Teacher Resources
ArcGIS Explorer used in Reading / Writing Workshop here at LPHS!
Ms. Khan and Mr. Herranz collaborated on using ArcGIS Explorer to create maps of the Middle East relating to the book The Kite Runner. Students first filled out and colored a blank map of the region that needed country names and capitals for 32 nations. They then outlined the countries in different colors. Next, they researched five details about each, as well as found their flags. Last, students took this information and created digital maps using ArcGIS Explorer software.
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Map filled out by student.
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Map created by student in ArcGIS Explorer.
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MuseScore used in Music Composition and Theory here at LPHS!
Mr. Castleberry and Mr. Herranz collaborated on utilizing MuseScore (MuseScore.org) music composition and scoring software for the Music Theory class. Using a sheet music sample, students first learned how to place notes and other music theory elements into their document. As they work, students can listen to their musical parts. They then added 4 additional instruments and "voices" to create a more complete musical piece.
Ipevo Document Camera, Epson LCD Projector, and Mimio Tablet in action with Ms. Snider's Spanish class!
The Library has a number of current technology items for check-out to LPHS staff. The latest acquisition through a grant award is a combination document camera/tablet/LCD projector set that is designed to be used with a laptop in a classroom. This equipment allows you to project an image from a book or an object, as well as project an image from your laptop. Other items available also include “flip” style video cameras, a digital still camera, and a new DVD player. Watch the following video to see how some teachers are using our latest gear...
Ms. Snider leading an activity using the document camera and the LCD projector.
Teacher Collaboration with Storytelling (Ms. Mangurten & Ms. Khan)
Sign Language Tale
Soap, Soap, Soap!
Teacher Collaboration with Photostory
(History Fair Project with Ms. Koehler, Mr. Lane, Mr. Crown and Ms. Mangurten)
Teacher Collaboration with Glogster
(Online posters with Ms. Peiros and Ms. Mangurten)
This student created a visual collage for the theme of love in Hamlet using the software edu.glogster.com
Online Technologies for the Classroom: Animoto!
Animoto Video Creation
Create stunning video slideshows. Turn your photos, video clips, and music into video masterpieces to share with everyone. Fast, free and shockingly easy. Educators' accounts are available for free. Go to http://animoto.com/ for a 30 second video free account. View my video book summary of Candide by Voltaire...
http://animoto.com/play/SGkSTk60WAp17r57ZVGfOQ
Create stunning video slideshows. Turn your photos, video clips, and music into video masterpieces to share with everyone. Fast, free and shockingly easy. Educators' accounts are available for free. Go to http://animoto.com/ for a 30 second video free account. View my video book summary of Candide by Voltaire...
http://animoto.com/play/SGkSTk60WAp17r57ZVGfOQ
Teacher Collaborations: Environmental Science and Library
Earth Week
May 10-14
Teachers: Ms. Chowanec, Ms. Gamson, and Mr. Herranz
Description: In the spirit of Earth Day (April 22), the LPHS Library will host Earth Week from May 10-13, 2011 and will include activities developed by both faculty and students to raise awareness about environmental issues and celebrate the beauty of our earth. Students in Ms. Chowanec's AP Environmental Science Class developed poster boards and online activities that other students could earn extra credit points by completing them in the Library. Hand out activities made in the Library involved crossword puzzles, fill in the blanks, and samples of the US Postal Service's Go Green postage stamps as helpful clues in the activities.
Some student poster examples:
Earth Week
May 10-14
Teachers: Ms. Chowanec, Ms. Gamson, and Mr. Herranz
Description: In the spirit of Earth Day (April 22), the LPHS Library will host Earth Week from May 10-13, 2011 and will include activities developed by both faculty and students to raise awareness about environmental issues and celebrate the beauty of our earth. Students in Ms. Chowanec's AP Environmental Science Class developed poster boards and online activities that other students could earn extra credit points by completing them in the Library. Hand out activities made in the Library involved crossword puzzles, fill in the blanks, and samples of the US Postal Service's Go Green postage stamps as helpful clues in the activities.
Some student poster examples:
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Some worksheet examples made in the Library:
 Go Green Crossword puzzle #1 generated on www.crosswordpuzzlegames.com. |
 Comic Commentary Worksheet for Earth Week. |
The US Postal Service's Go Green stamps. Available at your nearest Post Office. This image appeared on the back of the crossword puzzles.
