Here are the videos made from 2015/2016's final project for 5th Grade. Students modeled their own poems after the template mirroring George Ella Lyon's poem - Where I'm From. They did a magnificent job! I'm certain the students who are with me this year will do amazing things as well. Once I finalize photo/video consent forms - we will get some updated pictures and videos posted. Also - my goal is to have weekly updates on the curriculum so that you can follow along!
https://youtu.be/HBp6KIJ32W0
https://youtu.be/46rMmmrC6OU
https://youtu.be/vZi_AdZQ37U
https://youtu.be/2MbAP_HCuUc
https://youtu.be/69FZHZaD4Rk
https://youtu.be/LL8klwqJjnA
https://youtu.be/HfSdZjqEO00
https://youtu.be/lrcaeacy30A
https://youtu.be/ucvdxUIeLQc
https://youtu.be/jo1DZywrroI
https://youtu.be/CiqMjM_84VE
https://youtu.be/wKTBSQFcu4Q
https://youtu.be/KGmzjIbDuII
https://youtu.be/sCAWE2Gg7Qo
https://youtu.be/e9qVaJz4LmI
https://youtu.be/kYQu_sCQZlM
https://youtu.be/9dVx2gf-oAU
https://youtu.be/ECdLvsIrquc
https://youtu.be/dR8Kvk5oQSg
https://youtu.be/y7dWKg9wJAY
https://youtu.be/9kTHgo58S64
https://youtu.be/83b9_Q-1ZUM
https://youtu.be/u3ZR-Bcd3lI
https://youtu.be/ujnsrztbBGs
https://youtu.be/-Gi-anqG-l8
https://youtu.be/vQwmpw64Kwo
https://youtu.be/yLUhFNBfHoo
https://youtu.be/h2bscvWwA5s
https://youtu.be/wfcUU_V2XSg
https://youtu.be/vGB6g4BXe50
https://youtu.be/0YH-Eg5EbPM
https://youtu.be/W4-YdylcPCA
https://youtu.be/0XHI71buzqo
https://youtu.be/DRkuQCN6NoU
https://youtu.be/qrBqDou2wbU
https://youtu.be/T6-hdGyNl7w
https://youtu.be/y3ZF3CHkP8U
https://youtu.be/u_Q61Ulc3gI
We are so thankful for the kind donations that came to us through @DonorsChoose and the generosity and kindness of both friends and strangers that provided us with the Green Screen production studio, iPad, and iPad stand for us to utilize in creating! +Doink Support - your green screen app continues to be an asset in our classroom!
Enjoy!
R. Crouse
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
So Much For One Post!
February has come and almost gone -
and in that time your students have completed their real-word problem solving projects. The goal was to create a greenhouse that had to be 900 cubic feet. The choice of dimensions were up to them. After completing a complete process of design, critique, and justification - they were able to use the app +Doink to present from an 'actual' greenhouse. During the process - they got their first exposure to greenscreening and movie production. At the end of this post you will find links to all completed projects. Points were awarded for effort, diligence, and attitude. I think it is safe to say the students really enjoyed this!
BUT - FIRST!
In the beginning of green-screening...
This ...
BECAME....
and....
this...
BECAME...
this...
AND...
THIS....is the complete and final product that students had fun with. Enjoy :-)
For more information on green-screening or how to use the app - check out www.doink.com, +Doink Support is extremely helpful and customer friendly!
For information on more tech integrating and web 2.0 tools check out the website of the awesome +Dave Tchozewski!
As always - if you need me - you know how to reach me at crouser@gcsnc.com or mrcrouse15@gmail.com
Have a great day!
Rodney Crouse
Friday, January 29, 2016
January and Beyond!
Thank you ...
Thank you so much for those of you who have expressed your sympathy and condolences during this time of loss for my family -- your support means more than you will ever know --
Unfortunately - time stops for no one and the world keeps turning and that means our time is tick, tick, ticking away!
Coming Up!
