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| Lesson Plan Name |
Grades |
| Architecture: Re-Designing our School |
9 to 12 |
 (0 stars, 1 ratings) Architecture is the catalyst for teaching students to be curious, informed, and empowered to positively impact the built environment around them. Our students have the unique opportunity to correspond with real architect mentors from across the nation to re-design an area of their school. We need Samsung Google Chromebooks and 3D printers to bring their projects to life. |
| Designing a Digital Portfolio |
9 to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will design, produce, and evaluate digital portfolios. The purpose of this unit is to introduce students to digital portfolios. Web portfolios are effective tools that can help students showcase their projects to a global audience. |
| Designing a Playground |
3 to 5 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will use research and knowledge of money, measurement, forces, perimeter, and area to build a new playground digital prototype for our school to share with the building committee. They will learn how to stay within a budget and how to plan a long-term project. |
| Designing a School Garden |
6 to 6 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will use skills of geometry to design a school box garden. |
| The More You Know: Designing Creative Solutions for Waste Reduction and Recycling |
2 to 6 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) This lesson outlines the conclusion of a larger unit plan based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Since these goals highlight global challenges that require innovative thinking and collaboration in order to develop possible solutions, the Design Process was also used to guide students throughout all aspects of the unit. Introductory lessons focused on the first two steps of this process: identify the problem and research possible solutions. Third grade is specifically working on Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, so they began by making connections between this goal and their own lives. After identifying numerous problems related to Goal 12 within Montgomery Township, they ultimately agreed to concentrate their efforts on the waste and recycling management at MMR. Students then conducted an assessment of MMR’s waste stream in order to identify how much waste was being produced every day and how much of that waste could be recycled. Using the data collected, they moved on to the plan and create phase of the Design Process during which they developed proposals for a new system to manage the waste and recycling in the school cafeteria and within each classroom. As a whole class, we selected the best proposal to move further along in the Design Process. At this point, students are preparing to test & improve the decided upon plan before they conclude the unit using the school’s broadcast studio equipment to produce a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that will be aired for the entire student body. The PSA will allow students to communicate the results of their efforts, spread awareness about an important issue, and inform the school community on how we can work together show respect for the environment. |
| "Scientific Method Multimedia Project" |
6 to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Student teams will develop a multimedia project utilizing Flip Video in conjunction with i-Movie. Teams will document from beginning to end their own journey through the steps of the scientific method as they design, carry out, analyze and troubleshoot an original experiment. |
| 3D printing for Math and for projects |
6 to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) The ability to figure out the equations necessary to print basic shapes and the ability to print useful items needed for robotics, drama productions, math/history/geography/all subjects demonstrations would be amazing!! |
| 3D Printing in Algebra Class? |
P-K to 8 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) As a math teacher, one of the most common questions that students have is "Why do we have to learn this?" When students realize that they will need to apply algebraic reasoning to design and print something in 3D, their motivation and interest in mathematics will increase exponentially. |
| A Matter of Fact |
5 to 6 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) A math and science unit on matter. |
| Cell Community |
7 to 7 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students design a "cell community" as a visual analogy of the structure and function of a cell. |
| Character Education Podcasts |
4 to 6 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Each month a different character trait will be focused on. Students will create and record a podcast highlighting the character trait. |
| Civil Engineering and Architecture |
9 to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) This lesson plan includes the Engineering Magnet students' use of 3-d CAD modelling software to design and create residential and commercial buildings. The goal is to get the students an Autodesk Revit certification. |
| Create A Keychain using 3D design |
P-K to 9 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) In this lesson my students will be able to utilize online 3D software to create a "marketable" keychain and print it out on a 3D printer. This will let students take ownership of this process by making it their own and understanding how to begin an entrepreneurship. |
| CSI: Chemistry Student Investigators |
10 to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students master scientific inquiry skills as they design investigations to solve mysteries based on scientific concepts, use hand held computers and digital cameras to capture data generated in their investigations, and use Tool Factory software to compile data and lab reports to create electronic lab journals.
