In+my+classroom

This page has been lifted directly from http://netbooktrial.wikispaces.com in the spirit if sharing!

Here are a **range of classroom activities** that incorporate the use of variety of programs on the netbooks, as well as internet-based activities. They have a literacy and numeracy focus, and are designed to be short, sharp activities that can be easily and seamlessly incorporated into existing classroom practice. Teachers can use the classroom activities in a range of ways: as stand-alone activities, as part of an integrated thematic unit, or by grouping a number of activities to focus on specific content.

||~ Description ||~ VELS Links ||~ Level || ICT http://www.foodchoices.com.au/ ||< A nutrient analysis software to: Download free for personal use. . ||< Mathematics (free download if school registers; Yenka will generate free licence codes for staff & students to use) [|www.yenka.com/home] ||< This year teachers and students can download and use Yenka Mathematics, Science, Technology and Programming at home completely free of charge. I had a play with the [|Yenka 3D Shapes] and it was suitable for primary school students.
 * All teachers are invited to submit their own classroom activities** about ways that they are using netbooks in their classrooms...we have 101 and we are counting!!
 * ~ ** Name of activity **
 * < Algebra balance scales: negatives http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/dlrcontent/4c33353130/ec_002_utah_009/index.html ||< Solve linear equations, including negative numbers, using a balance beam ||< Mathematics
 * Number
 * Working mathematically
 * ICT for creating ||< 4 ||
 * < **Food choices**
 * analyse your diet
 * keep a diet diary
 * plan your meals
 * analyse your recipes, and
 * explore the nutrient content of foods.
 * Number
 * Working mathematically ||< 4 and 5 ||
 * < **Yenka Software**

The Science Units are probably more relevant for secondary settings but could be utilised with IWBs to illustrate concepts in light & sound, motion & electricity ||< Mathematics Other units cover:
 * Space
 * Measurement, Chance & Data
 * Science
 * ICT
 * Design, Creativity & Technology ||< 4 ||