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Computer Hardware & Software - Build a Computer | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
Teach the basics of computer hardware and software while letting students explore what's inside the computer! This unit helps students explore and understand the basic components inside the computer. This is perfect for any technology class in upper elementary or middle school. All files provided are fully editable, allowing teachers to make modifications for differentiation or personalization if they choose.
A Microsoft PowerPoint presentation (fully editable) is included to introduce the topic to the class and can be used as a whole class presentation or provided to students to explore on their own. The first part of the assignment involves students identifying and defining the parts of the computer, using either MS PowerPoint or Google Slides to create a presentation. Next, students research specific computer hardware components and “build” two different computers, using either MS Excel or Google Sheets, and remaining within a given budget. A template in Excel that can also be opened in Sheets is provided. Teacher and student resources are included with instructions, sites for research and lesson extension ideas. A basic grading rubric for each project, is also included.
The projects can be completed individually, or students can work in pairs. These projects were created for grades 7-8 but could also be used with upper elementary students.
Materials Required
· Access to computers for each student (or small group)
· Internet access
· Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel OR Google Slides and Sheets
Project Duration (approximate, per topic)
· PowerPoint presentation: .5-1 (50 minute) class period
· Definitions – Student Presentation project: 1-2 (50 minute) class periods
· Research and “Build” Computers project: 2 (50 minute) class periods
Files Included with this Lesson
· Teacher & Student Notes and Resources
· Computer Components PowerPoint Presentation (editable)
· Student Definitions Presentation Project Expectations & Grading Rubric (editable)
· “Build a Computer” Project Student Expectations & Grading Rubric (editable)
· MS Excel Template for project – can be opened in Google Sheets (editable)
My 7th and 8th graders loved this project - particularly when they got to take apart and reassemble old computers that were donated to us at the end of the unit! I hope your students enjoy it as well.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
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History of Computers - Webquest & Word Search Puzzle
By Innovations in Technology
This short computer research WebQuest/Scavenger Hunt is a fun activity to lead into a unit on the history of computers and technology. 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. This lesson was created for middle school, but would work well with upper elementary or early high school also. Student questions are available as a print or digital version (both are editable). 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 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 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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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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Famous Entrepreneurs and Their Impact on Society - Research & PowerPoint Project
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn about famous entrepreneurs, their work and how their work influenced society. Students choose from an entrepreneur of interest (on their own or from a provided list) and then research specific information about them, creating a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides. Perfect for business, history, social studies or career exploration classes.
This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in any secondary classroom.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files included:
• Teacher & Student Resources
• Student instructions, expectations and grading rubric
• Suggested list of famous entrepreneurs
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History of Graphic Design - Research & Presentation Project | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about the history of graphic design. Students choose a time period in history from a provided list, research that era, and then choose the software they will use to showcase their research. Students can choose to create a presentation, a brochure, or a video using Web 2.0 tools such as Prezi, Adobe Spark, eMaze, Canva, etc. (free, no download needed) or by using Microsoft Office or Google Apps. A full list of software/technology options is listed in the student lesson instructions and includes links to tutorials. For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.
This is a great activity for a social studies or history class, career exploration class, Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications class, 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
• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric for individual lesson
• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric for partner/team lesson
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Famous Fashion Designers - Research & Presentation Project | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn about famous fashion designers, their work and how their work influenced society. Students choose a fashion designer of interest (on their own or from a provided list) and then research specific information about them, creating a presentation in software of their choice (Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, or a variety of free Web 2.0 tools).
Perfect for business, history, social studies, family and consumer science, fashion design or career exploration classes. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in any secondary classroom.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files included:
• Teacher & Student Resources
• Student instructions, expectations and grading rubric
• Suggested list of famous fashion designers
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Web Design using Weebly | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
Design a Web Site using Weebly utilizes the free Web 2.0 tool www.weebly.com which allows students to create a web site or blog free. 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.
In these lessons, students are provided with a quick tutorial, as well as links to other resources to help them with their designs. The tutorial is intended to help students get started with the program and then use the resources within the program to refine their creations.
There are three projects included with this lesson to allow the teacher and student a choice in how to demonstrate knowledge of Weebly. Use one, all three, or let students choose!
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 Tutorial for Students
• 3 Lessons for Projects with grading rubric including:
o Create a Web Site
o Create a Blog
o Create an Online Portfolio
• List of project ideas for each assignment
Students love authentic work and sharing their knowledge with the world is a great way to teach creativity, pride in quality and the importance of copyright. I hope your students enjoy it!
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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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Exploring the Road to College - Poster Project
By Innovations in Technology
It's never too early to start thinking about college! This project based learning activity has students explore a college of their choice, research information about majors, classes, what life at college will be like and what it will cost and compile that data into Microsoft Word. Using that information, students create a poster to showcase their college of choice in a poster using either Microsoft Word or Google Docs that is suitable to print and display.
