Priority Standards for Feb. 28-Mar. 7

Grade
AK	Seussville and Other Dr. Seuss Games Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. -I can use technology to support my learning.
Kindergarten	Seussville and Other Dr. Seuss Games Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. -I can use technology to support my learning.
1st grade	Atkins: Seussville and Other Dr. Seuss Games Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. -I can use technology to support my learning. Keystone: Celebrating Dr. Seuss’s Birthday with iPad Apps Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. -I can create technology to create a presentation with help from my teacher, family or student partner. Use a variety of technology tools and media-rich resources to work collaboratively with others. -I can use technology to share ideas with others
2nd grade	Front Row (math) Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. -I can use technology to support my learning. -I can use technology to see patterns and make predictions.
3rd grade	Morning of Interest Research Project continued Utilize digital tools and resources to investigate real–world issues, answer questions, or solve problems. -I can use more than one resource. -I can find information online to solve problems and answer questions. Use technology resources to create original projects, identify patterns, make predictions, and propose solutions. -I can use technology to create a presentation with help from my teacher, family or student partner. -I can use technology to share my ideas with others.
4th grade	Kidblog Use technology resources to create original projects, identify patterns, make predictions, and propose solutions. -I can create and share new ideas and products and processes related to curriculum content. Use interactive technologies in a collaborative group to produce digital presentations or products in a curricular area. -I can use technology to work with others. -I can use technology to learn with other people who are not in my school.
5th grade	Exploration in the STEAM Space Utilize digital tools and resources to investigate real–world issues, answer questions, or solve problems. Understand technology hardware and software system operations and their application.
6th grade	Using Tinkercad to Create 3D Printing Designs Demonstrate creative thinking in the design and development of innovative technology products and problem solving. -I can work individually and collaboratively to create and display, publish, or perform products. -I can create and share new ideas and products related to curriculum content.

Digital Driver's License

Fifth grade students have been working on getting their Digital Driver's License in order to learn more about online safety and safe use of technology. 

Did you know...

• almost half of all teens report they had sent a text message they later wished they hadn't.
• a secure password could have numbers, symbols, or even purposefully misspelled words.
• you should never give your passwords or account numbers to someone who calls you or sends you an email, even if they claim to be from a company you use (such as Netflix or your bank).

Fifth grade students also received a booklet about online safety which should be coming home. You can ask your child about something they learned, such as about how to create secure passwords (check out this link) and to think about what information and pictures they post/share/text.

You can also check out more information about the DDL by clicking on "About the DDL" near the bottom of this website. Students used their Benton Google Apps account to login and complete the activities.

Priority Standards for Feb. 17-27

Grade
AK	ABCya Use a variety of technology tools and media-rich resources to work collaboratively with others. I can use technology to share ideas with others
Kindergarten	Seussville Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. I can use technology to support my learning.
1st grade	Code.org or Sumdog Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions.  I can use technology to support my learning. I can use technology to see patterns and make predictions.
2nd grade	Sumdog or Front Row Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. I can use technology to support my learning. I can use technology to see patterns and make predictions.
3rd grade	Morning of Interest Research Project Utilize digital tools and resources to investigate real–world issues, answer questions, or solve problems. I can use more than one resource. I can find information online to solve problems and answer questions. Use technology resources to create original projects, identify patterns, make predictions, and propose solutions.  I can use technology to create a presentation with help from my teacher, family or student partner.  I can use technology to share my ideas with others.
4th grade	Using Keywords to Search continued Use technological resources to develop and refine questions for investigation.  I can find information online to solve problems.
5th grade	Digital Driver’s License continued Understand and practice appropriate, legal, and safe uses of technology for lifelong learning.  I can be safe online and keep personal information private.   I can be respectful of others by not stealing materials or information online. I can use technology to assist my learning.
6th grade	Using Tinkercad to Create 3D Printing Designs Demonstrate creative thinking in the design and development of innovative technology products and problem solving. I can work individually and collaboratively to create and display, publish, or perform products.  I can create and share new ideas and products related to curriculum content.

Google Expeditions at Norway

Norway 4th and 5th graders had a chance to visit some exciting destinations via VR, or Virtual Reality. 

Fourth grade has been learning about Ecosystems in science. Students were able to visit rainforest, ocean, grassland, desert, and others. Students were also able to see some animal and plant adaptations in the Borneo Rainforest to learn about vocabulary. The Dead Leaf Mantis is brown and uses that to blend into the forest floor, while students also saw a green praying mantis which blends in with the living palm leaves.

