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- 2nd
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Students interview people from two or three generations to explore how technology has changed the daily life and work experiences of people over time. This change focuses on communication and transportation. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students research a location for a possible vacation given the scenario of receiving a free airline ticket good for anywhere in the world. They use the internet to explore the possible geographical location. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students explore a vacation destination. Groups of pupils design a vacation brochure to capture the attention of potential travelers. They write a descriptive and persuasive paragraph about the vacation destination for the brochure. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students recognize that research requires certain skills and patience. Students will learn to use the Internet effectively and wisely to find specific information. The students will learn the search strategies that work with specific types of web sites. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students conduct hands-on research on the evolution of specific transportation systems, including the systems of canals and locks developed to allow travel on the Great Lakes and rivers and the subsequent creation of increasingly technological transportation solutions. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students investigate the ways in which ancient technologies - six types of simple machines and combinations - are used to construct modern buildings. As they work together to solve a design problem (designing and building a modern structure), they brainstorm ideas, decide on a design, and submit it to a design review before acquiring materials to create it. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students, after brainstorming design sketches, gathering data, and viewing detailed mechanical drawings, are given a construction problem to solve that supports a great mass similar to the Boardman House. In addition, they review many early building techniques. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students write an original poem. They enhance the poem using pictures from digital camera, musical accompaniment, and a written explanation of the poems meaning. They present their projects for the whole class. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students investigate the concept of diabetes. They use the internet to conduct research. The information is used to communicate the facts of the disease for a hypothetical patient in a clinical situation. Students work in small groups to write a lesson in order to teach the patient. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explore and create greeting cards. Given a variety of greeting cards, students discuss the differences and types of cards for a variety of occasions. Using Franklin's Activity Center and other graphing technology, students crate a birthday card and a greeting card Full Review »
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