Monday, July 21, 2008
What are graphs and why do we need them? In Station 1, you will create a graph on-line. Before you begin, learn a little more about graphs by watching this Brain Pop video. After watching the video, go to Kid’s Create a Graph and follow the directions on your instruction sheet.
Third Grade - Station 4 - Google Earth
Are you ready for a trip around the world? Station 4 is one of the most exciting activities in Tech Lab. You will use Google Earth to learn more about the compass, latitude & longitude, and locate places. Before you begin your activity, watch a Brain Pop video to learn more about latitude and longitude.
Third Grade - Station 5 - Microscopes
Would you like to be a scientist? Scientists use many tools to study the world around them. One such tool is a microscope. To learn a little more about this scientific tool, watch this Brain Pop video.
Third Grade - Done with your activity?
Here are some cool Brain Pop videos that will review what you have learned in third grade this year . . . fossils, triangles, rocks, soil, heat, air pollution, and water pollution.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Fourth Grade - Road Trip Unit
Fourth Graders will have a unique experience when they come to Tech Lab this fall. They are going on a road trip!!! Groups will plan a trip to one of these exciting attractions: (click an attraction to go to their website)
Riverbanks Zoo
The Georgia Aquarium
Wild Adventures
Six Flags
Patriot's Point
Sea World
Walt Disney World
The students will research information on the internet and use the calculator to calculate the costs of ticket prices, fuel, hotel costs, and meals. They will make a graph of the total trip cost. Get your bags packed, hop in the car, and get ready for an exciting adventure. (Click the blue words to go to Brain Pop videos.)
Riverbanks Zoo
The Georgia Aquarium
Wild Adventures
Six Flags
Patriot's Point
Sea World
Walt Disney World
The students will research information on the internet and use the calculator to calculate the costs of ticket prices, fuel, hotel costs, and meals. They will make a graph of the total trip cost. Get your bags packed, hop in the car, and get ready for an exciting adventure. (Click the blue words to go to Brain Pop videos.)
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Fifth Grade - Station 6 - Windows Movie Maker
Before making your movie, we will review ELECTRICITY! Click here to watch a BRAIN POP video.
Fifth Grade - Station 7 - Video Camera
Before you begin learning about the video camera, let's see how the professionals make movies by watching this Brain Pop video on film making.
Fifth Grade - Done with Your Activity? Look at these Electrifying Websites
Welcome fifth graders! I hope that you enjoy your time in Tech Lab. You will be busying learning about electricity. Click here for great games about electrical safety. Click here to test your knowledge about electrical safety. Last but not least, let's watch some Brain Pop videos - choose between electromagnets and circuits.

