3C

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Week 33 -
= = Today, we will begin with Dance Mat Typing. Then, we are going to try and do this activity today. = = = Week 32 - = Today, we are going to be taking our LAST math benchmarks for the year. Please go onto Study Island and log on. Take your time and read the questions carefully! Raise your hand when done. Then, you can read your book silently. = Week 31 - = First, we are going to do Dance Mat Typing. Then, I am going to explain about how to take your research about Japan and turn it into a paragraph. Making sure to put everything into your own words. Then, you will type your paragraph, change your font and your color. Save it. When done, call me over so I can print it out for you. Then, you can go on here: Scholastic Highlights for Kids = Week 30 - = First, we are going to do Dance Mat Typing. Then, we are going to continue to do our internet search on Japan. Then, you need to pick a 'partner' and choose one of the papers in the booklet and trace TWO kimonos. (both need to fit on one page!) Then, cut out your kimono and put your name on the back. When done, you can play on the 'games' on the Japan website. Here is the link for the site: Kids Web Japan = Week 29 - = First we are going to do Dance Mat Typing. Then, everyone should be done with decorating your state. If you are not finished, I will give you about 10 minutes to finish. Those who are done, can go onto here for Earth Day Games. Then, we are going to go back onto Kids Yahoo and do a new internet search. = Week 28 - = Today, we are going to start with Dance Mat Typing. Then, we are going continue to 'decorate our state". We will create word art for your state name.  After you have completed your typing, you will then use these links to copy and paste your state quarter and your state flag.  State Quarter   State Flag  Then, you will also get a certain 'clip art' of your state as well.  Then, we will print them in color.  Cut and glue the pieces to your state. = Week 27 - =  Today, we are going to first do Dance Mat Typing.  Then, we are going to begin our "Decorating our State" process.  First, we are going to type out all of our sentences and change the fonts.  When done, save it in our class folder. = Week 26 - =  First, we will do Dance Mat Typing.  Then, for those students who haven't finished their state posters, finish doing those.  Those who are done can play on here: Do the map two times, then you can play on any game on ABC Ya'. = Week 25 - = Today, we are going to start with Dance Mat Typing. The, we are going to create a state poster on KidPix. First, find your state. Then, using any star stamp, stamp where your state capital is. Then, type your state capital. Next, choose any three facts and type them onto your poster. Find the state flag 'sticker' and place it on your poster. Lastly, type By: and your name. Call me over so we can print it out when done. Then, you can free draw for the rest of class if there is time. = Week 24 - = Today, we are going to start with Dance Mat Typing Then, you need to finish looking up your state information on Kids Yahoo. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING SPELT CORRECTLY!! Then, for the rest of class, you are going to play on KidPix. Practice using the ABC tool. = Week 23 - = Today, we are going to begin 'catergory' searching on the internet. We will be using the Yahoo Kids page to navigate through catergories to find answers to the worksheet. You will be paired with a partner to work on this. Use this link to get onto the Kids Yahoo page. = Week 20 - = Today, we will start with our Dance Mat Typing. Then, we are going to be introduced to the world of Internet Searching. We will discuss what search engines are. We will then watch a short video together of how Google Searching Works. Then, you are going to be going onto Welcome to the Web. You will complete a worksheet to find all the secret codes. Turn in your paper when done. = Week 19 - = This week, you will be taking your Math Benchmarks on Study Island. Please log on and wait for everyone to be ready. Then, you will work on your questions. Please make sure to take your time and try your best. Go back over your answers. When done, you can Turn in your test. Then, you may read your book that you brought with you. = Week 18 - = First, we will do Dance Mat Typing Then, we will review changing fonts and Word Art. Then, we will go and label our 'Internet Screen'. Explain about Internet Searching. Begin to do the "Welcome to the Web." = Week 17 - = Shh... it's a surprise! We can have a free game day! :-) Happy Holidays!  From,  Miss Michaliga!!! = Week 16 - =  Today, we are going to play around with WordArt.  You might remember this from last year when we created our bookmarks.  Play around with it and create one thing that you like so we can print it out.  Then, you can play on these games:
 * North Pole - The Elves Game Chest
 * Funschool Christmas
 * Christmas Matching Game
 * Christmas Tree Spot the Difference
 * Christmas Find the Differences
 * Snow Line
 * Holiday Fun Multiplication Game
 * Snowball Fight
 * Penguin Jump
 * Design Your Own Gingerbread House
 * Gingerbread Man with Everything
 * Decorate a Gingerbread Cookie
 * Gingerbread House Jigsaw Puzzle
 * Gingerbread Spot the Difference
 * Bake Gingerbread Cookies

