We are a team of teachers that have experience educating high school students in the field of Computer Science and Technology. Our goal is the integration of technology in the classroom. Technology is a valuable tool, however there is a void between technology and learning. Roombop aims to change that! RoomBop allows teachers to bring technology into their classrooms for any subject on any device, for all ages.
We are a team of teachers that have experience educating high school students in the field of Computer Science and Technology. Our goal is the integration of technology in the classroom. Technology is a valuable tool, however there is a void between technology and learning. Roombop aims to change that! RoomBop allows teachers to bring technology into their classrooms for any subject on any device, for all ages.
You want to introduce or teach your Kindergartens about programming / coding however you don’t have access to computers? Or maybe you do have access but want a fun STEM activity that is simplified. This is the resource for you! After completing these printable activities, your students can apply similar logic and strategies to coding websites and apps. This coding activity is based around the theme of the beach which is great for August.
The main focus of this resource is basic logic puzzles which is great for Hour of Code. These are printable puzzles with cuttable commands. This resource includes the following type of activities and worksheets:
How To Use for Educators
How To Play for students
Coding Map
Map Pieces in color
Crack the code recording sheet
Crack the code chart for smartboard
This resource comes in a standard size 11 x 8.5 printable PDF as well as an editable Google Slide. This means you can quickly change the code to work for you, and or remove unused slides to share with students… You can print it out and provide the sheets to your students, or send it digitally inside your Google Class and allow the students to drag and drop. This makes for a great distance learning classroom activity.
This is a Basic Computer Quiz. It will help determine the students’ prior knowledge which is based on simple computer knowledge. This resource covers computer shortcuts and functions, and extensions and file types. There is a bonus question based on standard paper size. The whole Quiz is out of 20 marks (21 with the bonus). Answer key included.
This resource is a printable PDF file. It is as well an editable Google Doc. This way you can make changes that best suits your students.
This guide is for teachers and students who are new to Chromebooks. It covers the following topics:
Chromebook: Sign In
Chromebook: Keyboard & Touchpad
Chromebook: Bottom Bar
Chromebook: Files
Chromebook: Applications & Extensions
Chromebook: Settings
Chromebook: Extra Tips
Chromebook: Security and updates
Chromebook: Sign Out
This a Use Contract for Chromebooks in the classroom. It is to make sure students understand the rules while using their Chromebooks. It includes rules and consequences.
This package contains two files:
• 1 page Microsoft Word File of the “Use Contract for Chromebooks”.
• 1 page PDF of the “Use Contract for Chromebooks”.
If you want to change anything use the Microsoft word file.
If you like the current rule set and description then print and use the PDF.
**Note: This package is in a ZIP file.
When it comes to data you want secured, your email accounts are probably close to the top of the list. Strong passwords can help, but to be as secure as possible, you want to enable two-step authentication.
This is a great resource to print out and have your students follow. It teaches students about 2 step verification!
What You Get:
• What is two-step authentication?
• Setup your Google account
• Alternative second steps
Best of all, this resource is available in both printable pdf format as well as a Google Slides editable format. This timeline template allows students to create a timeline with linked information for each event.The timeline page supports 11 events and has the age range of 0 to 17. If you need more events for your timeline, duplicate the slide.
Your students are able to click the arrow and point it at the appropriate time. They can also double click the event boxes and write in their description. The template is locked, so your students can’t mistakenly move or delete the background. If you choose to print the PDF, have your students draw the arrows themselves.
This resource includes one version with arrows on each event box and one version without any arrows, ready to print.
USA, CANADA, POPULAR & WORLD CAPITAL CITIES
These latitude and longitude worksheets can be used with Google Maps, Google Earth or other maps. Students are to find the capital city or country located at each set of coordinates.
This package includes:
• Guide on how to use Google maps with coordinates
• Worksheets:
22 USA Cities
22 Canadian Cities
33 Capital Cities around the world
• Each worksheet comes in two ways:
Find the cities based on latitude and longitude
Find the cities, latitude, longitude; mixed questions.
Choose between the two worksheet styles based on your student needs!
All worksheets come with answer keys!
The worksheet was designed to be printed in black and white.
There are so many amazing apps for Chromebooks, almost too many. This package will help you narrow down the search for amazing Chromebook apps!
The package contains information and screenshots to 65 Chromebook apps for education.
These apps are useful for both teachers and students. Even if you are not a Chromebook user and just use regular Chrome, you can still take advantage of these apps and extensions!
This is a PDF that explains how to share files and documents on Google Drive. It goes through advanced sharing options and how to to use files that others have shared with you.If you are using Chromebooks in your classroom, then this is a great resource to have!
Includes:
Sharing files on drive
Sharing folders on drive
Sharing Docs, Sheets and Slides
Collaboration
Shared with me
Add to my drive
Advanced Sharing
There are screenshot images for students and teachers to reference.
*Note - These directions are for using Drive and drive apps on the web. It will not work the same with the app for iOS or Android.
