Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Lesson Plan, Grade 2, Oper & Algebra, odd, even - SLM44R

Title:  Lesson Plan, Grade 2, Oper & Algebra, odd, even - SLM44R
Description: Animation of doubling, odd, even, up to 20
Tags: math, odd, even. algebra, adding
Common Core: Math, grade 2, b.2



==== From MA Framework===
Math, Grade 2, Operations and Algebraic Thinking 2.OA, Work with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication.
3. Determine whether a group of objects (up to 20) has an odd or even number of members, e.g., by pairing objects or counting them by 2s; write an equation to express an even number as a sum of two equal addends.



=== Summary ====
Stop Motion
Tiles come out. One at a time. Move to the music. Don't do 20, takes too long. "rim shot for even, with text" "boing for odd"

Time Lapse
2x = Y Where Y Is An Even Number, X Is Any Integer
2x +1 = Y Where Y Is An Odd Number

=== Video Links ====
teachertube, Link


youtube, Link



khanacademy Basic Multiplication: Link


=== Worksheets ===
Generate Worksheets: Link

=== Manipulatives ===
Tiles from Home Depot, or a craft store. About $5 for 100. Spray black if you like.
Grid: Link

=== Credits ===
=== Music ===
Music (Funky!) found on ccmixer, "James Brown d'funk (Lets go, Bounce)" 
by texasradiofish, 2010 - Licensed under Creative Commons, Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)
http://ccmixter.org/files/texasradiofish/26458

=== Sounds ===
This video uses these sounds from freesound:
Ryan_Cheesy_Rimshot.flac by Babij (http://www.freesound.org/people/Babij/)
jawharp_boing.wav by plingativator (http://www.freesound.org/people/plingativator/)

=== Software ===
Dragonframe 3.5, Adobe Premiere Elements, Microsoft Word, Google Docs

=== Hardware ===
Autotechnica 2020 USB Microphone (it's terrific), 
Canon Rebel T3, 
Vanguard Alt Pro 263 Tripod, 
Samsung i7, 
Seagate external drive - 3T,
Bamboo Stylus

=== Web Sites ===
Teachertube has all my videos. Can be accessed from most schools.
Youtube has many of my videos.
Google Blog has support links and ideas for teachers.


Lesson Plan - Garden Water Cost - CCSS Math 3MD.A.2 - SLM44Q

Description: Start with Google Maps. Calculate cost of water.
Labels: Math, volume, cost
Second revision: Changed title, held last frame for 10 seconds. This was done so students would have more time to read the text.
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Common Core State Standards: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.MD.A.2, Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects...
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Steven Levy Math Videos: teachertube link, youtube link. This is about a minute. The picture below does not have a link to the video.
www.khanacademy.com, this is 8 minutes.



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Worksheet: Edhelper: http://www.edhelper.com/metric_logic64.htm
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Sunday, April 20, 2014

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Mathematics Standards | Common Core State Standards Initiative

Friday, April 18, 2014

Attack of the Twelfths


Lesson Plan Research - Multiplication - SLM44R

Title:  Lesson Plan, Grade 2, Oper & Algebra, odd, even - SLM44R
Description: Animation of doubling, odd, even, up to 20
Tags: math, odd, even. algebra, adding
Common Core: Math, grade 2, b.2

=== summary ====
Stop Motion
Tiles come out. One at a time. Move to the music. Don't do 20, takes too long. "rim shot for even, with text" "boing for odd"

Time Lapse
2x = Y Where Y Is An Even Number, X Is Any Integer

2x +1 = Y Where Y Is An Odd Number




=== from Mathematics Standards Common Core State Standards ===
Initiative http://www.corestandards.org/Math/
Grade 2 » Operations & Algebraic Thinking » Add and subtract within 20. » 2
Add and subtract within 20. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.OA.B.2

Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies.2 By end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers.

==== From MA Framework===
Math, Grade 2, Operations and Algebraic Thinking 2.OA, Work with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication.

3. Determine whether a group of objects (up to 20) has an odd or even number of members, e.g., by pairing objects or counting them by 2s; write an equation to express an even number as a sum of two equal addends.





4. Use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in rectangular arrays with up to 5 rows and up to 5 columns; write an equation to express the total as a sum of equal addends.


== music==========
Music (Funky!) found on ccmixer, "James Brown d'funk (Lets go, Bounce)

by texasradiofish, 2010 - Licensed under Creative Commons, Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)
http://ccmixter.org/files/texasradiofish/26458

1. GIVE CREDIT. Be sure to give credit in the video or app or game itself. Attribution is currency! For example, if you use cafe connection by morgantj, Attribute in the actual video or game or app: 

Music "James Brown d'funk (Lets go, Bounce)"  by texasradiofish
Available at ccMixter.org http://ccmixter.org/files/texasradiofish/26458
Under CC BY license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2. LINK BACK. Attribution requires you link back and helps the artist get credit. For example, in the YouTube description field or on the webpage where you embed your video or have folks download your app, the Attribution link should like this:

Music "James Brown d'funk (Lets go, Bounce)"  by texasradiofish
Available at ccMixter.org http://ccmixter.org/files/texasradiofish/26458
Under CC BY license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/



====
The page you came from contained embedded licensing metadata, including how the creator wishes to be attributed for re-use. You can use the HTML here to cite the work. Doing so will also include metadata on your page so that others can find the original work as well.
=====HTML HERE
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texasradiofish_-_James_Brown_d_funk_(Lets_go_Bounce)

HOW TO MAKE ATTRIBUTION FOR CCMIXER

http://tunetrack.net/ccmixter/blog/posts/609/how-to-attribute-ccmixter-tracks-on-youtube/

