6th Grade Computer Science & Technology Projects (by price, high to low)

Lesson Overview

These projects have students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in various careers within the seventeen career clusters. They will use math skills to learn how to compute measurements, quantities, profit, etc. to solve problems commonly found in that career field.

Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real-world use for the math skills they learn every day.

These lessons were created for 7th and 8th grade but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Fully editable files are included for all lessons.

The bundle includes eighteen (18) different lessons, all of which are also available separately. They are all fully editable and include the student handout, an answer key, and a formula “cheat sheet” for students to assist with problem solving.

The following lessons are included:

· How Engineers Use Math

· How Architects Use Math

· How Fashion Designers Use Math

· How Math is Used in Agriculture Careers

· How Math is Used in Arts, AV, Technology & Communications Careers

· How Math is Used in Business Careers

· How Math is Used in Education Careers

· How Math is Used in Energy Careers *NEW*

· How Math is Used in Finance Careers

· How Math is Used in Government Careers

· How Math is Used in Health Science Careers

· How Math is Used in Human Services Careers

· How Math is Used in Information Technology Careers

· How Math is Used in Law Careers

· How Math is Used in Hospitality Careers

· How Math is Used in Manufacturing Careers

· How Math is Used in Sales & Marketing Careers

· How Math is Used in Transportation Careers

Materials Required:

· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)

· Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs

· Calculators (optional)

Files included (for each career):

· Teacher & Student Resources

· How This Career Uses Math Activity/Handout

· How This Career Uses Math Activity Answer Key

· Formula “Cheat Sheet” Student Handout

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· 1 (50 minute) class period for each 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.

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Includes 6-9 weeks of fashion design lessons including fashion design history, a digital notebook with 22 pages of lessons including color, design, vocabulary, fabrics, digital portfolio, writing activities and careers; famous fashion designers, a related math lesson, and the opportunity for students to create their own fashion (or fashion line).

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.

This fashion design bundle includes five different fashion related lessons:

History of Fashion Design

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric for individual lesson

• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric for partner/team lesson

Digital Fashion Design Notebook (Design Basics)

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Editable (MS Word) Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric for the notebook (two versions: full lesson instructions to let students work at their own pace, and individual lessons by page)

• Teacher instructions for each page of the notebook

• Student Digital Notebook for Fashion Design (editable in MS PowerPoint)

Famous Fashion Designers & Their Influence on Society

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Student instructions, expectations and grading rubric

• Suggested list of famous fashion designers

Designing Your Own Fashions

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Fashion Design Creation Lesson - Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric (two versions: short (1 design) and long (6-8 designs)

• Writing Reflection Lesson (two versions)

Real World Math: How Fashion Designers Use Math

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• How Fashion Designers Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Fashion Designers Use Math Activity Answer Key

Included in this Bundle:

• Zip (compressed file) with folders for each lesson above

• Teacher Notes for the Bundle

Materials Required:

• Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)

• Access to Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (Digital Notebook)

• Access to Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Paint (optional – suggested Web 2.0 tools above can be used in place of these) for Designing Your Own Fashions

• Drawing tablets (optional, but will allow students to achieve more professional results) for Designing Your Own Fashions

Approximate Lesson Duration:

Lessons can be completed in any order and take approximately six to nine weeks to complete, depending on which version of the fashion design creation lesson is used.

• History of Fashion Design: 3-4 days (longer if students present to class)

• Digital Interactive Fashion Notebook: 2 weeks

• Famous Fashion Designers and Their Influence on Society: 3-4 days (longer if students present to class)

• Designing Your Own Fashions: 1-3 weeks (depending on which version of the design lesson is used)

• Real World Math – How Fashion Designers Use Math: 1-2 days

Lessons are organized in folders within a compressed (.zip) file for easy access, and can be printed or delivered digitally to students. These lessons are suitable for Family and Consumer Science, Fashion Design, Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications, and other Technology classes. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with high school students.

Each unit is available individually, if you prefer.

