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Learning about Robotics - WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle
By Innovations in Technology
This short computer research WebQuest/Scavenger Hunt is a fun activity to lead into a variety of units in Technology, CTE, Science or Engineering. It is also a great quick activity to fill a day prior to starting a new lesson or to use with a substitute teacher.
The lesson includes student handouts, teacher resources, and a grading key for the teacher. Editable student question files allow the lesson to easily be printed or completed digitally. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included, perfect for early finishers or to use as a part of the lesson. This lesson was created for middle school, but would work well with upper elementary or early high school also.
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)
· WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)
· Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key
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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Interior Design: Design Your Dream House - Career Simulation | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
Perfect for art, engineering, CTE or technology classes, this project based learning lesson lets students design their own floor plan using their choice of two different Web 2.0 tools. Next, they furnish the house and finally, they give a detailed explanation of the types of furniture and colors they chose for each room on a detailed chart.
Included in the file:
* Teacher and Student Resources, including video and extension activities
* Project Expectations and Grading Rubric
* Room Chart for furniture and color choices
* Sample Floor Plan Projects
I've used this with 7th and 8th graders as they study the Architecture and Construction careers as a real world project that Architects and Interior Designers would do and it's always a hit! I hope your students enjoy it as much as mine have.
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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Newton's Laws: The Physics of Force & Motion Webquest & Word Search Puzzle
By Innovations in Technology
This webquest / Internet scavenger hunt is a perfect one day activity for middle schoolers to learn more about the Sir Isaac Newton's laws of physics and their application. In addition, they'll learn a little about some of the other things Newton was famous for!
Lesson includes resources for the teacher and student, the student handout and an answer key. An editable version of the student questions is included that can be used as a printed handout or completed digitally. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included, perfect for early finishers or to use as a part of the lesson. This is a great lesson to leave with a sub 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.
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)
· WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)
· Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key
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Learning about Biotechnology WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle
By Innovations in Technology
This webquest / Internet scavenger hunt is a perfect one day activity for middle schoolers to learn more about biotechnology. It is appropriate for middle school science, engineering or technology classes.
The lesson includes the student handout and an answer key, along with a short list of sites that teachers can provide to students to help with the quest if they choose. Student questions are provided as an editable Microsoft Word file, making it easy to either print the project or let students complete it digitally. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included, perfect for early finishers or to use as a part of the lesson. This is a great lesson to leave with a sub 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.
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)
· WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)
· Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· 1 (50 minute) class period
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Engineering Career Research and Brochure Project | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
Engineering Career Research and Brochure Project has students utilize Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher to showcase their research about an engineering career of choice. In addition to allowing students to build skills in those programs, they also develop their skills in Internet research, reading, writing and critical thinking. In this project, students research an engineering career of their choice, following a list of required information and then create a tri-fold brochure in either Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher to share that information. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for 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
• Student Expectations & Rubric - Research & Brochure Project
• Career Brochure Sample
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Manufacturing Career Simulation - Product Designer / Industrial Designer
By Innovations in Technology
Learning about Industrial/Product Design (Manufacturing) Careers gives students an introduction to what individuals in this career field do on the job. This is perfect for a technology, business or marketing class, or a class that focuses on careers. Students learn about the career by viewing a short, teacher-led PowerPoint. Next, they learn more about patents and trademarks as they research these topics on the Internet to answer provided questions. Finally, students work in teams to develop a unique product of their own and build a prototype of the product. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for older students.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources
• Introduction to Industrial/Product Design (Manufacturing Careers) PowerPoint
• Learning about Patents and Trademarks Student Handout
• Learning about Patents and Trademarks Answer Key
• Design a New Product Project Expectations, Instructions & Rubric
• Design Worksheet
• Team Sign Up Sheet
• Project Samples
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Alternative Energy WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle
By Innovations in Technology
This webquest / Internet scavenger hunt is a perfect one day activity for middle schoolers to learn more about alternative energy sources and their impact on the environment.
