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ELA - Compare and Contrast
Animal Classifications

This space is designed to have students compare and contrast different animal groupings on a chart.  Students will use plastic animals from each animal group (reptiles, mammals, amphibians, birds, fish) along with sticky sheets to list the different characteristics on the chart.

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As an ARTS (STEAM) element, students were given card stock strips leftover from printing their patron cards and asked to make a book mark.  I set out markers, crayons, colored pencils, stickers and shaping scissors.  All book marks stayed on display in the media center until the end of the month as an incentive for others to "out do" one another. 

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As an ARTS (STEAM) element, students were given card stock strips leftover from printing their patron cards and asked to make a book mark.  I set out markers, crayons, colored pencils, stickers and shaping scissors.  All book marks stayed on display in the media center until the end of the month as an incentive for others to "out do" one another. 

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September is a busy month because Homecoming is scheduled. For this month’s Maker Space,
the students will be using the AccuCut machine with letters to create big bulletin
boards that they have designed to celebrate Homecoming week. There is paper
that is available for them to use to cut out their letters for their boards. We
also have butcher paper for them to use to go along with the letters they are
cutting out.

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We started a Lunch Bunch during both lunches on Tue/Thur.  We read and eat, discussing plot, analyzing characters, etc. Once we finish the book (a SSSYRA novel) we will create movie trailers to post on our website and show on the news.

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At PME this year the Makerspace is a technology time capsule that changes each month.  This month they are learning about a camera from 1930 and then comparing it to a cell phone camera which is what most of them are used to using.  This helps with the following ELA learning goals: 




 
  
  RILG8
  Describes the logical connection and
  
 
 
  
  RILG9
  Compares & contrasts points in 2 texts
  
 

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At PME this year the Makerspace is a technology time capsule that changes each month.  This month they are learning about a camera from 1930 and then comparing it to a cell phone camera which is what most of them are used to using.  This helps with the following ELA learning goals: 




 
  
  RILG8
  Describes the logical connection and
  
 
 
  
  RILG9
  Compares & contrasts points in 2 texts
  
 

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This month my students have been creating book marks in the Language Arts Makerspace.  I challenged the students to create a book mark that illustrate their favorite book, or create an advertisement for reading. I received a donation of beautiful scrap papers from The Paper Merchant to use.  There are markers, crayons, glitter glue, sequins, stickers, ribbon and string available for the students to use. 

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This month my students have been creating book marks in the Language Arts Makerspace.  I challenged the students to create a book mark that illustrate their favorite book, or create an advertisement for reading. I received a donation of beautiful scrap papers from The Paper Merchant to use.  There are markers, crayons, glitter glue, sequins, stickers, ribbon and string available for the students to use. 

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Veronica Perinon-GGHS

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Students read Mother Bruce. Write a short story about what happens next now that the sea turtle baby thinks the goose is his Mama!
Students can submit their extension to the story in various formats:
- Paragraph with illustrations
-Comic strip
-Record themselves telling the story using the iPad mini

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Standard:
LAFS.1.W.1.2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.

Activity:

Students will create a bookmark using the supplies that are provided:

-A snipped corner of an envelope
-Items from tubs of supplies, including:

*googly eyes

*scrap colored paper

*glue

*scissors

*scrap lined paper

*markers and crayons

*pens and pencils

Students can create their own corner bookmark, then take the lined paper and write the name/type of bookmark they created. They will then write three interesting details about the bookmark they’ve created (What does the bookmark look like? Why did they create that bookmark? How will they use this bookmark? Etc), and then write a final statement about their bookmark.

Here are some ideas:

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What is behind that cover?
Students at my school are creating new book covers after completing a SSYRA book. The activity consists of students selecting their favorite part of the book as the basis for the new cover. I have markers, gel pens, stickers, magazines , and  craft items they may use for the cover.
The catch is they may not use any part of the original cover or title in their creation. I have a display of the SSYRA books along with the new improved covers. It is interesting to watch the students try to match the covers with the books. Some students have shared that they would not have chosen a particular book until they saw the new cover. This has been a great way to generate interest in the books.

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Using the SSYRA book Half a Chance, I am working with the art teacher to do the same photo contest at PLE with the same words (they do not have to enter all words.)  They must write a 1-2 sentence description of the photo.  LAFS.3.W.1.2  / LAFS.4.W.1.2  / LAFS.5.W.1.2

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To tie into the Language Arts curriculum, there a crossword puzzle for students to complete with weekly vocab words. Currently it is just 6th grade vocab but we may be expanded to include 7th and 8th grade in the future.

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To tie into the Language Arts curriculum, there a crossword puzzle for students to complete with weekly vocab words. Currently it is just 6th grade vocab but we may be expanded to include 7th and 8th grade in the future.

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SHIRLEY WALLNER -IMS      has placed a large selection of markers, gel pens, colored pencils along with the new  "coloring books"  you see everywhere now on a library table. The students select one to color and keep it in the library. When they complete it they are allowed to place it a frame purchased at the dollar tree. The frame truly makes their work look like a MASTERPEICE! This makerspace is paired with many of our Famous Artist books that were seldom used until this makerspace appeared.

