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Exploring Hospitality Careers: Be an Event Planner & Plan a Party!
By Innovations in Technology
In this project based learning unit, students learn about hospitality careers as they work together with their team of “Event Planners” to plan a party or wedding. They research costs, utilizing a budget they create in MS Excel (or Google Sheets). Together they determine how they will divide the work of planning the event, creating an invitation and a menu (MS Word or Publisher or Google Docs/Slides). Finally, they research a career of choice and compile their information in MS PowerPoint or Google Slides.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Included with this Lesson
• Unit Overview & Teacher Resources
• Event Planning Project Expectations and Grading Information (4 self paced projects, taking a total of approximately 6-7 class periods of 55 minutes each)
• Group Planning Sheet
• Research/Reference Planning Sheet
• Budget Project Sample
• Invitation Project Sample
• Menu Project Sample
• Career Project (PowerPoint) Sample
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Who Owns the Music - Copyright Lesson (Team research and PowerPoint)
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn about copyright laws as they relate to the use of music by working with a team and researching actual court cases about them, creating a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides, and then presenting and defending that decision to the class. Perfect for technology, career exploration, business law and music classes. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in any secondary classroom.
Files included:
• Teacher & Student Resources
• Student instructions, expectations and grading rubric
• 12 Cases (with related web site links) to assign to groups
Approximate Lesson Duration:
• 2 (50 minute) class periods – Research topic and create presentations
• 2-3 (50 minute) class periods – Presentations (depending on class size and time spent discussing as a class).
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Exploring Architecture: Design a Tiny House | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
Technology, CTE and Engineering classes are gaining in popularity at the middle school level. This fun exploration of Architecture is perfect for grades 6-8 to learn history, design and explore careers in this field through a variety of computer based projects.
Included in this Unit:
1.Teacher & Student Resources
2.Architect Research Project (PowerPoint) Expectations
3.“Tiny House” Research & Design Project (Sketch Up) Expectations
4.Careers in Architecture Project (MS Publisher) Expectations
Students start by researching some of the influential architects and create a PowerPoint to showcase their information. Next, they research and design a "tiny house" utilizing Sketchup (free software) to learn the basics of CAD while letting their creativity and problem solving skills help them design a beautiful, yet functional small living space. Finally, students explore careers in the field to learn more about different architectural jobs of interest and present their findings in a MS Publisher newsletter.
My 8th graders loved these assignments and created some amazingly creative products! I hope your students will enjoy it too!
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
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Famous Entrepreneurs and Their Impact on Society - Research & PowerPoint Project
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn about famous entrepreneurs, their work and how their work influenced society. Students choose from an entrepreneur of interest (on their own or from a provided list) and then research specific information about them, creating a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides. Perfect for business, history, social studies or career exploration classes.
This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in any secondary classroom.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files included:
• Teacher & Student Resources
• Student instructions, expectations and grading rubric
• Suggested list of famous entrepreneurs
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Digital Engineering Notebook - Fully Editable in PowerPoint & Google Slides
By Innovations in Technology
These fully editable, general Engineering Notebook pages allow students to keep their notebooks on the computer using either Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides. Teachers digitally send students the page(s) they need for the lesson via Google Drive (or other file sharing) or through a LMS such as Google Classroom or Edmodo. Students then add the specific sheet to their file (digital notebook) and complete, following the teacher’s instructions.
These are GENERAL sheets (see list below) that can be used with most lessons in an engineering class, STEM class or an engineering unit in a science class. They are not lesson specific and do not include actual questions or activities.
These were designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary or high school as well.
Files included:
• Teacher & Student Resources (includes instructions for editing, uploading, downloading and sharing)
• Student handout: Instructions for Download and Use
• Fully editable notebook pages in BOTH PowerPoint and Google Slides including:
o Title Page
o Table of Contents
o Note page (plain background)
o Note page (lined background)
o Note page (grid background)
o Classroom procedures page (blank)
o Classroom procedures page (editable suggested procedures included)
o Guidelines for using the Notebook page (blank)
o Guidelines for using the Notebook page (editable suggested guidelines included)
o Safety Procedures page (blank)
o Safety Procedures page (editable suggested safety guidelines)
o Grading Procedures page (blank)
o Grading Procedures page (editable suggested grading procedures and rubric)
o “What Did I Accomplish Today” questions page (suitable as a daily recap/exit activity)
o KWL template page (blank)
o Vocabulary template page (blank)
o Engineering Design Process Flow Chart template (steps included, otherwise blank)
o Venn Diagram template (blank)
o Venn Diagram (editable includes topics to compare inventions and innovations)
o Two Column Topic Comparison Chart template (blank)
o Two Column Topic Comparison Chart (editable includes headings for Engineering careers/classes
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The Physics of Amusement Park Rides
By Innovations in Technology
Project based learning fun for middle school and early high school students that focuses on the physics behind amusement park rides.
Students start the unit by researching information about how Newton's Laws of Physics impact the amusement park rides they love. They utilize an online simulation to see how changes in their design impact the fun and safety of the rides. Next, they research the history of roller coasters and showcase their work using PowerPoint or a Web 2.0 presentation tool. Finally, they design their own amusement park using Sketchup (or other CAD software) and finally put it all together in a presentation to share with their dream amusement park with the class, who evaluates their design.
Materials and lessons include:
1. Teacher and Student Resources
2. Amusement Park Physics Research (Questions, on-line simulation, vocabulary) – includes student worksheet and grading key
3. History of Roller Coasters Project (PowerPoint, Web 2.0, research)
4. Creating an Amusement Park in Sketchup Project (research, CAD design, PowerPoint summary and presentation to the class).