• History of Fashion Design: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/History-of-Fashion-Design-Research-Presentation-Project-3421546

• Digital Fashion Design Notebook: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Digital-Fashion-Design-Notebook-Editable-3423834

• Famous Fashion Designers & Their Influence on Society: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Famous-Fashion-Designers-Research-Presentation-Project-3423806

• Designing Your Own Fashions: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Designing-Your-Own-Fashions-3424329

• Real World Math – How Fashion Designers Use Math: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/How-Fashion-Designers-Use-Math-in-their-Career-Real-World-Math-2343917

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Lesson Overview

Need a fun way to introduce Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to upper elementary or middle school students? This seasonal bundle lets students learn the basics of Microsoft Excel (or Google Sheets) as they create pixel art using the program. First, they'll create a quick pixel art from a given example and then they'll create their own! This bundle includes the full lesson for each season: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. These are each sold separately too, if you prefer. These are also fun lessons to use if you just need something for a one day lesson.

I've used this with 7th and 8th graders who used their free time to create even more art! I hope your students have as much fun as mine did learning Excel or Google Sheets!

Materials Required

· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)

· Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

Files Included for Each Season

· Teacher & Student Resources

· Introduction to Pixel Art Lesson (Microsoft Excel project) with tutorial

· Introduction to Pixel Art Lesson (Google Sheets project) with tutorial

· Legends and Sample Pictures for 8 Additional Pictures

· Full Excel editable files for all pixel art projects (note: these can be opened in Google Sheets too)

Contains instructions and samples for these pixel art designs:

WINTER

Samples

1 – Winter Cap

2 – Easy Snowman

Additional Pictures

1 – Penguin

2 – Hot Chocolate

3 – Snowflakes

4 – Winter Village Scene

5 – Snowman SceneWinter

SPRING

* Daffodil

* Purple Flower

* Blue Spring Flowers

* Easter Bunny

* Easter Basket

* Pink Flower

SUMMER

Samples

1 – Watermelon

2 – Beach Umbrella

Easy

1 – Sunglasses

2 – Pail and Shovel

Additional Pictures

1 – Beach Ball

2 – Sandals

3 – Ice Cream Bar

4 – Ice Cream Cone

5 – Sandcastle

6 – Summer Sun

FALL

Example 1: Rake

Example 2: Acorn

Easy Picture 1: Smore

Easy Picture 2: Sweater

Picture 1: Bonfire

Picture 2: Hot Chocolate

Picture 3: Fall Leaf

Picture 4: Fall Sunset

Picture 5: Fall Trees

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· 1-2 (50 minute) class period(s) for each season (but your students will probably want to work on it longer!)

Each season is available separately at:

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Three great Winter Holiday Lessons (each is also sold separately):

LESSON #1 Winter Holiday Christmas Cards - Video, eCards & Paper

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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

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

LESSON #2 - Winter Holiday WebQuest & Puzzles

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Three short activities with a Winter Holiday theme that your middle school students will love! Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are covered in a WebQuest / Internet Scavenger Hunt that help students understand the traditions of the different holidays.

There's also two activities that don't require computers: a word search puzzle with a Winter Holiday theme and a fun "How Many Words Can You Make?" activity that is great to play as a competition with teams.

Created for middle school, these lessons will work for upper elementary as well. Each lesson takes approximately one (50 minute) class period.

Files Included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Fun Facts about the Winter Holidays WebQuest Activity

• Fun Facts about the Winter Holidays WebQuest Answer Key

• Word Search Puzzle – the Winter Holidays Vocabulary

• Word Search Puzzle – the Winter Holidays Vocabulary Answer Key

• How Many Words Can You Make Puzzle – Winter Holidays

• How Many Words Can You Make Puzzle – Winter Holidays Answer Key

LESSON 3: Winter Holiday Pixel Art in MS Excel or Google Sheets

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Need a fun way to introduce Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to upper elementary or middle school students? This great lesson lets students learn the basics of Microsoft Excel (or Google Sheets) as they create pixel art using the program. First, they'll create a quick pixel art from a given example and then they'll create their own! These are also fun lessons to use if you just need something for a one day lesson.

I've used this with 7th and 8th graders who used their free time to create even more art! I hope your students have as much fun as mine did learning Excel or Google Sheets!

