Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Electronic Waste Pollution


Electronic Waste Pollution

What is it?
E-waste are electronic devices that we do not use anymore.
Who creates e-waste?
Regular people that are consumers and makers.
Is it dangerous? Why?
Yes, because e-waste contains toxic materials.
How it affects our environment?
E-waste contributes to Earth pollution.
How can we help to stop growing e-waste?
Solutions RRR


E-waste - Video for kids

ACTIVITY

Create an organizer "What is E-waste?"
Create an organizer "Solutions"

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Safety Websites & Reliable Sources


Evaluating The Information

Who is the AUTHOR?
WHERE did they get their information?
Is it TRUE?
How OLD is it?
Does it look PROFESSIONAL?
What do OTHERS THINKof the site?
Is it FACT or OPINION?




Wednesday, September 23, 2015

CLIMATES OF THE WORLD


There are different types of climates in the world. 
Climates affect the way we live, our costumes, food, the way we dress 
and also the things we do. 
Climates affect our environment of course, animals and vegetation 
are all different depending on the climate.

Think about:

What is the difference between CLIMATE and WEATHER?
Why climates are different?
How many different climates are in the world?
How different climates have same characteristics?
What are the different activities depending on the climate?

ACTIVITY


Keep your UoI teamwork, every student must get at least 3 pictures related to the climate that has been assigned to your group. Pictures must be about people, clothes, cities, sights, animals and vegetation, people habits and sports according to the climate.

1. First get the pictures and save them in your group folder.
2. Then upload the pictures you have collected on the class wall. Every post must include your name and a short description of the picture showed.

Important:
Respect the work space on the wall for each group.

CLIMATES 2A        CLIMATES 2B        CLIMATES 2C        CLIMATES 2D

3. Once the work is finished take a picture of your team and post it on the wall :)








Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Virus & Antivirus




What is a computer virus?
A computer virus is a tiny little program that gets inside your computer and cause problems.




How does a computer virus work?
A computer virus attaches to a program or a software, and use them to replicate (make copies of the same virus).


What are the common ways to get a virus?
Your computer can get a virus anytime that receives information.


How can I prevent my computer to to get a virus?
Make sure your computer has anti-virus software installed.




Friday, August 7, 2015

UoI: All Jobs are Important

August 10th.


Community Helpers


Community Helpers are people, professionals and technicians that influence the lives of others. They deliver a service that makes our lives easier.

The role they play is important for all of us. To know the way in which community helpers work, and to understand their tasks and duties, will make us help them to do their jobs better.

Community Workers


Some Work Attires



IB Profile Attributes

As your teacher reads every IB profile attribute, give 5 jobs of community helpers that match every attribute.

     

     





Group Activity

Make groups according to the IB profile attributes you have chosen.

Talk to your friends and fill the group information form.



Choose the 'community worker' you want to work.

Try the following activities:

People Work
What will I be when I grow up?
The Super Jobs
Game: Jobs
Fun game: Job 
Mixer Game: Working with animals
Song: Kitty's Dream Job

Fill in your index card following the model with the information you have inquired about the community worker.


Community Helpers Forms


Wednesday, June 10, 2015

UoI: Ancient Pre Hispanic Civilizations

June 8th - 12th.

Task 1: Working a Paracas Design Using Technology

The Paracas culture was an Andean society that made a significant contribution in the textile art.

Paracas Textile Art - Colorful Graphic Designs


Let's see the presentation about ancient pre hispanic designs, and graphic design  in our days.



Using technology tools lets work this design:


  
Original Paracas Cloth

Look at this pattern


 



Let's try!


Task 2: Working an Online Informational Resource about Pre Hispanic Cultures


  1. Get together with your UoI Group.
  2. Talk to your group members and choose a leader.
  3. Share the information about the culture you are working on: Location, cultural aspects, economic activities, etc...
  4. Get a picture related to your topic and save it in the group folder.
  5. Post your information (text and picture) on the class wall.

             OLD CULTURES 2A      OLD CULTURES 2B         OLD CULTURES 2C         OLD CULTURES 2D



Be careful with the position for your post on the wall, respect the room assigned for your group.



Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Online Safety Rules

Second Term / May 18th. - 22nd.




These are the 5 Online Safety Rules:

1. Keep your identity a secret. (Do not share your personal information)
2. Be extra careful with strangers. (Online).
3. Tell somebody. (If you feel uncomfortable).
4. Protect your password (Never share your password).
5. Be nice. (Show respect to others).

Let's fill the KWL chart!



Discuss the Online Safety Rules with your fellow group members and organize the information on a web map. We will all use every group web map to create a class common presentation.





Watch the videos:

NET SAFE What is the Internet? - All class

Brainpop - Online Safety - All class

Groups:
As soon as you finish watching the videos on youtube, you must close the video tab and get back to the blog.

1. Lee & Kim - Protecting Personal Information

1. NET SAFE - Personal Information Kids


2. NET SAFE - Careful with Online Friends (Strangers)


2. Be Careful with Online Strangers - NSPCC

3. Child Focus - "E-Safety"

3. NET SAFE - Tell an Adult

4. Internet Safety - Protect your Password (long)

4. NET SAFE - Protect your Password

5. NET SAFE - Be Nice Online

5. Be Polite Online - Brainpop




Learn more. Read the following safety tips on brainpop:

What are some online safety tips?
How do we stay safe when we use Internet?
How can we tell if an Internet site is safe?




Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Text Faces - "Power of Sign and Symbols"

April 20th. - 24th.

ICT Sign and Symbols presentation

ICT Symbols = Icons


Let's talk about TEXTING 

What is texting?  Do you like texting?


Group 1 - How does it work?
Group 2 - What do you need to text?
Group 3 - Why do I text?  When do you text? 
Group 4 - When you text to someone, what do you express?
Group 5 - How do you express yourself when texting?


All the class: 
Draw a text face expressing how do you feel right now and identify what are the symbols on the keyboard you are using to make your text face.



Create a power point presentation about the topic.
Follow instructions given by the teacher.









Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Children's Personal Information

April 6th. - 10th.

 


As children, we do have personal information to take care of!
Watch the video about it, and make a list of your pieces of personal information.



Make a reflection and discuss with your group friends:

Which are your pieces of personal information?
Why you should keep private your personal information?

Organize your ideas and create a presentation following the instructions