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Shapely People
Create a person using various shapes and colors and then write a story about their person using Kidspiration.
Objectives
- Students will identify shapes and colors by creating a shape person.
Procedure
- Students will use the Kidspiration shape pallette to create a person.
- Students will write a paragraph describing their person.
- Students will then write a story about their person.
Sunshine State Standards
- LA.B.2.1.1
- LA.B.2.1.3
- MA.K.G.2.5
- VA.A.1.1.1
NETS Profiles for Technology Literate Students
- Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies.
- Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.
- Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology.
- Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software, elementary multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning.
Materials
- Kidspiration
Alternatives/Extensions
- Teacher could give the students specific shapes and the number of each to use.
- Teacher could give the students specific colors to use.
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