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 Notes and Resources
• College Research Worksheet
• College Poster Project Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
• College Poster Template (Microsoft Word /Google Docs)
• College Poster Project Example
A fun activity that gets kids thinking about their future!
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Evaluating Web Sites - WebQuest & Infographic Project | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about how to critically view and judge the validity and trustworthiness of a web site. Included with the lesson is a Webquest to learn about some of the criteria to evaluate on a web site with questions that require reading and critical thinking skills as they learn what to look for in a reliable site. Then, students use the knowledge they have gained to create an Infographic using Canva (www.canva.com – a free, online graphic program) that outlines what others need to look for in a reliable web site. These project are great to print and display in the classroom or hallway!
Great for the beginning of the school year to get student research off on the right foot, this lesson is suitable for technology classes, English Language Arts classes, or any class that will use the Internet as a source for research information.
This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or 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
• Evaluating Web Sites WebQuest Student Instructions and Questions
• Evaluating Web Sites WebQuest Answer Key
• Evaluating Web Sites Infographic Project Expectations & Grading Rubric
• Canva Quick Start Tutorial
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History of Fashion Design - Research & Presentation Project | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about the history of fashion design. Students choose a time period in history from a provided list, research that era, and then choose the software they will use to showcase their research. Students can choose to create a presentation, a brochure, or a video using Web 2.0 tools (free, no download needed) or by using Microsoft Office or Google Apps. For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.
This is a great activity for a social studies or history class, career exploration class, Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications class, 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
• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric for individual lesson
• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric for partner/team lesson
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Researching a Career of Interest | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
It's never too early to start planning for the future! This activity lets students research a career of interest and then create a presentation about it using MS PowerPoint, Google Slides or a Web 2.0 tool such as Prezi.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources
• Researching a Career of Interest Project Expectations and Grading Rubric
• Sample Presentation
This project was created for middle school, but could be used for upper elementary as well.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
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Architectural Landmarks in Dubai - Research & Creative Technology Project
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In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Dubai and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then choose the software they will use to showcase their research. Students can choose to create a presentation, a brochure, or a newspaper using Web 2.0 tools (free, no download needed) or by using Microsoft Office or Google Apps. For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.
This is a great activity for a social studies or history class, or for a technology class. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or 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
• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
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History of Photography - Research & Presentation Project | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about the history of photography. Students choose a time period in history from a provided list, research that era, and then choose the software they will use to showcase their research. Students can choose to create a presentation, a brochure, or a video using Web 2.0 tools such as Prezi, Adobe Spark, eMaze, Canva, etc. (free, no download needed) or by using Microsoft Office or Google Apps. A full list of software/technology options is listed in the student lesson instructions and includes links to tutorials. For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.
This is a great activity for a social studies or history class, career exploration class, Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications class, 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
• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric for individual lesson
• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric for partner/team lesson
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Career Exploration: Working for a Top Technology Company | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
What’s It Like Working for a Top Technology Company project gives students an opportunity to learn more about the work environment at one of the large technology firms and what actually working there would be like. This is perfect for a technology, business or marketing class, or a class that focuses on careers. Students research their company of choice via the company’s career website as well as by searching for additional information on the Internet to create a presentation in their choice of Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides or Prezi (www.prezi.com). Specific guided questions for the presentation are given, along with requirements for the formatting of the project.
These are fun to share for a career night or Open House too. 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 & Student Notes and Resources
• What’s it Like to Work at a Top Technology Company Project Expectations, Instructions & Grading Rubric
• Sample Project (non-editable .pdf file)
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Architectural Landmarks in Philadelphia - Research & Creative Technology Project
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then choose the software they will use to showcase their research. Students can choose to create a presentation, a brochure, or a newspaper using Web 2.0 tools (free, no download needed) or by using Microsoft Office or Google Apps. For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.
This is a great activity for a social studies or history class, or for a technology class. 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
• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
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Architectural Landmarks in Rome, Italy - Research & Creative Tech Project
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Rome, Italy and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then choose the software they will use to showcase their research. Students can choose to create a presentation, a brochure, or a newspaper using Web 2.0 tools (free, no download needed) or by using Microsoft Office or Google Apps. For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.
This is a great activity for a social studies or history class, or for a technology class. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or 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
• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
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Designing Your Own Fashions | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students create fashions of their own using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Paint. Students can also use one of these free Web 2.0 tools: SketchPad (https://sketch.io/sketchpad/) or SumoPaint (https://www.sumopaint.com/home/#app) that do not require download. Two versions of the lesson are included: one is a shorter version to create just one fashion and the other is a longer version to create a fashion line (6-8 items) which are combined into a collage. Depending on the class and the amount of time available, the teacher can choose which version is most appropriate. Both versions include a writing and reflection component to the lesson, giving students the opportunity to consider how they made their design choices. Links to tutorials for the programs are also provided to assist students with their creations. A basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop is helpful if those programs are being used. However, beginning students can incorporate tutorials with this lesson to successfully learn the program as they create their designs.
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
• 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)
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