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| FISH FACE: Character Design & Animation |
3 to 8 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will explore how animators use facial expressions, physical gesture and sound to create characters, as they work with a partner to create an animated short. Students will be introduced stop motion animation with a screening of the claymation classic, "Creature Comforts." |
| Flip into Technology! |
6 to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students use Flip cameras to gather information and integrate it into any classroom activity. |
| Fly Me to the Moon |
2 to 2 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) The students will create the script and setting for a video of the Frank Sinatra song, Fly Me to the Moon. Space, seasons, and friendship are the focus of this lesson along with the technology opportunities for the students to video, edit, and publish their performance. |
| Goddard Gazette Web Site |
7 to 8 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) My students will create a school news web site from the ground up, updating it every two weeks with news and events at our middle school. |
| Inference and Theme Technology Lesson Plan |
4 to 4 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will incorporate technology to practice inference and theme skills in a reading workshop model. Students will begin their guided reading project using Tinkercad to create and design 3-D objects using Chromebooks. |
| Integrated Curriculum, student- led Environmental Project |
P-K to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) A student-led environmental project based on cooperative learning with a cross-curricular base in order to address many subject areas and work towards the goal of creating positive change. This is an amazing project that empowers the children, helps them to discover and utilize their gifts to create change in the world. |
| Jazzing-Up Thanksgiving! |
7 to 7 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Through the years, students have answered the “What are you thankful for?’ question. In this unit the students will answer this question incorporating technology with art, figurative language, the study of biographies and autobiographies, research, and by producing a jazz / blues song. |
| K'Nex Car Racing-STEM Activity |
K to 2 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will make their own race cars out of K'Nex building blocks. The students will then race the car to see which cars are faster. |
| Land is On the Move! |
4 to 6 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Through time lapse video of several laboratory experiences with erosion, students will analyze how environmental factors influence landforms. Students will collect, analyze and interpret data for use in constructing arguments about scientific causes and effects. |
| Learning for Justice Teaching Hard History |
4 to 8 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Meet and Greet! Cohort Community Building
- Educators will meet their THH Trainers and their other cohort members.
- Educators will begin to build a network of support for engaging in hard history.
- Educators will explore how their identities impact their approach to this work.
8/30/22
8/31/22
“Let’s Talk!” about Racism and Enslavement
- Educators will self-assess their comfortability discussing race and racism with their students.
- Educators will explain how racism and capitalism (greed) are the foundation of the institution of slavery.
- Educators will practice strategies to prepare their students to participate in challenging conversations.
9/13/22
9/14/22
Teaching Hard History 101
- Educators will reflect on language choices that make up THH’s framework and resources.
- Educators will gain the skills to critically analyze resources and practices they use in their classrooms.
- Educators will learn to navigate the resources available through the Learning for Justice website.
9/27/22
9/28/22
The Forgotten Slavery of Our Ancestors: Illuminating Native History
- Educators will reflect on how their curriculum can contribute to the humanity of enslaved peoples.
- Educators will plan for conversations around the histories of Indigenous peoples with their students.
10/11/22
10/12/22
The Cultural Legacies of Enslaved and Free People of African Descent
- Educators will describe the ways in which enslaved people resisted enslavement.
- Educators will understand the cultural legacies created by African Americans as a foundation of American culture.
- Educators will be prepared to help students connect American culture today with the contributions of enslaved and free people of African descent.
10/25/22
10/26/22
Using the Inquiry Design Model to Teach Hard History
- Educators will reflect on the experience of participating in a THH Inquiry Design Model lesson.
- Educators will begin to plan their own Inquiry Design Model using the THH framework.
11/9/22 (Wednesday due to Election Day)
11/9/22
Independent Work Period
- Educators will prepare for their final showcase project and presentation. (Optional office hours will still be available.)
No synchronous meetings during this period.
Giving Light: Disrupting the Continuum of Hard History
- Educators will make connections between the legacy of enslavement and current events and climate.
- Educators will workshop their showcase presentations with one another.
