Every day, a different group will post a question on Padlet that everyone will answer, related to the topic we are studying. My first Padlet, which you can see above, was just two questions: "What kind of insect do you find most fascinating, and why?" and "What kind of insect do you find most repulsive, and why?" Go ahead and answer the questions yourself, if you'd like! LucidChartLucidChart is a great place to make visual organizers of any type! You will be using it whenever you need to connect or compare ideas. I think you will find it useful to explain ideas in your group projects and presentations. Like all our other platforms, LucidChart can be accessed from any computer, and group members can access charts and work together from separate computers.
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Word Clouds
Tagul is a website-based program that helps you make vocabulary lists. You just pick a template, put in your words, choose colors, styles and it autogenerates word art for you! Here is one I made with some insect-themed vocabulary words. You'll be seeing many of our vocabulary lists in this format.
Animoto
https://youtu.be/yow38iQD4BE
On this page, I have posted some examples of platforms you'll be using to do your group projects. The first one is Animoto, which is a free platform that allows you to upload pictures and add text, then use their transitions and music to make it fun. Here is a 30 second video I made about the life cycle of the Luna Moth, which is one of the largest moths in North America, and is native to Michigan.
Screencast-o-Matic
Screencast-O-Matic is a platform that allows you to record video of your computer screen. At the same time, it records sounds using your computer's microphone and shows any movements of your mouse. It's a great way to explain how to do something on the computer or to talk through a slideshow presentation. Here is a presentation I made with Screencast-O-Matic about the insects and other invertebrates that live in Michigan's waterways .
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ProjectsProjects will be worth a significant portion of your grade. Here are some examples of platforms you can use. |