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Multimedia Scavenger Hunt
Students design scavenger hunt questions to be answered using a multimedia encyclopedia after working on teacher made examples.
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Constructing a Wardrobe
Sixth graders compare and contrast storage spaces of the past and present. They examine how furniture tells us how people lived, and work in pairs to design and construct a contemporary wardrobe that fits their personal needs.
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Geometric Shapes at the OK Corral
Students explore regular geometric shapes. In this shapes instructional activity, students investigate geometric shapes in the world around them. Students differentiate between regular and irregular shapes.
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ISLA for Theater, TV and Film
Students are introduced to the ISLA website, given instruction and practice time to develop search skills. They complete an assignment utilizing ISLA records, presenting their assignment to the class.
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What Lies Beneath
Pupils conduct Internet research on the history and archaeological excavations at historical Jamestown. They explore various websites, and develop a Powerpoint presentation to present to the class.
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ISLA for Theater, TV and Film
Students examine the use of the Information System for Los Angeles to research a period of theater, TV or film. They research either a wardrobe period or a set/scene design and present their findings to the class.
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For Pete's Sake
Students investigate the proposed Gazprom City in St. Petersburg, Russia. They review proposals from international architects and consider the pros and cons of the Gazprom City development. Students conduct a mock public hearing to...
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Geometry of The World War II Memorial
Pupils develop an appreciation of the use of geometry in our everyday world and structures. Students collect various picures and multimedia objcets that explain geometric principles and place them in a powerpoint presentation to be...
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Mathematical Contributions By Women
Third graders explore the contributions of women to mathematics by writing a research paper, presenting a summary to their peers, and sharing an activity with their peers. They use a variety of reference materials to gather information...
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Bridges to Good Writing
Young scholars use photographs of bridges to learn how to write well.
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Ansley Wilcox House
Students complete activities that go along with the study of and possible fieldtrip to the Ansley Wilcox House (T. Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site) in Buffalo, NY. They trace the background of a historical building in their...
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That was Then, This is Now-House and Home
Eleventh graders discover the appreciation of the importance of visuals in exploring different aspects of society past and present. They collaborate on comparing and contrasting information. Students look at what life was like during the...
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Preparation for Engineering Careers
High schoolers explore all the careers that deal with math, science, technology and engineering. They assess the importance of clearly explaing yourself in writing, making public presentations and utilizing technical jargon in dealing...
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Force and Motion
In this force and motion learning exercise, students read six paragraphs with numbered sentences about force and the laws of motion and answer one question.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Computer Architecture
A series of 38 video lectures on computer architecture by Prof. Anshul Kumar. With comments section at bottom of the page.
Other
Computer Reconstruction: Hadrianic Baths at Leptis Magna
Resource presents a computer-generated reconstruction of the Hadrianic Baths at Leptis Magna. The reconstruction is based on photos and writings. There is also an outline history of the baths and a detailed description of the computer...
Other
Isfahan: An Animation Inspired by Persian Architecture
View a wonderfully intricate animated film [3:00] inspired by different places of worship centered in and around the Iranian city of Isfahan. Created by a digital artist/architectural illustrator based in Spain, the film is accompanied...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Architectural and Engineering Managers
Read about the work of engineering, science and computer systems managers, their training requirements and the prospects for these occupations.
Other
Cspu: The Von Neumann Architecture of Computer Systems
Excellent description of von Neumann architecture, it's implications, it's limitations, and attempts to use different architecture.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: John Von Neumann
The University of St. Andrews provides a biography on John von Neumann. Learn about his contributions to game theory and computer science.
Other
Mind Connection: Electronic Digital Computer
This site, which is provided for by Mind Connection, provides an article exploring the birth of the computer and the people involved in its invention.
Other
University of Auckland: Computer Model of the Temple Palace of Rameses Iii
A computer reconstruction of the mortuary temple of Rameses III, built at Medinet Habu, which shows what this temple may have looked like in its original glory. A good visual representation of the temple architecture of the time (~1150...
Princeton University
The Walls of Constantinople
This page contains information about the creation of the city walls of Constantinople in ancient times, along with a computer drafted model of the structure.