4th Grade National Park Research

In fourth grade students learned how to create Google Slide shows. Students learned about copyright and that images belong to the creator. We used Photos For Class to find images with citations on them. 

Each student was assigned to research a different National Park and then put all of their information into a google slide. All 4th graders and their families get FREE access to all National Parks and Landmarks.

Students learned how to: 

• Change the theme
• Add Text boxes
• Add images
• Add Headings
• Add Slides
• Add Captions
• Add Bullet Points
• Change font and color
• Add borders

Check out our great work!

3rd Grade Podcast Project: Bringing History to Life

Our 3rd grade students recently wrapped up an exciting research and podcasting project that combined history, technology, and creativity!

In the classroom, students began by exploring influential people who have changed history. Each class practiced research skills together before students chose a historical figure they were especially interested in learning more about.

In the library, we shifted our focus to podcasts. What they are and what makes them fun and engaging to listen to. Students spent a week listening to a variety of podcasts and brainstorming what stood out to them as listeners.

The following week, students learned about the structure of a strong podcast. They discovered that most podcasts include:

• A catchy introduction
• The host’s name
• The name of the podcast
• A preview of the episode topic
• Clear and interesting information about the topic
• A thoughtful conclusion
• A thank you to the audience
• An invitation to listen again next time

With this knowledge, students wrote and recorded their own podcasts about their chosen historical figures. Using the Podbean app, they even added music to make their episodes sound polished and professional.

We are so proud of their hard work and creativity—take a moment to listen and check out their amazing work!

3B: MYSTERY IN HISTORY

6th Grade Websites

Students typed their entries up in class, and their teacher and I worked with them to create a website using google sites. 

Sixth graders have been leaning about the Fur Trade in their Social Studies Class. For their final project, students were asked to journal in the voice of a voyageur  showing what they know about the fur trade. 

* student checklist and rubric

Websites are linked below:

5th Grade Book Trailers

  

Our fifth graders had a 20 book reading challenge this year. At the end of the year-- students picked their favorite book to create a book trailer for.

Students previewed book trailers and came up with a criteria of what makes a good book trailer. In class, students mapped out their story and wrote a script for their book trailer. We then used our scripts to create a story board for our book trailer.

In library, I taught students about why citing images is important and then taught students how to find images and cite our images citations.

Students then learned how to create iMovies and created a book trailer. Check out our work! 

CLICK HERE TO WATCH OUR TRAILERS

3rd Grade Podcasts

In 3rd grade students researched people that changed history in class. Each class practiced doing research on some history makers-- then students picked a person they were interested in researching. 

In library, we learned about podcasts and what makes them enjoyable to listen to. Students spent a week listening to podcasts and brainstormed what they liked about listening. The following week, students learned about the structure of a podcast. They discovered that podcasts usually: 

• Have a catchy introduction 
• Give the host's same 
• Give the name of the podcast 
• What we are going to talk about today
• Information about topic 
• Give information about your topic 
• Conclusion 
• Thank the audience 
• Ask audience to join next time 

We then recorded our podcasts and added music using the app PODBEAN

CHECK OUT OUR AMAZING WORK:

History Mystery
3 Ostendorf

Bros' Biographies
3 Bros
 

Secrets of History
3 Hessler

2nd Grade Green Screens

 This year in 2nd graders learned letter writing in class. They then wrote a letter to their third grade teacher giving information about themselves. Students then practiced reading their writing and created a video to share. 

We then learned about Green Screen technology and used Green Screens to record students reading their letters. Students learned how to use the camera to record each other. Then they learned how to find an image and save a photo to the iPad. We then used Green Screen by Do Ink to create their own video with a background that matched their text. Students did ALL of the filming themselves, chose an online image and then used the app Green Screen by Do Ink to share their learning. Enjoy our projects! (Click on Class Name for folder of projects)

Check out our Great Projects

2 Anderson

2 Halvorson

2 Korbel

4th Grade State Research

In fourth grade students learned how to create Google Slide shows. Students learned about copyright and that images belong to the creator. We used Photos For Class to find images with citations on them. 

Each student was assigned to research a different state and then put all of their information into a google slide.

Students learned how to: 

• Change the theme
• Add images
• Add Headings
• Add Slides
• Add Captions
• Add Bullet Points
• Add Text Boxes
• Change font and color
• Add borders

Check out our great work!

6th Grade Websites

 Sixth graders have been leaning about the Fur Trade in their Social Studies Class. Students typed their entries up in class, and their teacher and I worked with them to create a website using google sites. 

 For their final project, students were asked to journal in the voice of a voyageur  showing what they know about the fur trade. 

Websites are linked below:

Book Trailers-- iMovie

    

Our fifth graders had a 20 book reading challenge this year. At the end of the year-- students picked their favorite book to create a book trailer for.

Students previewed book trailers and came up with a criteria of what makes a good book trailer. In class, students mapped out their story and wrote a script for their book trailer. We then used our scripts to create a story board for our book trailer.

In library, I taught students about why citing images is important and then taught students how to find images using the creative commons and learned how to cite our images citations.

Students then learned how to create iMovies and created a book trailer. Check out our work! (Click on the play list from your class-- in youtube you can see individual projects).

5Schuver

5 Sweeeney

5 Nyangacha

Green Screen Projects

This year in 2nd graders learned letter writing in class. They then wrote a letter to their third grade teacher giving information about themselves. Students then practiced reading their writing and created a video to share. 

