$5 - $10 6th Grade Computer Science & Technology Internet Activities (by date, oldest first)

The “Learning MS Word” Beginner Lessons start students with no previous knowledge of Microsoft Word on a path of learning the most important and frequently used commands to give them a quick start. Each lesson has a short, step-by-step tutorial that includes screenshots to walk students through the new tools they will use in the lesson. Then, they are given a creative task to solve, using those skills to create a document. There are five lessons, each taking no more than two (50 minute) class periods.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• 5 Mini Lessons with Tutorial and Creative Project including rubrics

Versions of the lesson are included for MS Word 2013/2016, and Office 365 (MS Word 2019).

This lesson was created for middle school students (grades 6-8) but could also be used for upper elementary or high school students.

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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Basic Video Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro gives students a step-by-step lesson to learn the basic skills needed for video editing: Adding and editing files, working with audio, creating titles, and rendering and saving your project. The lesson provides step-by-step instructions and also includes links to tutorials students can use as they need to complete the lesson. Students create a short project as they follow the mini-lessons and then demonstrate their learning through a short creative project at the end of the tutorials. This lesson was created for an 8th grade class, but is appropriate for any age group that are first time users of Adobe Premiere Pro.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• Adobe Premiere Pro Step-by-Step Tutorial

• Basic Adobe Premiere Pro Editing Project Expectations & Rubric

12/29/17: The links to sites with free-to-use video clips has been added to this resource.

Note: This was created for use with Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2014.

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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This project lets students learn about the engineering and design of hotels as they research and design one with their team. After introducing the lesson with a short video (link included in resources), students complete a math project about hotel design that focuses on perimeter, area, square footage, measurement and scale skills (formulas are included). Next, they work with their team to research information about the design and engineering involved in hotel construction and plan the design, materials and budget for the hotel they will design. Then, they work individually to create their own hotel to scale in Sketchup (a free CAD software program, download available at: https://www.sketchup.com/download ) and after completion, determine which of the team’s designs they will actually construct. Finally, they build a model of their hotel using recycled materials, following the Engineering Design Process with their team. After completing their hotel, students present their project to the class and explain their design choices. Finally, students reflect on and summarize their learning with short answers to questions about the experience and what they learned.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades or high school as well.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Team Sign Up Sheet

• Team Planning Sheet, Budget Sheet & Price List (editable)

• Hotel Design Math Project – Student Questions and Answer Key (editable digital and print versions)

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

• Engineering & Design Research Project – Student Questions and Answer Key (editable digital and print versions)

• Hotel Design in Sketchup Project - Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Hotel Building & Construction Project – Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Engineering Design Process Planning Sheet (editable digital and print versions)

• Reflection Questions (editable digital and print versions)

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Learning Google Sheets - Beginner Lessons start students with no previous knowledge of Google Sheets on a path of learning the most important and frequently used commands to give them a quick start. Each lesson has a short, step-by-step tutorial that includes screenshots to walk students through the new tools they will use in the lesson. Then, they are given a creative task to solve, using those skills to create a spreadsheet. There are five lessons, each taking no more than two class periods.

This lesson has been revised to be compatible with the latest version of Google Sheets (2-2020) and also includes the older instructions and resources that were included with the original lesson for previous purchasers who are re-downloading the lesson. The older lessons are included in their own folder within the .zip file.

This lesson was created for middle school (grades 6-8) but could also be used with upper elementary or high school students.

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 with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• 5 Mini Lessons with Tutorial and Creative Project including rubrics

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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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This career unit gives students an introduction to the Information Technology career cluster and what a career in this field would be like. This is perfect for a career, technology, CTE or business class.

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 use close reading skills with a short informational passage to learn about the career field and answer questions to use critical thinking skills and demonstrate their understanding. Two different puzzles are included to learn different jobs in the career and to reinforce vocabulary skills. An individual project to create a web site using Weebly (www.weebly.com) offers students an opportunity for a real-life look into this career. A group project to learn more about cybersecurity is provided to allow students to utilize critical thinking skills and teamwork. Finally, a short reflection questionnaire gives students the opportunity to reflect and analyze their learning as they determine if this career field is of interest to them.

