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Signin' the Blues with Rock, Rap 'n Roll
Sixth graders listen to recordings and study jazz and the blues music. They identify the instrumentation and explore the 12-bar blues progression. After experimenting with different sound, 6th graders create their own arrangement, with...
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The Emperors of Rome
Students research an emperor assigned to them both form on-line sources and paper sources. They locate at least one image of the emperor or a building he authorized to use in their presentation. They create a 5-10 minute presentation to...
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Is It The Flu? What Do I Do?
Learners use the internet to research the flu. Using various websites, they identify who should get flu shots, how to protect themselves and guidelines for getting over the flu. They write a one page report on their findings to end the...
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Country Economic Organization
Eighth graders research the economic systems and organization of another country. They prepare a PowerPoint presentation for the class showcasing their findings.
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Design a Book Cover
Students use the programs Pics4Learning and ImageBlender 3 to apply their knowledge of characters, plot, setting, symbolism, and conflict to design and create a book cover. Designed as a culminating literature activity.
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Making Science and Literature Connections
Students access the Internet and research physical characteristics and route of migration of the gray whale. They complete a database and reproduce the information using Apple Works. They read the novel El Guero by Elizabeth Borton de...
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4 Month Budget Spreadsheet
Eighth graders create and maintain a spreadsheet budget based on a predetermined salary. They have an opportunity to make "investments and purchases." Budget records be kept for an imaginary 4 month period.
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All Aboard: Underground Railroad Knowledge Chart
Fifth graders research the Underground Railroad. In this Underground Railroad lesson plan, 5th graders start a KWL chart about the Underground Railroad. Students use a map to locate slavery areas and free states. Students view a...
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Product Design and Production in the Global Economy
Eleventh graders explore the design, manufacture and consumption of personal audio devices and cellular products. They examine the related issues, choices, and consequences in the global economy for such purchases. They research...
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Waterworld
Learners recognize poetry and the literary devices used to express the poem's meaning through poems about the sea. They use their imagination along with critical thinking skills in preparation for a creative writing assignment.
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Elect Me! Creating a Campaign Platform and Video Commercial
Learners conduct political campaigns. In this campaign investigation instructional activity, students research political parties and political offices. Learners choose an office to run for and create election videos that incorporate...
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The Earth's Interior
Eighth graders identify the layers of the Earth's interior, while learning to use WP utilities.
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Grammar
Students practice correct grammar by completing exercises and using word processing utilities.
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Ecology
Sixth graders identify the steps of the different cycles of matter, while learning to use WP utilities.
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Spanish Through History - Web de Anza
High schoolers examine the history, economics, and geography of the Anza era. They read primary source journals, diaries, and letters, conduct Internet research, and write a research report.
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Back To School Night iMovie
Learners work collaboratively to take and download digital images, use iMovie software, and create an iMovie to show at a Back To School Night event. They discuss how to organize the information into a clear and cohesive movie. Then,...
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Gettysburg
Students investigate the major events of the Civil War by reading and depicting the Gettysburg Address. Video clips are used to create an iMovie to enhance their background knowledge.
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Passport to Africa
Learners begin the lesson by reading a novel about the diversity of geography in Africa. They are to create an oral report based on information they research. They also communicate with someone through email about the situation in Africa.
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Publishing Stories: Beginning, Middle, End
First and second graders explore the importance of having a beginning, middle, and end when writing stories. In this story writing lesson, learners write short stories using the story diamond as a guide. They invite their parents to an...
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Discovering Differences Between Internet Search Engines
Students explore the differences in search engines available on the Internet. Most users are unaware of the differences between search engines. Some sample larger or smaller portions of the World Wide Web than others.
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Watershed Documentary
High schoolers conduct research and collect data about a local watershed area. They create an iMovie showing the human and natural impacts on the creek and watershed areas.
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Pretty Plants Point of View
Young poets use Kidspiration to draw a flower, personify the flower, and write a poem from the flower's point of view. Sharing these poems in small groups will reinforce learners' knowledge of personification.
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The President's Fitness Challenge
Students identify, from a chart, the distance from the standard depending on age, in the sit-ups portion of The Presidents Fitness Challenge. They will also be able to compare their personal findings with their classmates.
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Multimedia Book Report
Learners take a book they've read previously and create a multimedia book report. They use the book report graphic organizer (attached) to plan their PowerPoint presentation. A thorough rubric is provided for you to ease grading. There's...