https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets How can we take this making activity and apply it to our classroom? Share ideas you have about how this could be remixed to meet your classroom needs. en-us 2019-01-03 14:22:17 UTC 2025-09-27 13:37:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317478807 One idea that we had to use the Micropets idea in the Language Arts classroom was to have students write a descriptive paragraph/writing about an animal that they have created and then exchange the writing with another student to have them create the animal using the micropet in some way.  Students would then be able to see if their descriptive writing was descriptive enough to have the other student create the animal that they have described.]]> 2019-01-04 16:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317478807 https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317479531 we design and create an animal with a defense mechanism and we could use this similarly to what we did today.]]> 2019-01-04 16:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317479531 https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317479641 An example would be to create something that could help with a world problem like water scarcity, climate change, waste management, infastructure issues, etc....]]> 2019-01-04 16:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317479641 https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317479677 The "create a pet" idea could be changed and used for Character Analysis. ]]> 2019-01-04 16:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317479677 https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317479691 Developing models examples would be fossils or geological time scale. 

]]> 2019-01-04 16:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317479691 https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317479771 -For our animal research project, students could create a diorama or choose to create their animal using provided materials. 
-For 1st grade's travel unit, students could choose their favorite destination and create something representing that country (landmark, animal, food, etc.) ]]> 2019-01-04 16:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317479771 https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317479779 Could use the pet idea for them to create a creature with feelings, emotions, and social behaviors. ]]> 2019-01-04 16:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317479779 https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317480003 We could use the microbit for demonstrating symbolism or conflict in writing and literary works.

It could also be used as a creative writing and art extension for students to create their pet and then write a story to go along with their character. ]]> 2019-01-04 16:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317480003 https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317480038 2019-01-04 16:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317480038 https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317480042 Sequencing of events of in the code. Create something to solve a problem. ]]> 2019-01-04 16:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317480042 https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317480079 -Interactive poster boards
-Book reports with sounds...movement
-Historical person 
-Patterns]]> 2019-01-04 16:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317480079 https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317480147 JA- build a project that solves a problem; build a community resource 
build sight words



]]> 2019-01-04 16:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317480147 https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317480416 We do a history project called History Alive at the end of the year.  A physical piece is required to be on display and often times the "good" displays are made with expensive materials.  I think having the materials for them and having access to the same materials evens out the playing field.]]> 2019-01-04 16:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317480416 https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317480500 Allow teachers to design a room layout based on the information and feedback received from students during individual, small group, and large group interviews ]]> 2019-01-04 16:44:43 UTC https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317480500 https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317480672 I like the idea of interviewing or surveying the audience or those who you are creating for. We will use this idea this year as a part of our "Card Project". We will integrate a new position of a "Marketing Researcher" who will be responsible for surveying our target market prior to creating the cards. ]]> 2019-01-04 16:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317480672 https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317481019 Great activity for building cooperative learning skills. Working together is tough for many students.


]]> 2019-01-04 16:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317481019 https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317482521 Good activity for integrating interpersonal speaking skills and interpretive listening or reading. It could be a good way to integrate standards and different units so that students communicate beyond just what they are studying at "this" moment.]]> 2019-01-04 16:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/coffeechug/cdpets/wish/317482521