Files Included

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Introduction to Pixel Art Lesson (Microsoft Excel project) with tutorial

• Introduction to Pixel Art Lesson (Google Sheets project) with tutorial

• Legends and Sample Pictures for 6 Additional Pictures

• Full Excel (2016) editable files for all pixel art projects (note: these can be opened in Google Sheets too)

Includes instructions and samples for these pixel art designs:

Example Pictures and Legends

Easy Picture 1: Christmas Package

Easy Picture 2: Stocking

Easy Picture 3: Menorah

Additional Pictures and Legends

Picture 1: Candy Cane

Picture 2: Christmas Packages 2

Picture 3: Christmas Stocking

Picture 4: Wreath

Picture 5: Christmas Tree

Picture 6: Gingerbread Man

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With the start of a new school year, do you want to try something different? Do you have an extra day when you'd love to take the entire class on an adventure of fun and excitement? Maybe you have a group of lightning-fast learners who breeze through assignments in no time. Giving them more of the same problems they've already mastered would be a wasted opportunity. So why not shake things up? How about introducing them to a thrilling world of discovery, with absolutely NO EXTRA WORK for you?

Programming!

Introducing "Learn to Program Scratch" task cards! (This bundle contains ALL THREE LEVELS of the series) These cards bring to life Scratch, a visually captivating computer programming language created by none other than MIT. Every student should have a taste of programming, and as math teachers, we hold the key to open this amazing door. Computer programming is the ultimate fusion of math and logic, and brace yourself... it's also fun!

Prepare to witness a spark of interest in your students! For many of them, the vast world of coding remains an enigma, with no clue where to begin. And let's face it, not all schools offer a comprehensive computer science curriculum. But fear not! These bundled task cards act as a stepping stone, paving the way for their journey into the realms of Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, and more!

Hold on tight, because here's what's packed inside this treasure trove:

• This bundle contains ALL THREE LEVELS of my task cards- Starting with the basics of Scratch and ending with simple game making with Scratch

Level 1: (16 cards) Introduction to block coding. Simple so any student

can achieve a level of success.

Level 2: (16 cards) Multiple stepped tasks with Scratch. This level leads

into concepts that are used in level 3.

Level 3: (16 cards) Four games to create, each with 4 task cards.

Rock, Paper, Scissors

Dodge Ball

Jumping Game

Whack-A-Mole

• Each card boasts a different level of challenge: N00b, Coder, Hacker! Differentiated so everyone can succeed!
• Need a guiding light? We've got you covered with a full answer key.
• Flexibility at its finest! These cards can be done in any order, allowing you to print out one or two sets, laminate them for extra durability, and share them with multiple students!
• The cards are color-coded, following the Scratch theme. And hey, we understand if color printing isn't an option, so we've also labeled them for your convenience.
• Dive into the experience headfirst with an introduction video and a written overview of Scratch vocabulary. We're here to ensure you and your students have the smoothest journey possible!

*** Pro tip: Printing the cards on thicker paper (cardstock) and laminating them not only elevates their durability but ensures they withstand the test of time, unleashing countless moments of wonder and discovery!

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In this lesson, students explore the field of fashion design, using a digital notebook to compile their research and designs. In addition to teacher and student resources, the lesson includes a 22 page, editable digital notebook (Microsoft PowerPoint) which can also be shared via Google Drive and opened in Google Slides. Students can work through the lessons in the notebook at their own pace, or the teacher can assign specific lessons for each class period. Students learn fashion terminology, clothing and fashion industry trends and influences, elements of art and design in fashion, color choices, and the types of fabrics and materials used in fashions. They also create a design portfolio in the notebook, using online resources, of fashions of interest to them, creating their own “fashion line”. Additionally, they explore careers in the field, reflect on their own personal style choices and summarize their learning in the lesson.

This is a great activity for a career exploration class, Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications class, Family & Consumer Sciences, Fashion Design, or any technology class. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in high school 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:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Editable (MS Word) Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric for the notebook (two versions: full lesson instructions to let students work at their own pace, and individual lessons by page)

• Teacher instructions for each page of the notebook

• Student Digital Notebook for Fashion Design (editable in MS PowerPoint)

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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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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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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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Learning about Animation teaches students the history and basic concepts of animation prior to them creating their own animation utilizing Adobe Flash. Another animation program could be substituted, but would require some changes to the directions for those portions of the unit.

Students being by doing guided research about the history of animation and presenting their findings in a PowerPoint or Prezi. Next, they learn about the twelve principles of animation by completing a worksheet. There is also a quiz over this material. With this knowledge about animation, students are ready to start creating their own. A short lesson on basic animation in Adobe Flash with students first watching the teacher create a bouncing ball and then completing it themselves from written directions and a tutorial, followed by another practice hands-on activity to add to and reinforce skills, leads to the culminating activity of the unit – to create a cartoon using their skills in Adobe Flash.

