Category Archives: VA Studies

The Regions of VA: Scribble Maps and MoveNote

The fourth graders at Kaechele Elementary were studying the regions of Virginia.  Mrs. Robson wanted to spice it up a little this year, so we planned a fun lesson together!  The students have to learn the names, land formations, products, and details about the five regions of Virginia. To start the lesson we started at …

Continue reading »

Continue reading

Posted in 4th Grade, Google Docs, Google Drive, Kaechele, MoveNote, Scribble Maps, VA Studies | Comments Off on The Regions of VA: Scribble Maps and MoveNote

3D Printing at Short Pump Elementary

At Short Pump Elementary we are starting the year off right!  Our Elementary Instructional Technology Department wrote a grant last year for a 3D printer and some Makey Makeys.  Jim Covais, one of my fellow elementary ITRTs, taught a class this summer that utilized the greatness of the 3D printer in an educational way.  Once …

Continue reading »

Continue reading

Posted in 3D Printing, 4th Grade, Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Short Pump, Social Studies, VA Studies | Comments Off on 3D Printing at Short Pump Elementary