I have taught a combined total of 20 years in the Texas public schools, including 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades.
I am currently an Instructional Technology Specialist in grades 6-12.
Solar System QR Code Scavenger Hunt by Brad Cloud
Integrating technology into your teaching increases student engagement. Try this QR code activity today!
This activity includes a table with 20 questions, 20 QR codes, and a place for each answer and point value of each correct answer. The QR codes allow students to visit a variety of web sites to explore our solar system.An answer key is also included.
The basis for this scavenger hunt is the 6th grade TEK 6.11 A:
Earth and space. The studen
4th - 7th
Astronomy, General Science, Instructional Technology
Earth Science QR Code Scavenger Hunt by Brad Cloud
Let your students go on a tour of the earth with this Earth Science QR code scavenger hunt! This PowerPoint activity is a great introduction to or culmination of the following Texas TEKS:
6.10 Earth and space. The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle, and plate tectonics. The student is expected to:
(A) build a model to illustrate the structural layers of Earth, including the inner core, outer core, mantle, crust, asthe
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Instructional Technology
Food Chain QR Code Scavenger Hunt by Brad Cloud
This QR Code scavenger hunt addresses the topic of energy transfer and acquisition through a food chain and a food web. The 12 questions posed direct students to consider energy flow and the players in this arena.
Your student will love answering these questions by scanning the codes provided on each slide.
Famous Scientist QR Code Scavenger Hunt by Brad Cloud
Download this PowerPoint slide show and have your students participate in this QR code scavenger hunt to learn about 11 world-changing scientists, including Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, and Robert Goddard.
Your students will learn about concepts such as gravity, radiation therapy, DNA, astronomy, and many others.
This activity is sure to become the impetus for much discussion in your classroom, and besides, QR codes really
4th - 8th
General Science, Instructional Technology, Other (Science)
Solar System Research Guide by Brad Cloud
This guide to Solar System research includes a chart that can be printed and given directly to students or saved to a shared drive for students to fill out digitally. Also included are questions for deeper delving into the intricacies of our Solar System.
This is a great companion to my Solar System QR Code Scavenger Hunt!
Alternative Energy Research and Google Earth Tour by Brad Cloud
This activity focuses on students exploring the use of alternative energies such as biofuels, solar energy, wind energy, biothermal energy, and hydropower. Students will be asked to present their understanding of alternative energies to their peers via a Google Earth tour. Links to video instructions, possible technology extensions, and web research resources are provided.
This activity is based upon the 5th grade Texas TEKS:
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I have taught a combined total of 20 years in the Texas public schools, including 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades.
I am currently an Instructional Technology Specialist in grades 6-12.
Teaching style
I approach all of my teaching these days with the question, "How can technology be a container for learning an objective?" I have witnessed dramatically how even the simplest of technologies can transform a lesson from something that turns students off to something that improves attendance and engagement. It even makes me want to be there more!
Awards & shining teacher moments
Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching Nominee
My own education history
Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from University of North Texas
Master's Degree in Education from University of North Texas
Additional biographical information
I am the husband of a treasure of a wife, and the father of 6 amazing children. I have been an elementary teacher, a middle school teacher, and I am currently astounded by the fact that I am being paid to teach with technology.
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