Fifth grade visited some National Parks to compare the landforms between different regions of the U.S. Students were able to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Yosemite and Yellowstone parks. 

Priority Standards for Feb. 9-16

Grade
AK	ABCya Use a variety of technology tools and media-rich resources to work collaboratively with others.  I can use technology to share ideas with others
Kindergarten	Room Recess Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. I can use technology to support my learning.
1st grade	Code.org continued Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions.  I can use technology to see patterns and make predictions. Understand and practice appropriate and safe uses of technology. I can be safe online and not share personal information.
2nd grade	Code.org OR Online Books Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions.  I can use technology to support my learning.  I can use technology to see patterns and make predictions.
3rd grade	ATKINS Code.org Understand and practice appropriate, legal, and safe uses of technology for lifelong learning.  I can be safe online and not share personal information. I can use technology to assist my learning. KEYSTONE Morning of Interest Research Project Utilize digital tools and resources to investigate real–world issues, answer questions, or solve problems.  I can use more than one resource.  I can find information online to solve problems and answer questions. Use technology resources to create original projects, identify patterns, make predictions, and propose solutions.  I can use technology to create a presentation with help from my teacher, family or student partner.  I can use technology to share my ideas with others.
4th grade	Using Keywords to Search Use technological resources to develop and refine questions for investigation.  I can find information online to solve problems.
5th grade	Digital Driver’s License continued Understand and practice appropriate, legal, and safe uses of technology for lifelong learning. I can be safe online and keep personal information private. I can be respectful of others by not stealing materials or information online.  I can use technology to assist my learning.
6th grade	Using Tinkercad to Create 3D Printing Designs Demonstrate creative thinking in the design and development of innovative technology products and problem solving.  I can work individually and collaboratively to create and display, publish, or perform products. I can create and share new ideas and products related to curriculum content.

Coach Sloth to Visit Atkins and Keystone Elementaries

I am excited to share that we are going to be hosting Iowa author "Coach Sloth" on February 22. He will visit Atkins in the morning and Keystone in the afternoon. During his visit he will be sharing life experiences, discussing how he developed his characters, and delivering an anti-bullying message.

About Coach Sloth:
Growing up in Dike and Belmond, Iowa, Coach Sloth played all sports, but loved football. He played Cornerback for the Iowa State Cyclones and in 2000, helped lead the Cyclones to their best record and first bowl victory. Coach Sloth has spent 10 seasons coaching arena and college football. He also had the opportunity to be a football player in 5 movies - We Are Marshall, Leatherhead, Touchback, Amazing Spiderman, and The Dark Knight Rises. Coach Sloth has a son and daughter names Tucker and Taylor. 

Photo from http://coachsloth.com/photo-gallery.html

Students will receive a note about the visit and an order form if families would like to purchase books. Order forms are due Friday, Feb. 17. Coach Sloth does not charge for his visit, but he does ask that we promote his visit and any books we order help pay for his travel fees. He will autograph books the students purchase.

You can access the order form by here.

Priority Standards for Feb. 1-8

Grade
AK	Splash Math Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. ·         I can use technology to support my learning.
Kindergarten	Room Recess Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. ·         I can use technology to support my learning.
1st grade	Code.org continued Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. ·         I can use technology to see patterns and make predictions. Understand and practice appropriate and safe uses of technology. ·         I can be safe online and not share personal information.
2nd grade	Sumdog OR Book Reviews continued Use technology to create projects, identify patterns, and make predictions. ·         I can use technology to support my learning.
3rd grade	Code.org Use technology resources to create original projects, identify patterns, make predictions, and propose solutions. Understand and practice appropriate, legal, and safe uses of technology for lifelong learning. ·         I can be safe online and not share personal information. ·         I can use technology to assist my learning.
4th grade	Using Keywords to Search Use technological resources to develop and refine questions for investigation. ·         I can find information online to solve problems.
5th grade	Digital Driver’s License continued Understand and practice appropriate, legal, and safe uses of technology for lifelong learning. ·         I can be safe online and keep personal information private. ·         I can be respectful of others by not stealing materials or information online. ·         I can use technology to assist my learning.
6th grade	Using Tinkercad to Create 3D Printing Designs Demonstrate creative thinking in the design and development of innovative technology products and problem solving. ·         I can work individually and collaboratively to create and display, publish, or perform products. ·         I can create and share new ideas and products related to curriculum content.