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  Student-made Web Pages...Show Off Their Work! Designed to teach students how to create a web page using Netscape Communicator's Composer and can be used by students in grades 3-12 to present their projects or research on their school's web page. Designed to be taught in a lab setting and will be used by the technology teacher in coordination with the classroom teacher.
  Speak To Me Integrating presentation software into Middle School Science.
  Curiosity Does Not Kill The Cat: student based res Students will work in groups of three, entering into a data chart the identify of the organism, the physiological response and the units tested. Then the student groups will create another data chart that answers "How many different ways could you test a guinea pig, a dandelion, and your brother (or sister)?". Create a data chart in your group that lists the organism, what you could measure, and how you could change that measurement
  Inching Our Way Into the Metric System Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
  The World Beyond My Back Yard To broaden the student's general global knowledge to the fact that a whole world exists outside their door -- not just their immediate community or country.
  Crispy Cookie Class Fundraiser The purpose of this experience is to show students the relationship of math and the real world application manufacture of a product for making a profit.
  Fibonacci Numbers and Nature Students discover Fibonacci numbers, prevalence of this mathematical sequence in various natural phenomena. Mathematics will be connected to disciplines such as botany, art, music, history, and architecture. Mathematical concepts of ratios and proportions, estimation, patterns and sequences, measurement, geometry, and number representation will be intertwined throughout the unit. Specific topics stressed are Fibonacci sequence, golden ratio, golden rectangle, and golden spiral. Topics are explained using oral, written, concrete, pictorial, and algebraic methods.
  Understanding and Applying Percents Intended to direct attend to the prevalence of percents, and to develop a working understanding of them.
  Computer Graphing Students will make a line, bar, double line, double bar and circle graphs using information obtrained from the Internet or by surverys.
  Probability & Statistics The focus of this unit is to not only show students how to do things such as simple probability, count outcomes, and calculate and display statistics, but it is also to show students how these things apply to their lives.
  The Stock Market and Intergers Students will use stock market as a guide to learning operations of integers and then rational numbers.
  May The Fastest Toy Win This learning experience best fits into the intermediate level physical science course.
  Yeas and Nays: Parilamentary Procedure Essential Questions: What internal structure enables officers of varied groups to conduct business in a consistent and orderly manner? Which international, national, local groups apply the principals of parliamentary procedure? What are the ingredients necessary for a smooth running meeting? What vocabulary is associated with parliamentary procedure? What are the established authorities on parliamentary procedure?
  So You Think You Got A Problem Students engaging in problem-solving process.
  The Path Less Followed Students will be learning about the Adirondack Mountain Region. They will learn about trees, rocks, survival skills, and maps.
  Numbers a la Mode In what ways can statistical data be organized? How can you use statistics to demonstrate a particular point of view? What makes statistics valid and reliable?
  Geometry in the Real World Geometry is a difficult unit for grades 6-8. This unit is designed to make the concepts easier to understand and tie in real life examples.
  Powerpoint Presents: Poetry Builds students' knowledge of poetic devices, exercises library research skills. They work in collaborative pairs to prepare/present oral interpretation/analysis of poem, biographical information about poet, enhanced by Powerpoint presentation. Integration of English, library, and technology skills provides evidence of having achieved several NYS Learning Standards. (ELA #1-Using Language for Information/Understanding: Speaking/ writing to acquire and transmit information; MST Standard #5-Technology-Using technological knowledge/skills to design, construct, use, evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
  Building Bridges In grades 5-8, the mathematics curriculum should include extensive concrete experience using measurement so that students can- Estimate, make, and use measurements to describe and compare phenomena; Extend understanding of the concepts of weight and mass.
  PowerPoint Product Advertising Campaign This Learning Experience is a supplement to the learning unit “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire”. In the learning unit students were to research and develop a product idea. Students will be selling their product idea to a company to buy and produce. Students will use Microsoft PowerPoint to develop an advertising campaign to be presented to an audience representing a fictitious company.
  Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Develop own company and design a product including research, activities and marketing.
