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MLA Formatting - All Things English for Middle and High School Students
By Blooming Through High School
Show your students exactly how it should be done with this handy guide. Clear instructions, examples, and a page for their own notes!
This free resource goes perfect with the All Things English for Middle and High School Students book!
And check out these other resources!
Holiday Toy Trends Mini Research Unit
By Three Little Homeschoolers
Every year there's that ONE holiday toy that captures the hearts of kids and sends parents off to the store to grab the last one. This mini unit covers the history of Christmas toys through four decades (some of which you will remember!). The unit is divided into three parts and relies heavily on student research. The parts can be done at your own pace over the course of a week or over several weeks.
Part One
-Includes two reading passages, one about the history of holiday gift giving and one about the rise of the toy industry.
-Research Project: Students are given four worksheets, one for each of the decades (1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s), and they must research toy trends for each decade
Part Two
-All of part two is in the included PowerPoint. This covers holiday advertising, starting with the early days of ads, through the department store catalog, and into modern television commercials.
-There are three links to toy commercials from the 70s, 80s, and 90s to watch with students
Part Three
-In part three, students will conduct an interview with an older friend or family member about their own holiday toy memories
-Final Project: Students pick one of three final projects to complete. Each project relates back to a different part of the unit.
This unit is geared towards a classroom, but is easily adapted to a homeschooler...in fact, I originally created it for mine! Every research activity is done solo and the PowerPoint can easily be used just for one or a handful of kiddos. This is also easily adaptable, in case you want to change anything for your students, but is no-prep, ready to go, as it is!
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Winter Activities for Older Kids - No Prep
Christmas Around the World - Who is/What is Cards
Middle School Vocabulary Worksheet {plain and themed versions}
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Design & Build a City - Project Based Technology & Engineering
By Innovations in Technology
In this project based learning unit, middle school/early high school students learn about city planning and architecture as they research and design their own city. In addition to using Internet search skills, they'll utilize CAD skills using Sketchup (free download) and finally build the city from chipboard and other recyclables and name their final creation. .
Unit download includes:
1. Teacher Resources and Materials List
2. Expectations and Overview of the Unit
3. Introduction to City Planning (research and vocabulary) – includes key
4. “What’s in the City” – team worksheet
5. Project Proposal – group planning worksheet
6. Create the City in SketchUp (CAD)
7. Building the City Information (hands on construction)
8. Student Team Work Log
9. Student Daily Work Log
10. Building scale information and examples
11. Sketchup and Building Examples
12. Project Written Reflection
I've used this lesson with an 8th grade Engineering class and every year students start work on this BEFORE the bell they enjoy it so much! I know your classes will enjoy it too!
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Fashion Design BUNDLE | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
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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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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Research & Build a House - Architectural Styles & Creators | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about architecture as they research the history of different architectural styles, and learn about the creators of those designs. The lesson starts with a whole class Microsoft PowerPoint presentation (editable) to view the styles and start discussion. Next, students choose one of the styles to research further and create a presentation with that information. Optionally, these may be presented to the class. In the next part of the assignment, they design a house of their own (to scale) in the style they researched 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 house to scale using chipboard, cardboard or other materials. 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.
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
• Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation: Architectural Styles (editable)
• Researching an Architectural Style Project: Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric
• Designing a House in Sketchup: Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric
• Sketchup Tutorial (step-by-step instructions with screen shots)
• Building Project: Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric
• Reflection Questions
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7 Wonders of the World - Research ~ Engineering Design ~ Construction Project
By Innovations in Technology
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
History of Hip-Hop and Rap Music - WebQuest, Puzzle & Research Project
By Innovations in Technology
Lesson Overview
In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the history of Hip Hop and Rap music as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper. Also included with this lesson is a word search puzzle that includes an answer key, perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson. Finally, students research their choice of a Rap musician and create a presentation about their contributions to the field of Hip Hop & Rap using their choice of Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides.
This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in high school as well. This lesson could be used in a music, history or technology class and is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!
Materials Required:
· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
· Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs
· Software such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· The History of Hip Hop & Rap Music WebQuest Activity (print and
editable digital files included)
· The History of Hip Hop & Rap Music WebQuest Answer Key
· Word Search Puzzle – The History of Hip Hop & Rap Music Vocabulary (includes answer key)
· The History of Hip Hop & Rap Music Presentation Project Expectations with Rubric
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Word Search Puzzle – 15 minutes
· Presentation Project (including research) – 1.5 -3 (50 minute) class periods
· Optional: additional time for students to present their project to the class (time will vary depending on class size).
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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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The Physics of Amusement Park Rides
By Innovations in Technology
Project based learning fun for middle school and early high school students that focuses on the physics behind amusement park rides.
