Elementary Videoconference Programs
BECON Videoconferencing
Elementary School Information
2010-11 School Year
Book Buddies
for Pre-K/Kindergarten
Instructor: Mrs. Maria Mosley
(Classes begin September 13, 2010)
Mondays: 8:40 to 9:10 a.m. or 9:40 – 10:10 a.m. or 10:40 – 11:10 a.m. or 11:50 – 12:20 p.m. or 12:50 – 1:20 p.m.
BECON Book Buddies is a literature-based program designed to reinforce concepts of print, vocabulary, and comprehension. Music is used to enhance the students’ grasp of sequencing, patterning, rhythm, and rhyme. Practice with color and shape recognition along with basic math skills is also included.
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Reading Rascals: Science Through The Arts
for Grade 1
Instructor: Mrs. Maria Mosley
(Classes begin September 15, 2010)
Wednesdays: 8:40 to 9:10 a.m. or 9:40 – 10:10 a.m. or 10:40 – 11:10 a.m. or 11:50 – 12:20 p.m. or 12:50 – 1:20 p.m
Reading Rascals will energize your students through an integrated, thematic approach to science through literature. Lesson objectives are coordinated with the Broward County Science Benchmark Plan while also encouraging students to read, explore, and work cooperatively with children from other schools. Hands-on activities, books, and materials will be shared relating to science themes.
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Reading Scene Investigators (RSI): Reading Through The Arts
for Grade 2
Instructor: Mrs. Maria Mosley
(Classes begin September 17, 2010)
Fridays: 8:40 to 9:10 a.m. or 9:40 – 10:10 a.m. or 10:40 – 11:10 a.m. or 11:50 – 12:20 p.m. or 12:50 – 1:20 p.m.
Reading Scene Investigators (RSI) will help second grade students develop their listening and reading comprehension in a variety of content areas. Science, social studies, and quality children’s literature will be explored. FCAT strategies will be incorporated in RSI as well as an exciting correlation with art and music. Each lesson will also include extension activities directly related to the state adopted textbooks.
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Communities and Reading Tour (CAR Tour)
for Grade 3
Instructor: Mrs. Maria Mosley
(Classes begin September 14, 2010)
Tuesdays: 8:40 to 9:25 a.m. or 9:40 – 10:25 a.m. or 10:40 – 11:25 a.m. or 12:50 – 1:20 p.m.
We will take an imaginary car trip across America, placing a souvenir into a suitcase at each stop. Then at the end of the year we will have a contest where students will identify the community where we obtained each item. The children will keep a travel journal as if they were recording what they did at each stop on our journey. The journal will be an effective writing experience supplementing the basic design of the course, which is to improve students’ reading skills. The series will begin with lessons about the nature of communities and a look at our own community. Then we will move out across America. The Holocaust curriculum, Creating Communities, will be a primary source of instructional material along with trade books and other children’s literature.
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Mr. G’s Math Marvels
for Grade 3
Instructor: Gary Walton
(Classes begin September 13, 2010)
Mondays: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. or 12:35 – 1:05 pm or 1:15 – 1:45 p.m.
Tuesdays: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. or 12:35 – 1:05 pm or 1:15 – 1:45 p.m.
Wednesdays: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. or 12:35 – 1:05 pm or 1:15 – 1:45 p.m.
Mr. G’s Math Marvels explore the exciting world of mathematics. Students gain the confidence and skills necessary to become resourceful problem solvers in a non-threatening environment. They are encouraged to explore, take risks, and share challenges, as they become the “mathletes” of tomorrow.
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for Grade 5
Instructor: Gary Walton
(Classes begin September 13, 2010)
Mondays: 9:15 – 9:50 a.m. or 10:00 – 10:35 a.m. or 10:45- 11:20 a.m. or 11:30 – 12:05 p.m.
Tuesdays: 9:15 – 9:50 a.m. or 10:00 – 10:35 a.m. or 10:45- 11:20 a.m. or 11:30 – 12:05 p.m.
Wednesdays: 9:15 – 9:50 a.m. or 10:00 – 10:35 a.m. or 10:45- 11:20 a.m. or 11:30 – 12:05 p.m.
Be a part of an interactive mathematical experience with many hands-on activities. Mr. G’s unique style and excitement for math encourages students to participate and become engaged in mathematics. Students become grounded with crucial FCAT skills while creating fabulous geometric projects.
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After School Connection
for Grade K – 5
Instructor: Mrs. Maria Mosley
(Classes begin September 13, 2010)
for Grades K – 2: Monday or Tuesday: 2:30 – 3:05 p.m.
for Grades 3 – 5: Monday or Tuesday: 3:15 – 3:50 p.m.
After School Connection will reinforce FCAT math, science, reading, and writing strategies while introducing students to adventures in music, art, and drama. Lesson plans will include appropriate literature selections, Internet research sources, creative learning strategies, and suggestions for follow-up activities. Students will be encouraged to prepare simple presentations to share with other schools during the videoconferences. Aftercare facilitators will be trained in the use of the videoconference equipment as well as given access to the lesson plans.