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Four Seasons. Caitlin Carney ITC 525 – Computers for Educators Summer II 2010. Click the house to start learning!. Table of Contents. Why do we have different seasons? Fall Winter View standards. Spring Summer Four seasons song Extra goodies View credits.
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Four Seasons Caitlin Carney ITC 525 – Computers for Educators Summer II 2010 Click the house to start learning!
Table of Contents • Why do we have different seasons? • Fall • Winter • View standards • Spring • Summer • Four seasons song • Extra goodies • View credits
Why do we have different seasons? • The earth is actually tilted as it rotates around the sun! • Because of the tilt, the part of earth where we live is not always directly pointing to the sun. • Don’t worry….we can’t fall off! Click the home button to go back to the table of contents!
Fall More fall facts! • Also known as Autumn • Happens in September & October • How can you tell by observing your world? • Air gets colder • Leaves change colors (brown, gold, orange, red) • Sun sets earlier • Halloween, pumpkins, leaves, scarecrow decorations around your community Are you ready?
Show me your fall knowledge! By observing your community, how could you tell it is fall? • Snow on the ground • People in bathing suits • Leaves are changing colors • Easter decorations are out
Way to go! You rock! Let’s go back home and learn some more!
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Winter Cool facts about winter! • Happens in November, December, January, & February • How can you tell by observing your world? • Air gets very cold • You wear a lot more clothing • Snow falls, ice skating, sledding • Christmas, Hannukah, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day decorations • The sun sets early Are you ready?
Show me your winter knowledge! What popular holiday is celebrated during the winter season? • New Year’s Day • 4th of July • Easter • Halloween
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Spring Click here to watch a spring video! • Happens in April & May • How can you tell by observing your world? • Sun stays out longer • More rain • Air gets warmer • Flowers are blooming • Leaves are coming back onto trees • Easter decorations Are you ready?
Show me your spring knowledge! Why are the flowers blooming in the spring? • The snow makes them grow • The rain and the sun make them grow • People walk on them • Animals eat them
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Summer • Happens in June, July, & August • How can you tell by observing your world? • School gets out! • Weather gets hotter • Sun stays out longer • Lots of bathing suits and pool parties • 4th of July and fireworks Are you ready?
Show me your summer knowledge! What is the weather normally like during the summer? • Cold and snowy • Windy and cool • Rainy and chilly • Hot and Humid
Way to go! You rock! Before you go home, click on the rainbow below to learn a song about the seasons!
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Four Seasons Song • Click here to listen and learn another song about all four seasons!
Extra Goodies • Click here for fun seasonal activities! • Drag and drop seasons game • Another four seasons game – must be played in classroom or with a group
Standards • Nets • 3.Research and Information Fluency • Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: • a. plan strategies to guide inquiry. • b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. • c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. • d. process data and report results. • 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. Students: • a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. • b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. • c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. • d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions. • 5.Digital Citizenship • Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: • a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. • b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. • c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. • d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship. Click here to see more standards!
Standards continued PA Standards Aligned System PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood • 1.9.K Information, Communication, and Technology Literacy • A. Gain information using media and technology resources with adult assistance. • 7.4 Interactions between people and the environment • 7.4.1 Impact of physical systems on people
Credits • Pictures • www.epa.gov/oppt/itc/pubs/tscacbitesting/18a.htm • www.cycling.bc.ca/home/road-4/ • http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/science/images/earth_tilted.gif • http://www.getyourserenity.com/blog/media/blogs/a/ahh_20shucks.gif • http://www.straw.com/equilters/images/xcom1/beach_colorN.gif • http://www.swimfit.com.au/images/stories/kids_zone_pics/kids_in_play_pool_-_cartoon.jpg • http://www.faa.gov/education/educator_resources/educators_corner/grades_k_3/charting_weather/images/rainy.gif • http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/weather/hurricane/blog/sweating.jpg • http://www.andanova.com/flashcards/cardimages/cold.gif • http://www.radioanywhere.co.uk/upload/95/1705.windy.gif • http://ferbellei.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/4_seasons_by_vxside.jpg • http://www.randolph.k12.ma.us/Pages/RandolphPS_Students/040E3F57-007EA7AB.0/SummerSun.gif • http://wilstar.com/wallpaper/spring6.jpg • http://www.treelink.org/woodnotes/vol6/no3/images/fallTree.jpg • http://ulife.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/winter.jpg Click here to see more credits!
Credits continued • Links to more information • http://ncnatural.com/wildflwr/fall/fallfact.html • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtr0EqxCMA8 • http://nutritionfitnesslife.com/winter-fun-facts/ • http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=F451F17A-3A74-40CB-8062-82EBAAF045C4&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTXtSGf1VdY • http://www.primarygames.com/seasons/seasons.htm • http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/seasons/seasons.htm • http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/four_seasons_game.htm • http://www.pdesas.org/main/fileview/Pennsylvania_Early_Childhood_Education_Standards_for_Kindergarten.pdf • http://www.pdesas.org/main/fileview/Academic_Standards_for_Reading_Writing_Speaking_and_Listening_Pre-K-3.pdf • http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForStudents/2007Standards/NETS_for_Students_2007.htm • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv2AaUvlX70