Module 5

Metric Measurement Conversions with King Henry

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The flipchart Metric Measurement Conversions with King Henry can be used with a Promethean board and requires ActivInspire software. The flipchart allows the students to interact and learn by working the practice problems throughout the flipchart. Students will also be able to race against the clock to choose which symbol would complete which equation. The Magic Ink tool will be used to reveal all correct answers from the practice problems. Instructional software is used all throughout the flipchart, because it is full of skills, graphics, demonstrations, and information on metric conversions. The Metric Measurement Conversions with King Henry flipchart will engage the students through real-world situations and collaborations by having questions that ask the students to convert everyday items like fruit punch and converting a puppy’s weight. Technology can be matched to curriculum needs through using a flipchart like this one. Metric Conversions are introduced in 5^th grade Math classes all over the United States, and what better way to introduce a topic like this than through a Promethean board? This form of technology will allow topics like metric conversions to come to life for the students! Therefore, schools should consider budgeting yearly amounts for technology purchases for hardware such as the Promethean board. Software support tools such as material generators like whiteboard activity software can only further learning in the classroom! Even if a classroom did not have a Promethean or Smart board, the ActivInspire software could still be used by teachers and students on a laptop or desktop in the classroom. Web design software is also becoming huge in everyday classrooms. Teachers can create web-based lessons and webquests for students, but the class could also complete them together while in class! The ability for a Promethean board to display flipcharts like Metric Measurement Conversions with King Henry makes it clear that interactive whiteboards have endless possibilities!