Games and videos in the classroom? No way.

Yes way! What better way to learn than captivating students through educational sites like BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr!

BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr create animated content that engages students. The sites contain movies, games, quizzes, articles and many more resources in all subject areas that are mapped to Common Core and state standards.

Click here to see "What is BrainPOP?"

 

 

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Let's Play 3 Truths and 1 Lie...

 

Which of the following statements is NOT true about me?

 

• I lived in Germany for a year
  
  
• I love chocolate
  
  
• I hate the beach
  
  
• I am a hockey fan

 

Submit your guess in the comments at the end of the post. :)

 

 

"3 Truths and 1 Lie" is an instructional strategy that Discovery Education spotlights in their Professional Learning section. The Spotlight on Strategies (SOS) were created for teachers by teachers and are designed to help teachers incorporate digital media in to their classrooms.

 

 

 

Each strategy has a short video and a PDF document explaining it's purpose and how to use it with students, including how much time to allow for it and the materials that you'll need. 3 Truths and 1 Lie PDF

 

To check out all of the Spotlight on Strategies and see all that DE has to offer, log in and check out the site.

 

• Access Discovery Education: Students and teachers, open your preferred web browser and type etownschools.discoveryeducation.com into the address bar (or click the Discovery Education link on the Student Center)
  
  
• Login Credentials: District username and password
  
  
• Find the Spotlight on Strategies:
  
  
  • Teachers: click the Professional Learning link in the menu bar on the left side of the screen
    
    
  • On the Professional Learning page, scroll down and click Spotlight on Strategies in the Strategies & Resources section
    
    
  • Check out all of the Spotlight on Strategies and choose one to try in your class today

 

Remember, submit your guess for the 1 lie from the choices above. And if you have any Discovery Education questions, drop them in the comments too!

 

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Here is a list of upcoming Discovery Education resources and events for the spring.

 

** Please Note:  Be sure to log into Discovery Education through our district's login page first so you are able to access the following content easily.

 

 

Timely Content:

 

• Black History Month Content
  
  

 

 

 

• Shmoop Learning Guide for Uncle Tom's Cabin: A lively learning guide to support educators in crafting engaging lessons around literary content.
  
  
• Picture It! Instructional Strategy with Historical Images: Using these historical images, this strategy encourages students to collaborate and make evidence-supported connections using a large amount of information.
  
  
• Tundra Connections: Arctic ABC's: Feature animals and information specific to the Arctic, also discussing the type of education required to become a biologist and work with polar bears.

 

 

 

• Econ Essentials Learning Modules: These interactive modules can integrate seamlessly into the classroom as an introduction to basic economic concepts or a reinforcement of lessons already presented.
  
  
• Navy STEM Lesson Plans: DE and the Navy present a series of interactive lesson plans specifically designed to explore new ideas from the physics of flight to the engineering of future ships. 

 

 

 

 

Virtual Fieldtrips: Be sure to register for the virtual event even if it is at a time when your class is unable to participate live. After the live event, you will be sent an email with a link to the event's archive to watch on your own time.

 

• President's Day Virtual Viewing Party - February 17th: In celebration of the great leaders of our nation, join us for an interactive experience looking at the contributions of two of America's greatest presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
  
  

 

 

 

• Pi Day Virtual Experience - March 14th: Join us to celebrate the mathematical constant Pi and learn more about its significance in mathematical research, and its everyday applications.

 

 

Professional Learning Opportunities:

 

• New Teacher Essentials: Whether brand new to Discovery Education, looking for a refresher, or ready to recommit to digital integration, this curated content is essential to launching or continuing your Discovery Education journey.

 

 

 

Individualized Assignments

 

We requested and Google listened!  You may now post an assignment, question, or announcement to all students, an individual student, or select students in a class.  This is especially helpful when students grasp concepts at different paces or you want to group students for a project.  In the post editing window, click “All Students” at the top of the window.  By default, all students are selected to receive the post.  To post to one student or a small group, uncheck the “All Students” box, and select the student(s) who should receive the post.

 

 

 

 

Expanded Teacher Notifications

 

Teachers now will also receive notifications when students submit work after the due date and when students re-submit work.  You will also continue to receive notifications when there are updates on scheduled posts and comments on student’s work.

 

 

Feature Requests

If there is a feature that you would like to see in Google Classroom, click the question mark in the lower left corner of the Google Classroom window and select “Send Feedback”.  The more a feature is requested, the higher priority it is given so ask your colleagues to submit the request also.

 

 

Click here for more information on Google's newest update.