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Forms in Architecture
Students explore shapes and forms in architecture. This lesson also introduce students to the concepts of form and function in architecture. They take an architectural tour (on foot or with visuals) to identify forms and shapes.
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TE Activity: Yogurt Cup Speakers
Sixth graders build a speaker as they investigate the roles of electricity and magnetism. They discover the properties of magnets, create an electromagnet, and determine the direction of a magnetic field. They show cause and effect...
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Story Telling with Black & White Photography
4th-8th graders will explore Wright Morris' photography and create their own black and white photographs. They will then use the photographs to portray a message they want communicated by writing a narrative telling a story about the...
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Jobs I Can Do: Electronic Portfolio
Twelfth graders investigate the concept of discovering jobs and how to adapt to life even with a disability. They take part in field experiences and take pictures using a digital camera while creating an electronic portfolio of possible...
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Animal Science Research Report
Students research an animal. In this research lesson, students utilize various types of technology to gather information about an animal. Students create a class blog and use digital photography for their research.
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A Day in the Life of a World War II Soldier Webquest
Students complete a web-quest into a day in the life of a World War II soldier. In this webquest lesson, students investigate what life was like for soldiers on the front lines during the second World War. They use note taking skills...
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Life Skill Communication
Students use digital camera to document the needs for daily living. In this life skills and visual arts lesson, students create class books that include photographs of everyday objects that they use in their home, school and...
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I Went Walking
Young scholars take pictures. In this nature walk lesson, students read I Went Walking and brainstorm a list of things they might see on a nature trail. Young scholars take pictures of things they see on the nature trail, write a caption...
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Louisiana
Students explore traditions of Louisiana. In this culture instructional activity, students discuss the traditions, food and culture of Louisiana. Students video themselves singing the state song to share with parents.
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Shadow Play
Students investigate shadows. In this shadows and technology lesson, students listen to the book Ten Grouchy Groundhogs or Gretchen Groundhog, It's Your Day! and discuss how shadows are made. Students match objects to their...
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Graphing Weather
Students make a graph. In this weather lesson, students fill in a KWL chart about different types of weather. Students watch a PowerPoint presentation about weather and natural disasters and where these types of weather are common....
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Put the NEW in NEWBERY
Students read Newbery award books. For this Newbery book lesson, students look online to find all the books that have received this award and look through online reviews to find one they would like to read. After finishing the book, they...
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4th Grade Life Science Unit: Animals
Fourth graders classify animals. In this animal kingdom lesson, 4th graders research animal habitats and behaviors. Students connect to a zoologist via SKYPE and learn about animal classification. Students blog about preserving animal...
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GPS Treasure Hunt for Knowledge
Students examine themselves as being part of a global community. In this global community activity, students investigate GPS systems. Students gain knowledge on how the device works. Students discover that satellites provide information...
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Welcome to Our School
Students build a friendly environment for future students by creating a PowerPoint presentation. In this middle school introduction lesson, students utilize a camera to record important moments throughout the school year....
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The Human Body- Skeletal System
Sixth graders record a video. For this skeletal system lesson, 6th graders review what they already know about the skeletal system and then watch a presentation. Students work in groups to discuss what they learned and write a script for...
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6 Word Digital Memoirs
Students discuss the idea of 6 word memoirs. In this technology lesson, students explore how using a small number of words sometimes is the best. Students practice using 6 word memoirs writing six words for various nursery rhymes and...
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Shopping For Groceries
Students communicate to purchase groceries. In this communication instructional activity, students create a photo book showing how to purchase groceries. Students practice communication, vocal noises and making facial expressions to show...
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High School Students meet Veterans
Students meet Veterans. In this veteran lesson, students interview groups of Veterans from WWII, The Vietnam War, the Gulf War, The Korean War, and our current war. Students collect audio and visual media to create a website...
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A Family History
Students investigate their family history through pictures and writing. For this family history lesson, students research family, culture, food, music, religion, and clothing. Students gather pictures of their family and events. Students...
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Build an Approximate Scale Model of an Object
Students create a model of an object of their choice using sketches that they have drawn. They study what a scale model is and how to construct one. They examine the uses for scale models and why they are produced.
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Design a Parachute
Students engage in a discussion about what a parachute is and how it works. They create a parachute using different materials that they think will work best. The students test their designs, which will be followed by a class discussion...
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Density Rainbow and the Great Viscosity Race
Students explore the densities and viscosities of fluids as they create a colorful 'rainbow' using household liquids. While letting the fluids in the rainbow settle, students conduct 'The Great Viscosity Race,' another short experiment...
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The Fabulous Four
First graders examine the four seasons and identify appropriate attire for various seasonal activities. They listen to various books about each season, identify activities for each season, draw a picture of their favorite parts of the...