The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with high school students. The teacher can choose to use some or all of the provided lesson options included in this resource.

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 with this Lesson

• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources

• Introduction to Information Technology Careers PowerPoint presentation (editable)

• Introduction to Information Technology Careers Research Reading and Questions

• Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (includes answer key)

• Job Type Word Search Puzzle (includes answer key)

• Individual Project Web Site Design expectations, resources, Quick Reference Guide, and rubric

• Technology based Group Cybersecurity Project Instructions, Resources and Rubric

• Information Technology Career Reflection Questions (MS Word)

This lesson is a part of the bundle Exploring Careers: 16 Career Cluster Units BUNDLE

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This career unit gives students an introduction to the law, public safety, corrections and security career cluster and what a career in this field would be like. This is perfect for a career, technology, CTE or business class.

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 use close reading skills with a short informational passage to learn about the career field and answer questions to use critical thinking skills and demonstrate their understanding. Two different puzzles are included to learn different jobs in the career and to reinforce vocabulary skills. A technology based project comic creation project is included to allow students to use critical thinking and creativity to further explore the career field. A quick reference/tutorial is also included for StoryboardThat (free, no download needed). Additionally, a group legal case analysis project that can be completed without student computer access (by the teacher printing out the linked information) or providing access to a computer for each group to research is provided to simulate the career and allow students to utilize critical thinking skills and teamwork. Finally, a short reflection questionnaire gives students the opportunity to reflect and analyze their learning as they determine if this career field is of interest to them.

The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with high school students. The teacher can choose to use some or all of the provided lesson options included in this resource.

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 with this Lesson

• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources

• Introduction to Law Careers PowerPoint presentation (editable)

• Introduction to Law Careers Research Reading and Questions

• Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (includes answer key)

• Job Type Word Search Puzzle (includes answer key)

• Technology based Creative Application Project Instructions, Tutorial and Rubric

• Team Brainstorming Worksheet

• Case Study Task Cards (6 different cases)

• Law Career Simulation Group Lesson Instructions and Rubric

• Law Career Reflection Questions (MS Word)

This lesson is a part of the bundle Exploring Careers: 16 Career Cluster Units BUNDLE

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The “Learning Google Docs” Beginner Lessons start students with no previous knowledge of Google Docs on a path of learning the most important and frequently used commands to give them a quick start. Each lesson has a short, step-by-step tutorial that includes screenshots to walk students through the new tools they will use in the lesson. Then, they are given a creative task to solve, using those skills to create a document. There are five lessons, each taking no more than two (50 minute) class periods.

This lesson has been revised to be compatible with the latest version of Google Docs (2-2020) and also includes the older instructions and resources that were included with the original lesson for previous purchasers who are re-downloading the lesson. The older lessons are included in their own folder within the .zip file.

This lesson was created for middle school (grades 6-8) but could also be used with upper elementary or high school students.

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 with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• 5 Mini Lessons with Tutorial and Creative Project including rubrics

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The “Learning MS PowerPoint” Beginner Lessons start students with no previous knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint on a path of learning the most important and frequently used commands to give them a quick start.

Each lesson has a short, step-by-step tutorial that includes screenshots to walk students through the new tools they will use in the lesson. Then, they are given a creative task to solve, using those skills to create a presentation. There are four lessons, each taking no more than two (50 minute) class periods.

Versions of the lesson are included for MS PowerPoint 2013/2016, and Office 365 (MS PowerPoint 2019).

This lesson was created for middle school students (grades 6-8) but could also be used for upper elementary or high school students.

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 with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• 4 Mini Lessons with Tutorial and Creative Project including rubrics

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The “Excelling with Excel” Intermediate Activities let students continue their learning with Microsoft Excel to include more intermediate commands. This lesson assumes student already have beginner skills with Microsoft Excel including knowing these basic commands: entering and editing information, basic cell and text formatting, changing column width, creating a basic formula (SUM, AVERAGE, basic math), adding a row or column, changing page settings, printing, and creating a basic chart/graph. If students have not yet mastered these skills, you may want to start with Excelling with Excel – Beginner Activities, available at: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Excelling-with-Excel-Beginner-Activities-1939780

Each lesson has a short, step-by-step tutorial that includes screenshots to walk students through the new tools they will use in the lesson. Then, they are given a creative task to solve, using those skills to create a spreadsheet. There are four lessons, each taking no more than two class periods.

