For the most recent sessions go to the end of the document.
AUGUST SESSIONS
Topic: Figuring out the Rule-using addition, subtraction, and doubling
Date: Aug. 26, 2008
Subject: Math
Time: 9-10am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/5mf49n
Description: Students learned how to figure out the math rule. They reviewed addition and subtraction terms and symbols. They also reviewed what it means to double. They were given the opportunity to practice and apply what they learned.
Topic: What is a sentence?
Date: Aug. 26, 2008
Subject: Writing
Time: 11-12pmm
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/5mf49n Start at 1 hr and 58 minutes for this session
Description: Students learned the definition of a sentence and its parts. They were given opportunity to figure out whether or not the words were a sentence, or just a phrase through games and activities.
Topic: Characters in a Story
Date: Aug. 26, 2008
Subject:
Time: 1-2pm
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/5lzyan
Description: Students learned about the importance of characters in a story with the help of Winnie the Pooh and his friends. They played related games and created a character of their own using a graphic organizer.
Date: Aug. 26, 2008
Subject: Go for the Gold
Time: 3-4pm
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/5k35jq
Description: Students were inspired by the life of Michael Phelps as they learned about the hurdles he overcame to become one of the best athletes ever.
SEPTEMBER SESSIONS:
Topic: Making and Using a Multiplication Table
Date: Sept. 9, 2008
Subject: Math
Time: 9-10am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/5nzt2k
Description: Students will learn how to make a multiplication table and learn how to use it.
Topic: Writing a Super Sentence
Date: Sept. 9, 2008
Subject: Writing
Time: 11-12pm
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/5nzt2k Start at 1 hr and 58 minutes
Description: Students will learn how to write a super sentence.
Topic: The Setting of a Story
Date: Sept. 9, 2008
Subject:
Time: 1-2pm
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/6etoae
Description: Students will learn about what the setting of a story is. They will have opportunity to listen to stories and figure out the setting.
Topic: Go for the Gold-Ansel Adams
Date: Sept. 9, 2008
Subject: Go for the Gold
Time: 3-4pm
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/6logty
Description: Students will learn about Ansel Adams struggles and successes.
Topic: Place Value up through Hundred-Billions
Date: Sept. 23, 2008
Subject: Math
Time: 9-10am
Recorded Link: http://preview.tinyurl.com/place-value
Description: Students will learn how to read and write place value up to a billion.
Topic: Poetry
Date: Sept. 23, 2008
Subject: Writing
Time: 11-12pm
Recorded Link: NO RECORDING
Description: Students will learn about different types of poetry and how to write a poem. They will get to practice with the class.
Topic: The Plot of a Story
Date: Sept. 23, 2008
Subject:
Time: 1-2pm
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/3hfopl
Description: Students will learn about the plot of a story. They will have opportunity to listen to stories and figure out the plot.
Topic: Go for the Gold-Thomas Edison
Date: Sept. 23, 2008
Subject: Go for the Gold
Time: 3-4pm
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/3ec5lz
Description: Students will learn about Thomas Edison’s struggles and successes.
Topic: Go for the Gold-Students Share their Ideas
Date: Oct. 14, 2008
Subject: Go for the Gold
Time: 3-4pm
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/GFG-10-14-08
Description: Students had the opportunity to share their ideas on how to solve different everyday problems. They were also encouraged to be different and to dare to be a leader.
October Sessions
Topic: Sharing Time
Date: Oct. 14, 2008
Subject: Go for the Gold
Time: 3-4pm
Recorded Link:
Description: It was a sharing time for students to tell about their ideas they have for inventions. In the recent, “Go for the Gold” Session: http://tinyurl.com/3ec5lz , students learned about Thomas Edison, and the difficulties he overcame. His mother pulled him out of school after 3 months and taught him at home. As a result, he became a famous inventor who changed history.
Topic: Estimation
Date: Oct. 28, 2008
Subject: Math (3rd and up)
Time: 9-10am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/Estimate-10-28-08
Description: Students will gain an understanding of the difference of estimation and coming up with the exact answer. They will then be given the opportunity to solve problems as a group.
