Lesson Ideas

Comic Life Project:
We can create a comic life project on the senses, regions, major rivers, layers of the earth, government and so much more… FUN! FUN! FUN!
Whole class or center activity

Prezi:
Students can learn an online version of powerpoint/keynote that is more interactive and they can work on it at HOME!!!!! These projects can be embedded on your blogs as well. Great for book reports and science projects.
Whole class or center activity

Mixbook:
Have your students create an online scrapbook for a particular unit. This is a great resource to use for social studies and science units!!!
Center activity

Math QR Scavenger Hunt:
Let’s create some math or vocabulary word QR code and post them around the school. The students would then use the iPads to listen to the word problems and collaboratively solve them.
Whole class activity

Mock Trail:
The students can debate the topic of “Should students have summer school?” in the judicial branch. We would assign everyone a roll, film it, and post it on your blog.
Whole class activity

Green Screen:
Students will use PhotoBooth to record themselves providing facts while they are standing in a branch of Virginia government, on another country, in a region of Virginia, or whatever else you would like to do!!!
Center Activity

Google Earth:
Student will make a podcast using Google Earth to find the exact locations of the branches of government, continents, regions, countries, and etc. We can also use Google Earth as a measurement unit!!!
Center Activity

Keynote Project:
Students will watch videos and answer questions about a particular unit. This makes a great center activity!!!

Pixie:
We can use Pixie to illustrate the seasons, Bety Ross, weather, layers of the earth, Virginia Geography and so much more!!!!

About Mr. Ryan Stein

Mr. Ryan Stein is an educator that works with students at the elementary and high school level, as well as conduct workshops for college students and teachers throughout Virginia.
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