Thursday, January 5, 2012

Parts of a Circle Activity

Today I came across a blog about using QR Codes..you know those little squares you have seen in different places that look something like this...
 qr-code to message playback, save/scan this image or copy link above

Go get your smart phone, iPad, or iPod and scan this with a bar code scanner.  You will hear a voice telling you "Math is so cool!"  You can create these to say anything you want them to say (under 150 characters) or you can make one to go to a website or send a text message.  It is really a neat tool!  All you need is a bar code app, which is  free if you don't already have one. By the way, those are also really handy when you go shopping to make sure you are getting the best deal...so get a bar code app!!  I like the ScanLife app the best for this purpose, because is scans so quickly.

By the way, the blog I am referring to is... http://makingitasamiddleschoolteacher.blogspot.com/2011/12/qr-codes-for-classroom.html

This blog  made my head start spinning about how can I use this in the classroom, so I developed an independent math lesson for students to do using these QR codes.  The idea behind this math lesson is to introduce an easy skill that doesn't need much guidance then place the activity in a small group station as a rotation for Guided Math time.  It took me about 15 minutes to create using the QR code websites.
So take a look at the Parts of a Circle Activity.  I hope you enjoy!!

QR Code Websites:
Voice: http://qrvoice.net/?id=xsinnP
Text or Website:   http://qrcode.kaywa.com/

Parts of a Circle Activity on TpT:  http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Parts-of-a-Circle-Activity-Using-Smart-PhonesiPadIPods

Please leave feedback on how this worked for you or questions :)

Blessings!
Mrs. J

2 comments:

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    The Science Penguin

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  2. Just found your blog and this is such a wonderful idea! I have been meaning to download a scanner app on my iPhone for the longest time and never had, but thanks to you I just downloaded the ScanLife app! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Molly
    Lessons with Laughter

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