDEPENDENT WORK 14. Write **http://resources.kaboose.com/games/earthday.htm**l on the white board/chart paper and explain that when they are finished with their project, they may play Earth Day games J <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';"> 15. divide the students into partners (the tech. team can partner them, or they may choose themselves) 16. assist/monitor while students work 17. when students are finished, they may print out their chart and hang it on the wall J <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';"> 18. if there is time left over, they may play games on http://resources.kaboose.com/games/earthday.html THURSDAY BEGINNING ACTIVITY <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">INTRODUCTION <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">MODEL <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';"> INDEPENDENT WORK
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">4:00/5:00 students go to computers and open Mavis Beacon
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">4:05/5:05 take attendance and other housekeeping items
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">4:15/5:15 gather students on the carpet and remind them of the expectations (criss-cross, hands folded in lap)
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">gather students on the carpet and remind them about this week’s lessons (Earth Day)
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">lead a brief discussion about recycling. ask the following questions:
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">CAN __
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">4:00/5:00 students go to computers and open Mavis Beacon
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">4:05/5:05 take attendance and other housekeeping items
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">4:15/5:15 gather students on the carpet and remind them of the expectations (criss-cross, hands folded in lap)
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">review the lessons for the week (Earth Day) and explain that today the students are going to go on a recycling scavenger hunt
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">write <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/mainmap.htm <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">on the white board or chart paper
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">4:20/5:20
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">gather students around 1-2 computers
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">go to http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/mainmap.htm
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">model how to click on different places in town to get more information on how Recycle City uses its old products to make new things
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">explain that they are going to click around Recycle City to find answers to some questions
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">model how to open Microsoft Word and create a table with **5 rows** and **2 columns**
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">the left side of the table is going to be the questions and the right side is where students write their findings
 * 8) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">model how to type 1-2 questions into the left rows
 * 9) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">explain that the students are going to work in groups to search through Recycle City to find the answers
 * 10) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">on the white board or chart paper, write the following
 * 11) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">What is something made from recycled tires?
 * 12) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">What is a use for old bricks?
 * 13) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">What is something made from old milk containers?
 * 14) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Where is the electric car?
 * 15) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">How can coffee be reused?
 * 16) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">the students need to write these in the left rows (see example below)
 * 17) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">the first 3 groups in each class will receive a prize (candy, a pencil, etc.)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">What is something made from recycled tires? ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">What is a use for old bricks? ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">What is something made from old milk containers? ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Where is the electric car? ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">How can coffee be reused? ||  ||
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">4:30/5:30
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Write **http://resources.kaboose.com/games/earthday.htm**l on the white board/chart paper and explain that when they are finished with their project, they may play Earth Day games J
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">divide students into groups of 2-3
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">have groups move to a computer (they can share one computer if they wish)
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">assist/monitor while students create their 5X2 table in Word
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">when their table has all the questions, they may log onto <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/mainmap.htm
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">assist/monitor while students find the answers and type them into the right side of their table
 * 8) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">once they think they have all the correct answers, they may print out their table and give it to a tech team member
 * 9) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">4:50/5:50
 * 10) <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">at the end of class, announce the three groups that were first to turn in their scavenger hunt AND had all the correct answers