- Educators will reflect on and celebrate their overall experience as a part of the THH cohort.
12/6/22
12/7/22
Showcase
Wednesday 1/11/23
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| Learning for Justice Teaching Hard History |
4 to 8 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Meet and Greet! Cohort Community Building
- Educators will meet their THH Trainers and their other cohort members.
- Educators will begin to build a network of support for engaging in hard history.
- Educators will explore how their identities impact their approach to this work.
8/30/22
8/31/22
“Let’s Talk!” about Racism and Enslavement
- Educators will self-assess their comfortability discussing race and racism with their students.
- Educators will explain how racism and capitalism (greed) are the foundation of the institution of slavery.
- Educators will practice strategies to prepare their students to participate in challenging conversations.
9/13/22
9/14/22
Teaching Hard History 101
- Educators will reflect on language choices that make up THH’s framework and resources.
- Educators will gain the skills to critically analyze resources and practices they use in their classrooms.
- Educators will learn to navigate the resources available through the Learning for Justice website.
9/27/22
9/28/22
The Forgotten Slavery of Our Ancestors: Illuminating Native History
- Educators will reflect on how their curriculum can contribute to the humanity of enslaved peoples.
- Educators will plan for conversations around the histories of Indigenous peoples with their students.
10/11/22
10/12/22
The Cultural Legacies of Enslaved and Free People of African Descent
- Educators will describe the ways in which enslaved people resisted enslavement.
- Educators will understand the cultural legacies created by African Americans as a foundation of American culture.
- Educators will be prepared to help students connect American culture today with the contributions of enslaved and free people of African descent.
10/25/22
10/26/22
Using the Inquiry Design Model to Teach Hard History
- Educators will reflect on the experience of participating in a THH Inquiry Design Model lesson.
- Educators will begin to plan their own Inquiry Design Model using the THH framework.
11/9/22 (Wednesday due to Election Day)
11/9/22
Independent Work Period
- Educators will prepare for their final showcase project and presentation. (Optional office hours will still be available.)
No synchronous meetings during this period.
Giving Light: Disrupting the Continuum of Hard History
- Educators will make connections between the legacy of enslavement and current events and climate.
- Educators will workshop their showcase presentations with one another.
- Educators will reflect on and celebrate their overall experience as a part of the THH cohort.
12/6/22
12/7/22
Showcase
Wednesday 1/11/23
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| Lesson Plan: Bringing Stories to Life Through Cardboard Creations |
3 to 5 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will demonstrate comprehension of a story they have read by designing and constructing a three-dimensional cardboard scene using safe makerspace tools, including child-safe cardboard cutters and basic woodshop tools. |
| Let’s Get Excited about Roller Coasters! |
5 to 9 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) An amusement park has decided to open a theme park to be located in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii. It is an exciting time for the citizens of Waikoloa Village. Finally, this small town will be put on the map for something big. The residents are anxiously anticipating the grand opening of the amusement park. However, the operators of the amusement park need your help. They want to design a new roller coaster with a car that runs as smoothly as a marble would down the track. Your team has been hired to design this new roller coaster track for this theme park. Your task is to design a model of the track you would like to build for this amusement park. Your model must demonstrate the law of conservation of energy, gravity, force, momentum, and especially kinetic and potential energy. |
| Let’s Get Excited about Roller Coasters! |
5 to 9 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) An amusement park has decided to open a theme park to be located in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii. It is an exciting time for the citizens of Waikoloa Village. Finally, this small town will be put on the map for something big. The residents are anxiously anticipating the grand opening of the amusement park. However, the operators of the amusement park need your help. They want to design a new roller coaster with a car that runs as smoothly as a marble would down the track. Your team has been hired to design this new roller coaster track for this theme park. Your task is to design a model of the track you would like to build for this amusement park. Your model must demonstrate the law of conservation of energy, gravity, force, momentum, and especially kinetic and potential energy. |
| Life Skill Communication |
K to 12 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Using digital camera to expand students with significant disabilities' communication methods. |
| Light Sport Aircraft Design Challenge |
