Exploring the Mayflower

Today we are going to learn about the Mayflower and the Pilgrim's journey to America. 

Grade 1:  CLICK HERE TO CREATE A PAGE ON OUR 1st GRADE MAYFLOWER PRESENTATION 

2 & 3:  CLICK HERE TO CREATE A PAGE ON OUR 2nd and 3rd Grade  GRADE THE JOURNEY OF THE MAYFLOWER PRESENTATION
  Click here to explore the Mayflower

Click here to learn about the Mayflower's trip across the Atlantic








Learning about life in Pymouth-Compare the Pilgrims and the Wampanogs
Click here to learn more about the Pilgrims and Wampanogs

Grades 4/5: The Regions and Terrain of the United States

Click here to view the Regions of the U.S. map
Sign in to your Google account and go to Google Classroom to answer the questions about the different regions.

Are you a 4th grader and need to join the 4/5 Tech Google Classroom?  It's easy!  
1.  Just log in to your Google account. 
2.  Go to Google Classroom 
3.  Click the + button to join class
4.  Type in the class code:  jbpmkd
5.  Congratulations!  You are at the 4/5 Tech Classroom!

Grade 2/3 Tech: Learning How to Use Google Drive

This month, you are going to create a Halloween poster using Google Drive.  It is important to learn the names of the different Google tools and how to use them, so first we are going to practice together changing a document.

Here are the terms we will learn and use today:
Italicize 
Bold
Underline
Change font style
Change font color
Change font size
Indent using tab 
Center 
Align left

Sign up for our Tech 2/3 Google Classroom to work on the Google Doc
1.  Log into your Barnard School account
2.  Click on the Google Classroom icon on the Tech page
3.  Sign up for the Tech 2/3 Classroom:  Our class sign-up code is 5nhx86

If you have trouble signing up then you can-
Click here to view the document you will work on
 

Grade 2/3 Tech: Learning about the Super Moon Lunar Eclipse

To learn more click here




Interested in learning more about the moon and space? Click here to go to NASA Kids Club

Let's watch Brain Pop to learn more about eclipses

  

Grades 1-3: Going Places Safely Online

Digital Citzenship:  Going Places Safely Online
Follow these three rules-
1.  Always ask a parent (or teacher) first
2.  Only talk to people you know
3.  Stick to places that are just right for you.

Click here to watch this video on Online Safety

Click here to take a virtual field trip to the Museum of Modern Art

Click here to take a virtual field trip to the San Diego Zoo

Grades 4 & 5: Digital Passport-Communications Twalkers

Today is our first day of Tech Class for the year.  First, we will go over Tech Class and Use of Technology expectations.  Then, we will talk about appropriate and safe use of cell phones.  You will sign into to Digital Passport and learn about smart ways to communicate using cell phones.  Here's the video we will be watching.


Digital Passport Communication Video from Common Sense Media on Vimeo.

Click here to go to Digital Passport

Grades 6-8: Your Digital Life--Being a Responsible Cyber Citizen!

Social Digital Media is 24/7.  It is different from the media consumption culture of the past.  Digital media allows people opportunities for interactive communication.  It is important to carry out online relationships responsibly.  In this lesson, you will think about how you use digital media and ways you can be sure to be a responsible cyber citizen!

Click here to watch video