Browse All Lesson Plans |
Lesson Plan Name |
Grades |
Hands on learning through OSMO |
P-K to 4 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will be using Osmo to take concrete learning goals, and making them come alive through technology. It allows students to learn through hands on experiences. |
Beats Speaker Project |
7 to 7 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 2 ratings) You are recently hired at a your new job working for BEATS AUDIO. You have been assigned a task to create an efficient home speaker for Beats New Signature Studio Home Series. Your job is to create a speaker that plays directly from an auxiliary cord (headphone cable) without additional power. You have been directed to work with a group of 3 other audio, electrical and chemical engineers to draft designs, calculate cost efficiency and produce a working speaker given various and limited supplies. |
Community Based Instruction |
P-K to 12 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Community Based Instruction involves functional academics, independent living , self-help, interpersonal as well as speech and language development/skills. Most activities require the student to demonstrate learning through a hands on approach assessed with measurable goals in which a rubric or percentage is obtained. The best part of CBI is that the activities allow students with various abilities, skill levels, and various learning styles an opportunity to be successful. |
Constructing Model Houses Using Accepted Construction Techniques |
9 to 12 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will assume the role of construction foreman. They will research structural systems and designs to plan and construct a model building of their choice. |
Constructing Model Houses Using Accepted Construction Techniques |
9 to 12 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will assume the role of construction foreman. They will research structural systems and designs to plan and construct a model building of their choice. |
Currency Act of 1764 |
4 to 5 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Build a company and use two forms of currency to do business with other companies. The student or group of students with the most rice at the end of the game wins. |
Desert Tortoise Adaptations |
4 to 8 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 2 ratings) Students will observe how a desert tortoise is adapted to its surroundings. They will take notes and then photograph the environment and tortoise to design a powerpoint. |
Mitchell Road Investigation |
7 to 7 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Students study the potential ecological impact of a developing 4 lane road through an open space near the middle school. |
"FLIP-iT" - Where Do I Go From Here? |
12 to 12 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 2 ratings) Graduating seniors find themselves at a pivotal point in their lives. By doing four Flip Camera interviews of themselves, on a series of topics, they will take a closer look at their values and goals, and gain potentially insightful reflections for the future as they prepare for the next step. We will burn all four videos to disk and they will also have a nice souvenir for their Senior year. |
A Matter of Fact |
5 to 6 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 2 ratings) A math and science unit on matter. |
AP Biology & Inquiry-Based Labs |
11 to 12 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Instead of carrying around an encyclopedic textbook, students will have their text downloaded onto an iPad where they can highlight, bookmark, and find definitions instantly without ruining the book next year. Students will also be using their iPad for creating, reviewing, and sharing their own labs. |
Caught Being Good - Spread the Word! |
K to 5 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 2 ratings) Share positive behavior and learn character traits! |
Cubelets Challenge Beginner |
P-K to 5 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) The challenges are aimed at thinking about building something to meet a need, solve a problem or make something that that can help us to understand or do something. |
Custodial Video Modeling |
12 to 12 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 2 ratings) Utlizing video modeling for training students with cognitive impairments to learn how to be a successful custodian. |
Digital Portfolio |
K to 6 |
Students in kindergarten and sixth grade will document their field trips using digital photography in order to share the experiences. |
Environmental Explorers |
3 to 5 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 2 ratings) This project based learning challenges students to use higher level thinking along with technology to problem solve the challenge presented. The students must research, plan, design using a 3D/4D virtual program (and also create a model of their habitat), and then finally write an action plan for a new ecosystem in South Africa. |
Flippin' For CJH-A Video Presentation of Our Campus |
6 to 8 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) The students use the Flip Video Cameras to learn the principles of multimedia production while producing a meaningful video tour of our campus product. This product will be used to introduce CJH to newcomers and the world wide web. |
GPS Treasure Hunt for Knowledge |
6 to 8 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Working in groups, students will walk around the school community and stop off at 10 areas to complete a task related to what is being taught in the classroom. |
Growing and Changing |
P-K to P-K |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will interview friends and adults asking questions and taking pictures. With gathered information will make a school/class newspaper |
Input and Output and Processing...Oh My!!! |
2 to 5 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will go on a Scavenger Hunt with the digital camera to find input, output, and processing devices. This allows them to learn how to, not only learn about computer devices, but digital photography and multimedia presentations as well...all while having FUN! |
Inspiring a Bigger Picture! A 4th Grade Global Newspaper! |
4 to 4 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 2 ratings) My students have created a vision to develop a Global Newspaper for our classroom, community, and other students around the world via a web based publication. They have developed a list of jobs, ideas, and supplies needed and are excited to work to make this vision a reality. |
Introduction to Coding |
5 to 8 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will be able to establish a positive attitude towards building and not just consuming technology.
