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Technology Integration

Unit 1: Community Helpers (Weeks 1-3)

20+ Digital Tools 21st Century Skills Cross-Curricular

Week 1: Explore & Inquire

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Padlet

Wonder wall with digital sticky notes

Use: Unit launch, brainstorming
β†’ Visit Padlet
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Mentimeter

Interactive polls and quizzes

Use: "Who helped you this week?"
β†’ Visit Mentimeter
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YouTube

Community helper video compilation

Use: Video introduction, examples
β†’ Visit YouTube
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Epic\!

Digital library for kids

Use: Community helper books
β†’ Visit Epic\!
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Book Creator

Create digital books

Use: Digital guidebook project
β†’ Visit Book Creator
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Canva

Design posters and graphics

Use: Thank you campaign posters
β†’ Visit Canva

Week 2: Develop & Apply

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Google Docs

Collaborative writing and notes

Use: Research notes, drafting
β†’ Visit Google Docs
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Google Search

Safe search for research

Use: Helper research, fact-finding
β†’ Visit Google
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Kami

PDF annotation tool

Use: Annotate reading texts
β†’ Visit Kami

Week 3: Create & Reflect

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Flipgrid

Video discussions and reflections

Use: Video presentations, reflection
β†’ Visit Flipgrid
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Seesaw

Digital portfolio platform

Use: Portfolio collection, sharing
β†’ Visit Seesaw
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Google Slides

Presentation creation

Use: Portfolio presentations
β†’ Visit Google Slides

πŸ“± Digital Citizenship Lessons

Week 1: Safe Searching

  • β€’ How to use safe search
  • β€’ Appropriate keywords
  • β€’ Asking for help

Week 2: Evaluating Sources

  • β€’ Trustworthy websites
  • β€’ Fact vs. opinion
  • β€’ Citing sources

Week 3: Digital Respect

  • β€’ Kind online comments
  • β€’ Respecting others' work
  • β€’ Digital footprint

🎨 Cross-Curricular Connections

πŸ”’ MATH Integration

  • β€’ Graphing: Survey classmates about favorite helpers, create bar graph
  • β€’ Time: Helper work schedules (24-hour time)
  • β€’ Money: Calculate cost of helper services

πŸ”¬ SCIENCE Integration

  • β€’ Health: How doctors keep us healthy
  • β€’ Safety: Fire safety science
  • β€’ Tools: Helper equipment and how it works

πŸ—ΊοΈ SOCIAL STUDIES Integration

  • β€’ Community: Map local helpers
  • β€’ Citizenship: Rights and responsibilities
  • β€’ History: How helper roles have changed

🎨 ART Integration

  • β€’ Drawing: Helper portraits
  • β€’ Design: Thank you cards
  • β€’ Collage: Community helper collage

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