Students celebrate creativity, courage, and collaboration on International Dot Day. Third-grade students use PebbleGo Next to research biographical information on people who have made their mark on society or history.
First graders use biographical texts to research the contributions of historical figures. Students gather information via PebbleGo and record information on a graphic organizer.
Students are introduced to how animals are classified on Brain Pop Jr. Students then participate in stations:
*Matching labels to the animals’ body features: (lion, Emperor penguin, zebra, African elephant, and alligator)
*Sorting station: animal characteristics to help with movement (walking/running, swimming, flying, jumping)
*Sorting station: body coverings (feathers, fur, scales, and shells)
*Reading station with books about (lions, penguins, zebras, elephants, and alligators)
Fourth graders gather information for Native American research via PebbleGo, SIRS Discoverer, Gale in Context, and Britannica School. Students also learn the importance of citing their resources and how to find and use citation tools for each digital database.
First grade students used PebbleGo's digital resource to collect, record, and organize weather information. Through their research, students could identify each season's characteristics and creatively design their choice of seasonal scene, complete with appropriate outdoor scenery, activities, and clothing.
Second-grade students researched a variety of animals to understand how living organisms have basic survival needs. Students used PebbleGo to explore animals, particularly mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish. Then students used digital resources such as PebbleGo and Sirs Discoverer to gather information. Finally, students published their work in a Google Slide presentation titled "Animals of the World."
Students could creatively add pictures, backgrounds, and other graphics to enhance their projects. The final products were then presented to their reading buddies.