Educational App Review- Calculator for IPad FREE

Item No.	8
App Name	Calculator for I-Pad FREE
Description/Purpose	Offers a free calculator for all IPad users.  This calculator can be used for any age, or educational level.  The calculator offers a wider variety of tools that can complete basic math all the way through calculus.  This app combines the normal and scientific calculator.
Designer/Developer	International Travel Weather Calculator
Developer's Website	http://www.itwcalculator.com/
Cost (Free vs. $$$)	FREE
Works on Following Platforms iPad (IPA), iPhone (IPH), Windows Tablet (WTAB), Windows Phone (WPH), Android Tablet (ATAB), Android Phone (APH)	IPA
Online Tutorial Address	N/A
Apprropriate Grade Levels Pre-K, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Adult	Pre-K, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Adult
Learning Curve Score LO-MOD-HIGH; 1-5)	MOD; 3
Ease of Use (LO-MOD-HIGH; 1-5)	LO; 1
Overall Rating (POOR - EXCELLENT; 1-5)	Satisfactory; 4
General Comments	Overall this is a great calculator app. It completes all levels of mathematical computations and best of all, IT'S FREE!

Easy Rain Gauge Tutorial

Hello again!

Today I have a tutorial for a rain gauge I used with my 2nd graders whom all have hearing impairments! This was taught at the end of our lesson on the 2013 Boulder Colorado Flood, which we used to teach all there is to know about floods. Before beginning our rain gauge craft, we discussed the spelling and definition of flooding, as well as the dangers that flooding can cause.

My students really seemed to enjoy this lesson. We also peeped a short video clip of the Boulder flooding. ( I saw many jaws dropping in amazement) I will definitely be using this lesson again in the future! 
 
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Rain Gauge Tutorial-

1) Hand out rain gauge template and have students cut along the outer most lines.

(Copy and paste template link in URL : http://www.promotional-items-inc.com/catalog/rain_gauge-6_inch_rain_drop_features.html )

2) Glue the back of the ruler to a Popsicle stick.

3) Line up the bottom of the ruler to the bottom on a clear cup and tape around  the entire cup.

4) Test out the rain gauge by pouring some water in and quizzing the students by asking them how much water has been collected.


Enjoy!
XOXO Ms. Hayes

Integrating Prezi in Daily Lesson Plans

Hello Everyone!

Today I thought I would post a Prezi I have created to introduce the BP Oil Spill to my 5th grade class.

http://prezi.com/najlah61nr9n/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy

(To view the Prezi, copy & paste the link above into your URL bar)

Feel free to share with your students :) I hope you enjoy!

Best Wishes,
Amanda Hayes (a.k.a. Ms. Hayes)