Today the students are going to try their hand at using a Hieroglyph Typewriter. They will type an Egyptian vocabulary word or their name in hieroglyphics. Then they will give the iPad to someone else, who will try and decode the word.
Today students will continue to create intricate snowflakes using the Make-A-Flake online program. Each student will select one of their favorite creations to be used as the background for their poem in the Snowflake Poem project.
Today the class will use the 360 cities app to learn about Egypt. They will first see Africa, then Egypt, Cairo, and finally explore the Pyramids of Giza. If they still have time, they can explore other areas of Egypt such as the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Nile, etc. They will be able to see 360 panoramic images. Here's an example from the web version:
In celebration of winter, the students are going to design their own snowflakes using a free online tool. This is reminiscent of cutting out snowflakes from folded paper. This activity works on fine motor and mouse skills. It is always one of the favorite computer activities! They will write a snowflake poem in the classroom to accompany their snowflakes to create a beautiful snowflake project.
Today students will gain knowledge about hyperlinks (and practice mouse skills, as well) while exploring a great interactive website called Poisson Rouge. The site includes fun activities that highlight a variety of interactive areas of exploration, including math skills, art, music, and multiple languages.
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