Versions of the lesson are included for MS Excel 2013/2016, and Office 365 (MS Excel 2019).

This lesson was created for middle school students (grades 6-8) but could also be used for upper elementary or high school students.

These lessons were created for middle school students (grades 6-8) but could also be used with upper elementary and high school students.

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 with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• 4 Mini Lessons with Tutorial and Creative Project including grading rubrics

• Fully Editable Sample Microsoft Excel Worksheet for each lesson

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Learning Google Slides Beginner Lessons start students with no previous knowledge of Google Slides on a path of learning the most important and frequently used commands to give them a quick start. Each lesson has a short, step-by-step tutorial that includes screenshots to walk students through the new tools they will use in the lesson. Then, they are given a creative task to solve, using those skills to create a presentation. There are four lessons, each taking no more than two (50 minute) class periods.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• 4 Mini Lessons with Tutorial and Creative Project including rubrics

This lesson has been revised to be compatible with the latest version of Google Slides (2-2020) and also includes the older instructions and resources that were included with the original lesson for previous purchasers who are re-downloading the lesson. The older lessons are included in their own folder within the .zip file.

This lesson was created for middle school (grades 6-8) but could also be used with upper elementary or high school students.

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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This project lets students learn about the engineering and design of ocean liners and cruise ships as they research and design one with their team. After introducing the lesson with a short video (link included in resources), students work with their team to research information about the design and engineering involved in ship building from early times, including the Titanic, through the modern cruise ships of today. Then, they brainstorm together to determine what features they would include in their own “ship of dreams”. Next, they plan their design and create their own modern cruise ship to scale in Sketchup (a free CAD software program, download available at: https://www.sketchup.com/download ). Finally, they build a model of their ship using recycled materials, following the Engineering Design Process with their team. After completing their ship, students present their project to the class and explain their design choices. Finally, students reflect on and summarize their learning with short answers to questions about the experience and what they learned.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades or high school as well.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Team Sign Up Sheet

• Team Planning Sheet

• Ship Engineering & Design Research Project – Student Questions and Answer Key (editable digital and print versions)

• Ship Design in Sketchup Project - Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Ship Building Project – Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Engineering Design Process Planning Sheet (editable digital and print versions)

• Reflection Questions (editable digital and print versions)

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This project utilizes research skills, MS Word, and Sketchup (free CAD software download) to allow students to build skills in those programs along with skills in Internet research, reading, writing and critical thinking. In these projects, students research information about the history of skyscrapers, designs and changes to those designs over time, and the physics behind them. They create a scale model drawing of an existing skyscraper using Sketchup (CAD) and then design their own. Next, they brainstorm with their team to determine the best design to build from provided materials. Finally, they reflect on their learning and the dynamics of their team to complete the project. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for younger or older students.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• Introduction to Skyscrapers Research project (includes answer key)

• Learning More about Skyscrapers Research project (includes answer key)

• Team Sign Up Sheet

• Skyscraper Replication - Sketchup (CAD) drawing project expectations and rubric

• Skyscraper Unique Design – Sketchup (CAD) drawing project expectations and rubric

• Team Building Project Expectations and Rubric

• Team Sign Up Sheet

• Written Reflection Assignment (MS Word or other word processing)

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The “Aerodynamics, Flight & Sustainable Life” project utilizes research skills, MS PowerPoint, and Sketchup (free CAD software download) to allow students to build skills in those programs along with skills in Internet research, reading, writing and critical thinking. In these projects, students research information about the history of aerodynamics, Newton’s Laws of flight and the physics behind them. They replicate a scale model drawing of a NASA space vehicle using Sketchup (CAD) and then research and design their own space station or community that will fully sustain life in space.

The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for younger or older students.

