iPads, QR Codes, and Science...Oh My!!

     Coming back from Spring Break, our class has been revitalized, and we are ready to attack our study of cells, prepare for the math OAKS test, and incorporate technology into our learning however it best fits. Here are a few examples of what we have been up to this week. (I can't believe it's already the end of the week!) Time sure flies when you're having fun learning.

                                                              Science Learning

   

                                   

     This week we started our science unit and are learning about cells. Since we don't have access to microscopes, we used our iPads to find pictures of different living and nonliving objects that have been magnified to levels much higher than we could do with a microscope. The students had a great time exploring all sorts of different objects, they were interested in, that we may not have had access to for a hands on lab. Ever wonder what a guitar string, jelly fish, or fish scales look like magnified? Well Sixth Grade City navigated the web and found those examples, and many more! The ideas and questions just kept coming! 

                                

                                                          Photo Editor- Phonto

       We also used the photo editor Phonto to find pictures of different animal, plant, and single cells to label. Through this program students were able to add graphics and text to the photos to show their understanding of the different organelles of a cell. 

         After creating the photos, we then airdropped them to each other to check for accuracy, and then used the collection of photos we had to compare and contrast the different types of cells during our ELD lessons. It was great to see not only the accuracy in their productions, but also the creativity in their labeling and variety of cell photos they found. 

          The following are a few examples of the students' work! Check it out! 

                                 

                                  

                                   

                                           Practice, Apply, Scan, and Check! 

   Mrs. Dessert's class will be taking the OAKS math test starting on April 14th. In preparation for this, we have been in major review mode practicing and applying what we have been learning all year. With so many different levels of understanding, a great amount of differentiation is needed. In order to assist with this, Mrs. Dessert designed review QR code flashcards. These flashcards reviewed adding and subtracting decimals, points on the coordinate grid, and finding area and perimeter of shapes on the coordinate grid. 

    Students simply solve the problems on the cards, and then scan the QR code, with a QR code reader, and are instantly shown the answer to the problem. This independent activity allows the students to practice their skills in an interactive way, while Mrs. Dessert is able to work with small groups and help instruct students that need extra help. 

    Here are a few kids in action with their QR codes- the excitement I hear every time a code is scanned and a correct answer is confirmed is contagious! Keep solving those problems Sixth Grade City!

                             

     

                             

                             

     We are continuing to make great strides and learn new things every day. I can't believe how fast this year is going, but we still have so much work to do. Looking forward to all we will accomplish before our foxes are off to Evergreen.