Web-based Resources & Learning Activities

 

Web-based Resources & Learning Activities

While there are several virtual learning websites at our fingertips. I chose the following three sites to visit and explore. Each location provides different content areas to enrich a virtual learning experience. 

The first site  https://artsandculture.google.com/   Google Arts & Culture, is a non-profit site. The work with cultural institutions and artists worldwide to bring the world Art and Culture at your fingertips for a virtual learning experience. Google Arts & Culture also offers virtual field trips.  

https://artsandculture.google.com/project/expeditions

This site gives virtual tours.

I chose to take a virtual tour through history : 

I clicked on the tab for Natural History and took a tour with the gone but not forgotten DINOSAURS!

Expedition #1:

This expedition consisted of a virtual tour about, Lost Creatures, Fossils, Meet the Dinosaurs, and Extinction.  The panoramic images of all things dinosaurs were on display, and what a real-life experience it is.  Each picture was paired with facts about each dinosaur. This virtual field trip would be a great learning experience for all ages, and what a great way to bring in the knowledge of this era to the mids of who are always so curious to know everything.  

Expedition #2: 

This expedition consisted of taking a tour under the deep blue sea and taking a virtual swim with the ocean's ferocious predator: The Shark. This expedition consisted of amazing photographs along with factual information about each type of shark. This would be a great way to begin an Ocean themed unit. 

Make waves

Go underwater and find out what goes on below the surface

ferocious

We have it all, from the White Tip Reef Sharks of the Philippines to the Great White Sharks of Port Lincoln, Australia. Join us on this expedition to learn about all kinds of sharks and their natural habitats. 

Rocio, during October, offer several virtual  Halloween learning experiences

7 Terrifying Tales: 

This is a virtual tour of England's most haunted historic buildings and monuments.  

I found this very spook-fabulous! For all those curious minds that like the haunting vibe. 

https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/spooky-tales-from-england-s-haunted-castles/LwKShOOE2UcAIA

This experience would be a great way to bring creative writing into play in the classroom. 

 

PhET Interactive Simulations for Science and Math:

https://phet.colorado.edu/

This site gives virtual simulations for science and math.

This video link will help build understanding and guidance in how the simulations operate.

https://youtu.be/UypdZe2Wv9A

Math:

Topics

• Fractions
• Equivalent Fractions
• Mixed Numbers

Sample Learning Goals

• Build equivalent fractions using numbers and pictures
• Compare fractions using numbers and patterns
• Recognize equivalent simplified and unsimplified fractions
• Note: Build A Fraction expands on ideas from the Fraction Intro and Fraction Matcher sims or can be used as a stand-alone tool

Standards Alignment

Common Core - Math

• 3.NF.A.1

  Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b.

• 3.G.A.2

  Partition shapes into parts with equal areas. Express the area of each part as a unit fraction of the whole. For example, partition a shape into 4 parts with equal area, and describe the area of each part as 1/4 of the area of the shape.

• 2.G.A.3

  Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares, describe the shares using the words halves, thirds, half of, a third of, etc., and describe the whole as two halves, three thirds, four fourths. Recognize that equal shares of identical wholes need not have the same shape.

• 1.G.A.3

  Partition circles and rectangles into two and four equal shares, describe the shares using the words halves, fourths, and quarters, and use the phrases half of, fourth of, and quarter of. Describe the whole as two of, or four of the shares. Understand for these examples that decomposing into more equal shares creates smaller shares.

System Requirements

HTML5 simulations can run on iPads, Chromebooks, PC, Mac, and Linux systems.
See complete HTML5 system requirements

This site offers everything to get you started at the tip of your finger.  

Science:

Balloons and Static Electricity

Topics

• Static Electricity
• Electric Charges
• Electric Force

Sample Learning Goals

• Describe and draw models for common static electricity concepts (transfer of charge, induction, attraction, repulsion, and grounding)
• Make predictions about force at a distance for various configurations of charge

Inclusive Features

• Alternative Input

• Interactive Description

We are adding features to make our simulations more inclusive to learners with diverse needs and within diverse environments. Find all sims with inclusive features.

System Requirements

HTML5 simulations can run on iPads, Chromebooks, PC, Mac, and Linux systems.
See full HTML5 system requirements

Inclusive features are added to HTML5 sims only, and some features have platform limitations. See Accessible Sims for more details on system requirements and tested platforms.

Khan Academy

https://www.khanacademy.org/

This site consists of: 

Personalized learning

Students practice at their own pace, first filling in gaps in their understanding and then accelerating their learning.

Trusted content

Created by experts, Khan Academy’s library of trusted, standards-aligned practice and lessons covers math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history, AP®, SAT®, and more. It’s all free for learners and teachers.

Tools to empower teachers

With Khan Academy, teachers can identify gaps in their students’ understanding, tailor instruction, and meet the needs of every student.

Kindergarten Math Unit: Counting and place value

I chose this unit because this is a unit I am currently teaching in my kindergarten class. It consisted of several parts, as you can see by evaluating the image below.  

Using Khan Academy and Khan Academy Kids for Distance Learning

Parents, are you curious about how to use Khan Academy and Khan Academy Kids for distance learning? Join us as we'll walk you through:
- Setting your kids set up for learning with Khan Academy and Khan Academy Kids
- Finding relevant content for them to learn
Khan Academy is a useful and user-friendly online educational resource for teachers, students, and parents. 

Overall, my distant learning experience from the three sites mentioned above was very enjoyable. I actually spent the most time Khan Academy site. The lessons were very detailed and I felt I could implement this online experience in my own classroom.