Library Technology Integration at Hearne

In an effort to increase the amount of technology being integrated in the library, I partnered with Hearne Library Information Specialist Anna Arevalo to plan some integration activities.  We chose to work with a group of 2nd grade students on Wednesdays during PLC time.  Working with Ms. Scott, the campus Science/Technology Specialist, we decided on a lesson that would integrate science TEKS while using the library iPads.  The lesson was a review of living vs. nonliving things, followed by an introduction and review of manmade vs. natural resources.  It was such a huge hint with the students!

Rissman, Rebecca; copyright 2009

The Lesson 
We read one of the Capstone eBooks together, pausing to ask questions and clarify vocabulary.  The students went on to work with a partner to identify objects, classify them as manmade or natural resources, and explain their classification using academic vocabulary.  In teams of two, the students worked their way through the library scanning QR codes to complete the activity.  The full lesson plan and all lesson resources can be found on the Google site that was created to host the PLC activities.  Click here to visit the Hearne Library PLC site, and feel free to use this lesson and the resources with your students.