The lesson includes the student handout and an answer key, along with a short list of sites that teachers can provide to students to help with the quest if they choose. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included, perfect for early finishers or to use as a part of the lesson.
This is a great lesson to leave with a sub 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.
Files Included:
• Teacher & Student Resources
• WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)
• WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)
• Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key
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Finding Your Passion - 20% Time Project | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
Genius Hour, Passion Projects and 20% Time Projects have gained in popularity over the past several years as students seek relevance in their work, an authentic audience, and more control of their own learning. These lessons and resources will get you started with this project in your classroom.
In these projects, students are given time to work on a project that is of interest to them to further their learning. They brainstorm and research to find their topic, refine a guiding question, and then create a proposal for teacher approval before beginning work on the project. The final project involves a presentation to the class (or to a group from the community) about their project and a demonstration of the product they created.
The unit was developed for Middle School (Grades 6-8) but would be appropriate for upper elementary or high school as well. Lower elementary students could also do this project with modifications.
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 in this unit are the following:
• Unit Overview and Teacher Resources
• Student Expectations for the Project (editable)
• Project Proposal Assignment – Instructions, Expectations and Grading (editable)
• Student Proposal Worksheet – Print and Digital Versions (editable)
• Student Work Log – Print and Digital Versions (editable)
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Learning about Frank Lloyd Wright - WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle
By Innovations in Technology
This short computer research WebQuest/Scavenger Hunt is a fun activity to lead into a variety of units in Technology, CTE, Architecture, Art or History. It is also a great quick activity to fill a day prior to starting a new lesson or to use with a substitute teacher.
The lesson includes student handouts, teacher resources, and a grading key for the teacher. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included, perfect for early finishers or to use as a part of the lesson.
This lesson was created for middle school, but would work well with upper elementary or early high school also.
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
• WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)
• WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)
• Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key
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Transportation Career Simulation - Design an Ideal Mode of Transportation
By Innovations in Technology
Learning about Transportation Careers gives students an introduction to what individuals in this career field do on the job. This is perfect for a technology, business or marketing class, or a class that focuses on careers. Students learn about the career as they research information and create a short PowerPoint presentation. Next, they apply their knowledge to learn more about logistics as they choose a product and understand how it would be transported and stored. Finally, they use Sketchup (a free CAD download) to create an “ideal” form of transportation and justify their choices for the design. This project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for 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 & Student Notes and Resources
• Introduction to Transportation Careers Project
• Understanding Logistics Project
• “Ideal” Transportation Design Project
• Project Samples
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Artificial Intelligence - WebQuest, Exploration Project & Word Search Puzzle
By Innovations in Technology
Lesson Overview
In this lesson, students learn about artificial intelligence as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file. Next, students explore how music, pictures and words can be generated with artificial intelligence by completing a series of short, hands-on activities. Additionally, a word search puzzle (with answer key) is included to use for early finishers or as a part of the lesson.
This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.
Materials Required:
· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
· Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)
· WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)
· Creating Music, Art, & Words with Artificial Intelligence Project – Instructions, Handout, and Answer Key
· Word Search Puzzle (non-editable, .pdf)
· Word Search Puzzle Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· Introduction to the Lesson and WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Creating Music, Art, and Words with Artificial Intelligence Student Project – 1.5 – 2 (50 minute) class periods
· Word Search Puzzle – 20-30 minutes
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Designing Novelty Architecture - STEM Design Project
By Innovations in Technology
The unusual and creative designs of Novelty Architecture are immediately interesting to middle school students. This lesson is perfect for an introduction to engineering, design, CAD, careers, advertising/marketing or history.
After a class discussion about the examples in the PowerPoint (and/or the additional examples in the resources section), students design their own functional building that meets the criteria for novelty architecture. They explore some of the potential problems in designing a building of this type and have the opportunity to utilize their creative skills as they find a unique way to create a building that looks like the company’s product or service.