5. Student Presentation Evaluation Sheet
I've used this lesson with 8th graders in a high school credit Engineering class for several years and it is one of their favorites. I hope you students enjoy it!
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Engineering Ethics - Exploring Case Studies
By Innovations in Technology
This career unit gives students an introduction to the engineering ethics using a variety of case studies for student analysis. This is perfect for middle school or high school engineering, career, technology, CTE or business classes.
The included PowerPoint presentation can be used by the teacher for whole class instruction, or provided to the students electronically (or as a printout) for them to review individually. Students work with a partner or in small groups to analyze engineering cases that dealt with ethical concerns. Resources for the six cases are included in the PowerPoint and as printable or digital task cards. The activity can be completed on the computer or without computer access if the teacher prefers by printing out the linked information. Students use critical thinking skills and teamwork to research and analyze the cases and then answer questions to consider the different ethical issues and choices. Then, each group shares that information with the class, encouraging further discussion and analysis. Finally, a short reflection questionnaire gives students the opportunity to reflect and analyze their learning more deeply as they consider the input from other groups and their insight on different case studies.
The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with high school students.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher & Student Resources
• Introduction to Engineering Ethics PowerPoint presentation (editable)
• Case Study Team Project Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
• Team Case Study Questions/Worksheet
• Case Study Task Cards (6 different cases)
• Engineering Ethics Reflection Questions (MS Word)
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Researching a Career of Interest | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
It's never too early to start planning for the future! This activity lets students research a career of interest and then create a presentation about it using MS PowerPoint, Google Slides or a Web 2.0 tool such as Prezi.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources
• Researching a Career of Interest Project Expectations and Grading Rubric
• Sample Presentation
This project was created for middle school, but could be used for upper elementary as well.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
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The Evolution of Fashion Lesson (slides & notehelper)
By Mandy LaCour
Elevate your Fashion Design curriculum with this comprehensive and engaging resource designed specifically for high school students! This resource is perfect for educators looking to simplify their lesson planning while providing an interactive and informative experience for their students.
What's Included:
This presentation covers:
Suggested Timeline:
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Elements of Design Look Book Activity
By Mandy LaCour
This Look Book Project is great to use at the end of the Elements of Design Unit or it can be a continuous working activity for students to work through as you cover each element throughout your unit.
Use: It can be uploaded to google classroom or any other platform that students can access to work on a google slides template. There is a slide with instructions as well as an example slide, and blank slide with the titles of each of the elements that the students need to include in their look book.
Specifics: This activity has the students upload examples of garments that demonstrate the following elements:
Rubric Included
Fashion Terms & Cycles Lesson (slides & notehelper)
By Mandy LaCour
Elevate your Fashion Design curriculum with this comprehensive and engaging resource designed specifically for high school students! This resource is perfect for educators looking to simplify their lesson planning while providing an interactive and informative experience for their students.
What's Included:
This presentation covers:
Suggested Timeline:
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Texas Technology TEKS Keyboard Practice | Printable & Digital Activities
By Teach Savvy Store
Texas Technology Standards | Printable Keyboards + Digital Activities: Students will learn where the letters, numbers and symbols are on a keyboard by practicing pointing on the printable keyboards and playing a stand up sit down game to recognize missing keys as an added challenge! *PowerPoint & Google Slides
Texas Technology Standards 6(F) demonstrate keyboarding techniques for operating the alphabetic, numeric, punctuation, and symbol keys appropriate for Kindergarten-Grade 2 learning
What's Included:
"Put Your Finger On" Activity
Stand Up Sit Down Game (15 game slides)
*This resource is available for purchase to use on Outschool or other virtual systems without the extra need to purchase extra licenses
School News | How We Did It | Video Production
By Reece's Tech Shop by Scott Reece
Are you in charge of the School News? Have you ever wondered if your news program can be more than it is? Follow along our journey as we reimagined our school news and changed things for the better.
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By Melissa W
This EKG PowerPoint provides a comprehensive overview of EKG fundamentals, including the heart's electrical system and its role in diagnosing conditions like arrhythmias and myocardial infarctions. It details key components such as the P wave, QRS complex, and T wave, along with the ECG procedure, including electrode placement and result interpretation.
UPDATED! Laws and Ethics PowerPoint: for Phlebotomy, CCMA, PCT, Nursing
By Melissa W
UPDATED! Includes study guide and quiz.
Great for NHA!
Laws and Ethics in Healthcare!
This PowerPoint presentation delves into the crucial aspects of laws and ethics within the healthcare field. It provides a comprehensive guide for phlebotomists or other healthcare workers to navigate their professional responsibilities. The presentation covers key legal requirements, including patient consent, confidentiality, and the handling of medical records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other pertinent regulations.
By Melissa W
Perfect for NHA test readiness! This resource delves into various laboratory testing concepts such as:
...and much more!
NEW Patient Care Tech PowerPoint!
By Melissa W
This PowerPoint presentation includes vital information that PCTs must grasp for success, encompassing:
and additional topics!
Additionally, the presentation features questions to assess students' comprehension.
NEW! Healthcare: Safety & Infection Control
By Melissa W
Perfect for Healthcare students. Useful for NHA CPT and PCT and CCMA exams.
Mini quiz at the end of the power point!
NEW! Phlebotomy: All about BLOOD!
By Melissa W
This power point goes into detail about blood and its components. Everything students need to know!
I use this for my phlebotomy students studying for the NHA exam. : )
Introduction to Microbiology power point. Activities Included!
By Melissa W
An introductory PowerPoint presentation on microbiology delves into the realm of microorganisms. It discusses types of microbes, classification, characteristics, and their significance in ecosystems, biotechnology, medicine, and disease. Through a combination of visuals and informative content, the presentation aims to ignite curiosity and lay the groundwork for deeper exploration.