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Safety, Represent What You've Learned
Students create a poster, skit, song or commercial that describes six safety tips for the science classroom. In small groups, they develop the presentation making sure it is attention grabbing. This is the final instructional activity...
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I Just Learned About the Coolest Person
Pupils present information on the public lives and work of a chosen philanthropist. They write bio-poems highlighting the work of philantropists.
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Currency Exchange Rates
Students, in groups, choose three countries from which to investigate exchange rates versus the US dollar. Using Internet research they follow daily exchange rates and compute the percentage change. They compile data and prepare and...
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Efficiency
Fourth graders work cooperatively to investigate the efficiency of various household appliances. They share their findings in three to five minute oral presentations.
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Rescuing a Beluga Whale
Young scholars research particular characteristics of the Beluga whale as it applies to the role in each student is assigned. Students work cooperatively to design a proposal for a new home for the baby Beluga. Young scholars present...
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How Fast Can You Go?
Learners investigate force and speed. For this physics lesson, students construct model cars in small groups and perform experiments to identify what factors influence speed and force.
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Keep It Movin'!
Learners conduct an experiment to study friction. They complete a KWL chart on friction and conduct an activity about the amount of friction on a moving object. To conclude, pupils create a table or graph of the data collected and they...
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The Stock Exchange Phase III
Seventh graders use information from the stock exchange, to create a multimedia presentation and present it to the class. This lesson teaches communication and technology skills.
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Paw-er up for PowerPoint
Sixth graders explore how to transfer research material into a PowerPoint Presentation.
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Exploring the Universe
Students conduct Internet research to find information about each planet and present their findings to the class. Students research statistical information and two interesting facts about each planet, then create a multimedia...
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A Day In My Life
Sixth graders create an eleven page PowerPoint presentation called "A Day In My Life." They present their PowerPoint presentations first by showing it on their computer screen and then trading seats with a friend. Students organize...
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Stating Your Position
Students make a formal effective presentation proclaiming the position benefits before a simulated governmental hearing. They objectively rate the accuracy and effectiveness of presentations given before a simulated governmental hearing.
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The Physics of My Life
Twelfth graders review the basic principles of physics. In groups, they use these principles to discover how they are present in their everyday lives. They create a webpage that demonstrates on of the principles and share it with the class.
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Factoring Out Disease
Students identify and discuss health problems that can occur during adulthood. They research one health problem, list the risk factors of the disease, and create a Powerpoint presentation based on their research.
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Student Created Course Descriptions
Sixth graders create a powerpooint presentation for next year's incoming class outlining the curriculum. Working in groups, 6th graders are assigned a portion of the curriculum to cover in their presentation. Multimedia slides are...
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Powerpoint Portfolio
Students create a ten slide Powerpoint presentation as the culminating project for their Language Arts class. Slides include information based on a school related topic or question. Powerpoint presentations are peer reviewed by the class.
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Industrial Waste Management / Enforcement
Students discover the role of industrial waste enforcement units in the wastewater treatment process. They demonstrate active listening skills and produce a formal letter of thanks that addresses 3 points of information gained from the...
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Graphic Geography
Young scholars investigate a foreign language. Then by looking at a map they identify ten major geographic features. Students conduct research to find information. The geographical area is then presented in the foreign language as a...
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Career Scrapbook
Young scholars investigate a variety of career options. They conduct research into different types of occupations to find descriptive information. Students present a career of choice in the target foreign language. The use of visual...
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Timely Fashions
Pupils research a topic chosen by the instructor in a selected region where the target language is spoken. They research the topic using available traditional and internet resources to prepare a presentation of their findings:
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Technology: Historic Figures
Fifth graders research historical figures and create Powerpoint presentations about them. They present their completed projects to the class. Students gfenerate one question about their figure which is included on a quiz.
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Newcomers Learn Local History
Students that are English Language Learners (ELL) work individually and in small groups to conduct research on their community. They compile the results of their research, write a report, and create a presentation slideshow. Pupils add...
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SIM Ecosystem
Learners identify and interpret the concept of an ecosystem and the potential impact humans have on ecosystems. They also proficient in organized and methodical Internet searches. Finally, students become proficient with public...
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African American Historian
Students research a famous African American Historian and create a PowerPoint presentation, with at least 10 slides, describing why the person deserves recognition.