Teach your students to become problem solvers the STEM Engineering Design Steps Process! This resource is a perfect way for them to record notes about each step of the design process. Included is a printable PDF file as well as an editable Google Doc. This way you can share the whole organizer with your class. You can also make changes if you please.
This resource includes the follow step by step graphic organizers:
Ask: What is the problem? Who does it affect? What are the constraints?
Brainstorm: students come up with solutions
Plan: Create a solution to the problem identified
Create: Recording challenges and solutions
Improve: areas for improvement and redesign
Final Reflections & Lessons Learned
This package contains 10 blank emoji rubric templates. You can fill in your own grading criteria by printing them out and writing in all the information for your assignment. Alternatively, you can customize these rubrics by using Google Docs to edit them. Students love using emojis everyday, so this rubric is great to relate to them!
Includes:
• Google docs editing directions
• Categories worth 2 points
• Categories worth 3 points
• Categories worth 4 points
• 2 different project based learning emoji rubric templates
This package contains 10 different blank rubric templates. You can fill in your own grading criteria by printing them out and writing in all the information for your assignment. Alternatively, you can customize these rubrics by using Google Docs to edit them.
Includes:
• Google docs editing directions
• Categories worth 2 points
• Categories worth 3 points
• Categories worth 4 points
• Categories worth 5 points
• Categories worth 10 points
• Categories worth 3 points and 5 points (mixed)
• Categories worth 3 points, 4 points and 5 points (mixed)
• 3 different project based learning rubric templates
This is an easy to use Google Slide Wheel of Fortune game template. It will play like the popular TV game show. This game is great to review before quizzes and tests!
This game is generic and works with any subject area such as English, history, math, science, social studies, etc.
4 slides and easy to follow. Requires internet access, even when playing.
To start, go to the 4th slide and make a copy into your own Google Drive.
Other Google Slide Games:
Jeopardy
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Baseball Review
Basketball Review
Wheel of Fortune
Tic Tac Toe Review
Connect 4 Review
-Review Racer
There is no one right way to conduct literacy circles. The approach may change from class to class, teacher to teacher, student to student and sometimes-even day to day.
What Are Literacy Circles?
• Small groups of students meet to discuss reading passages (poems, short stories, novels, fiction or nonfiction).
• The discussion is student directed and student centered.
• The discussion is guided by the students’ response to what they have read.
• The circles allow students to engage in critical thinking and reflection through reading, discussing and responding to literature.
• Students are enthusiastic, motivated and actively involved.
This package includes
• How to use it with Google Docs
• About Literacy Circles
• 10 different handouts
This package includes the following handouts:
• Discuss
• Connect
• Summarize
• Vocabulary
• Illustrate
• Fact Finder
• Timeline
• Connection
• Conflicts
• Character Traits
Pick and choose the literacy circle handouts you want to use based on your students readings and needs. Since this package comes in an editable Google Doc, you can also make changes where you feel is necessary. Print them out or use them digitally on Google Docs!
Chromebook wallpapers with rules & numbers #1-40. Use the wallpaper space to display Google Chromebook rules with these Chromebook wallpapers specially designed for the classroom.
You can organize your Chromebooks in a shared cart or 1 to 1 by matching the numbered background images with the students names. Included in this package is a guide for your students to follow to upload and set the background image independently! Since the backgrounds have 10 different colors, you can also use this for easy grouping.
Hold students accountable for their Chromebook every time they sign in to their Google Chromebook!
**Note: This package is in a ZIP file.
Chromebook Rules:
• Do not share your username & password
• Use with clean & dry hands
• No food or drink nearby device
• Hold bottom with two hands
• Use only approved sites & apps
Includes:
Images
• 40 high quality png numbered backgrounds in 10 colors
• 10 high quality png backgrounds without numbers
PDF
• A guide for the students to change the wallpaper themselves
• A class list template for the teacher to fill out to correspond which student has which chromebook
The use of social media is a great way to engage and gain the interest of your students. Best of all, this resource is available in both printable pdf format as well as a Google Slides editable format. This Facebook template allows students to create an about page, a photos page and a friends page. Each page has text boxes for your students to change. The template is locked, so your students can’t mistakenly move or delete the background. If you choose to print the PDF, have your students draw the images and write up their own Facebook profile.
Use this to:
Have your students discuss a character or setting in a novel
Focus on a historical person
As an art activity
This is a checklist to use to check websites for reliability. This can be used for extra practice looking for high quality sites or during the research process. Students must look for certain criteria in their selected website. They then add up the totals to see if the website can be used as a reliable source of information.
Included is a printable PDF file as well as an editable Google Doc. This way you can change the website evaluation before printing it out for your students or you can provide them a digital copy.
Get ready for your technology classroom! This is a easy to follow Google Resource for setting up your own Google account for you and your students!
What You Get:
• Why have a Google account
• 7 Step guide in creating a Google account
• Google account tips and tricks
Learn how to create QR Codes for your classroom with this resource. It includes a one page, easy to follow, 3 steps to create your own QR code. The poster comes in 4 colors.