Converting Fractions to Decimals

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Grade 5 Math - Chapter 12 - 2 Equivalent Fractions

Watch the two videos and check-in when finished in the comments section. If you have any questions about the videos or any parts that you are unsure about, post them for classmates in the comments. Homework MATH WORKBOOK: page 108 & 109 ALL

Grade 5 Science - Sublimation

Watch the video and check in with a comment when you are finished. For homework, write a definition of sublimation, write three cool things that you saw in the video and list three questions that you have after watching the video. You can share it with me as a Google Doc or you can write it out on paper.

Water Displacement and Volume

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Changes in Matter

Watch the video and post a question related to this topic that you think might be a "test type" question. Try to be original with your question. You can apply to a real life situation if you like.

Developing Opinion Paragraphs (Point of View & Content)

Watch the video and check-in on the comment section once you have finished watching. Pay extra attention to the POINT-PROVE-EXPLAIN model of writing shown in the video.

Grade 5 Math - Dividing by 10, 100 and 1000

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Grade 5 - Khan Academy Division #1

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Sacrifice - VUVOX

Storify and The Stations of the Cross

Use STORIFY to give present day meaning to the stations of the cross. Use Twitter, YouTube, etc. to bring your station to life with present day stories that give life to your station. When you are finished, post the STORIFY to your blog. I will help you with the HTML embedding.

FOLLOW THIS LINK:
The Stations of the Cross - Explanations and Reflections

Ed Tech - Pinterest

Here is a Pin from my Edtech board on Pinterest. Click on the picture to see the complete board.

Source: edudemic.com via Kevin on Pinterest

Lenten Sacrifice

Please review this Storify about Lent. Please reflect and comment.

Video Games and Learning?!? Really?!?

Watch the video and write a one paragraph response (max. 300 words). Your response MUST not be a summary of the video, instead it should focus on your thoughts and ideas. Remember that you should be mindful of the writing component that you are focusing on for this cycle. Post all responses to Google Groups under the post "Video Games and Learning". We will use some volunteers for descriptive feedback tomorrow.

Hackers 'R' Us

Watch the following video and write a 200-300 word personal response to the issues presented. What problems have you had with viruses or hacks? What potential problems do you see coming from this video? Make this response as personalized as possible. Post to Google Groups.

Multiplying with Decimals

Watch the video and be prepared to do some similar problems in class tomorrow. Write down and questions that you may have about the video and we will work through those questions in class tomorrow.

Problem Bank Solution #6

Grade 5 Math - Coordinate Grid

GRADE 7 - Math Without Words

Watch the following YouTube video and consider our model for good writing or speaking: 1) Purpose 2) Audience 3) Clarity 4) Content 5) Structure 6) Point of View.

A) Identify the speakers Purpose for giving the talk, his intended audience and his point of view. Identify 3 key pieces of content presented in the talk.
B) Write the answers in your writing notebooks. We will use this information to start crafting a response for Google Groups on Wednesday.

Increasing Student Voice

Grade 5 Math - Coordinate Grid

The Digital Classroom

More from our friends at edudemic.com. Use this graphic to analyse the development and possibility of the digital classroom:

Is Technology "Dumbing Down" our kids?

Watch the video and identify an opinion expressed by each of the speakers. Pick one of the opinions that you feel strongly about and write a 100 word response by replying to the post "Is technology dumbing down our kids?"on Google Groups. Your response should address the opinion of the speaker and contain your own supported opinion.

Write a 200 word response that shares your opinions about the ideas presented in this video. Identify a point that you agree with, a point that you disagree with and then share your overall opinion. Post your response on Google Groups under the post "Unplugged School".

Novel Study: Movie Poster

The Cell Phones in School Debate

Homework:
1) Watch the video and make notes. Your notes should be in the form of a t-chart. The left side should be the pro's of phones in school and the right side should be the con's.

2) On our Google Group, post a 100 word response to the video. Share your opinions about the issues presented in the video and the whole issue of cell phones in schools.

Welcome!

Welcome to the launch of The Digital Frontline. This site will explore education from 21st Century Perspective. Digital learning will be prominent but education trends in general will be explored as well. A special emphasis will be placed on educational leadership.