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SHIRLEY WALLNER -IMS      has placed a large selection of markers, gel pens, colored pencils along with the new  "coloring books"  you see everywhere now on a library table. The students select one to color and keep it in the library. When they complete it they are allowed to place it a frame purchased at the dollar tree. The frame truly makes their work look like a MASTERPEICE! This makerspace is paired with many of our Famous Artist books that were seldom used until this makerspace appeared.

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Students discussed ways to promote the Book Fair, wrote a script and made an IMovie to show on the Morning News Show to inform the student body and staff as well as promote the upcoming Book Fair!

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Students discussed ways to promote the Book Fair, wrote a script and made an IMovie to show on the Morning News Show to inform the student body and staff as well as promote the upcoming Book Fair!

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September assignment.
15 commercials created by students to promote each of the Sunshine State books. Students can have access to the TV studio to practice. The commercial will be broadcast live on the morning show.

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I've always allowed students to use the Ellison letter-press as a Maker Space, with unlimited free construction paper, Paper Trimmer, and several collections of assorted letter set, numerical, and graphical dies.  This year I'm adding some new dies: the # "hashtag" and the @ "at sign" , upon student request!  Our nationally ranked Model UN Team is going to use the machine to promote and illustrate their competitions. 

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I've always allowed students to use the Ellison letter-press as a Maker Space, with unlimited free construction paper, Paper Trimmer, and several collections of assorted letter set, numerical, and graphical dies.  This year I'm adding some new dies: the # "hashtag" and the @ "at sign" , upon student request!  Our nationally ranked Model UN Team is going to use the machine to promote and illustrate their competitions. 

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Lorenzo Walker is in the process of creating an entire MakerSpace, called the MakeIt Lab.  This space is taking the place of an old computer lab and will service both the high school and the LWTC students.  For our Grand Opening week, we will have Ozobots, a green screen, Makey Makeys, and Little Bits.

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Harry Potter Jigsaw Puzzle LAFS.5.RL.1.AP.2c: Determine the theme of a story, drama or poem from details in the text.                                                                                     I have 2 Harry Potter jigsaw puzzles set up in a corner of the Media Center. Students may come before school or while they are checking out books if they have a few minutes to spare. They will add to the first puzzle until it is done. There is also a recording sheet on the table with the puzzle. Students will use the recording sheet to add to a list of themes/lessons to be learned from the Harry Potter books.

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Harry Potter Jigsaw Puzzle LAFS.5.RL.1.AP.2c: Determine the theme of a story, drama or poem from details in the text.                                                                                     I have 2 Harry Potter jigsaw puzzles set up in a corner of the Media Center. Students may come before school or while they are checking out books if they have a few minutes to spare. They will add to the first puzzle until it is done. There is also a recording sheet on the table with the puzzle. Students will use the recording sheet to add to a list of themes/lessons to be learned from the Harry Potter books.

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In the media center, I have set up a creation station. It is
stacked with color your own bookmarks and make your own bookmarks. I bought the
color your own from Demco and the make it yourself ones are from our Accucut
machine. The students use markers, stickers, and other decorations to make the
bookmarks.

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In the media center, I have set up a creation station. It is
stacked with color your own bookmarks and make your own bookmarks. I bought the
color your own from Demco and the make it yourself ones are from our Accucut
machine. The students use markers, stickers, and other decorations to make the
bookmarks.

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Students at Oakridge Middle School are creating a very large poster of a book they read. They are using coding to have Ozobots travel thought different scenes described in book "Turn Left At The Cow". We hope to video the finished product and play in on Morning Announcements.

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LAFS.3.RL.4.10
Display poetry books and have students choose a poem to read and illustrate.

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Sorry, I missed attaching a photo of my makerspace!
Please see the description, it is a few columns over.  Thank you!

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(I keep trying to add a photo, but it will never browse.)                    Students in 6th Grade are going to be reading Freak the Mighty.  The makerspace that we will have set up for them is a bookmark station.  Students will have the opportunity to design their own bookmark using quotes, themes and characters from the book.      

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(I keep trying to add a photo, but it will never browse.)                    Students in 6th Grade are going to be reading Freak the Mighty.  The makerspace that we will have set up for them is a bookmark station.  Students will have the opportunity to design their own bookmark using quotes, themes and characters from the book.      

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The students at EVG utilize my media makerspaces during lunch and as reward time from their teacher. I am using STEAM and the EVG student needs as my guide for creating the center.  I keep the makerspace for two and a half weeks before moving on.  I love when students, who area not initially excited about the center, really warm up to the new activity and have fun while learning!      This month's makerspace promoted writing.  I selected a staple character and fun book - The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.  Please see below...........

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The students at EVG utilize my media makerspaces during lunch and as reward time from their teacher. I am using STEAM and the EVG student needs as my guide for creating the center.  I keep the makerspace for two and a half weeks before moving on.  I love when students, who area not initially excited about the center, really warm up to the new activity and have fun while learning!      This month's makerspace promoted writing.  I selected a staple character and fun book - The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.  Please see below...........

