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Magic Tree House Story
Students, while in the computer lab assessing how to use Hyper Studio, utilize computer technology as a vehicle to telling an oral story. They create a title page for their Magic Tree House stories. A variety of technology tools are...
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Design and Build Lego Cars
Students build cars out of legos. In this building lesson plan, students can also use Lego Mindstorms robotic equipment to add engines.
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Innovations That Stand the Test of Time
Students create a class presentation that explains the value of an innovation to society. In this design innovation lesson, students discuss relationships among math, science, technology, and engineering, read a story about design...
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Engineering: Which Roof Is Tops?
Students determine regional climates by examining photos of house roofs. They observe teacher-constructed examples of roofs and make predictions as to which style is best for snowy climates. After evaluating the examples, they record...
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Technology and Medicine
Students watch a video and continue with research of Ancient Rome and the quest for knowledge. They form expert groups to study one aspect of life in Ancient Rome and share with the rest of the class.
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A Clone of Your Own: The Legal Issues and the Future of Genetic Engineering on Humans
Twelfth graders define cloning in their own words and examine the different types of cloning. After reading an article, they summarize it in their own words and use the internet to research the history of cloning. In groups, they...
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The Phantom of the Computer Lab
Learners calculate the power consumption of computers in school. In this physics lesson, students design an experiment to determine whether the school should unplug computers at the end of the day. They collect data and report findings...
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Industrial Revolution in America: Exploring the Effects of the Heat Engine on the Growth of Cities
Eighth graders examine the reasons for the growth of cities in North American. Using the internet, they research the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution and determine if the growth of cities is a sign of progress. They...
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Technology: Recipes Around the World
Students research international cuisine and create Web pages based on them. Once they have organized their findings, they demonstrate their research with a multimedia presentation. The project concludes with a party using food ...
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Using Heat
The 6 slides give a few examples of ways that we use heat and heating systems. There is a diagram of circulation in a stove and forced air system as well as other examples of heat movers. Great for an introduction.
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Power Systems & Efficiency
Are you looking for a reading resource about the efficiency of power systems? Here is one that introduces the output/input ratio, measurement of energy by joules or calories, and efficiency ratings. For STEM classes that are learning...
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Science and Technology
Eighth graders explore the roles of science and technology in today's world. They research a topic based on the uses of science in society. Students discuss medicine, power, transportation, water and sewage treatment and stereos, TVs....
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Spaghetti Bridge
Students work together to build their own spaghetti bridge. They test the bridge to see how much weight it can hold before breaking. They discover how engineers use this type of information to design bridges.
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Build An Earthquake City
Middle schoolers work together to build an earthquake city. They simulate the shaking during an earthquake to discover if their structure is built well enough. They discover how engineers complete these types of tests to develop better...
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Online Search Techniques: 6 Keys to Success
Students examine Boolean operators, truncation, exact phrase searching to retrieve information from search engines. They discover how using limits enhances their searches.
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Bridges
Students compare and contrast the three primary types of bridges. In this technology instructional activity, students design and build a bridge that spans 25 cm. They test their design and present the results to class.
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Graphic Editing
Students use various hardware and software tools to create and edit files which can be used in a presentation. They use a search engine to find and download an image. Students use computer tools to save the image. Once saved, the image...
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Tools: Science Stations
Students explore technology by completing engineering activities in class. In this simple tools lesson, students utilize three science stations to perform tasks using a nutcracker, bottle openers, hammers and other tools. Students review...
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Tech Smart
Sixth graders practice computer skills. In this technology instructional activity, 6th graders use programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Print Shop, and PowerPoint. They use the Internet for research and data collection to be...
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Technology of War Questions
In this Canadian history worksheet, students read Canadian History, by Ian Hundey and then respond to 7 short answer questions about war technologies.
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Search the Web
In this technology worksheet, learners write the words in the correct order using the theme of technology. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Famous Bridges
Middle schoolers explain how significant bridges are in our lives. In this technology instructional activity, students research the history and characteristics of their assigned bridge and draw it on butcher block paper. They...
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Plastic Body Filler/ Steering Suspension
In this technology activity, students find the terms in the word bank based around the topic of auto body. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Car Manufacturers
In this technology worksheet, students find the terms related to cars makes and models. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.