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
• Teacher Resources and Lesson Overview
• PowerPoint of examples of Novelty Architecture
• Project Expectations for Novelty Architecture Design (includes rubric)
My 7th and 8th graders love this project each year and I hope yours will too!
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Real World Math - How Engineers Use Math | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
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.
This project has students using math skills to learn about scale the way engineers use math. They will use formulas (included) to learn ratio and scale of drawings in this activity. Includes fully editable files.
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
• How Engineers Use Math Activity/Handout
• How Engineers Use Math Activity Answer Key
• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”
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The Statue of Liberty - WebQuest / Internet Scavenger Hunt & Word Search Puzzle
By Innovations in Technology
In this one-day activity, students learn about the history of the Statue of Liberty and refine their Internet search skills as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. Students can be provided with the sites that have the answers (in the provided Student Resources) or directed to search the Internet on their own. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included, perfect for early finishers or to use as a part of the lesson.
This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well. Great for use with a sub 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.
Files included:
• Teacher & Student Resources
• Learning about the Statue of Liberty WebQuest Activity in
two versions: print (non-editable .pdf) and editable MS PowerPoint interactive
digital version
• Learning about the Statue of Liberty WebQuest Answer Key (.pdf)
• Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key
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Famous Architects & Their Place in History - Research & PowerPoint Project
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn about famous architects, their work and how they influenced history. Students choose from a list of famous architects and then research specific information about them, creating a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides. Perfect for engineering, history, art, 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
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Learning about The Eiffel Tower - WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle
By Innovations in Technology
In this one-day activity, students learn about the history of the Eiffel Tower and refine their Internet search skills as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. Students can be provided with the sites that have the answers (in the provided Student Resources) or directed to search the Internet on their own. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included, perfect for early finishers or to use as a part of the lesson.
This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well. Great for use with a sub 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.
Files included:
• Teacher & Student Resources
• Learning about the Eiffel Tower WebQuest Activity in two versions: print (non-editable .pdf) and editable MS PowerPoint interactive digital version
• Learning about the Eiffel Tower WebQuest Answer Key (.pdf)
• Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key
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Complex Machines WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle
By Innovations in Technology
This webquest / Internet scavenger hunt is a perfect one day activity for middle schoolers to learn more about complex machines. It is appropriate for middle school science, engineering or technology classes.
The lesson includes the student handout and an answer key, along with a short list of sites that teachers can provide to students to help with the quest if they choose. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included, perfect for early finishers or to use as a part of the lesson.
This is a great lesson to leave with a sub 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.
Files Included:
• Teacher & Student Resources
• WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)
• WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)
• Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key
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Real World Math - How Architects Use Math in their Career | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
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.
This project has students finding area, square footage, perimeter, etc. of a house design as they solve problems to decorate the home.
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.
Lesson Includes:
• Teacher & Student Resources
• How Architects Use Math Activity/Handout
• How Architects Use Math Activity Answer Key
• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”
This lesson was designed for 7th and 8th graders, but would also be appropriate for upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.
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Learning about Scale in Architecture | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
Ratios and scale are math concepts that are used in everyday life. This activity gets students up and moving and lets them practice these skills by measuring and re-scaling everyday objects in your classroom. Great way to practice these math concepts in a fun way with a partner! This lesson works well for math, engineering, or CTE classes and could also be used as an extension activity.
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Learning about The White House - WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle
By Innovations in Technology
In this one-day activity, students learn about the history of the White House and refine their Internet search skills as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. Students can be provided with the sites that have the answers (in the provided Student Resources) or directed to search the Internet on their own. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file. Additionally, a word search puzzle (with answer key) is included, perfect for early finishers or to use as a part of the lesson.
This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well. Great for use with a sub 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.
Files included:
• Teacher & Student Resources
• Learning about the White House WebQuest Activity in two versions: print (non-editable .pdf) and editable MS PowerPoint interactive digital version
• Learning about the White House WebQuest Answer Key (.pdf)
• Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key
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