Grade Range
2nd - 7th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students experience the physical design and composition of their community by mapping the area. They, along with volunteers, walk the community to determine its elements: buildings, traffic patterns,etc. They presents their maps and reflections. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th - 7th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students study the relationship between technology and communication. They explore whether "newest is best" is accurate. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students practice using their visual awareness and listening skills. They discover how an educational psychologist applies their communication skills to their profession. They practice using these skills while reading. Full Review »

Grade Range
Kindergarten - 2nd
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students practice their reading comprehension skills by reading articles about living in a community. They answer questions related to the material to test for comprehension. Full Review »

Grade Range
11th - 12th
Rating
Rated 2.0/5 Stars.

Students examine the importance of effective communication. In pairs, they participate in a demonstration on effective communication using Tinkertoys, giving each other directions in order for the toys to be alike without looking and using oral directions. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students discover the methods and media that are used to communicate information effectively. They identify barriers to successful communication. They research different ways of communicating with others. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd - 8th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students in an ESL classroom discuss what a community is and share information about their communities in their home countries. They design and create a model of their community on a paper plate. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
Rated 4.0/5 Stars.

Students are given the job of designing a new business card for the district's staff and faculty. Students cut out business-size cards and sketch several possibilities before deciding on a design. When a design is chosen, use QuarkXPress to produce a final piece for teacher evaluation. Their are several following lessons dealing with historical business communication devises. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students explore the concept of a community. They identify and group various kinds of communities. Students create a concept map exemplifying their membership in different communities. They write a narrative describing their membership in various communities Full Review »

Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students investigate the people and businesses in the community. They identify community workers with the business in which they work. Students discuss the various types of workers in the community. Full Review »