7 to 10 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students in 7th grade Physical Science will be assigned the challenge to design a new Light Sport Aircraft or modify an existing one using aircraft design software to meet the demands of a customer. |
| Making A Difference |
9 to 12 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) Students from Tiffin Columbian High School’s Commercial Art class would like to make a difference by helping local business or organization prosper in this sluggish economy by offering free advertisement design. The students enrolled in commercial art, would like to lend their talents and creativity in designing products that company would find useful such as business cards, poster, flyers, etc. |
| Meeting a Real World Need: Textbooks |
2 to 5 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) This lesson focuses on students using technology to solve a need in the classroom. Students will seek to gain funding for a classroom library. |
| Newspaper for Inner City School |
K to K |
| The project is to promote fluency both oral and written 2 languages. |
| Not so Simple Machines |
6 to 8 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students create a machine, using a combination of simple machines, to solve a problem. Students produce a podcast commercial, a photo story, and digital presentation to 'sell' their invention. |
| Postcards |
4 to 6 |
| Students will create a colored pencil drawing of themselves in an environment of their choice, using a digital output of their head as the starting point. The teacher will reduce the painting to postcard size and the students will write a descriptive letter on the back. |
| Robotics for KINDERGARTNERS |
K to 2 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) LEGO Education WeDo Robotics kits are designed for students at the lower elementary level; These kits cover the STEM areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. Students will be provided the opportunity to design, build, program, and test robotic models. |
| School Spirit |
9 to 12 |
(0 stars, 2 ratings) In this lesson I teach students how to use design tools to create a school t-shirt. Then I teach them how to market their designs to the student body and the business marketing mix. |
| Shake it up…Cisne! |
3 to 5 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Fifth grade students will give an earthquake broadcast. Students become cameramen, meteorologists, reporters, eyewitnesses, and anchor people describing the effects of recent earthquakes. |
| Sim's Cities - 5th grade (would work wonderful at the middle school level) |
P-K to P-K |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Creating with Visual Arts through the 21st Century -Core Curriculum Skills |
| Skyscrapers |
3 to 8 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) In this lesson, students learn about skyscrapers and explore various factors considered when building them. This lesson was part of a two-day thematic unit on architecture for middle school students. |
| Stain Glass |
P-K to 12 |
| This is 5 lesson plans in sequence from introduction through Glass History to the current methods applied in Glass Forms: lesson 1, stain glass history; lesson 2, community impressions; lesson 3, stain glass design; lesson 4, color theory; lesson 5, form and application. Wrap up includes reflection. |
| Storytelling with a Document Camera |
3 to 5 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will use the document camera to retell and put on a presentation of a Native American folktale, legend, or story that they read. This project aims to help students practice and enhance their reading fluency, comprehension, and speaking skills, as well as understand Native American history and culture. |
| The Greatest Generation Voice Thread |
6 to 8 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) After hearing a guest speaker(s) from the Greatest Generation, create Voice Threads that showcase their lives, and their contributions to America during WWII |
| The Greatest Generation: Capturing Their Stories with Digital Images |
K to K |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Digital Storytelling with the Greatest Generation is the focus of this basic primary source recording of extended family members. |
| The Mini-Me People Iditarod |
9 to 12 |
| I work at Warren Project TEACH/TEC (Teen Education and Child Health/Transitional Education Center). We are an Alternative High School for Parenting and Pregnant Teenagers and Students at Risk. |
| You Can Do It: Creating How-To Videos |
P-K to P-K |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Middle school students create instructional videos for other students using Flip video cameras and editing software. Students must brainstorm a topic, write an original script and create their film and audio narration, then edit and and create an original movie. Sample topics include "How to tie your shoes," "How to be organized for Middle School," and "The Water Cycle." |
| “Through the Eyes of a Child- Student Photography” Elementary Level – Visual Arts |
2 to 5 |
(0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will experience the beauty of literacy through the use of photography. Teacher guided photography instruction will focus on the subject areas of reading and writing skills to help students become better readers. |