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 (includes extension activities)

• History of Animation Project Expectations and Rubric *

• 12 Principles of Animation worksheet and links to reading *

• 12 Principles of Animation quiz and teacher key *

• Introduction to Adobe Flash – Bouncy Ball Project Step-by-Step Guide, Expectations and Rubric

• Adobe Flash Practice Exercises Project Expectations and Rubric

• Create a Cartoon in Adobe Flash Project Expectations and Rubric

*These lessons are also included in Learning Animation with Adobe Edge Animate.

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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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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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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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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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In this lesson, students learn more about both the classic Seven Wonders of the World and the “new” Seven Wonders project as they research the history, design and engineering of the wonders. The lesson starts with a whole class Microsoft PowerPoint presentation (editable) to view the Wonders and start discussion. Next, students choose one of the classic and one of the “new” Wonders to research further and create a presentation with that information (using Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides). Optionally, these may be presented to the class. In the next part of the assignment, they design an “Eighth Wonder” of their own (to scale) based on what they learned, using Sketchup (a free CAD program that can be downloaded at: https://www.sketchup.com/ or used as an online tool). After completing the drawing, students build a model of their Wonder to scale using chipboard, cardboard or other materials. The building activity can be done as a team/small group activity if you prefer. Finally, students answer questions to reflect on their learning for this unit. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well. Materials Required: • Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students) • Access to Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides • Access to Sketchup (https://www.sketchup.com/) – either downloaded or online • Building Materials: A variety of materials to construct and decorate the house such as cardboard, chipboard, foam board, balsa wood, construction paper, toothpicks, craft (popsicle) sticks, paint or markers, rulers, scissors, white glue, hot glue (and glue guns), tape, X-acto knives (and blades), etc. Files included: • Teacher & Student Resources • Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation: The Seven Wonders of the World (editable) • Researching Classic and New Wonders: Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric • Designing an “Eighth Wonder” in Sketchup: Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric • Sketchup Tutorial (step-by-step instructions with screen shots) • Team Sign Up Sheet • Building Project: Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric • Reflection Questions Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases! ************************************************************************** Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum: Follow our blog Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Pinterest Visit our Website

The “Excelling with Excel” Beginner Lessons start students with no previous knowledge of Microsoft Excel 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.

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 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.

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 “What Will My Car Cost?” project allows students to build skills in Internet research and critical thinking as they research costs for a car and then compute and compare payment options using Microsoft Excel. First, students research the cost for two car options (one used and one new) and then compare financing and payment options for these using formulas in Microsoft Excel. The step-by-step directions were created for Microsoft Excel 2016, but could easily be used with earlier versions of the software. Editable templates and samples are provided for both Microsoft Excel 2016 and earlier versions (2007-2013).

The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for 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

• Student Project Overview, Expectations & Rubric - Research & Excel Project

• Student Step-by-Step Guide - Excel Project

• MS Excel Template “What Will My Car Cost” Project for use in differentiation (Two Editable Microsoft Excel files with formulas – one for version 2016; one for earlier versions 2007-2013)

• Sample “What Will My Car Cost?” Project (Two Editable Microsoft Excel files with formulas – one for version 2016; one for earlier versions 2007-2013)

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In this lesson, students learn more about the history of the computer. The lesson starts with a Microsoft PowerPoint whole class presentation that gives an overview of computer history from the 1950’s through current times. Next, students work in small groups to research history information from an assigned decade and then to create a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint (or Google Slides) to share with the class. Students take notes during the presentations and then culminate their learning with a short quiz over the material. A study sheet is provided to cover the material from each decade that will be tested to give students an opportunity to review the information (or to assist in the case of absences or presentations that are incomplete). This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well. Files included: • Teacher & Student Resources • Microsoft PowerPoint presentation (for teacher presentation to the class) • Note sheet for PowerPoint presentation and student presentations • Team Planning Sheet • Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric for History Presentation Project • Study sheet: Computer History Facts • Multiple choice quiz (includes answer key) Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases! ************************************************************************** Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum: Follow our blog Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Pinterest Visit our Website

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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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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