Creating A Business Plan by Jamie

Sketching our ideas with drawisland.com

We are making a Google doc that has an idea/invention that we would like to create. We are writing about our business plan. In order to get started, we went on drawisland.com and drew what we imagined our invention would look like.  My invention is called Cool Puppy Spray. The way it works is before you go on a walk with your dog, you spray Cool Puppy Spray on his paws and it will keep their paws from getting too hot on the sidewalk. The spray has to be refrigerated when you are not using it, or else it will go bad. The spray lasts for 20 minutes. My invention costs $15.00 per bottle and will be found in stores that sell pet supplies. It's been a fun week in 5th grade technology exploratory!

Working with Mechina by Jamie

This week in 5th Grade technology, we have been writing scripts and filming tips about blogging for the Mechina kids. The class is split up into groups of four, which is the group in which you write your script. Each group has a topic that they need to cover with all of their facts. One group's topic is to say all true things when you're blogging. It is important to write truthfully so people will believe you. We are going to show the Mechina kids our videos, and tips on Tuesday. My class is very excited to be working with Mechina!  

Programming Sprites by Connor

Today we are learning Scratch. We are going to tell a story about an invention. The characters are called Sprites. We can make them move with the motion tab. You can make your own sprite by clicking on the new sprite button and drawing. This might take two days but it will be fun!

Website Exploration by Seth

We learned about ways to see if websites are fake like looking for things that aren't true.We also looked at resources like Searchasaurus, which gave us true information. Personally, I learned that I have to look at the website carefully to know if it is a website with factual information.

Today is the Day! by Mrs. Brown

I am SO excited to welcome back my 5th graders to Technology Exploratory this year! We have a rewarding trimester ahead of us as we focus on the role of technology in entrepreneurship. Although we will be using technology in a controlled environment, it is my duty and responsibility to teach the students how to be digital citizens that we can all be proud of here at The Davis Academy. Therefore, it was serendipitous when I came across this fantastic blog post by Andy Plemmons in my PLN. I was inspired and found myself adjusting my lesson plans at the 11th hour. I am thrilled to incorporate some of his genius into my first get together with the 5th graders today. So, if you are a parent of a child in 5A, ask them the following questions on the ride home today: What does it mean to be a digital leader? How can we take care of ourselves and of our technology this year? After all, it is the era of the entrepreneur...how can we leverage technology in a responsible way to help our ideas have a greater impact on the world?

Entrepreneurship Here We Come by Ellie

Today in technology, we are finishing up our websites and picktocharts.  We are working so hard to make this experience come true.  Everyone is having so much fun with this fun, exciting, memorable moment.  Us 5th graders are doing so well to accomplish this project and we hope it will turn out to be an amazing experience!  Now we are making a proto-type of our products to see our inventions come alive.  We are all having so much fun with this project and when this project is done, we will become true inventers, enterpreneurs, and artists.

Innovation Tips by Zoe

Today in technology we acquired some very beneficial innovation tips that are sure to make our business successful! Many businesses make mantras to advertise their companies and get little songs and words stuck in your head. The more you remember the mantra, the more likely you are to buy the product. Also, we are currently still in the midst of working on our Weebly websites. Our entire class is on the cusp of becoming true entrepreneurs!