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Lesson Plan Name |
Grades |
Kindergarten E-Pals and Measurement |
K to K |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) in this class, Kindergarten classes use questioning in mathematics, along with digital communication to figure out how to measure/compare with non-standard units. |
Math Time and Measurement Rap |
2 to 5 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) Students create a rap on their own to help them remember their Time and Measurement facts we learn in 2nd grade. |
Cartography in 2nd grade |
P-K to P-K |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) In this lesson I teach 2nd graders how to construct basic maps. I will use Reading, Math and Social Studies to teach map making. |
Density- An Intrinsic Property |
K to 12 |
Students will use common lab equipment and materials to design an experiment to prove that density is an intrinsic property. They will use a digital point and shoot, a computer, a PowerPoint program and a digital projector to develop and present the procedures they create and perform in the lab. |
Geometry Film Makers |
3 to 5 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will apply their knowledge of geometric concepts related to the world around them. The use of flip cameras will enable students to explain the distinguishing characteristics of key geometric vocabulary as they develop movie clips that will be used in the creation of a short film. |
MAGIC WORMS! |
3 to 3 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) This is a fun and relevant Common Core math activity to help third grade students measure their 'worm' to the nearest quarter inch. To conclude the activity, a class line plot is created. |
Math Technology Lesson |
7 to 8 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Using technology and gathered photos, calculate fractions, decimals, and percents; analyze angles, triangles, and quadrilaterals; and find length and area of objects in and out of school. |
The "Point" of Me... and GeoMEtry |
3 to 5 |
(0 stars, 3 ratings) This is an interactive story in which geometry vocabulary is introduced and associated with each other as a story unfolds. The students not only listen to the story but create a story board in which the geometry vocabulary becomes clear in differentiated ways. |
The Science of Balls |
3 to 5 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Lesson will have studnets examining why each sport requires a different ball. Measurement, science, math are incorporated. |
"The Five Life Zone Research Project" |
7 to 8 |
(0 stars, 3 ratings) Students in grade 7 and 8 will travel from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the Grand Canyon in Williams, Arizona to investigate and measure the soil and water quality (if water can be found) for each of five life zones. The five life zones are the Lower Sonoran or low hot desert; the Upper Sonoran or desert steppe; the Transition or open woodlands; the Canadian or fir forest; and the Hudsonian or spruce forest. This is equivalent to studying the life zones found from Mexico to Canada. The latest technology will be used to complete the field studies and record and communicate their findings. |
(PART 1) Applied STEM: Rocketry and its Components |
6 to 8 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) This unit plan walks students through the entire model rocket design, construction, and test launch phase complete with diverse evaluations and using video technology to view every aspect of a rocket launch. All rockets are homemade - no kits involved. |
A Matter of Fact |
5 to 6 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) A math and science unit on matter. |
Access to Technology |
P-K to K |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will have access to our mandatory I-Ready software for our math program in order to build their Number and Operations, Geometry, and through the reading program in order to help in letters and sounds, reading comprehension during our differentiated instruction every single day.
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Alternative Energy |
6 to 8 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) Integrating technology for hands-on instruction to give students a better understanding of renewable energy, how electricity can be produced, and the relationship between wind speed and voltage. |
Alternative Modes for Alternative Ed |
P-K to P-K |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) To provide media information in the form of a DVD library centrally located at Seminole County District Office in order to provide various learning formats for struggling and at risk incarcerated learnes. |
Architecture: Re-Designing our School |
9 to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Architecture is the catalyst for teaching students to be curious, informed, and empowered to positively impact the built environment around them. Our students have the unique opportunity to correspond with real architect mentors from across the nation to re-design an area of their school. We need Samsung Google Chromebooks and 3D printers to bring their projects to life. |
At the Top of Mississippi: Southaven |
6 to 8 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) Project – At the Top of Mississippi: Southaven
Students will report and record personal events, people and places that are important to them in their daily lives. They will then, with their classmates, combine their efforts and produce a DVD that will be presented to the City of Southaven and the Southaven Chamber of Commerce to give to families that are interested in relocating to our city. This will promote Southaven in a positive manner through the eyes of our youth.