Your $50 deposit for DC is due and the deposit check is being written! Thank you to those of you who got that turned in for your kiddos - if you have not yet done so - please submit your payment and contact myself or Mrs. Benoy ASAP. Because of the low number we have committing right now -- we are considering a date change -- please share the letters sent home and help us get that corporate sponsorship -- that is the only way we are going to be able to save you money and get this trip paid for - You have to help us out on this!
Also - https://funds.gofundme.com/dashboard/vah44txg/customize/details is the URL to share through email or text -- we have collected $67 of the almost $9,000 needed to make this a reality! Please please please spread the word!
Experiences!
Last weekend while most of you were shoveling out - I was fortunate enough to get away to the Google N' More conference in Waukegan, Illinois. It was a little chilly but not nearly as treacherus as here! There were a lot of firsts...like seeing ice on the river, getting paid to present, and learning that one can ship presentation supplies to themselves cheaper than they can pay for another bag of luggage on a plane!!!
While I was there to present on 4 sessions - I had a 5th one free and you CANNOT be around such great teachers and not take away something!
New Stuff!
The newest thing I am implementing in our classroom is +Nearpod and it is awesome! Ask your students about it (and if you are a teacher reading this - sign up for free and then get 5 other teachers to sign up for a free upgrade and Gold Status for 6 months!)
Another thing that I learned about was Reading Recs from SAS where the app will record miscues and score a student's lexile level without the teacher lifting a finger! Talk about a time saver and a cool way to progress monitor students efficiently!
Third, - I am jumping with both feet and rewarding your students with hands-on experience with coding from +Code.org and a personal friend +Lionel Bergeron whom I met at the DEN Summer Institute! Your students have access to continue their progress at home - all they need is your permission to do so!
Lastly - as of 12/31/2015 we have a new addition to the classroom! Come check it out!
Finally- I promised your students that I would give them a reward that would prove to me you are checking the blog -- If you read this, have your student write me a note simply telling me their favorite color and they will earn pouncers.
As always, thank you for your continued support!
Rodney Crouse
Thank you so much for those of you who have expressed your sympathy and condolences during this time of loss for my family -- your support means more than you will ever know -- Unfortunately - time stops for no one and the world keeps turning and that means our time is tick, tick, ticking away!
Coming Up!
Your $50 deposit for DC is due and the deposit check is being written! Thank you to those of you who got that turned in for your kiddos - if you have not yet done so - please submit your payment and contact myself or Mrs. Benoy ASAP. Because of the low number we have committing right now -- we are considering a date change -- please share the letters sent home and help us get that corporate sponsorship -- that is the only way we are going to be able to save you money and get this trip paid for - You have to help us out on this!
Also - https://funds.gofundme.com/dashboard/vah44txg/customize/details is the URL to share through email or text -- we have collected $67 of the almost $9,000 needed to make this a reality! Please please please spread the word!
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| The river through Chicago in January |
Last weekend while most of you were shoveling out - I was fortunate enough to get away to the Google N' More conference in Waukegan, Illinois. It was a little chilly but not nearly as treacherus as here! There were a lot of firsts...like seeing ice on the river, getting paid to present, and learning that one can ship presentation supplies to themselves cheaper than they can pay for another bag of luggage on a plane!!!
While I was there to present on 4 sessions - I had a 5th one free and you CANNOT be around such great teachers and not take away something!
New Stuff!
The newest thing I am implementing in our classroom is +Nearpod and it is awesome! Ask your students about it (and if you are a teacher reading this - sign up for free and then get 5 other teachers to sign up for a free upgrade and Gold Status for 6 months!)
Another thing that I learned about was Reading Recs from SAS where the app will record miscues and score a student's lexile level without the teacher lifting a finger! Talk about a time saver and a cool way to progress monitor students efficiently!
Third, - I am jumping with both feet and rewarding your students with hands-on experience with coding from +Code.org and a personal friend +Lionel Bergeron whom I met at the DEN Summer Institute! Your students have access to continue their progress at home - all they need is your permission to do so!
