Guess the Critter 

 Five gals and a guy

Project Authors

Idea originally came from http://collaborativevcs.pbwiki.com/DG+Project+2

BJ McDowell, Clifton Elementary School, Clifton ISD, Clifton, Texas, mcdowelb@clifton.k12.tx.us

Donna Riddle, Hubbard ISD, Hubbard, Texas, Second Grade, driddle@hubbardisd.org

Mandi Bronstad, Clifton Elementary, Clifton ISD, Clifton, Texas, bronstam@clifton.k12.tx.us

Michelda Brown, A.B. McBay Elementary, Mexia ISD, Mexia, Texas mbrown@mexia.k12.tx.us

Lola Williams, Clifton Elementary, Clifton ISD, Clifton, Texas, lola.williams@clifton.k12.tx.us

Philip Staulter, Cassopolis Elementary, Berrien ISD, Michigan pstaulte@remc11.k12.mi.us

Jayme Armstreet, A.B. McBay Elementary, Mexia ISD, Mexia, Texas  jarmstreet@mexia.k12.tx.us

 

 

Subject Area

 Science

 

Intended Grade Level

Elementary Kindergarten through third

Description 

Two participating classes will make a "What Critter Am I?" Power Point and as clues are given the receiving sites will try to guess the hidden critter. Students will create student booklets with a mystery critter and write 15 factual clues to share with their class. Classes will then present the mystery critter that they will share using the Power Point and booklet with the connecting class.

Sample PowerPoint

Sample Booklet

 

 

Learner Outcomes

The students will use a variety of resources to obtain facts.  They will use ending marks and capital letters when writing their facts. The students will use technology to create their Power Point presentation.  Students will listen attentively and engage actively in a variety of oral language experiences.

Time

Preparation time:  5 - 30 minutes sessions

Video Conference: 1 - 1 hour video conference

 

 

 

Preparation

Teachers will work with students to develop clues for their mystery critter.  Each site will share in the responsibilities equally. All students will be involved in creating individual booklets. Each site will create a "What Critter Am I?" mystery show. Students will be able to practice prior to the presentation time.

 

Day #1-read book/resource to get facts

Day#2-students make fact book

Dayy#3- whole group work to combine facts for power point

Day#4-practice

Day#5- vc

 

Materials

Resources for facts

computer to make power point

paper/pencil/crayons for student books

Templates needed for this project are available by clicking each of the links below:

Power Point-Read the facts and Guess what I am (Read the facts and Guess what I am.ppt);

Publisher-Guess student book (Guess student book Publisher 2003.pub);

PDF-Guess what I am (Guess what I am.pdf)

 

 

 

Videoconference Agenda

introductions of both sites

site 1 presentation

site 2 presentation

questions/answers

Post Activities

 Classroom Discussion

 

Assessment & Evaluation

Teacher observation

Classroom Participation

Students will be able to identify 5 facts about their critters

Implementation Plans

 This project can be completed any time of the year.  No lead cordinator is needed since this is a point to point vc.  Technology Coordinator does need to be aware of the vc due to connections.