  Inventions: Natural & Man-made What is evolution? How did Native Americans use legends to explain natural discoveries/adaptations? How did inventions/inventors in Industrial Age impact on the growth/development of the US? Are processes/procedures that can contribute to creation of an invention? What is the Information Age? What invention(s) have been critical to arrival of the Information Age? How do you imagine it will impact on the growth and development of the US? Can the computer assist with inventive processes?
  Area, Surface Area and Vol of 3-D Shapes What is the relationship between area and volume? What is the relationship between a 3-D shape and its surface area? What is the relationship between volume and surface area? How can you use a spreadsheet to create a budget?
  The Geometry of Sports Students will pick a sport and show how all of the terms and ideas are represented in that sport. Students will display their findings in a book, presentation software, a series of poster, a video, etc.
  Achoo! Cold Season is here What effect do viruses have on your everyday life? How does scientific advertising affect your health?
  Women in the Civil War Grade 5-8 ELA women of the Civil War
  Amortization Table: How and Why This learning experience will connect the areas of mathematics, technology, occupational studies and social studies (economics). Students will learn why they should use an amortization table, and how to apply the information to make informed decisions when applying for loans.
  Weathering and Soil Formation Introduces the formation of soil through weathering
  Polygon Search What is geometry? How does geometry affect our everyday life? How are geometric figures classified in our world? What are the characteristics of a geometric figure? "Children who develop a strong sense of spatial relationships and who master the concepts of language and geometry are better prepared to learn number and measurement ideas, as well as other advanced mathematical topics." (NCTM 1989a, P.48)
  Body Systems and Organs Allows students to explore a particular body system or organ and the effect of outside influences on its functions.
  Info Access in the Library for Electronic Resource Library Reference, Research: Information technology is used to retrieve, process, and communicate information and as a tool to enhance learning.
  The Problems Associated with Alcohol & Its Use To give students a better understand of the many faceted problems associated with alcohol use.
  Animal Diversity & Evolution What are the similarities and differences between the animal phyla? How do changes in the environment effect diversity? How is animal diversity still changing? How is man effecting animal diversity? How might animal diversity change in the future?
  All The Water In The World And Not A Drop To Drink This is a unit that focuses on water and the need to recycle and reuse it in a responsible manner. Students initially learn the distribution of water throughout the world and the finite amount of freshwater available for human use. They then learn and investigate threats to our water supply. As a culminating activity, students are asked to make decisions about the use of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River basin waters.
  What Should We Do With This Land? This unit challenges students to think about the pros and cons of land use and development. Students also learn about the introduction of non-native species and the havoc they can produce. As a culminating project, students become civil engineers and design a town including a modified Environmental Impact Statement. . Students then present their town to their class and guests.
  Sources of Energy To examine societies sources of energy and how their use effects our everyday lives and the environment. To raise awareness.
  Energy To explore the "World of Energy" as it pertains to our modern day society. Useses and impacts.
  Birds of the Northeast - An Environmental Unit Learning about the environment is paramount if mankind is to survive on the planet earth. The efficient use of resources and the ability to co exist with the other inhabitants of the planet is essential. The effects of human existence on other species, such as birds often indicate how well we are doing. We must all discover what each of us can do to become part of the evolution of humankind and the evolution of the planet. What will we leave behind? A major theme behind this unit is the understanding and appreciation of the other species of plants and animals that we share this planet with. This is done in an effort to help us, and students, better understand ourselves, themselves, and therefor live a happy and fulfilling life. The only thing we really have is time.
  Rocks Develop a working knowledge for distinguishing between rock types Identify rocks based on physical characteristics Explain how rocks were formed and their environment of formation based on physical characteristics.
  Mitosis (Cell Reproduction) Enable students to develop a presentation that will demonstrate their understanding of cell division and Power Point
  Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbe The theme of the unit is multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers. The seventh grade students will participate in this unit for seven days. The students will link multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers to industry, construction, and desing.
