Google Sketchup

Google Sketchup　

What is it? Google SketchUp is modeling software that empowers students to be 3D designers. SketchUp is a great tool for constructing 3D models of buildings, trees, cars, and anything students can imagine. You can use it as a stand-alone tool, or in conjunction with Google Earth and the 3D Warehouse. Why use it? Students can use SketchUp to: Ms. Ashlock's 8th grade Advanced Art classes used Google Sketchup to build a home for the monster's they had designed in a previous unit.  Check out some of the student's projects.

Michael
Jordan
Devin
Matt
Issabelle
Angel

• Visualize geometry and other mathematical concepts.
• Create model buildings and learn about architecture.
• Design full-scale 3D environments.
• Easily share designs with others via the Web.
Teachers can use SketchUp to:
• Engage students using their knowledge of their bodies and the 3D world around them.
• Recreate historical settings.
• Illustrate theoretical concepts (such as chemical reactions).

My Fake Wall

My Fake Wall
My Fake Wall is a  FREE tool for creating a fake Facebook wall for a fictitious or historical character. To create a Fake Wall you do need to register for a My Fake Wall account. Then you can upload images, write wall posts, even create “likes” and comments on fake posts. Let us know what you’ve created.
Click here for My Fake Wall

Ms. Richardson's  cla3rd block class used  MY FAKE WALL to learn about Character development and analysis.

Check out some of her student's projects:
                                                                     http://myfakewall.com/w/Alastor+Tenpenny 

http://myfakewall.com/w/Claire+Springfield  http://www.myfakewall.com/w/Der+Ayuma http://www.myfakewall.com/w/Fred+Jones     http://www.myfakewall.com/w/Regina+Turpis  　   http://www.myfakewall.com/w/Jessica+Storm 　             http://www.myfakewall.com/w/Joanie+May+Cooper http://www.myfakewall.com/w/Lilly+Faux_1 　                     http://www.myfakewall.com/w/Matchitehew+Makkapitew 　     http://www.myfakewall.com/w/Norman+Chance

Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends

This site offers a completely free, extremely visual, incredibly simple, multi-media rich digital storytelling development environment that is perfect for students of all ages. Its intuitive user interface is packed with features. Take a look:

You’ve got characters and objects, the ability to upload images, text bubbles, scale, rotation & front/back controls, storyboard support, sound effects, and up to 10 “chapters” (pages) per story. There are many, many provided shapes, backgrounds and images. The site loads and responds quickly. It just WORKS! Although it is geared specifically for British myths and legends in terms of content, it could EASILY be used for MANY different subects. Their Teachers Resources section is organized for specific myths and legends but you will quickly see applications for your classroom and curriculum.  If you register your school you will  have the ability to manage class logins and review and approve student work. Brilliant! Check out “Myths and Legends Story Creator 2” today!

Check out some of the student's work....  

Mrs. Kidwell's class :  https://sites.google.com/a/ccpsweb.org/ckidwell/myths-and-legends

Ms. McDaniel's class:       https://sites.google.com/a/ccpsweb.org/mcdaniel/home/legends