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Ancient China Project
Seventh graders examine and research the political, social, and cultural aspects of China. They conduct Internet research and write and develop a research paper.
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Oceanography Multimedia Projects
Students examine marine life. In this oceanography instructional activity, students design a multimedia project using PowerPoint or HyperStudio that encompasses research that they do on ocean ecosystems.
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Museum of Computer Technology
Pupils research the five generations of computing devices and computer inventors, and create a virtual museums.
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Biotechnology Projects and Writing Assignments
Students research a subject about biotechnology and do a project or a writing assignment on it. They can pick from a possible eighteen different projects and five different writing projects.
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To Be or Not To Be: A Career Awareness Project
Learners explore the Six Michigan Career Pathway Clusters and possible careers for their future. They research various careers and career paths. Students create a PowerPoint presentation based on the Career or Career Cluster of their...
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Periodic Table of Elements Project
Students research an element from the Periodic Table in groups of two and incorporate several forms of technology. Students must select a form of presentation of their researched information, which is guided by a rubric. Students are...
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Famous Person Report - Computer Applications
Students choose famous person to research online, use at least two different sources to find information, prepare rough drafts and document sources, meet in groups for peer feedback, review with teacher, and turn in final report.
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Careers in Mathematics Project
Students use technology (Internet, email) to research mathematics in nonacademic careers in order to increase their awareness and appreciation of mathematics in the "real world."
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Polar Animal Research Reports
Third graders research and write a report on a polar animal. Each student be given a graphic organizer to complete on a particular animal. They are encouraged to use technology for the research and presentation portions of the project.
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A Christmas Project
Seventh graders publish a letter and spreadsheet using the computer. They build a three-dimesnsional object with construction paper and develop a Christmas object using coordinates on a graph. Students compose a response in their journals.
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Fertile Crescent Map Project
Sixth graders develop a multimedia presentation of the Fertile Crescent that compares modern day geography, economics, government, and transportation resources. They work in groups to research their specific topic.
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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Students review their understanding of web design principles and HTML and continue working on academic projects.
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Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Research
Students, in groups, practice organization and editing skills as they research the history of Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). they create a PowerPoint presentation of their research.
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Planet Research and Brochure
Fourth graders design a brochure based on the planet that they researched. For this planets lesson plan, 4th graders include the data, important facts, and completed as a team.
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Get a Life Project
Eighth graders participate in interdisciplinary career unit in which they explore alternate lives. Students assume roles, manage budgets, make decisions, and solve problems, Students then research challenges, develop solutions, and...
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Organizaton of American States Project
Learners discover the Organization of American States by researching currents issues in those countries. They create a PowerPoint presentation and share with the class.
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Model Penguin Project
Learners research and build model penguins. In this penguin instructional activity, students examine the anatomy of penguins by creating models and completing coloring pages.
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Group Advertising Project Using iMovie
Students, while working in groups, pick a product or service from one company to invest in for the Newsday Stock Market Game. They develop an advertisement for the product or service utilizing the iMovie program on the computers.
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The Elf Project
Third graders research elves and create their own elf description which they use to write back to the first graders Santa letters.
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"Real Life" Budgeting Project
Students experience what it is like to be a responsible citizen through a monthly budget through using a variety of research skills.
They apply collected data in a decision making exercise and
present the final product in a clear and...
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Project Description
Young scholars engage in using the Internet to solve problems. The skill of problem solving is developed and technology skills are used to solve a student picked problem. The lesson targets the middle school audience.
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Human Genetics Research Report
Students write a research paper in first person on a human genetics condition.
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Noncombatancy and the Seventh day Adventist Church
Upper graders investigate how the Seventh Day Adventists are objectors to the practice of war. The lesson covers the Civil War and examines the church's position about the practice of war. The research extends to modern wars and learners...
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Exploring Plagiarism, Copyright, and Paraphrasing
Plagiarism, copyright, and fair use are the focus of a three-part instructional activity designed to inform scholars of how to properly cite others' work. First, pupils use a KWL chart to begin thinking and...