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Author Study - Tomie de Paola |
K to 2 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) Students use Tomie de Paola books to explore different themes and ideas as well as make connections between Tomie de Paola's books and connections to real world scenarios and situations. |
Bouncy Ball Energy |
9 to 10 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students make their own bouncy balls after a short discussion about what is happening at the molecular level to convert the substance from liquid to solid. Then students record a video of dropping their ball to upload and analyze in LoggerPro. |
Bringing STEM to the Elementary Classroom Through 3D Printing |
4 to 5 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Utilize a project based approach to STEM by providing students an education in CAD software and 3D printing. The software utilized will be Google SketchUp |
Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Evaporate? |
2 to 3 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) Using BBC Science Simulations 3, students will recognize that matter changes depending on the temperature applied to it by running a simulated experiment, observing the results, and analyzing the tables, graphs or charts generated by the program.
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Can You Carry a Tune in a Bucket? |
10 to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will examine the relationships between frequency, wavelength, and measurable parameters associated with test-tube "instruments" used to play a tune. |
Clubhouse design |
5 to 5 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) Students design a clubhouse floor plan to scale with blue prints and outside views. The winning design is then developed into a 3D scale model. |
CO2 Dragster Challange |
7 to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) This is a new twist on an old unit. Many Technology Education teachers have been doing CO2 cars for several years now but this lesson will include creating pod-casts, video, and pictures to post and in a sense create an interactive data-bank!! |
Collaborating with Robots |
6 to 8 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students in the Behavior Support Program will practice communication, collaborative and pro-social skills to create and program a classroom robot using Lego Mindstorms technology. |
Create Floor Plans in Excel |
2 to 5 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will identify geometric patterns, practice measuring and drawing to scale, find perimeters and areas, improve business application technology skills, incorporate algebra and geometry skills and learn to appreciate a variety of home types. |
Crime Scene Documentation |
7 to 8 |
My rookie crime scene investigators are hot on the trail of the suspect who left the science lab in a mess! Evidence will be photographed and documented for further analysis to determine "who dun it"! |
Digital Rube Goldberg Lesson |
P-K to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) This lesson requires the use of physics, critical thinking skills, creativity, and group collaboration to create a multi-step Rube Goldberg design that begins as a virtual lab and can become a physical project or competition. |
Electricity - how it works and how we measure and pay for it! |
6 to 12 |
What is electricity, and where can we see it in our daily lives. This lesson is primarily informational, providing an easy-to-understand description of electricity and how it is literally all around us. |
Geometry with Dash |
3 to 5 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) This lesson will have students interact with Dash & Dot robots and programming to support geometry lessons in identifying, classifying, describing, and finding the perimeter of quadrilaterals. Students will also produce quadrilaterals by building a pen attachment for Dash and using loops and angles. |
Grade 2 Air Show |
2 to 3 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) This is a science and math lesson using paper airplanes. The students develop a hypothesis on what makes a paper airplane fly far and test their hypothesis. They utilize measurement skills & estimation in math. It also includes our school's General Learner Outcomes- "GLO's" |
Health, Fitness and Technology |
4 to 7 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) SWBT obtain accurate height and weight measurements, plot stature and weight percentiles on clinical charts, evaluate growth and fitness and identify methods of improving health and fitness. Students will use a variety of technology tools and resources to research, calculate,analyze and present their information. |
High School Energy Audit |
9 to 12 |
You will take scientific measurements, question school staff, and obtain various kinds of information related to how your school uses energy. As you finish each investigation, you will write a scientific report with graphs and recommendations and present it to school
officials. |
How Do My Vegetables Grow? |
1 to 1 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will learn how plants grow and how people use some plants while investigating what kind of soil is best for growing plants. |
In Touch with Nature |
K to 5 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Ipod touches will be used in conjunction with our Nature Space/Bird Habitat, on school grounds, community programs, local businesses, Cornell University, and volunteers. These members will aid in constructing a Bird Watch and Feeder program to collect data to be analyzed through the touches, student interaction, and Cornell Labs. |
Integrating Technology for At-Risk Learners for the Pythagorean Theorem |
8 to 8 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) This lesson plan was developed for at risk 8th Graders at a Title 1 school who exhibit deficiencies in geometry, specifically the Pythagorean Theorem. |
Learning About Area and Microsoft Excel |
3 to 3 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Third grade students will enhance their knowledge of area and technology by creating a floor plan of their home using excel. |
Life cycle of Insects / Ciclo de la vida de los insectos |
2 to 2 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will investigate and record some of the unique stages that insects undergo during their life cycle.