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 with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• Aerodynamics History PowerPoint project Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Newton’s Laws Research Questions (includes answer key)

• Recreating a NASA Space Vehicle in Sketchup Project Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Project Samples for NASA Vehicle

• Designing a Space Station or Community in Sketchup Project Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Project Samples for Space Station/Community

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This project based learning unit is perfect for middle school (6-8) classes that focus on careers, technology, history or CTE.

Unit Lesson Plans include:

1. Unit Plan, Teacher & Student Resources

2. History of Inventions Timeline Project (Web 2.0 – www.tiki-toki.com)

3. Exploring Inventions Project (PowerPoint)

4. Researching an Inventor (Web 2.0 – www.weebly.com)

Students create a timeline to show a century of inventions of their choice and make real-world connections in how those inventions influenced our history and society. Next, they choose five different inventions in different categories to explore in depth and create a PowerPoint. Finally, students research an inventor of interest and create a web page about them and their inventions, further connecting their learning to their own world and giving it an authentic audience.

My 7th graders loved sharing their research with each other and challenged each other to "think outside the box" as they gained a better understanding of technology and history. I know your students will enjoy this 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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Easy lessons that students can do with a substitute teacher that are still engaging and on-topic for Career and Technology (CTE) classes or other technology based middle school classes.

These are great to have for those occasions where you need to call in a substitute at the last minute and don't have time to plan. They're also great lessons you may be tempted to use on days you are there too!!

Perfect for middle school (grades 6-8), these lessons are ready to go and need no additional prep time.

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.

Contained in this download:

1. Contents and additional resources for the teacher

2. SIX (6) stand-alone lessons for days when there is a substitute teacher including:

a. Lesson Plan: Creative Writing Using MS Word

b. Lesson Plan: Exploring a Career of Interest (MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher or Web 2.0 tools)

c. Lesson Plan: Famous Engineer Research Project (MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher or Web 2.0 tools)

d. Lesson Plan: Web Scavenger Hunt – Internet Technology (MS Word) – includes answer key

e. Lesson Plan: Issues in Biotechnology (MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher or Web 2.0 tools)

f. Lesson Plan: Robotics Applications (MS PowerPoint)

3. BONUS: Substitute Teacher Report Form

I hope these will help make your life easier when you have to be away from your class!

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Which group can create the best possible classroom, using a given budget and the size constraints of the existing room? Redesign the Classroom Project lets middle schoolers work in a small group to be the architect and interior designer as they measure the existing classroom, determine what new items to purchase, and then arrange their resources into the best possible learning environment.

This project reinforces measurement, math and accuracy skills as students use their imagination and creativity. After taking the measurements, each group brainstorms what they will purchase with their budget and creates a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (or Google Sheets) to show how they will spend their money. Next, they draw their floorplan to scale (on graph paper, using Web 2.0 tools (www.floorplanner.com or www.homestyler.com ) or Sketchup (a free download available at: http://www.sketchup.com/download) and then arrange the furnishings of the room to the best advantage. Next, students combine their work into a Microsoft PowerPoint (or Google Slides) presentation to explain and showcase their choices. Finally, students reflect on their learning, both about the project and about the success of their team. Note: This lesson is intended for beginning Excel users and was created using Microsoft Excel 2016. It is easily adaptable for different versions and an earlier version template is included.

This project was created for grades 7 and 8 but would be appropriate for upper elementary or high school students 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.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources

• Project Overview Introduction for Students

• Team Sign-up Sheet

• Floor Plan Creation and Design Project - Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric

• Measurement Recording Sheet (includes sample)

• Team Brainstorming Sheet

• Microsoft Excel Budget Project – Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric

• Microsoft Excel Template (fully editable, includes formulas) – Two Versions: 2016 and 97-2003

• PowerPoint Presentation - Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric

• Project Reflection Questions

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In this lesson, students learn more about what makes an effective infographic as they analyze existing infographics and then create their own. Included with the lesson is a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation for whole class instruction (editable) to learn about infographics and analyze them as a class. Infographics with discussion questions are included in the PowerPoint. Next, students choose a topic of interest, research their topic and then create an infographic using Piktochart (www.piktochart.com), a free Web 2.0 tool that does not require download. A Quick Start Guide for the program is included to help students navigate the program. Topic suggestions are included in the teacher/student resource material. These infographics look great printed and displayed in the hallways!

