The ones that I love most movie

World Peace Game

I loved this video! Many children do not know of the problems that are occurring in the world around them. We try to keep our children sheltered. This teacher does the complete opposite. He makes the children aware of the issues going on, and includes them into it. He gives them the option to try to solve the problems. The children are going to be the ones to deal with it eventually. Why not introduce them to it now? This was very inspiring.

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Electricity Concept Map

Electricity

I. Electric Circuits

A. Reading

B. Math

C. powered by conductive  wires

1. resisters and inductors

D. Measured by voltage

II. Electromagnets

This can be used to move large pieces of metal. For example, at a scrap yard, the cars will be moved by a giant magnet. When the circuit is open, the magnet will not work. When the circuit is closed, the magnet is working.

A. Electric currents

B. Magnet powered

1. Speakers, motors, generators

III. Wind electricity

The windmills produce power by the spinning of the blades. This is also a renewable resource and does not cause pollution. This does not use our fossil fuels and takes up little space. 

A. Wind powered

1. Windmill

B. Limited Pollution

IV. Hydroelectricity

Hydroelectricity is power run from water. The water goes through a stream, through the water turbine, making the turbine spin, and back into the stream. The spinning turbine causes electricity.

A. Water powered

1. Turbine

B. Environmental friendly

By using water from nature, this limits pollution. There are no harsh chemicals released into nature. There are no oils burned in the process.

V. Static Electricity

Have you ever slid across the carpet and touched someone? Did you shock them? This is called static electricity. When you slid on the carpet, all of the charges built up. When you touched the other person, you released the charges onto them.

A. Electric charge build up

B. Have to be neutralized

Response to "Digital Citizenship"

There are nine themes to digital citizenship. The first, all people should have access to technology. The second, people should be taught how to be buyers and sellers. The third, making appropriate communication digitally. Fourth, people should be taught how to use technology. Fifth, people should be taught the proper etiquette online. Sixth, there are laws and responsibilities when using the internet. Seventh, when using technology, we should know our rights. Eighth, users should be aware of the awareness of the dangers associated with technology. Lastly, we need to know how to protect our technology. 

I would use this to explain to my students the correct ways to use technology. People need to be aware of how to protect their technology. There are many viruses that can destroy computers. My students need to be aware of how to get the most out of technology. There is so much that can be done, if you just know how to, I would like for my students to know how to be safe.

Response to 'Safe' Social Networking Tailored for K-12 Schools

In this article, the teachers were not blocking social networking but embracing it. Some teachers were using it to allow the students to talk to historical figure. There are many websites that can be fun and educational. The teachers monitor what the students are doing and there are many scanners. Some scanners protect from foul language and inappropriate images.

I could use ePals to finish lessons that we did not have enough time for in class. Since I have become a student at USM I have been on Blackboard more than I have been in class. This provides me with powerpoints, assessments, and assignments. I can use this website to help the children with each lesson. I enjoy having notes and powerpoints accessible to me on the internet. These websites are more focused on education and not about socializing.

Children's Internet Protection Act

The Children’s Internet Protection Act is used to monitor what students see and do on the internet.  The school must filter the internet access. This limits the websites that can be used on the computer. Obscene pictures and pages cannot be accessed. The filtering can be taken off by an authorized user.

This will be very important to use in my classroom. I want my classroom to be a safe learning environment. There are so many inappropriate things that can be seen online. I do not want to be held liable for anything inappropriate that is seen in my class. I will teach my students the safe way to use the internet. There are many learning opportunities with the internet, if we can use it the correct way.