TLW take a digital photo of specified object and write descriptive words to give clues about it.
1. Review the parts of the Alphasmart keyboard like file keys, send key, clear file
2. Give each child an Alphasmart.
3. Review about descriptive words that actual show descriptions (icky vs. bitter)
4. Now open File 1 and type in your first and last name.
5. Hand out paper that has the file names and explain about typing in the words for each object:
a. File 2: Looks like,
b. File 3 Smells like,
c. File 4: Feels like,
d. File 5: Sounds like:
6. Think about the object that you want to observe in the Habitat
7. Go to the Habitat and find your desired object.
8. Sit or stand by it and look at your object
9. Press File Number to open file and then type in the descriptive words
10. Complete typing files then wait for turn to use the digital camera and take photo of
11. the object.
12. Open Kidspiration template for Habitat.
13. Plug Alphasmart in the computer using the USB cable.
14. Highlight the text in the desired box.
15. Press send.
16. Move to next box and repeat process. Remember to press Command button and file number at the same time to move to next file.
17. Click on printer to print document.
18. Unplug Alphasmart from computer and press File number and then press clear file to erase your files.
19. Teacher will download digital photos and print to go along with clues. (Parent volunteer keeps track of photo number as student takes own photo.)
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