We then learned about Green Screen technology and used Green Screens to record students reaading their letters. Students learned how to use the camera to record each other. Then they learned how to find an image and save a photo to the iPad. We then used Green Screen by Do Ink to create their own video with a background that matched their text. Students did ALL of the filming themselves, chose an online image and then used the app Green Screen by Do Ink to share their learning. Enjoy our projects!

2 Korbel

2 Anderson

2 Halvorson

4th Grade States

In fourth grade students learned how to create Google Slide shows. Students learned about copyright and that images belong to the creator. We used Photos For Class to find images with citations on them. 

Each student was assigned to research a different state and then put all of their information into a google slide.

Students learned how to: 

• Change the theme
• Add images
• Add Headings
• Add Slides
• Add Captions
• Add Bullet Points
• Add Text Boxes
• Change font and color
• Add borders

Check out our great work!

Podcasts

In 3rd grade students researched people that changed history in class. Each class practiced doing research on some history makers-- then students picked a person they were interested in researching. 

In library, we learned about podcasts and what makes them enjoyable to listen to. Students spent a week listening to podcasts and brainstormed what they liked about listening. The following week, students learned about the structure of a podcast. They discovered that podcasts usually: 

• Have a catchy introduction 
• Give the host's same 
• Give the name of the podcast 
• What we are going to talk about today
• Information about topic 
• Give information about your topic 
• Conclusion 
• Thank the audience 
• Ask audience to join next time 

We also learned that podcasts have names that fit the topic and make people want to listen. Each class brainstormed names and then voted for their favorites. I am very excited for you all to listen to: Solve the Mystery of History (3 Ostendorff) Biography Busters (3 Bros) and Mr. Hessler's Podcast Team (3 Hessler) 

Before recording, students learned that podcasters need to pay attention to the rate of their voices, their expression and volume. They then practiced reading their scripts. Lastly, students came to the library to record their podcast using the SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS APP. They recorded themselves and chose music to make the podcast more enjoyable. Please checkout our AMAZING PODCASTS!

6th Grade Web Pages

Sixth graders have been leaning about the Fur Trade in their Social Studies Class. Students typed their entries up in class, and their teacher and I worked with them to create a website using google sites. 

 For their final project, students were asked to journal in the voice of a voyageur  showing what they know about the fur trade. 

* student checklist and rubric

Websites are linked below:

2nd Grade Green Screen Projects

This year in 2nd graders learned about opinion writing in class. They then practiced reading their writing and created a video to share. We learned about Green Screens and used Green Screen Technology to record students. Students learned how to find an image save a photo to the iPad and then use Green Screen by Do Ink to create their own video with a background that matched their text. Students did ALL of the filming themselves, chose an online image and then used the app Green Screen by Do Ink to share their learning. Enjoy our projects!

Mrs. Anderson's Class

Mrs Halvorson's Class

Mrs. Korbel's Class

iMovies

 In 5th Grade students read from a list of 15 genres. At the end of the year-- students picked their favorite book to create a book trailer for.

Students learned about important story elements in class and learned how to write a script.

In library, I taught students about why citing images is important and then taught students how to find images using the creative commons and practiced citations.

Students then learned how to create iMovies and created a book trailer. Check out our work!

Mr. Sweeney's Class

Ms. Schuver's Class

Mr. Nyangacha's Class

4th Grade Google Slides-- State Projects

In fourth grade students learned how to create Google Slide shows. Students learned about copyright and that images belong to the creator. We used Photos For Class to find images with citations on them. 

Each student was assigned to research a different state and then put all of their information into a google slide.

Students learned how to:

• Change the theme
• Add images
• Add Headings
• Add Slides
• Add Captions
• Add Bullet Points
• Add Text Boxs
• Change font and color
• Add borders

Check out our great work!

6th Grade Choice Projects

Our 6th graders did research on Minnesota History-- Iron, Lumber, and Flour Industries. They were given the choice of sharing their work in one of the many tech skills they have learned.

Check out their great work!

Podcasting with 3rd Grade

Please checkout our AMAZING PODCASTS!

In 3rd grade students researched people that changed history in class. Each class practiced doing research on some history makers-- then students picked a person they were interested in researching.

In library, we learned about podcasts and what makes them enjoyable to listen to. Students spent a week listening to podcasts and brainstormed what they liked about listening. The following week, students learned about the structure of a podcast. They discovered that podcasts usually: 

• Have a catchy introduction
• Give the host's same
• Give the name of the podcast
• What we are going to talk about today
• Information about topic
• Give information about your topic
• Conclusion
• Thank the audience
• Ask audience to join next time

We discovered that podcasts have names that fit the topic and make people want to listen. Each class brainstormed names and then voted for their favorites. I am very excited for you all to listen to:

• Research Rocks (3 Ostendorff)
  
• History Makers (3 Bros)
• Hessler History (3 Hessler)

Before recording, students discovered that podcasters need to pay attention to the rate of their voices, their expression and volume. They then practiced reading their scripts.

Lastly, students came to the library to record their podcast using the SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS APP. They recorded themselves and chose music to make the podcast more enjoyable.

Please checkout our AMAZING PODCASTS!

Canva

 

In 6th Grade we used Canva for Education to create infographics about absent narratives from the Civil War. In Social Studies, the students researched about people whose stories are not always told. Students then learned about the elements of a good infographic in their literacy class and then used those skills and the CANVA app to show all that they had learned.

Check out our Amazing work!

6th Grade Web Pages

Sixth graders have been leaning about the Fur Trade in their Social Studies Class. For their final project, students were asked to journal in the voice of a voyageur  showing what they know about the fur trade. Students typed their entries up in class, and their teacher and I worked with them to create a website using google sites. 

**Here is a quick video showing how to upload your web page to this page.

Check out our great work!