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I will be making a Social Studies "Being a Leader"  Makerspace.  The students will read the books provided. They will draw a "Selfie" and write how they are a good leader.  

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I will be making a Social Studies "Being a Leader"  Makerspace.  The students will read the books provided. They will draw a "Selfie" and write how they are a good leader.  

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Presentation Makerspace                         

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Presentation Makerspace                         

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LAFS.K12.SL.2.5
Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.

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What's Your Pirate Name?  I am Dirty Barnacle :-( 

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What's Your Pirate Name?  I am Dirty Barnacle :-( 

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This is soooooo simple but even as adults we get caught up in the enjoyment of it all the time - Check it out

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Students will make an art & writing connection using "Creative Coloring" books by DesignOriginal. Students will color an original design illustration of their choice,  writing a short narrative stating how their colors inspiration relate to the inspirational quote written on the back of the  art activity page.

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Students will create a poster that summarizes a book that they have read.  Poster will be displayed in the Media Center.

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As we begin our SSYRA program, I will create a "space" near the SSYRA books, for children to write a book talk  summarizing one of the book they have read.  After practicing with them, they will be invited to give their talk on the morning news.

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As we begin our SSYRA program, I will create a "space" near the SSYRA books, for children to write a book talk  summarizing one of the book they have read.  After practicing with them, they will be invited to give their talk on the morning news.

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Writing about reading with Raspberry Pi Continued...

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Writing about reading with Raspberry Pi Continued...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRZwEfgjOso

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Writing about reading with Raspberry Pi & Scratch.  

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Writing about reading with Raspberry Pi & Scratch.  

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Unfortunately Youtube is not working, but I've shared a link that gives background to the ELA Maker Space we are featuring next week.

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LAFS.910.W.1.3
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
Each student will reflect on where they would like to live in 10 years.  State and country resource books will be on the work table for them to utilize.  Once decided they will write about their life in the future.  At end of month, we will put a book together to have in the library, Lely Lions in 2026.

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My MakerSpace for September is a Book Hook theme!

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My MakerSpace for September is a Book Hook theme!

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With our Scholastic Fall Book Fair around the corner, Bookaneer - Pirate Island - being the theme - Get Hooked on a Book is our Maker Space.  Students will use the image below and write two sentences HOOKING their peers on a book they loved.  The literal hooks will be great additions to our book fair theme and get students excited about new additions to our collection!  Books arrggh the treasure, Matey!

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SC.1.N.1.2 - Nature of Science.  Five senses

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SC.1.N.1.2 - Nature of Science.  Five senses

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Incorporating LAFS,  the student directions are as follows:

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Read pages 42 and 43 in The Eye and Seeing book.

2.  Do Activity No. 1 with the red and green colors

3.  Do Activity No. 2 with the blue circle surrounded by black.

4.  Use the transparent colored circles to complete Activity No. 3.

5.  Use the three flashlights and white board to complete Activity       No. 4

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I'm going to do the Social Studies/Being a Good Citizen makerspace.  Then, I'm going to share the students' creations on the TV news!  That will reinforce our September character trait of citizenship.

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I'm going to do the Social Studies/Being a Good Citizen makerspace.  Then, I'm going to share the students' creations on the TV news!  That will reinforce our September character trait of citizenship.

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Civics: 3rd grade: know the actions of good citizens and be able to demonstrate civic virtues.

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LAFS.3.W.1.3 - Learning Goal: The student will
write narratives to
develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique,
descriptive details, and clear event sequences.  Using the Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg. 1.  Have a copy of the book out on the table.  Allow the students to browse the pages they will notice that it is a book filled with pictures and captions only.  2.  Encourage the students to choose one picture and associated caption to write a narrative story.  3.  Provide a template for Sequence let the students choose whether to write the Beginning, Middle, and End to the story or to start the story and leave it for another student to continue and possibly finish. 4.  Publish the work with the picture from the book and post in the Young Authors section of the library.

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LAFS.3.W.1.3 - Learning Goal: The student will
write narratives to
develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique,
descriptive details, and clear event sequences.  Using the Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg. 1.  Have a copy of the book out on the table.  Allow the students to browse the pages they will notice that it is a book filled with pictures and captions only.  2.  Encourage the students to choose one picture and associated caption to write a narrative story.  3.  Provide a template for Sequence let the students choose whether to write the Beginning, Middle, and End to the story or to start the story and leave it for another student to continue and possibly finish. 4.  Publish the work with the picture from the book and post in the Young Authors section of the library.

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LAFS.2.SL.1.1 Stds will participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts...

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LAFS.2.SL.1.1 Stds will participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts...

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Second grade is learning about properties of matter so I made this Maker Space so students can explore magnets through texts and hands on materials.  There are a variety of magnets and other materials both magnetic and non-magnetic to experiment with. There are magnetic letters to form words, hairy Harry(s), and grade level books for students to read.

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Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Activity:  Place a notebook of story starter sentences in the MakerSpace area. A student adds the next sentence, continuing the story.  Each student who follows must add one sentence to the story, until some one brings it to a conclusion :D

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This is one of my favorite books to add to a collection because it not only shows how to make stuff, but explains why it works.