Less than $5 Middle School Instructional Technology Internet Activities (by date, oldest first)

Who doesn't love to travel? Engage students as they plan a vacation to their dream destination.

The “Plan a Vacation” project utilizes either MS Office (Word and Excel) or Google Apps/Workspace (Docs, Sheets) 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 a vacation destination of their choice and complete a research sheet using MS Word or Google Docs. They utilize either MS Excel or Google Sheets to create a budget for their trip, and finally create a tri-fold Travel Brochure using a choice of MS Word, Google Docs, or Canva (www.canva.com) to share information about their chosen destination. Full instructions and grading rubrics are provided for each portion of the project, along with a sample budget spreadsheet (and answer key), and a sample brochure. Links to tutorials for all programs are provided in the student resources section, and a Quick Start Guide for Canva is also included.

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

Materials Required

· Access to computers for each student (or pair of students) with Internet and either MS Office (Word, Excel) or Google Apps/Workspace (Docs, Sheets).

· Sample travel brochures (optional) for ideas on layout

Project Duration (approximate)

· Research: 2 (50 minute) class periods

· Spreadsheet creation: 2 (50 minute) class periods

· Travel brochure: 2-3 (50 minute) class periods

Files Included with this Lesson

· Teacher Notes and Resources

· Student Expectations & Rubric - Research & Budget Project

· Student Expectations & Rubric – Creating a Travel Brochure

· Vacation Planning Research Worksheet

· Sample Vacation Budget Project (with formula key)

· Travel Brochure Sample

· Canva Quick Start Guide

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.

I hope your students love it as much as mine did!

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Perfect one day activity for middle schoolers to learn more about the features in Google search. This web quest lets them explore features they'll use often, but may not know about, in Google.

Lesson includes the student handout and an answer key. The student questions are editable and can be printed or delivered digitally. 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)

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Creative Projects in Canva utilizes the free Web 2.0 tool www.canva.com which allows students to create a variety of graphic based projects such as magazine covers, posters, greeting cards, photo collages and lots more. 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 Canva. 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 Creative Projects with grading rubric including

o Magazine Cover

o Photo Collage

o Poster

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In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the invention of digital music as they complete 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. The lesson also includes a word search puzzle (with answer key), and a music composition project using AudioTool, a free web 2.0 music creation site (https://www.audiotool.com/). 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 upper elementary 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

· The Invention of Digital Music WebQuest Activity (print and

editable digital files included)

· The Invention of Digital Music WebQuest Answer Key

· The Invention of Digital Music Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key

· Creating Digital Music Project - Student instructions and project expectations

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· WebQuest: 1 (50 minute) class period

· Word Search Puzzle: ½ - 1 (50 minute) class period

· Music Creation Project:2-3 (50 minute) class periods

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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Redesign a Bedroom using Microsoft Excel gives students an opportunity to research items to totally redesign their bedroom and then, working with a given budget, to create a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet budget of those items. This is a great project to do with students who have a beginning knowledge of Microsoft Excel to reinforce those skills. It can also be used successfully with students who have no knowledge of Microsoft Excel if it is preceded by some basic tutorials (links included below). This project was designed to also build skills in Internet research, reading, writing and critical thinking.

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

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• Student Expectations & Rubric - Research & Excel Budget Project

• Re-Design a Bedroom Planning Research Worksheet

• Sample Bedroom Redesign Budget Project in Excel

• Sample Excel Spreadsheet with Formulas

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In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the Titanic disaster 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.  Additionally, a timeline project is included, allowing students to utilize the Web 2.0 tool, Tiki-Toki (free, no download needed). 

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 upper elementary or high school as well.  This cross-curricular lesson combines social studies/history with technology and is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

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

· Important Moments in History: The Titanic Disaster WebQuest Activity
(print and editable digital files included)

· Important Moments in History: The Titanic Disaster WebQuest Answer
Key

· Word Search Puzzle – Titanic Terms (includes answer key)

· Events of Titanic Disaster Timeline Project Expectations

· Quick Start Guide:  Tiki-Toki (timeline program)

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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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Creative Projects in Animoto utilizes the free Web 2.0 tool www.animoto.com which allows students to create and edit videos online and then share their finished product. 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 projects. The tutorial is intended to help students get started with the program and then use the resources within the program to refine their creations.