Students start the unit by researching information about how Newton's Laws of Physics impact the amusement park rides they love. They utilize an online simulation to see how changes in their design impact the fun and safety of the rides. Next, they research the history of roller coasters and showcase their work using PowerPoint or a Web 2.0 presentation tool. Finally, they design their own amusement park using Sketchup (or other CAD software) and finally put it all together in a presentation to share with their dream amusement park with the class, who evaluates their design.
Materials and lessons include:
1. Teacher and Student Resources
2. Amusement Park Physics Research (Questions, on-line simulation, vocabulary) – includes student worksheet and grading key
3. History of Roller Coasters Project (PowerPoint, Web 2.0, research)
4. Creating an Amusement Park in Sketchup Project (research, CAD design, PowerPoint summary and presentation to the class).
5. Student Presentation Evaluation Sheet
I've used this lesson with 8th graders in a high school credit Engineering class for several years and it is one of their favorites. I hope you students enjoy it!
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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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By Innovations in Technology
The “Physics of Bridges” 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 bridge design and the physics behind them. They create a scale model drawing of a bridge using Sketchup (CAD) and then brainstorm with their team to determine the best design to build from specific provided materials that they “purchase” using a set budget with the goal of building the most attractive, strongest bridge for the least cost. They utilize the software simulation “West Point Bridge Designer” (free download) to assist them in their learning. 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
• Bridge Project Overview & Expectations
• Bridge Questions and Vocabulary (includes teacher key)
• Bridge Research project
• WestPoint Bridge Designer Project Instructions and Expectations
• Bridge Building Challenge Expectations (includes Sketchup/CAD assignment)
• Materials Planning & Price Sheet
• Construction Evaluation Sheet
• Material Control Sheet
• Written Reflection Assignment (MS Word or other word processing)
• 3 Customizable Certificates for Challenge Winners
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Engineering Ethics - Exploring Case Studies
By Innovations in Technology
This career unit gives students an introduction to the engineering ethics using a variety of case studies for student analysis. This is perfect for middle school or high school engineering, career, technology, CTE or business classes.
The included PowerPoint presentation can be used by the teacher for whole class instruction, or provided to the students electronically (or as a printout) for them to review individually. Students work with a partner or in small groups to analyze engineering cases that dealt with ethical concerns. Resources for the six cases are included in the PowerPoint and as printable or digital task cards. The activity can be completed on the computer or without computer access if the teacher prefers by printing out the linked information. Students use critical thinking skills and teamwork to research and analyze the cases and then answer questions to consider the different ethical issues and choices. Then, each group shares that information with the class, encouraging further discussion and analysis. Finally, a short reflection questionnaire gives students the opportunity to reflect and analyze their learning more deeply as they consider the input from other groups and their insight on different case studies.
The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with high school students.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher & Student Resources
• Introduction to Engineering Ethics PowerPoint presentation (editable)
• Case Study Team Project Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric
• Team Case Study Questions/Worksheet
• Case Study Task Cards (6 different cases)
• Engineering Ethics Reflection Questions (MS Word)
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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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Learning about Design - Elements of Art, Shapes & Colors | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
Learning about Design: Elements of Art, Shapes & Color is a three-part lesson to give students an introduction to design. This is perfect for a technology class that focuses on web design or graphic design, or for an art class. The first lesson has students create a PowerPoint (or Google Slides presentation) to define the Seven Elements of Art in their own words and give picture examples of three areas of design for each. In the second lesson, students complete a short WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about how designers use shapes to convey a message. Finally, in the third lesson, students explore how designers use color by researching information on the Internet and completing a color chart. 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
• Seven Elements of Art PowerPoint Project - Student Expectations & Rubric
• Seven Elements of Art Project Sample (as .pdf)
• How Designers Use Shapes WebQuest – Student Worksheet
• How Designers Use Shapes WebQuest – Teacher Answer Key
• How Designers Use Color Research Chart – Student Worksheet
• How Designers Us Color Research Chart – Teacher Answer Key
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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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Digital Fashion Design Notebook (Editable) | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
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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The “Physics of Windmills” 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 how windmills work and the physics behind them. They create a scale model drawing of a windmill using Sketchup (CAD) and then brainstorm with their team to determine the best design to build from recycled 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
• Windmill Project Overview & Expectations
• Windmill Research project (includes teacher key)
• Team Planning Sheet
• Team Sign Up Sheet
• Sketchup (CAD) drawing project expectations and rubric (Sketchup or another CAD program)
• Windmill Testing Score Sheet
• Written Reflection Assignment (MS Word or other word processing)
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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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