5th Grade Cell Phone Etiquette

Technology is everywhere, surrounding our lives. One example is cell phones. Cell phones are everywhere, yet many people do not understand basic cell phone etiquette. First, check out the cell phone etiquette tips from cellphones.org.
 
Also, here is a helpful article for parents called "Teaching Kids Cell Phone Etiquette"

Now, download the graphic organizer below and label the left side "Not OK to use cell phones when" and the right side "OK to use cell phones when". Next, fill in your chart. Be ready to explain and defend your your responses.

Via: Cell Phones


PK_2.DC.1 Digital Citizenship

4thGradeFootball.com

Check out the all new 4th Grade Football website at 4thGradeFootball.com! This site is loaded with information such as, schedules, scores, stats, videos. 4thGradeFootball.com is your one stop website for all thisngs 4th Grade football.

1st Grade Addition

Alien Pairs to 10 is an awesome site where you can practice adding up different pairs of numbers to make 10.



More addition practice:
              

PK_2.CT.2 Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

3rd-5th Grade SRI Testing

This week 3rd-5th grade students will be taking the first round of our SRI testing. SRI stands for: Scholastic Reading Inventory. Check out my friend, Mr. Thelen's link to learn more about SRI: http://www.voycomp.com/3-5-decisons-ct1.html

2nd Grade Funk Box

One thing we can use technology for is to create something original. Today we will create our very own musical masterpiece with Class of 3000 Funk Box. Remember to take your time and do your best to come up with a combination of instruments that produces your new song. Share your new song with your family and friends.

PK_2.CI.1 Creativity and Innovation

4th Grade Internet Safety

First, watch this short video from NetSmartz.org. Make sure you know what information to never give out while online.


Join Mickey and the rest of the Disney gang at Disney Surf Swell Island. Can you keep the Disney characters safe online and find all of the hidden jewels?


Our last internet safety site is Safety Land from AT&T.

3_5.DC.1 Digital Citizenship
3_5.DC.3 Digital Citizenship
3_5.DC.4 Digital Citizenship

3rd Grade Internet Safety

Visit Netsmartz Kids and watch the video "The Boy Who Loved IM". Learn what kind of information you should never give out online. Then watch the Faux Paw and the Dangerous Download video. Faux Paw makes some bad choices while online. Can you figure out the bad choices Faux Paw made?

             

Then visit the Cyber Pigs website and see how many points you can score in the cyber challenge game.



Pinky Pledge Public Service Announcement brought to you by the National Cable & Telecommunications Association. Winner 2008 Telly Award PSA

3_5.DC.4 Digital Citizenship

5th Grade Internet Safety

First, watch this short video from NetSmartz.org. Make sure you know what information to never give out while online.


Join Mickey and the rest of the Disney gang at Disney Surf Swell Island. Can you keep the Disney characters safe online and find all of the hidden jewels?



Now, head over to the Cyber Cafe. First take the You Have Mail challenge. Then test your netsmartz at the Brain Teaser quiz.


3_5.DC.1 Digital Citizenship
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5th Grade Battleship

Remember when we challenged our partners with Microsoft Excel Battleship? Well now you can take on your computer in a game of General Quarters Battleships. You can download the Battleship Excel file that we played in the computer lab here: Excel Battleship


"Like" Hutchings Computer Lab on Facebook!

Hey Hutchings families and friends, "Like Us" on Facebook and receive daily updates from the Hutchings Computer Lab on your Facebook News Feed. Sometimes our students will post on Facebook (after Mr. Horne reviews the post), and sometimes Mr. Horne will post. Simply click the Facebook "Like" button to subscribe. No need to do a friend request.

We will continually post updates and let you know what we have been working on the Hutchings Computer Lab. Every grade level will post updates online (K-5). Yep, even Kindergarten! Look for links to websites we use in Technology class, comments from real Hutchings students, and even pictures of our students work! "Like Us" on Facebook today!

facebook.com/hutchingscomputerlab

New Hutchings Podcast Available

The latest episode of The Hutchings Computer Lab Podcast is now up and ready to hear. Episode #5 features our very own Mrs. Wanlass. Get to know Mrs. Wanlass like never before, as she discusses her journey from a young girl playing "principal" with her brothers to becoming the leader of our school.

Make sure to check out the awesome new intro to the show, provided by talented 5th grader Jack! Perhaps Jack has a future in the broadcasting business. Listen to the podcast here: http://www.hutchingspodcast.com/.

We Need Your Help

Hey Hutchings students and families. We need your help. The Hutchings Computer Lab Podcast is looking for your questions to use during our next podcast, "Meet Mrs. Wanlass". Head on over to our podcast's site, and post your question to Mrs. Wanlass in the "comment" section. Make sure to follow our internet safety rules and use your first name only when leaving your comment. So, go ahead. Post a question that you would like Mrs. Wanlass to answer during our next show!

Parents, Don't Forget the AUP

Just a friendly reminder to our Hutchings families that the Howell Public Schools Student Internet AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) needs to be signed and returned to Hutchings so that your child can access the internet here at school. If you need the form, you can download it here. Please note that there are two separate pages that need to be signed and returned.

As always, feel free to contact me with any questions/concerns (horner@howellschools.com)

~Ryan Horne
Hutchings Tech Teacher

Find Us Online (We Are Everywhere)

Just a reminder to all Hutchings families and friends that you can connect with the Hutchings Computer Lab in several different ways! Of course, you can stay up to date with most of our student lessons here on the Hutchings Computer Lab Blog (www.hutchingscomputerlab.com). Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HutchingsComputerLab, and follow us on Twitter at @hutchingstech. Check out some of the most interesting people at Hutchings on The Hutchings Computer Lab Podcast (www.hutchingspodcast.com). You can even download any episode from The Hutchings Computer Lab Podcast for free on the Apple iTunes Store. As always, you can email Mr. Horne anytime at horner@howellschools.com. 

Hutchings Computer Lab Online:

The Hutchings Computer Lab Blog: www.hutchingscomputerlab.com

The Hutchings Computer Lab Podcast: www.hutchingspodcast.com

Hutchings Computer Lab on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HutchingsComputerLab

Hutchings Computer Lab on Twitter:  @hutchingstech

Hutchings Computer Lab on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hutchings-computer-lab-podcast/id458894664