Students will be able to perform using logical reasoning while learning the fundamentals of coding.
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IPAD Lesson on Nouns |
1 to 3 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) The students will use the application "Story Kit" to write a short story about nouns. They will take a picture of a noun, label it, and record themselves talking about what the noun is and why they know it is a noun. Students will then share different pages of their stories with the rest of the class via the projector. |
Jobs I Can Do : Electronic Portfolio |
12 to 12 |
This lesson will explain how to use digital photos to create electronic portfolio when working with 19 to 21 year olds with cognitive deficits. |
Mapping Alexander the Great's 10-year march |
P-K to 12 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Using a document camera, students will get clues and map Alexander the Great's ten-year march, in which he never lost a battle. |
Penguin Pals |
1 to 3 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 2 ratings) Utilizing a cross curricular theme based lesson, this multi-sensory approach will allow my second grade struggling readers to experience activities in reading,writing,speaking,listening,science,technology, and integrated art. |
Picture Yourself At New Market |
4 to 5 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Fourth and fifth grade students will get the chance to create a virtual tour of the school using digital cameras and voice recording software. The final product will be viewed on the school's homepage. |
Poetry Alive! Interpreting Poetry Using Digital Images |
9 to 12 |
A team of English students will take the role of a production company and will create a 4-5 minute film using the digital image as a medium for interpreting students’ original poems. Three classes will be working together in order to complete this project: Creative Writing, English, and The Actor’s Studio. |
Poetry and Photography |
7 to 8 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Using a digital camera to help students understand poetry |
PreK Math Support |
P-K to P-K |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Osmo Sets with compatible devices will help students develop a concrete understanding of mathematical concepts. Timely feedback is critical to provide purposeful response to improve upon a student's learning and limit potential misconceptions. |
Real World Addition and Subtraction |
1 to 3 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will apply previous knowledge to solve real world addition and subtraction problems. |
SB1-Cells: Organelles, Transport |
9 to 12 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) This is a review lesson that is strong on differentiation and technology use in the classroom. |
SciPod Studies |
K to 5 |
The project involves the older students reading from their science texts and recording new vocabulary as well as the definition, and using the recordings to study these new ideas. The podcasts can be shared with other readers, non-readers, and/or struggling students, as well as traded with other studetns to quiz eachother for benchmark mastery. |
Take a Picture, It will last longer! |
3 to 5 |
Begin a Camera Club after school hours that will enhance learning through cameras and technology. Students should be able to express themselves creatively with technology and gain a curiosity of the world around them through photography. |
The Original Photograph |
8 to 8 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Using the medium of photography, students learn how to make ordinary subject matter "extraordinary" through the use of various photographic techniques, manual camera operations and iPhoto editing tools. |
Through the Eyes of a Lens |
3 to 5 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will use point and shoot camera to take pictures of the world around them. They will learn to edit, print, and sell pictures. |
Time to Vote |
6 to 8 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 11 ratings) The students will learn about the three branches of U.S. government by creating and simulating the election and campaign processes. They will utilize not only their textbooks and classroom materials, but will also take a hands on approach with various technologies to enhance their outcome. |
Traditions Around the World |
5 to 5 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will be divided into cooperative learning groups and given a country to research their holiday traditions. Students will use the internet, encyclopedias and other research sources to prepare a presentation. A brief discussion/mini-lesson will be given on credible resources.
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Trees For Trout! |
4 to 4 |
Classroom project that incorporates forestry and fish to investigate the lifecycle of trout and the effects of forest practices on them. |
What Time is it? |
P-K to 5 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) I have several centers that deal with the concept of time and telling time. Computers are highly motivating and a great way to reinforce skills. |
What's Up with the Water Cycle? |
1 to 2 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 2 ratings) Purpose: Students would learn the steps of the water cycle, then film the process and explain it using a flip camera. |
“Through the Eyes of a Child- Student Photography” Elementary Level – Visual Arts |
2 to 5 |
![](/images/lesson_gear_one_star.jpg) (0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will experience the beauty of literacy through the use of photography. Teacher guided photography instruction will focus on the subject areas of reading and writing skills to help students become better readers. |