Students at the Bowling Green Housing Authority will:› Learn more about a vacation destination of

their choice› Learn to use a technology tool for this task

and future school assignments› http://www.habg.org/

Carry-out addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems to the hundredths place (dollars and cents)

Apply knowledge of elapsed time to create a vacation schedule

Analyze costs and benefits to determine a budget Identify a vacation destination’s location, geographic

features, climate, and culture Produce clear, coherent, and concise writing, including

correct grammar and usage Read for informational purposes Use technology to organize ideas and create a final

product

Social Studies- SS-04-4.1.1- Students will use geographic tools (e.g., maps,

charts, graphs) to identify and describe natural resources and other physical characteristics (e.g., major landforms, major bodies of water, weather, climate, roads, bridges) in regions of Kentucky and the United States.

Math- 4.NBT.4- Fluently add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers

using the standard algorithm. 4.MD.2-Use the four operations to solve word problems

involving distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects, and money, including problems involving simple fractions or decimals, and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale.

WR-E-1.1.0 -Purpose/Audience: Students will establish and maintain a focused purpose to communicate with an authentic audience by

Narrowing the topic to create a specific purpose for writing Establishing a controlling idea, theme, or conclusion about the topic Choosing a perspective authentic to the writer Analyzing and addressing the needs of the intended audience Adhering to the characteristics of the form Applying a suitable tone Allowing voice to emerge when appropriate

WR-E-2.4.0 -Sentence Structure: Students will create effective sentences by

Applying a variety of structures and lengths Developing complete and correct sentences unless using

unconventional structures for an intentional effect when appropriate

Social Studies- SS-05-4.1.2- Students will use geographic tools to locate and

describe major landforms, bodies of water, places and objects in the United States by their absolute location.

Math 5.NBT.7: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to

hundredths, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used.

WR-E-2.3.0- Organization: Students will create unity and coherence to accomplish the focused purpose by

Engaging the audience Establishing a context for reading when appropriate Communicating ideas and support in a meaningful order Applying transitions and transitional elements to guide the reader through

the piece Developing effective closure

WR-E-3.5.0- Language: Students will exemplify effective language choices by Applying correct grammar and usage Applying concise use of language Incorporating strong verbs, precise nouns, concrete details and sensory

details Applying language appropriate to the content, purpose and audience

T-I-RIPSI-U-1- Students will understand that technology assists in gathering, organizing and evaluating information from a variety of sources to answer essential questions.

T-I-RIPSI-S-R1- Students will gather and use accurate information from a variety of electronic sources (e.g. teacher-selected Web sites, CDROM, encyclopedias and automated card catalog, online virtual library; word processing, database, spreadsheet) in all content areas

T-I-RIPSI-S-R4- Students will use technology tools to process data and report results

T-I-RIPSI-U-3- Students will understand that technology is used to produce an innovative product or system.

T-I-RIPSI-S-I1- Students will use technology to organize and develop creative solutions, ideas or products

T-I-RIPSI-S-I2- Students will use technology to express creativity both individually and collaboratively

Social Studies- SS-06-4.2.1- Students will describe how regions in

the present day are made distinctive by human characteristics (e.g., dams, roads, urban centers) and physical characteristics (e.g., mountains, bodies of water, valleys) that create advantages and disadvantages for human activities (e.g., exploration, migration, trade, settlement, development).

Math- 6.NS.3: Fluently add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-

digit decimals using the standard algorithm for each operation.

W.6.2- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.a. Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.c. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.

W.6.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

W.6.5- With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

T-MS-ICP-U-3- Students will understand that technology is used to communicate in a variety of ways.

T-MS-ICP-S-C2- Students will select and use appropriate technology to collect, analyze and share information

T-MS-ICP-S-C4- Students will use a variety of electronic formats (e.g., web publishing, oral presentations, journals and multimedia presentations) to summarize and communicate results

T-MS-ICP-U-4- Students will understand that productivity tools are used effectively and efficiently to accomplish a task.

T-MS-ICP-S-P2- Students will construct and publish information in printed and digital formats (e.g., printed reports, resumes, brochures, charts, multimedia presentations, videos and websites) for authentic audiences

T-MS-ICP-S-P3- Students will use technology to develop innovative and creative products

T-MS-RIPSI-S-R3- Students will locate and collect information from a variety of electronic resources (e.g. search engines, CDROM, online periodical databases, Virtual library/online catalogs, interactive video conferencing) and correctly cite sources

TE-SK-MS-RII-3d- Students will organize information that is collected using a variety of tools (e.g., spreadsheet, database, saved files)

Choosing a location Identifying means of travel Determining accommodations Selecting attractions

Sample Research Glog

Means of Travel Accommodations Attractions Meals Souvenirs

On a PC:› Press Fn and F11 to

copy screen to your clipboard

› Open a new document and paste an image of the entire screen, OR

› Open the application “Paint” to paste and edit your image, then save it as photo

On a Mac:› Open the application

“Grab”› Select “Capture,” then

“Selection”› Use your mouse to

select the portion of your screen you’d like to photograph

› Release the mouse to see your image as a new file

› Now you can save it as a photo

Presentation Options Web 2.0: Glogster iMovie Photostory PowerPoint

Challenges at HABG› Computers lack many essential software

applications› Computers are wiped clean at the end of

each day› Extensive virus protection limits

downloading options

Benefits of Glogster:› Compatible with PC and Mac› Does not require saving to a computer or

USB› Allows for photos and video› Free!

Photos Save photos to your

desktop or flash drive Click on tools, then

image, and upload your photo

After you upload your image click on it and click use it. Your photo will appear on your Glogster and you can edit it.

Videos Save your links to

Microsoft word Click on tools, then

videos, and click on link

Paste your link into the box by using Ctrl v

After your video is uploaded click on it and click use it. Your video will appear on your Glogster and you can edit it.

http://www.glogster.com/edit/g-6lmn0u98p1lkug3u4oa6ba0

http://www.glogster.com/bglearningcenter/glog/g-6lvg8pg6rv9calb05fjsma0

http://www.glogster.com/bglearningcenter/martin/g-6lvkiisolqf41tifq92kma0

http://www.glogster.com/bglearningcenter/jaylen-greene/g-6lvkj8jja0rtsf2jicfcma0

http://www.glogster.com/bglearningcenter/mafata-s/g-6lvkjo3t64fnp575k8f4ma0

PowerPoint› For PC and Mac› Allows for photo, video, and audio› Show Sample PowerPoint

Photostory› For Windows› Limited to photos, not video› Allows for audio› Show Sample Photostory

iMovie› For Mac› Allows for photo, video, audio› Compatible with green screen technology› Show Sample iMovie

Rhonda.napper@warren.kyschools.us

Allison.pearson@warren.kyschools.us

Tanya.reeder@bgreen.kyschools.us

Melissa.zimmer@warren.kyschools.us

The Housing Authority of Bowling Green› http://www.habg.org/

The Toyota Math and Technology Leadership Academy