Minerals in the media center
To enhance the third grade geology curriculum at Woodland Elementary School, Mrs. Deana King, Media and Educational Technology Instructor, utilized a “Rockin’ Roller” kit from the Tellus Science Museum. The kit contained twenty different examples of minerals. Students had the opportunity to handle and observe the specimens noting the unique colors, luster, streak, and texture. The oohs and aahs from the students indicated that they may have a better appreciation of minerals as a result of the hands-on activity.
Students used encyclopedias to look up information on each mineral. Students also used the Story Creator app on the iPad to explain which mineral he liked best and why.
November 2013 Statistics
In November, 2,927 items were checked out from the media center and about 1,265 students visited the media center independently. In addition, classes visited the Scholastic Book Fair to preview the items on November 14th and 15th. The following week, the Book Fair was in full swing. We had wonderful participation.
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