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.
Previewing the Scholastic Book Fair
The preview for the Scholastic Book Fair began this morning. Mrs. Bernstein’s fourth grade class was the first to come and see what items were available this year. The selection is great! We are looking forward to a great fair!
The Book Fair has Arrived!
The students will preview the books with their classes on Thursday or Friday. Sales begin on Monday, November 18th at 8:30 A.M.
Creating an ebook with 2nd graders
Second grade students in Ms. Danielle Collins’ social studies class recently studied native Georgians. As part of a culminating activity, the students created dioramas depicting life of the native Georgians, the Creek and Cherokee Indians. The students displayed their projects in the media center. Ms. Collins and Mrs. Deana King, the Media and Educational Technology Instructor, worked collaboratively to create a classroom electronic book using iPads. Each student took a picture of his diorama with the camera on the iPad. The picture was then inserted on a page in the book. The students used the recording device on the iPad to add a sentence describing what was occurring in their diorama. The individual pages were made into an electronic classroom book for sharing.
October Statistics
October 2013: October was another exciting month in the media center. Over 4,050 items were circulated and almost 2,500 students visited the library during October.
During October, students in grades K – 5 began on various projects:
• Many of the classes are working on creating books. Most of our students in kindergarten and first grade are working on a handwritten and illustrated classroom book. Each student has one page for writing and one page for illustrating. Most of our students in grades 2 – 5 are working on a book that is computer based. The link to access the student’s work is on the Media Center Home Page. The student should have his user name and password if you would like to view his work.
• Several 3rd and 4th grade classes are creating Powerpoint presentations on their areas of study.
• Several 2nd grade classes used iPads and digital cameras to take pictures of their dioramas displayed in the media center. They each recorded one sentence about their book. The individual pages were made into an electronic classroom book.
• Classes from in grades 2, 3, and 4 worked on Tagxedo projects. Tagxedo takes words and creates word clouds. The students did an excellent job with their word clouds!
• The month ended with Book Character Month! It is a great way to celebrate our love for reading!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming November 18 - 22! We hope to see you there!
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