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Shapely People

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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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