  Element Internet Search The purpose of this experience is to introduce students to the use of the Internet to search for scientific information. The acquisition of needed information is crucial in science since the information is often needed to complete calculations. Research is an important step in the Scientific Method that is used throughout science.
  Vocabulary Project Students will create PowerPoint presentations that can be used to introduce and review vocabualary words. Students will discover that graphic images can aid the learning process.
  Researching and Writing a Career Report Career exploration project based learning.
  The Human Circulatory System Students will design a virtual tour of the human circulatory system.
  The Language of Geometry Students will create a geometry resource book.
  Measurement & Data Collecting Using* Essential Questions: How and why do we locate maps on the World Wide Web? How do we set the scale, determine coordinates on a map, plot the coordinates, and measure distances using NIH Image? How could you use the tools of NIH Image to create a trip of your own design? What can we use these Image processing skills for in our everyday world?
  Equality For All Where do we see equality in life? Why is it important to recognize and preserve equality? Why is equality important in Mathematics? When can we use solving equations to solve real world problems?
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  Introduction to Power Point Students will learn correct procedures to create Power Point presentations.
  Tesselmaniacs (Math) This is an interdisciplinary unit that was developed for myself (math), the art teacher, and the technology teacher. The unit that you see here is just my part (math). For additional information on the art and technology piece, see their units, which are also, entitled Tesselmaniacs. Homework assignments are not included with this unit, but practice exercises will be assigned daily.
  Economic Systems and the Stock Market Introduce students to different economic principles using the stock market as a hook. Connect math and social studies through the numbers of the stock market.
  Graphing Made Easy This experience is set up to help students learn the appropriate way to construct and analyze bar, line, and circle graphs. They will also learn to set up frequency tables and perform some statistical analysis (mean, median, and mode) on their data.
  Eating Healthy / Staying Fit This learning experience can be integrated into the academic subjects of Health, Science, Math, Language Arts, Life Skills, and Technology. It fits into the curriculum area of Health and Nutrition.
  Spreadsheet & Graphing: A Picture is Worth a Thous The unit was designed within a 20-week course titled Computer Applications – Grade Seven. Students need little if any computer knowledge to complete the unit. The instructor needs thorough knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and graphing software. Specific computer activities were co-developed with core area team teachers. Although schools may not have a specific computer course, many of the included learning experiences could be used within specific curricular subject i.e. math (This may be the "preferred" mode of delivery).
  What Is Your Opinion? Would you rather eat M&M's o The purpose of this learning experience is to give Kindergarten students the opportunity to use their prior knowledge of grouping 100 items into groups of 10. By participating in this experience, students will also gain the procedural knowledge of forming an opinion and giving a reason for their opinion.
  Engineering Design Does the student have an understanding that technology has been the driving force in the evolution of society (from agriculture? Does the student have an understanding that technology can have a positive and negative impact on individuals, society, and the environment, and that humans have capabilities and responsibilities to construct or promote technological developments.
  Engineering Design Students shall have a understanding of various technologies--civil, engineering and design, and construction. The diversity of activities, creativity allowed, and math applications makes this a fun and easy unit.
  French Bridges Assessment: Students use a rubric that states the necessity to accomplish certain aspects of the lesson with the highest quality; are given two checklists-one to maintain awareness of their progress towards the goal, and a second duplicate checklist to use in discussion with the teacher during debriefing to see if they did accomplish their goals. Assessment is achieved by observing the Internet research and group interaction, correcting crossword puzzles, evaluating presentations, summaries and bridge drawings according to the rubric
  Creating a Geometry Resource Booklet Creating a resource booklet for basic definitions and diagrams of angles and triangles.
  Percents in the Real World Students use number sense and numeration to develop an understanding of the multiple uses of numbers in the real world, the use of numbers to communicate mathematically, and the use of numbers in the development of mathematical
  Exploring Careers This unit provides students with early career exploration. This exploration is based on interests, aptitudes, and skills. The students use several methods to find personal aptitudes, interest areas, and current skill development that is then applied to career research. The students have the opportunity to compare two careers and create a visual representation of the careers’ differences using Excel.





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