Also included is a list of 12 easy project ideas to allow the teacher and student a choice in how to demonstrate knowledge of Animoto and the lesson content. Use one or let students choose from several! General project instructions and expectations, along with a grading rubric are also included.

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

• Student Expectations, Project Instructions and Rubric

• List of 12 easy project ideas to choose from

Middle schoolers love this activity and many of my students have gone on to create other videos at home!

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Showcasing the Year’s Best Work in an Online Weebly Portfolio utilizes the free Web 2.0 tool www.weebly.com to create an online portfolio/web site. 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 this lesson, 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.

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

• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric for Online Portfolio Project

This project was created for 7th and 8th graders but would also be appropriate for upper elementary or early high school students.

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Creating a Timeline using Tiki-Toki utilizes the free Web 2.0 tool www.tiki-toki.com which allows students to create timelines online and then share their finished product. 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 projects. The tutorial is intended to help students get started with the program and then use the resources within the program to refine their creations.

Also included is a list of 10 easy project ideas to allow the teacher and student a choice in how to demonstrate knowledge of Tiki-Toki and the lesson content. Use one or let students choose from several! General project instructions and expectations, along with a grading rubric are also included.

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

• Student Expectations, Project Instructions and Rubric

• List of 10 easy project ideas to choose from

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⭐ Creative Presentation Projects using Web 2.0 Tool Prezi
⭐ Create a Comic in the Web 2.0 Tool Storyboard That
⭐ Create a Video using Animoto

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Creative Projects in Kizoa utilizes the free Web 2.0 tool www.kizoa.com which allows students to create and edit videos online, 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.

In these lessons, students are provided with a quick tutorial, as well as links to other resources to help them with their projects. The tutorial is intended to help students get started with the program and then use the resources within the program to refine their creations.

Also included is a list of 12 easy project ideas to allow the teacher and student a choice in how to demonstrate knowledge of Kizoa and the lesson content. Use one or let students choose from several! General project instructions and expectations, along with a grading rubric are also included.

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

• Student Expectations, Project Instructions and Rubric for:

o Video Project

o eCard Project

o Photo Collage Project

• List of 12 easy project ideas to expand and customize lessons

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You're about to start a Robotics Unit and you're looking for an informative and FUN way to introduce students to robots. THis Web Quest gives them the history of robots, looks at different types of robots and includes thought provoking video links.

They'll browse the websites of world leaders in robots, both humanoid and manufacturing. They'll complete charts and tables. They'll answer critical thinking questions.

This file includes:
-Word document that you can print to give students a hard copy of the activity.
-PDF file of student handout that you can load in your LMS (I use Canvas and it works beautifully!) so that students have access to the links.
-Word document of the answer key.
-PDF version of the answer key.

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Explain what career options are available to your based on your interests and abilities.

Welcome to Engineering and Technology! Before we begin to see how engineering and technology affect our lives on a daily basis, let’s look at what is encompassed under the CTAE (Career, Technical and Agricultural Education) umbrella. We are going to do this by looking at a CTAE Pathway at the college level vs. a Math/Science Pathway at the college level. We are going to look at Kennesaw State University’s programs in several of these categories. Since KSU’s merger with Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Technology, this is a great place to look at several college options in each of these pathways.

This module includes 7 pages:

Vocabulary words

Links to Kennesaw State University - we use this school because it's close to us, but I also allow students to choose a college of their choice - they just have to look for their own links.

Introduction/description to CTAE

Create a hobbies/interest list.

Create paths of studies comparisons.

These awesome Digital Choice Board Templates are just what you need for Distance Learning or a paperless classroom! It includes templates with 4, 6, 8, and 10 choice board options! These simple templates upload perfectly to Google Slides. It also comes with six color choices (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, & purple). It is a quick and easy way to share your own choice boards with students! It also comes with a "how to" guide for uploaded to Google Slides.

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