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Classmate Pictograph
Learners create pictographs using their classmates in this technology-based lesson plan. The lesson plan uses Inspiration, or Kidspiration, digital cameras, and a downloadable pictograph template.
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Exploration of Civil War Webquest
Students use the internet to research what life was like for Confederate and Union soldiers in a specific battle of interest to them. In groups, they complete a webquest on the battle in which one represents a Confederate soldier and the...
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WebQuests
Students work together or individually to complete a WebQuest. They gather information on topics related to music. They also practice their piano lessons in class.
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Civil War Letter Web
Students use the internet to gather information on a specific Civil War battle of interest to them. Using the information they gather, they organize it into a web to be used later when writing a letter. They use the web to write their...
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Toy Dissection Graph
Students explore simple machines and how they are made. They examine the parts of the simple machine and collect information about its parts. Using Excel, students create circle and bar graphs from the collected data.
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Procedure Movies
Learners record classroom procedures and use iMovie to edit their movies. Audio tracks are then added to the movies to enhance the action. Lesson alternatives and extensions are provided.
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Hermit Crab Races
Students predict the speeds of humans and hermit crabs and investigate their predictions using ratios and formulas. AppleWorks is used for this lesson, which includes a data worksheet.
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Pulse Rates
Students answer the question, "How will the intensity of exercise effect your heart rate?", using physical workouts and AppleWorks, or similar spreadsheet program. This lesson can conclude with the creation of a graph of data collected.
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Healthy Tips Podcast
Students create a health-based podcast for peers using prior knowledge, internet research, and KWL charts. This instructional activity is adaptable for different health topics and age levels.
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Stanford University: Electronic Instruments
This resource provides information about a number of different types of synthesizers used from 1890 to 1980.