Programmed for Success Computer Magnet Lab Ruby Prince November’s theme is Space Science. We will be out in space this month. Primary students will use various software programs. Some of them include Learn about Astronomy, Thinking Science, Science Blaster Jr., The Magic School Bus Visits Outer Space and Mars. They will learn about and write about our solar system and constellations. Intermediate students will use several Internet sites and software packages, which include Learn about Astronomy, Space Academy and Kidspiration. Students will develop Internet research skills, create graphic organizers, their own planet postcards, solve a variety of quizzes and games about our Solar System. Students will prepare to be astronauts by taking several trips in a virtual shuttle through our galaxy. They will find out a lot about the Sun, our planets in our solar system, and constellations. We have a wonderful online keyboarding program this year. This program provides lessons, practices and activity sheets. It is in English in all grades in and Spanish for grades pre kindergarten to sixth grade. Please encourage your child to practice his/her keyboarding at home. I have created accounts for all levels. Perhaps you would like to brush up on your skills. Go to www.learning.com. Use the following usernames and passwords. Username Password Pre K & Kindergarten ruby ruby Pre K & Kindergarten Spanish ruby1 ruby First Grade gold gold First Grade Spanish gold1 gold1 Second Grade opal1 opal Second Grade Spanish opal2 opal Third Grade pearl1 pearl Third Grade Spanish pearl2 pearl Fourth Grade silver silver Fourth Grade3 Spanish silver1 silver Fifth Grade emerald2 emerald Fifth Grade Spanish emerald3 emerald Sixth Grade gift gift Sixth Grade Spanish gift1 gift Seventh Grade talent talent Senior precious precious