Lastly - as of 12/31/2015 we have a new addition to the classroom! Come check it out!
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| 55 Gal - freshwater aquarium with many kinds of fish! |
Finally- I promised your students that I would give them a reward that would prove to me you are checking the blog -- If you read this, have your student write me a note simply telling me their favorite color and they will earn pouncers.
As always, thank you for your continued support!
Rodney Crouse
Friday, December 18, 2015
Over The Break and Sharing My Story - Your Story...
Dearest Families!
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| Mrs. Benoy, Mrs. Weaver, Mr. Crouse with some holiday cheer! |
I canNOT believe that we are already at the halfway point! What an amazing first half it has been! I cannot say thank you enough for the parental support you have given. Fifth grade has been ANYTHING but easy from the first day. While I've logged long hours and sleepless nights, that means nothing without the effort that your children have put into the real growth and learning. You are an amazing group to work with and I am thankful for the experience.
A Couple of Highlights...
First-
I am super honored by the privelege to teach this compassionate and heart-led young lady. This month she gained national recognition by +Discovery Education for her contribution to the #CelebratewithDE when she wanted to invent the new holiday Thanksgiving 2.0 - click here to learn more about DaJonae and her great idea where we invite you to be a part!
Second-
There are no words to express my appreciation for the work of +Dean Shareski and his amazing talent shown in this video where he told my story - which is also the story of your students and the work they are doing.
In Closing...
With this year quickly approaching our rear view mirrors and becoming history ... I can't imagine what the rest of this school year, the first part of 2016, is going to look like! I'm simply honored to be a part of it with you!
Happy New Year - 2016!!!!
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
THE DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING BREAK!
As We Enter This Season of ThanksI am ever so thankful for the opportunity to work with you and your students. Take time to appreciate each other. Take time to tell someone you love them. Take time for you.
Below you will find a link to the +30hands video that summarizes our field trip today from the +Greensboro Science Center . The Vandalia 5th graders made our school and district look good as they learned about matter, energy, and weather. They had real time experience with the way octopi move through the water. It was a great experience and I am proud to be a part of it! Please enjoy the show! - and again, Happy Thanksgiving - one and all!
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Evaluating Numeric Expressions - 5.OA.1 and .2
Okay ---
It sounds scary - I know! Operations and Algebraic expressions aren't as bad as they seem. To get a head start on what is to come next week - take your student through these examples. Feel free to comment below - start a conversation about what your child is learning!
It sounds scary - I know! Operations and Algebraic expressions aren't as bad as they seem. To get a head start on what is to come next week - take your student through these examples. Feel free to comment below - start a conversation about what your child is learning!
Thanks +dataworksed for the great step by step presentation. Click the standard to be taken there: 5.OA.1&2
Also - Please don't forget to thank a Vet for their service and sacrifice for all of our freedoms.
Monday, November 9, 2015
1st Quarter Student Project Links
Without Further Adieu ...
Below you will find the links for the strategies we used in multiplication during the first quarter of the year. The students for the most part did a great job. Keep in mind when using the paper slide show SOS from Discovery Education, it is a once and done kind of deal. You may see words that don't match the pictures, or numbers that aren't 100% correct - but for a student lead instructional video - I couldn't be more proud of the work they submitted!
The Grid/Box Model for Multiplication
The Area Model for Multiplication
The Traditional Algorithm for Multiplication
The Lattice Method Multiplication
The Area Model for Division
The Box Method for Division
The Cluster Strategy for Division
The Traditional Algorithm for Division (Long Division)
I hope that you feel more comfortable with the "new" math strategies that your students learned in class - as well as quite proud of their first video productions! They wrote their own scripts, edited their own work with peers, rehearsed and recorded. I can't wait to see what they will produce in the 2nd quarter!
Sincerely,
Mr. Crouse
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