Intentional+Independent

=** Intentional Independent **=

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= Independent Math/Technology Instructional Strategies or Lessons =


 * Students navigate online games and resources (search engines, etc.) for independent practice.**
 * Measuring angles, coordinate grids practice using MathPlayground.com website
 * Basic fraction building game - []
 * Variety of games at all grade levels - []
 * Variety of games in different math areas - []
 * games in all math areas - []
 * An animated, interactive **math dictionary** defining common math terms and concepts []


 * __Kidspiration__:**
 * Kidspiration activities in math section Symmetry - Students move pattern blocks over lines of symmetry and write observations. Also Graphing- Students create graphs from supplied data and record observations about the graphs they made.
 * Equivalent fractions using Kidspiration software (Comparing fractions, fraction strips, comparing decimals)

= = = Observable Writing/Technology Instructional Strategies =
 * __Smart Notebook Resources__**
 * Created math vocabulary anagrams for students to review previously taught words.
 * Sample Math tests posted in Assignments folder

Students pre-write by outlining in Kidspiration. ** (6.1, 6.2) ** Students use photo story to create digital storytelling. **(1.2)** Students use laptops to research Explorers.** (3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4) ** Students create PowerPoints and Notebook presentations. ** (1.2, 2.2) ** Students type their writing. ** (1.2) ** Students use the Flip Camera to interview teachers. ** (2.2) ** Students add pictures to writing using the internet. **(1.2)** Students use online resources for writing [] []

I wish I was as great as Miss Guile! ~Mr. Weaver