Kiarah This is my Electronic Portfolio From ~ Gardner Math, Science, Technology Magnet School From: 2009-2010

Cover Letter from Mr. Miller This portfolio is a collection of the student’s work during their studies at Gardner Math, Science, and Technology Magnet School. We hope you will enjoy seeing the following samples of their work and learning more about them from the selections they have chosen for you. Each student has worked hard to design and develop a portfolio all their own with a personal sense of style. We welcome and invite you to take a journey into the student’s world. Join us for a look at what they have selected as their best examples of accomplishment. Thank you! Paul R. Miller Technology Coordinator/Instructor Go to the Next Page

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Gardner Magnet School Second Grade ~ 2009-2010 Kiarah Gardner Magnet School Second Grade ~ 2009-2010 Grade Menu My Second Grade Year

Technology Magnet School MAIN MENU Kiarah Gardner Math, Science, Technology Magnet School Second Grade ~ 2009-2010 Next Year in 3rd Grade MY PROJECTS ABOUT ME Grade Menu

Kiarah About Me in 2nd Grade: Teacher: Speed My favorite color is green.  My favorite food is fish. My favorite TV show is That's So Raven. The subject I like best in school is math. I like it best because we get to play games. My best friend is Damaris. When I grow up I want to be a teacher. Teacher: Speed

My Second Grade Subject Menu: Math Science Technology English Reading Soc. Studies Fine Arts Health/ P.E. Music Counseling Library Grade Menu Main Menu Teacher: Speed

Math Project – 2nd Grade Project 1

Math Project 1 Second Grade Projects

Science - Project – 2nd Grade 1

Science Project #1 Second Grade Projects

Technology Lab – 2nd Project 1 Project 2 Project 3 Project 4 Unit Skills Checklist Project 2 Project 3 Unit Assessment Project 4 Second Grade Projects

Unit Skills Checklist ~ K-2 These are the Technology Skill Categories Students explore in the Technology Lab: 1. Creativity and Innovation   Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. 3. Research and Information Fluency   Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Page Two

Unit Skills Checklist ~ K-2 (continued) These are the Technology Skill Categories Students explore in the Technology Lab: 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making   Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. 5. Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. 6. Technology Operations and Concepts   Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Technology Projects Page

Unit Assessment ~ K-2 Performance Indicators: These examples are provided in an effort to bring the standards to life and demonstrate the variety of activities possible. Prior to completion of Grade 2 students will: 1. Illustrate and communicate original ideas and stories using digital tools and media-rich resources. (1,2) 2. Identify, research, and collect data on an environmental issue using digital resources and propose a developmentally appropriate solution. (1,3,4) 3. Engage in learning activities with learners from multiple cultures through e-mail and other electronic means. (2,6) 4. In a collaborative work group, use a variety of technologies to produce a digital presentation or product in a curriculum area. (1,2,6) Page Two

Unit Assessment ~ K-2 (continued) Performance Indicators: Prior to completion of Grade 2 students will: 5. Find and evaluate information related to a current or historical person or event using digital resources. (3) 6. Use simulations and graphical organizers to explore and depict patterns of growth such as the life cycles of plants and animals. (1,3,4) 7. Demonstrate safe and cooperative use of technology. (5) 8. Independently apply digital tools and resources to address a variety of tasks and problems. (4,6) 9. Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology. (6) 10. Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual environments such as electronic books, simulation software, and Web sites. (6) Technology Projects Page

2nd -Technology Project 1 Click to view: Kiarah’s Web Page Assignment Description Technology Projects Page

2nd -Technology Project 1 Description The students worked very hard to create their own personal web site. Students in Second Grade created a web site consisting of ONE page. The page contained their answer to twelve questions. The questions generated a message similar to that of an introductory pen-pal letter. Students also worked to select graphics they wished to leave on their web site. Each student deleted the graphics they didn’t wish to keep as a part of their web site. The web site was then linked from their teacher’s web site on the Gardner Second Grade Teachers’ Web Site: http://hssd.net/gardner/secondgrade/secondgrade.html Technology Projects Page

2nd -Technology Project 2 EasyTech is a proven, Web-delivered K-8 technology literacy curriculum. This program allows students to work at their own pace through interactive technology skills lessons. You can see a sample lesson and learn more about EasyTech by going to the link below: http://www.learning.com/easytech/index.htm Click to view: Click to view: Assignment Description Assignment Description Technology Projects Page

2nd -Technology Project 2 Description EasyTech is a web-delivered K-8 technology literacy curriculum which allows students to work at their own pace through the interactive lessons.  As students master one lesson, they continue to the next. Topics include: Computer Basics Beginning Graphics Visual Mapping Basics Word Processing Basics Database Basics Keyboarding Visual Mapping Computer Navigation Spreadsheet Basics Graphing in Spreadsheets Web Browsing Basics Technology Projects Page

2nd -Technology Project 3 Click to view: View My Technology Project “Movie” By clicking on the link below: Assignment Description Technology Projects Page My Movie

2nd -Technology Project 3 Description Mr. Miller took the students pictures each month during the school year. Those pictures were used to create a PhotoStory3 short video of each child showing how they had grown and changed during the year. Students could add special effects, transitions, or personal audio to their “movie”. Technology Projects Page

2nd -Technology Project 4 Click to view: What Makes Me Special Click this link to view what your classmates wrote about you. Assignment Description Technology Projects Page

2nd -Technology Project 4 Description This is one of the Technology Activities we completed this year during class. Each student wrote something they think is SPECIAL about each of their classmates. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as our students enjoyed writing their comments and reading what makes them special to everyone else. Technology Projects Page

English Project – 2nd Grade 1

English

Reading – 2nd Grade Project 1

Reading

Social Studies – 2nd Grade Project 1

Social Studies Project 1 Second Grade Projects

Fine Arts Project – 2nd Grade Photo of Project

Fine Arts Project 1 Second Grade Projects

Health & P.E. – 2nd Grade Photo of Project

Health & P.E. Photo 1 Second Grade Projects

Music – 2nd Grade Click Here for Project 1

Music – Project #1 Second Grade Projects

Counseling – 2nd Grade Photo Of Project

Counseling Photo 1 Second Grade Projects Exploring Careers

Library – 2nd Grade Photo of Project

Our class loves to visit the library! Library Photo 1 Second Grade Projects Our class loves to visit the library!

Now I must say farewell to Second Grade and look toward Third Grade at Gardner Math, Science, and Technology Magnet School…. Thoughts for 3rd Grade Our Mission Statement:  The staff of Gardner Math, Science, and Technology Magnet School provides students with an innovative technology - rich learning environment in which they experience and communicate literacy, mathematics and science as an integral part of everyday life.

What I look forward to for 3rd Grade…. Leaning new things meeting new friends. Go to The Main Title Page Grade Menu Main Menu