Students will work in the Blendspace project during the small groups part of our reading block. |
Many Hands Make Miraculous Mechanisms |
4 to 6 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) e-NABLE is a global online community of 3000 individuals (and growing daily!) who are using 3D printing technology to create free 3D printed hands and arms for those in need. Volunteers from all religious and political backgrounds, races, ages, occupations, cultures and educational levels from around the world are coming together to work for the greater good and make a difference in the lives of many by using their talents, creativity and ideas to produce assistive devices for underserved populations and individuals who were born missing portions of their upper limbs or have lost fingers and arms due to war, disease or natural disaster. Our class wants to build these devices to Make a Difference! |
Math All Around Us! |
6 to 8 |
So many times students will say, "When will I ever need to do math?" This lesson will attempt to make them look at everyday objects in terms of various math concepts. |
Measuring our Bodies |
2 to 3 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) Students will be able to measure their bodies by using string and a ruler. They will be able to master understanding measurements. |
MOON PHASE |
3 to 5 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) What role has NASA played in space exploration?
What role has the Moon played in human history?
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Objective Weathering and Erosion |
7 to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) This lesson is contains the learning of the erosion and weathering process. Students will study their own time-lapse photos to determine if their object of study has gone through the process of weathering. The student will have to determine which weathering process has occurred and illustrate what the future product would be. |
Photography Portrait Art Mural |
9 to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will use cameras to take portraits of each other, create a mural, and paint the mural within the school community within the leadership and social justice theme. |
Sea Scallop Data Mining Research Project |
10 to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students develop a research question and then gather the data to answer that question using the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Sea Scallop Survey database. Students present the results in a formal classroom presentation and a scientific poster session which is open to the public. |
Silicate Gardens |
9 to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Using sodium silicate concentrations and various metal salts, students will study the basic structures of silicate gardens. This lesson is in conjunction with Orions Quest program. www.orionsquest.org
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Solar System Planet Research Project |
3 to 5 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will study the solar system through a variety of collaborative research based activities, culminating in a Google Slide presentation and a "Scratch Jnr." coding planet commercial. |
Studio Photography |
9 to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) This project involves shooting long exposure photography in the school portrait lighting studio. |
The Five Senses |
K to K |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) •.This unit will focus on the use of the five senses to develop a heightened awareness of the world. Skill development is centered on observing, describing and classifying objects. Students will use their senses to describe objects and identify common properties. Students will develop more refined methods of observation, ability to make more detailed descriptions and an increasing ability to differentiate among similar objects on the basis of one, and then
multiple, characteristics. Describing objects will involve making measurements of various properties and comparing them to other reference points (e.g., a color chart). |
THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT - SHADOWS |
K to 2 |
Kindergarten through Second Grade students will explore light and shadows in science. |
Time and Motion on Track |
9 to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will use digital cameras to determine rate, velocity, displacement, and acceleration of their peers walking around a 1/4 mile track. |
TRI-SCI 1 Video Launch |
K to 4 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) Student(s) will construct and fly a model rocket with a video camera onboard. Video will alos be made of the construction and shared with other students/grades. |
Using Technology to Create a Portfolio, One Letter At a Time |
4 to 4 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will create a variety of written assignments, covering all subject areas, using Tool Factory Workshop. Throughout the year the students will write poems, essays, summaries, book reviews and they will create graphs, presentations, and spreadsheets to show their learning throughout the school year. |
Want to Drag?! (: |
6 to 8 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) This lesson plan will present 7th & 8th grade students with engaging, motivating, and fun hands-on engineering opportunity to create, design, fabricate, test, and competitively race scale model cars for aerodynamics and performance |
What Time is it? |
P-K to 5 |
(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. |
Where Oh Where Did the Sand Go |
2 to 5 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will build a sand/soil mound and record the erosion of the mound using pictures and videos. The students will then record their data and create a movie to make the erosion time lapsed. |
Who wants Pi? |
9 to 12 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) Pre-Algebra (special day class) Students discover the value of Pi the same way the Greeks did. They will measure the circumference and diameter of various circular objects around school such as trash can lids, wheels, trees, flagpoles, and whatever else they can find. |
Zoom into Microscopy |
6 to 8 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will use digital cameras to document their inquiries into microscopic life. Digital images will be used to assemble picture books that show the detail of an organism as seen with the human eye, through a hand lens, and at each power of the microscope. |