I was looking for a very simple explaination of binary numbers and found this great math website for kids calleded, Ducksters. This is how they explain binary numbers: The binary number system is a base-2 number system. This means it only has two numbers: 0 and 1. The number system that we normally use is the decimal… Read More Binary Number System Using Exploding Dots
Three of these things belong together Three of these things are kind of the same Can you guess which one of these doesn’t belong here? Now it’s time to play our game (time to play our game). Can you identify which image does not belong in the group by recognizing a common theme or pattern… Read More One of These Things…..
The Super 3 is an information problem solving model for young children based on the Big 6. The Super 3 gives young students a process for tackling both school and everyday tasks with the three simple steps: 1. Plan What am I supposed to do? What do I need to get the job done? What… Read More Plan, Do, Review
In order for second grade students to solve this breakout they must understand how to use the William O. Schaefer On Line Public Access Library System (OPALS). Students will work in six groups. Each group will be given an envelop containing their special breakout clues. Students must understand how the books in the library are organized. Fiction… Read More Library Orientation Breakout
The first challenge of the 2017-2018 school year is the “Out of the Box” Challenge! Students in grades 1-5 are encouraged to participate and use problem solving skills and creativity to design and create a unique masterpiece. Making with cardboard doesn’t come with a set of step-by-step instructions about what and how to make. Use… Read More “Out of the Box” Cardboard Challenge
This week in library we will welcome the kindergarten students to the library with one of everyone’s favorite Dr. Seuss story, The Cat In the Hat! Students will be challenged as a group to stack the cat’s hat with just cups and paper! STEM is a huge part of our world at William O. Schaefer… Read More The Cat In the Hat
Today we will use the ReadWriteThink’s Trading Card App to create a trading card for a fictional character of your choice. Consider using a character from your series study. Once the ” Fictional Person” category is selected, you will complete specific guiding questions for creating a dynamic, information-rich trading card. Your summarizing skills are critical… Read More Fiction Person Trading Cards
Each year thousands of schools in the United States participate in the National Geographic Bee. May 14-17, 2017 is the National Championship at National Geographic Society Headquarters, Washington, D.C. Interactive games and maps might be a great way to develop the needed skills for your students to crush the National Geographic Bee. Here are few, I… Read More Geo Bee