Pinterest


What is Pinterest?

Its a network full of pictures, ideas and videos of many different things. Most people use it to plan weddings, parties and look for creative ways to decoration their home.

What does this tool means for me as a student in the Education Program?

I can get so many different ideas for lessons on pinterest. You search and you will find creative things to use.

What will I do with this tool as a future teacher?

I can be a more creative teacher and also I can create different boards that help me organize different subjects.

PROS of

• Easy to make 
• Very organized 
• So many items 

CONS of

• Lots of advertisement 
• too much = hard to find specific things 

How will I use this tool in my classroom to present information?

I can create a board for my student explore to find information on their own. I can also use it for homework and they come and report back to class what they learned.

How can my students utilize this tool?

My students can look at my boards to see what information they can find on their own through looking at the pictures and videos.




It ROCKS!!!

2nd Grade: Science

UEN Standards:

Standard 2
Earth and Space Science. Students will gain an understanding of Earth and Space Science through the study of earth materials, celestial movement, and weather.

Objective 1
Describe the characteristics of different rock
Explain how smaller rocks come from the breakage and weathering of larger rocks.
Describe rocks in terms of their parts (e.g. crystals, grains, cement).
Sort rocks based upon color, hardness, texture, layering, particle size and type (i.e. igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary

ISTE Standards:

Creative Communicator - I communicate effectively and express myself creatively using different tools, styles, formats, and digital media.

UEN Ed Tech Standards:

Standard 5
Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.