Pupils were challenged at Moorfoot PS to create a code using MacroLab app which would show a sphero tracing a pentagon on the ground. For this activity, pupils had to work collaboratively to calculate the angles needed for the code. This is how they got on…
Drawing a pentagon with a sphero from Midlothian LTT on Vimeo.
In our Loanbank, we have a green screen available which can be used alongside iMovie to create films, tell stories, explain ideas and express yourself in a variety of ways.
The green screen effect is used by actors in films to make it look as though characters are in different places when in reality they are at a film studio. For example, using green screen, films set in space can be created.
Using the Green Screen by Do Ink app (£2.99), pupils can create footage using their own backdrops. When learning about French, pupils have used a Paris background or a weather chart when reporting the weather. Recently, as part of our mi:SPACE project, pupils have been using Green Screen to create lots of films. Here is an example of one. If you are interested in watching more, our mi:SPACE Glow Video Channel has many more excellent examples.
Using Green Screen from Midlothian LTT on Vimeo.
Primary 5 at Saint Mary’s Primary School have been learning about the V.I.B bear as part of their Interdisciplinary learning. In cooperative learning groups, they created animations using I Can Animate app and tripods. Here are some examples of what can be done using our animation kit from the Loanbank.
Stars of Fame Animation – Saint Mary’s PS from Midlothian LTT on Vimeo.
Pokeminion Animation – Saint Mary’s PS from Midlothian LTT on Vimeo.
FangGang Animation – Saint Mary’s PS from Midlothian LTT on Vimeo.
5 Bears Animation – Saint Mary’s PS from Midlothian LTT on Vimeo.
Teddy Bears Animation St Mary’s from Midlothian LTT on Vimeo.
Sphero Education have created STEM challenges which can be completed by using Sphero. There are many ideas from schools across the world on Twitter and Pinterest but here are a few lesson plans available from their website which could be useful.
Chariot Challenge
Introduction: Intro-1ykmhip
Challenge Documents: STEM1-2keb1cn
Bridge Building Challenge
Introduction:Intro-1ykmhjl
Challenge Documents: STEM2-22jakud
Hydro Hypothesis Challenge
Introduction:Intro-1ykmhko
Challenge Documents: STEM3-1s5ympp
Maze Mayhem Challenge
Introduction: Intro-1ykmhm4
Challenge Documents: STEM4-15g3uf4
Sphero Education provides lots of different resources which support teachers in delivering Maths experiences and outcomes. They provide an introduction, student guide, teacher guide and worksheet for each lesson. By clicking on the PDF’s below, you will get access to the materials you will need.
2D Geometry
Introduction: Intro-1ykmgul
Student Guide: MacroLab2_StudentGuide-1lv770v
Teacher Guide: MacroLab2_TeacherGuide-27c7yaq
Worksheet: MacroLab2_Worksheet-y83spq
Mean, Median and Mode
Introduction: Intro-1ykmh0w
Student Guide: MacroLab3_StudentGuide-1uxn9ff
Teacher Guide :MacroLab3_TeacherGuide-10a00b1
Worksheet: MacroLab3_Worksheet-1vp9cci
Percentages
Introduction:Intro-1ykmh3g
Student Guide: MacroLab4_StudentGuide-1mcup4j
Teacher Guide: MacroLab4_TeacherGuide-28zzb2e
Worksheet: MacroLab4_Worksheet-ooyy3d
Patterns and Colours
Introduction: Intro-1ykmh5a
Student Guide: MacroLab5_StudentGuide-1uhjv6e
Teacher Guide: MacroLab5_TeacherGuide-ypocyx
Worksheet: MacroLab5_Worksheet-244fvar
Time, Distance, Speed
Introduction: ._Intro-22rzhzl
Student Guide: ._MacroLab1_StudentGuide-1fhvn8f
Teacher Guide: ._MacroLab1_TeacherGuide-2azzuq8
Worksheet: ._MacroLab1_Worksheet-2ge6onh
Other fun learning opportunities: Angles-266z2om