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Adoption Stories
Although originally designed for young film makers who wanted to enter their videos in a contest, the step-by-step instructions included here would serve as a guide for any video project. Classes with no access to video editing software...
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What Are My Options?
Where do I go from here? Start sophomores off on the right path using an activity designed with the future in mind. The final lesson in a five-part career readiness series helps individuals decide what's important to them before they...
Education World
Putting Turkey on a Table (or a Graph)
Grateful learners put turkey on a table (or a graph)! Through a creative project they show statistical information about turkey population, production, and consumption. A great Thanksgiving lesson that can be applied at any time to the...
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Legendary Life Cycles
Upper elementary historians research a legendary person who had an impact in the the history of the United States. Learners research the life of their person of choice, and construct a legendary timeline using computer software which...
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Getting Down to Business
Three lesson plans are shown on this site, two of which pertain to Read 180. Start the year with the first lesson by having your learners create a brochure about themselves. In the computer lab, they find clip art and photos to make a...
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Book: Finland
Students, after reading Chapter One in the book, "Finland," design and create in the computer lab a wildlife journal from an imaginary trip to Finland. They include different animals and plants that live in Finland as well as describing...
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Growing Apples
Pupils complete various activities to investigate growing apples. They examine words related to apple growth and write the words on apple shapes. They also take a vocabulary quiz and complete an apple concentration game. Next, they watch...
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Fragments and Run-ons
Bring your second, third, and fourth graders to the computer lab, or simply print this sheet! Now that you've reviewed complete sentences, fragments, and run-ons, it's quiz time! Your test-takers will complete the 10-question quiz by...
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Geographic Regions and Backyard Geology with the USGS Tapestry Map
A beautiful tapestry map of North America is examined by geology masters. The map incorporates the topography and geology of different regions. You can purchase printed copies or a large poster of the map, or if you have a computer lab...
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Color This Polynomial Simplified
Help learners use a variety of methods to identify, visualize, and simplify polynomials with like terms. Several different visuals are used to introduce the instructional activity, such as colored pencils, overheads, interactive white...
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Visit My Class Wikis
Students visit the links on the blog site to learn about class wikis. In this technology integration instructional activity, students visit the links to view class wikis.
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An Opportunity to access and use the Internet for Research and Study.
Students analyze how to begin hands on research for science projects and experiments. They develop a problem and design a systematic effort to resolve it.
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Mousing Around
Learners explore computer devices. They examine the input and output devices, monitor and speakers. Students input information into the computer by completing a web page assisted tutorial.
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Learning, Communication, and 21st Century Skills: Students Speak Up
Students brainstorm to come up with examples of things they do with computers and write them down for the class to observe. They then raise their hands to respond to each survey question, tallying their answers on the board and engage in...
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Presentations 'How To 10 Steps - WordPerfect (IT)
Students create a 10-Step slide show describing "How To" make or assemble something. They explore the relationship and impact of information technology and digital media in the business arena. They plan, design, and organize a...
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You Belong in the Zoo Project - Using HyperStudio
Pupils explore the diversity of living organisms. They research an animal found in the zoo and plans a 10-card HyperStudio project about his/her organism.
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Definition and Applications of Computational Science
Students participate in a variety of instructional experiences about Computer Science. They define Computational Science and describe computational simulation. They also compare and contrast Computational Science and Computer Science.
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"The Vision" Contest
Students study a current technology and predict what that technology will be like 30 years from now. They research the technology's origins, how it presently works, and what it might entail in the future. They develop higher order...
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Using Categories With Keywords
Students practice choosing key words when searching for specific topics to start a research assignment or project. They select appropriate technology tools and resources to address a variety of tasks and problems. Each student assesses...
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The Human Geonome Project
Students explore the Human Genome Project (HGP). Students research a fact situation, examine genetic data given, and discuss choices available for a solution. Students consider the ethical question and consequences of each choice.
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WORKING HARD OR HARDLY WORKING
Students research a specific career and have the opportunity to gain new information, utilize electronic technology, and write a grade-level appropriate paper.
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Holidays & Festivals Around The World-Kwanzaa
Young scholars use technology to conduct research. They use technology to convey principles and information. They demonstrate proficiency in the use of computer based technology.
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Create a Storybook in KidPix
Students create a storybook by using KidPix software. In this technology lesson, students write creative short stories and publish them on KidPix. Students illustrate the stories using Kid Pix tools.
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Students Get Animated: Make Existing Lessons Move and Motivate Students
Students study the chemical elements in a computer generated cartoon format. In this computer animation and chemistry lesson, students learn how to animate using computer programs. Students use animation to learn about the Periodic Table...