Topic: Attributes
Date: Oct. 28, 2008
Subject: Math (K-2)
Time: 11-11:30am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/Attributes-10-28-08
Description: Students will learn about attributes with the help of Frog and Toad. They will learn how attributes help them in sorting and understanding shapes.
Topic: Rick and Dick Hoyt
Date: Oct. 28, 2008
Subject: Go For the Gold (ALL)
Time: 3-3:30pm
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/Rick-and-Dick-Hoyt-10-28-08
Description: Come be inspired by the obstacles and hardships that this father/son team overcame.
November Sessions
(Unfortunately, we had issues with the recordings for the writing sessions and the Go for the Gold Sessions. If you would like, you may view past sessions to meet the monthly requirement of 1 session a month. Please let your homeroom teacher know which session your student watched.)
Topic: Number Sense with Fractions
Date: November 20, 2008
Subject: Math-(Intermediate)
Time: 9am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/11-20-08-9am
Description: Students will review fractions and how they are seen on a number line.
Topic: Number Sense
Date: November 20, 2008
Subject: Math-(Primary)
Time: 11am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/11-20-08-11am
Description: Students will gain an understanding of the numbers1-12 and how they are used on a number line. They will review terms before and after.
December:
Topic: Scantron Review
Date: December 9, 2008
Subject: Math-(Intermediate)
Time: 9am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/12-9-08-9am
Topic: Scantron Review
Date: December 9, 2008
Subject: Math-(Primary)
Time: 11am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/12-9-08-11am
Topic: Helen Keller
Date: December 9, 2008
Subject: Go for the Gold-The Overcomers!
Time: 3pm
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/12-9-08-3pm
Topic: Using synonyms and adjectives in your writing
Date: December 16, 2008
Subject: Writing-(Primary)
Time: 9:30am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/12-16-08-Writing-xCEL
Topic: Accordion Paragraphs – expanding detail
Date: December 16, 2008
Subject: Writing-(Intermediate)
Time: 11:00am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/12-16-08-Writing-xCEL (Begin at 1 hr and 59 minutes)
January
Topic: Long Division
Date: January 27, 2009
Subject: Math-(Intermediate)
Time: 9am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/dl2sco
Topic: Problem Solving
Date: January 27, 2009
Subject: Math-(Primary)
Time: 11am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/Prob-Solv-1-27-09
Topic: Avi
Date: Jan. 27, 2009
Subject: Go for the Gold-The Overcomers!
Time: 3pm
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/GFG-1-27-09
Topic: Using Different Types of Sentences in Your Writing
Date: Jan. 29, 2009
Subject: Writing-(Primary)
Time: 9:30am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/cg9vam
Topic: Writing a Paragraph
Date: Jan. 29, 2009
Subject: Writing-(Intermediate)
Time: 9:30am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/cg9vam Start the session at 1 hour and 44 minutes
Topic: Preparing for the CSAP
Date: February 10, 2009
Subject: Math-(Intermediate)
Time: 9am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/xCEL-2-10-09
Topic: Shapes and Attributes
Date: February 10, 2009 (Change due to Day at the Capitol)
Subject: Math-(Primary)
Time: 11am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/xCEL-2-10-09P
Topic: Nick Vuyicic
Date: Feb. 10, 2009
Subject: Go for the Gold-The Overcomers!
Time: 3pm
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/GFG-2-10-09
Date: Feb. 17, 2009
Subject: Writing
Time: 9:30am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/Writing-2-17-09
Topic: Writing a 5 Paragraph Essay
Date: Feb. 17, 2009
Subject: Writing
Time: 11:00am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/Writing-2-17-09-11am
April
Topic: Using a 4 – Square Organizer to plan and write a story.
Date: April 21, 2009
Subject: Writing-(Primary)
Time: 11am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/writing-4-21-09-primary
Topic: Using a 4 – Square Organizer to plan and write a story.
Date: April 21, 2009
Subject: Writing-(Primary)
Time: 9:30am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/writing-4-21-09-inter
Topic: Math is Fun!
Date: April 28, 2009
Subject: Math-(Intermediate)
Time: 11am
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/Math-4-28-09
Topic: Go For the Gold
Date: April 28, 2009
Subject: Overview of Overcomers!
Time: 3pm
Recorded Link: http://tinyurl.com/GFG-4-28-09