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well. It can be used for any subject that wants to incorporate technology in a lesson.

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

• Infographics Presentation (whole class with discussion questions) in MS PowerPoint (editable)

• Research worksheet (two versions – for individual or teams)

• Infographic Project: Student expectations, instructions and grading rubric

• Quick start tutorial for Piktochart

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The Design & Build a Treehouse STEM Project utilizes allows students to build skills utilizing the engineering design process and CAD along with skills in Internet research, reading, writing and critical thinking. In these projects, students research information about treehouse design as well as utilizing math skills. They create a scale model drawing of a treehouse individually using Sketchup (CAD) and brainstorm with their team to determine the best design from their group to actually build a model using specific provided materials that they “purchase” using a set budget. The goal is to build a safe, attractive treehouse within the specified constraints and within their budget. They present their projects to the class, critiquing the other groups. Finally, they reflect on their learning and the dynamics of their team to complete the project.

Editable (modifiable) files are included so that teachers can modify the supply list to suit the materials they have available and to adapt the project if they choose. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for younger or older students.

Materials Required

• Access to computers for each student (or pair of students) with Internet and MS Word (or Google Docs), Sketchup Free (web based free CAD program)
• Materials for each group to build model treehouse: craft (popsicle) sticks, toothpicks, string, balsa wood, cardboard (full list is included with the project and can be modified)
• White glue
• X-acto knives, scissors, rulers and cutting mats
• Safety goggles (optional but highly recommended)

Project Duration (approximate)

• Overview of the Project & Team Planning: 1-2 (50 minute) class periods

• Individual Sketchup/CAD drawing creation: 2-4 (50 minute) class periods

• Building treehouse model with group (includes informal testing and revisions):

• 3-5 (50 minute) class periods

• Treehouse Group presentation and critique: 1 (50 minute) class period

• Written individual reflection: 1/2 (50 minute) class period

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources
• Treehouse Project Overview & Expectations
• Team Sign Up Sheet
• Treehouse Model Building Challenge Expectations (includes Sketchup/CAD assignment)
• Architectural Scale and Math Formulas “Cheat Sheet”
• Materials Planning & Price Sheet
• Student Project Presentation Critique Form
• Material Control Sheet for Teacher
• Individual Written Reflection Assignment

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The Winter Holiday Greeting Card Unit gives teachers and students three fun options to choose from to create a holiday project to share. Tutorials and projects are included for:

• Video eCard utilizing Kizoa (www.kizoa.com)

• Animated greeting card utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint

• Printable paper card, designed in Microsoft Word

Kizoa is a free Web 2.0 tool which allows students to create and edit videos online, as well as create ecards, photo collages, and edit photos. They can then share their finished product online or by saving it to their computer. No download is required to use the product, making it easy for teachers who are not able to download software on classroom computers to still give their students a choice in learning. The quick start tutorial included with the lesson is intended to help students get started with the program and then use the resources within the program to refine their creations. General project instructions and expectations, along with a grading rubric are also included.

They can also utilize Microsoft PowerPoint to create an animated greeting card. A complete, step-by-step instruction guide is included, along with the project expectations and rubric.

The third option is a more traditional paper card, created in Microsoft Word. A complete, step-by-step instruction guide is included, along with the project expectations and rubric.

Choose one for your students or let them choose! This is a great activity for that week before Winter Break

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 with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• Quick Getting Started Guide: Kizoa Tutorial for Students

• Video eCard Project Expectations & Rubric for Kizoa

• Animated eCard in Microsoft PowerPoint: Step-by-Step tutorial

• Animated eCard in Microsoft PowerPoint Project Expectations & Rubric

• Winter Holiday Printable Card in Microsoft Word: Step-by-Step tutorial

• Winter Holiday Printable Card in Microsoft Word: Student Expectations & Rubric

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