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Simple Machines - Graphics, Experiments, Animation
Twelfth graders display simple machines through the use of graphics, experiments, and animation. They apply problem solving and design and skills.
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Proportional Reasoning
In this proportional reasoning worksheet, students use proportions to solve discount and sale problems. This two-page worksheet contains 4 multi-step problems.
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Power Functions: A Question of Magnitude
In this power functions worksheet, students read about determining the brightness of stars using a magnitude scale. Students solve 4 problems including finding the magnitude differences of stars and determining equivalent magnitudes.
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Face the Nation! A Panel Discussion
Sixth graders simulate an election-year debate between opposing political parties. In this persuasive-speech lesson plan, 6th graders will work in teams to prepare for and participate in a debate between opposing parties. The lesson plan...
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We're Going on an Animal Safari!
Learners take viewers on an animal safari. In this technology lesson, students research animals one would see on an African safari. Learners collaborate to create a storyboard and use Flip Video Cameras to create a virtual safari. The...
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Made in the USA
Students research one of the 50 states. For this United States lesson, each student lists all 50 states in alphabetical order and use National Geographic and the Internet to research one state of their choosing. Research will focus on...
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Living Historians
Learners make a video. In this interviewing lesson, students learn how to use the FLIP video and practice interviewing their classmates. Learners choose a veteran in their area to interview then edit their video and present it to the class.
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School Guides
Students make a video. In this Spanish lesson, students write a script in Spanish for a tour of the school, map out the tour, and record the tour using a camcorder.
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All About Measuring with the Metric System
Students discover the metric system through video clips and Internet activities. In this measurements lesson, students practice using the units of measure for the metric system and compare them to the less popular English system....
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Can You Dig It?
Students use a mock archaeological site to dig up artifacts. They read an article about artifacts found in Syria. They develop a list of artifacts that are related to specific sites in the community. They create an exhibition of these...
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Walk a day in my moccasins
Young scholars create videos about students in their classroom. In this self-expression lesson, young scholars use videos to give voice to students who are reluctant or can't participate. Young scholars listen to several books and...
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21st Century Social Skills
Explore communication techniques by using the latest video technology. In this special education lesson, students create a video discussing their own social goals for the future. Students utilize Flip Video cameras to...
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Weather Report
Students present the weather report in Spanish. In this weather lesson, students use weather vocabulary in Spanish. Students work in groups to present the local weather report in Spanish. Students film their report and present...
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This is A Day in My Life: A Photo Essay
Studenty create a photo essay of a day in their lives. In this photographic story lesson, young scholars take pictures throughout their day and use the images to tell a story. Students create an album with an online account.
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Assessing Presenting the Mask
Eighth graders use a software program to recreate a mask they made in art class. Individually, they write a paper describing their mask with an loose illustration. They combine the pictures of each mask into a class book for others to view.
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Computer Words
Here is a set of cards explaining the meanings of a variety of different parts of a computer. While not exactly a lesson per se, these cards could be printed out and used quite easily in a formatted lesson. In this time of computers,...
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A Zoo Book for All
A visit to the local zoo launches an integrated life science/ language arts research project into the habitat, feeding habits, offspring, lifespan, and other interesting facts about animals. Each group selects two animals to photograph...
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Techno Movie
Students explore storytelling by using video editing software. In this movie making lesson, students identify the uses of PowerPoint and create a story using a digital camera which takes stills or video. Students combine this footage...
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Tax, Tip and Discount Word Problems
Students solve problems involving tax, tips and discounts. In this algebra lesson, students convert between percents and decimals. They calculate commission using conversion from percents and fractions.
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Persuasive Essay PowerPoints
Students address issues important to them by creating a PowerPoint presentation. In this persuasive writing activity, students discuss issues with their classmates that they wish to address through a persuasive essay they will...
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Simple Machines In Action
Students name and recognize six types of simple machines. They use their research to design an amusement park ride that features different types of simple machines. Students create a brochure about their ride and how it works. Simple...
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Cell Organelles
Young scientists take a trip into the microscopic world of cellular biology with this practice exercise. Given pictures of different organelles, students must correctly identify specific parts of each cellular structure to demonstrate...
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All About Me
Students produce a slide show documentary designed to help them recognize their individuality, respect each other's differences, and discover what makes them unique. They examine the concept of digital portfolios. It is designed to...
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Famous First Graders!
Learners explore the background of each other within this lesson. They interview each other, tell information about themselves and take digital still and video photos of each other and edit them. Each student then writes about the Famous...