ABC Splash provides hundreds of video clips and activities
which are designed for students in Kindergarten to 10. The broad subject
areas of English, Maths, Science and History are covered and all activities are
aligned with the National Curriculum.
http://splash.abc.net.au/
Many of the activities in ABC Splash have formed the basis
of our library investigations this term.
Kindergarten
We have been discussing fiction and
non-fiction texts. Covering such topics as Dragons, Pets, Dinosaurs and
Performances, we have read a variety of fiction and non-fiction books and
participated in online activities. One favourite was Design A Talking Dinosaur.
Year 1
In Year One our learning experiences have been varied. The
students have practised their skills of visual literacy, story mapping, writing
creatively and research using a variety of sources. All of these experiences have been supported
with various fiction and non-fiction texts and online activities. One favourite
was the Story Map Tool.
The Year Two program has included report writing, writing
creatively, recount writing, using visual literacy skills and research using a
variety of sources. Both fiction and non-fiction texts have been read and skill
development has been supported with online activities. One favourite has been Wonderful Words, Creative Stories: Beach.
In Stage Two we have used our visual literacy skills to
design a virtual website, practised digital storytelling and researched using the
SAFE principle:
Source: Does the evidence come from a reliable source?
Attitude: Is there a strong bias?
Facts: Are we seeing
facts or assertions?
Emotions: Does the evidence express strong emotions?
The tasks were supported by studying fiction and non-fiction
texts and participating in online activities. One favourite activity was The Riddle of the Black Panther.
Stage 3
In Stage Three, the students have practised the following
skills:
·
Research using a variety of sources of
information.
·
Finding evidence and compiling information.
·
Writing information reports on a virtual
website.
·
Evaluating information using the SAFE principle.
One favourite activity was Visit Us: Tourist Information Website
As usual, the library is a busy, happy place to read,
discover and learn.