= Week 15 - = First, we will do Dance Mat Typing. Then, we are going to review how to change fonts. Then, you will complete this font paper: Remember, save it YOUR folder! = Week 14 - = First, we are going to do Dance Mat Typing. Then, we are going to finish completing "Our Favorite Pies" chart. Then, you can play on the holiday games below. = Week 13 - = First, we are going to do Dance Mat Typing and your punch cards. Remember, you have six minutes to complete the level you are on. Then, we need to make sure we have finished our Gingerbread Houses in Excel. Show me your picture when done. Then, we are going to use Excel to make a bar graph about "Our Favorite Pies". When done, you can play on: Snow Line Funschool Christmas Snowball Fight Gingerbread Spot the Difference Whack a Grinch Christmas Light Connection Decorate a Gingerbread Man Sling the Antlers = Week 12 - = First, we are going to do Dance Mat Typing and your punch cards. Remember, you have 6 minutes to complete the level you are on. Then, we will review what we learned in Microsoft Excel. Then, we will open up what we started last class and finish the rest. Add 6 pieces of clip art to complete your project. = Week 11 - = First, we are going to do Dance Mat Typing and your punch cards. Remember, you have 6 minutes to complete the level you are on. Then, we are going to go onto Microsoft Excel and learn about columns, rows, and cells. We will begin a Holiday Project by coloring in the cells. = Week 10 - = GAME DAY! ENJOY! = Week 9 - = First, introduce Dance Mat Typing and your punch cards. You have six minutes to complete Level 1. Then, you can play on the 'older' version of Boowa and Kwala.

Week 8 -
Today, we are going to color in our keys on our 'laptops'. Explain the colors and the HOME ROW KEYS. Then, you are going to have your first typing lesson on Typing Club. If time allows, explore the other typing websites on the side bar. Or, try this "Win the White House" game: = Week 7 - = Today, we are going to create our "laptops"! Then, if time allows, you can play the Scribble game below in Week 6.

Week 6 -
Review the two lessons we did on KidPix. Explain how we are going to create a slide show with the two pictures. We will then create a cover page for the slide show and add that to the show. Preview slide shows. Free draw in KidPix when done or try this game out! How fast can you complete 20 levels?

Week 5 -
Those students who didn't finish their Summer pictures should finish that first on KidPix. Miss Michaliga will then read you a book titled "The Dot". You will then draw a picture on KidPix using ONLY DOTS. Review how to save on KidPix. When done, save it in your folder as "Dot" and your name. You may use the rest of the time to draw when done. **If everyone gets done before the end of class, I will show you had to create a slide show of your two drawings so far.

Week 4 -
Today, we are going to take pictures of each other using the digital camera. We will then create a folder in the 3C class folder with our names. We will then review the drawing tools in KidPix. Then, we are going to do our first graded assignment in KidPix. You are going to use the drawing tools to draw a picture of something that you did over the summer. When done, you will save it in your folder as 'summer your name'.

Week 3 -
This week, all 3rd graders will be taking their Math Benchmarks on Study Island during class. Click on here to log onto Study Island. Once you log on, please wait until everyone has logged on before you begin. Please take your time and read the questions all the way through. Choose the best answer. When you are finished, please go over all the questions again. Then, you may submit your answers. Then, you may log out and read the book that you brought with you for the rest of class.

Week 2 -
Review what we learned while watching Router's Birthday Surprise. Then review the parts of the computer. Show how to get onto the WikiSpace. Explore the NetSmartz website and play games on there.

Week 1 -
Go over the classroom rules and what we will be doing this year. Assign Seats Go over different parts of the computer. Review headphones and using the mouse. Review how to use the Wiki. Review exit procedures. Review Internet Safety. Watch Router's Birthday Surprise on NetSmartz. Discuss Internet Safety. Then, explore the NetSmartz website.