1. GIVE CREDIT. Be sure to give credit in the video or app or game itself. Attribution is currency! For example, if you use cafe connection by morgantj, Attribute in the actual video or game or app: 

Music "cafe connection" by morgantj featuring Morusque
Available at ccMixter.org http://ccmixter.org/files/morgantj/18947
Under CC BY license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2. LINK BACK. Attribution requires you link back and helps the artist get credit. For example, in the YouTube description field or on the webpage where you embed your video or have folks download your app, the Attribution link should like this:

Music "cafe connection" by morgantj featuring Morusque
Available at ccMixter.org http://ccmixter.org/files/morgantj/18947
Under CC BY license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

== sounds ============

Ryan_Cheesy_Rimshot.flac



    188869__plingativator__jawharp-boing

    how to do an attribution
    This video uses these sounds from freesound:
    Ryan_Cheesy_Rimshot.flac by Babij (http://www.freesound.org/people/Babij/)
    jawharp_boing.wav by plingativator (http://www.freesound.org/people/plingativator/)
    
    
    how to do an attribution
    This [video/theatre piece/...] uses these sounds from freesound:
    sound1 by user1 ( http://freesound.org/people/user1/ )
    sound2, sound3 by user2 ( http://freesound.org/people/user2/ )
    == sample mcas question ===
    A division fact is shown in the box below.
    Seventy-two divided by eight equals n. Which of these shows a related fact?
     A. eight times n equals seventy-two
      B.  eight plus n equals seventy-two
      C.  seventy-two times eight equals n
      D. seventy-two plus eight equals n
    
    
    

    Lesson Planning Site

    Smart Sound - not free

    did not install, looks like it cost $$.

    Thursday, April 17, 2014

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    2013 Subaru Healthy Sprouts Award Winners, Three

    Announcing the 2013 Subaru Healthy Sprouts Award Winners!
    Thank you for applying to this year's Subaru Healthy Sprouts Garden Grant. Winners this year will be receiving the following packages:WINNER PACKAGE DESCRIPTIONS. Programs will receive age appropriate curriculum and tools.

    Top 3: Winners of a $1,500 Grand Prize
    1. Broadmor Elementary School, The Learning Patch Garden...Tempe, AZ
    2. Andrew H. Wilson Charter School, Wilson School Garden Program...New Orleans, LA
    3. Trumansburg Elementary School, Trumansburg Food Literacy Program...Trumansburg, New York


    KidsGardening.org is a division of the National Gardening Association:

    National Gardening Association
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    Williston, VT 05495
    Phone Number:
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    http://tcsdfoundation.org/
    The TCSD Foundation is a tax-exempt not-for-profit corporation located in Trumansburg, NY organized in 2006 and operated by committed volunteers. Our mission is to
    ·         Enhance pre-K through 12 educational and extracurricular opportunities in the district
    ·         Forge partnerships with friends of the Trumansburg Central School District
    ·         Raise funds and award grants to foster personal growth and encourage excellence
    Our efforts to date have resulted in tangible benefits in the form of grant awards exceeding $100,000 that have directly benefited Trumansburg Central School District students. In 2012, we awarded total grants exceeding $19,500 which allowed for the purchase of new technology and equipment, educational field trips and guest speakers, in addition to funding the Trumansburg Kids Explore & Discover (TKED) program. The TKED program takes all Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade students to a Discovery Trail site for a curriculum-based learning experience.
    We have been working hard to make a difference in the education and individual development of the students in the Trumansburg Central School District. We thank our many generous supporters: parents, business partners, the Trumansburg Central School District, and community partners.
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    Broadmor Elementary School

    Broadmor Elementary School311 East Aepli Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282| Phone (480) 967-6599| Fax (480) 921-0814

    Wilson Elementary: Garden & Green

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJbfKf961ag


    Olive Elementary School Garden

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exr7giTGz6s


    Sibley East High School: Growing a Better School Lunch

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHVwChYm830

    CitySprouts,

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    National Gardening Association




    Thank you for reaching out to National Gardening Association.  Nichole Rothaupt, passed along your email.  I would be happy to have a conversation with you regarding your weekly program. Do you have time on Friday morning?


    Warm regards,


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    Award Winners

    On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 2:45 PM, Gardening with Kids <customerservice@garden.org>wrote:

    Hello Steven.

    I've compiled a short list of some Boston-area schools that we've awarded grants to over the years. The complete list is quite extensive, but I've included a mixed bag below when it comes to the year each award was given. This way, if you contact these schools, you can inquire about the progression of their garden programs since receiving the award.

    1. Sociedad Latina, 1530 Tremont, Roxbury, MA 02120 Healthy Sprouts Award Winner 2006
    2. Cove Elementary, 20 Eisenhower Ave., Beverly, MA, 01915. Youth Garden Grant Winner 2011
    3. Cambridgeport School, 89 Elm Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139. Youth Garden Grant Winner 2011
    4. Bigelow Middle School, 42 Vernon Street, Newton, MA 02458. Youth Garden Grant Winner 2007
    5. Boys & Girls Club, 50 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02109. Muhammad Ali Peace Center Grant Winner 2012
    6. John D. Philbrick Elementary School, 40 Philbrick Street, Boston, MA 02131. Welch’s Grant Winner 2010
    7. The Walker School, 1968 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492. Wild Oats Grant Winner 2007
    8. Dearborn Middle School, 35 Greenville Street, Roxbury, MA, 02669.Vlasic Grant Winner 2011

    I hope these are helpful! Additionally, here's the link to our digital catalog: 
    bit.ly/1jkptzP Many of the above schools purchased items from our online shop to supplement their garden programs. 

    Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

    With kind regards,


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    Planting Schedule for Boston

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