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Lesson Plan Name |
Grades |
'Student Teaching' |
6 to 6 |
Students teamed up to teach a 20 minute mini-lesson. I used my Flip Video Camera and Tripod to record them. |
(PART 1) Applied STEM: Rocketry and its Components |
6 to 8 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) This unit plan walks students through the entire model rocket design, construction, and test launch phase complete with diverse evaluations and using video technology to view every aspect of a rocket launch. All rockets are homemade - no kits involved. |
Adding Creativity to Science Inquiry |
6 to 12 |
(5.0 stars, 2 ratings) Students create flip videos that enhance scientific investigations performed in class by having students think metacognitively while fusing the fun of creativity with the science of analytical thinking. |
Ambassador (Program Based Learning) |
6 to 12 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) I assign a country to groups of 2 Principles of Technology students. They become the "Ambassadors" of their countries and must create a brochure in Publishers highlighting the countries, resources, exports, etc. They also create a PowerPoint highlighting the tourism, strengths of the country. They use Microsoft Word to write a letter to the "President" of the country introducing themselves, etc. They are given a budget to prepare a meal that would include items that are traditional favorites from their selected country. They will prepare a spreadsheet with formulas that tracks expenditures, costs, etc. Each group will have an entire class period to present their PBL, and the meal they have prepared in advance, the day of their presentation. |
Around the World in 180 Days |
P-K to 8 |
(5.0 stars, 4 ratings) To kick-off our Global Cultures curriculum we are implementing a year-long interdisciplinary school project titled, Around the World in 180 Days. Teachers and students will use digital cameras, smart board technology, Web Cams, Kidspiration software, and partnerships with schools around the world. |
Autism help through PowerPoint |
6 to 12 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will create advanced PowerPoint lessons that have people choose something from a field of three. Our hope is to help children with special needs grow while my middle school students learn advanced PowerPoint and learn to understand other people. |
Banner Ad/Web Banner ... Internet Advertising - Copywriting |
7 to 8 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) The students were asked to create banners of the standard size to advertise various products and/or promote causes and ask for donations. |
Be A Star! |
K to 1 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will be able to showcase other students meeting the behavior expectations set by our school within the hallways, lunchroom, classroom, playground, riding the bus, and going in and out of the building. |
Candidate Obama Support and President Obama's Agenda |
7 to 8 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Support letters via Microsoft Word for Candidate Obama ... sent to Obama Headquarters in Chicago [received Obama response] ... then PowerPoint presentations of President Obama's Agenda researched at www.whitehouse.gov ... sent as followup to the White House. |
Career Creation |
5 to 12 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will do career investigations based upon personal interests, skills assessments, counselor recommendations, dreams, parental guidance, etc. and develop a "Build Your Own Destiny" Google Form. Included in the Form will be pictures, videos, and links. |
Career Research |
9 to 12 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) 10 grade students will conduct research over a two week scaffolded lesson. This is one of the lesson plans attached to the career research, which includes technology as a way to communicate throughout this lesson. |
Climate Change in Context |
8 to 12 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Students predict and review the effects of climate change by reviewing text and writing hypotheses. Groups then present the information to the class in a jigsaw/spider web format. |
Clocking in and out for work |
9 to 12 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Student’s will use Time Station to log in and out daily for our job sites in order to help keep track of the number of hours worked toward the required hours set by the State of NC. Student's participate in multiple non-paid work based (community-based) activities to complete the 300, 240, and 360 hours required for the Occupational Course of Study. |
Collaborating Living Moments |
6 to 12 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Students who are incarcerated experience very little positive influences, have created substantial challenges, and show little ability to make beneficial, character building decisions. which incapacitate them to progress academically, socially, vocationally, etc., and ensure continued failure . We wish to utilize the Seminole County Dividend Speakers to influence these students, however, due to incarceration and facility regulations, students are unable to participate in their presentations. Therefore, we would request technology, in the form of DVD video camera and digital programming, to bring speaker presentations in house. We would tape initial speaker performances at Eugene Gregory and later present to other students at John Polk and the Juvenile Detention Facility. |
Community Based Instruction |
P-K to 12 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Community Based Instruction involves functional academics, independent living , self-help, interpersonal as well as speech and language development/skills. Most activities require the student to demonstrate learning through a hands on approach assessed with measurable goals in which a rubric or percentage is obtained. The best part of CBI is that the activities allow students with various abilities, skill levels, and various learning styles an opportunity to be successful. |
Connecting Our World |
6 to 8 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) This lesson utilizes FLIP video cameras and a wikispace page. The goal of the unit is to advocate positive global thinking and the need for a team effort to preserve our resources. |
Creating an Informative Video on the Importance of Healthy Rivers |
4 to 9 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Students will learn about the effects of pollution on rivers and how to chemically test a water sample. They will make an informative video about the importance of healthy rivers and present it to the whole school. |
Custodial Video Modeling |
12 to 12 |
(5.0 stars, 2 ratings) Utlizing video modeling for training students with cognitive impairments to learn how to be a successful custodian. |
Differentiating Through Audiobooks |
8 to 8 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Advanced readers stage and record audio versions of novels for less-able readers, who will listen to audio recordings using MP3 players and listening stations. |
Digital Citizenship unit |
7 to 8 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) This wiki teaches 7th and 8th graders about Mike Ribble's 9 elements of Digital Citizenship -- using Internet links, online videos and podcasts. Digital Citizenship is one of ISTE's NETS-S. |
Drones in the Classroom |
4 to 4 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) Drone usage in elementary classroom. Students will learn how to fly and use drones for more than just fun. Growing in technology is our Motto. |
eLeaders Technology (Students of the 21st Century) Program |
4 to 12 |
(5.0 stars, 2 ratings) With the new PILOT program of eLeaders, students are accepted that have an interest in technology, and volunteer their time, to troubleshoot technology, teach lessons to peers and teachers, and offer in-service presentations on staff Professional Development Days. Additionally, they assist with and participate in a (rotating) class of 60 students (changing every 2-4 weeks so all South Middle School population may participate) that create the SMS Video Productions (completely created by student body), our newly founded news source. |
Energy Agents in Action |
K to 5 |
(5.0 stars, 2 ratings) Students will learn through video how to conserve energy and protect their environment. |
Flip into a Classroom Website |
K to 12 |
(5.0 stars, 1 ratings) I have a classroom website where my videos I have created on my Flip Video Camera are an intregral part of the overall effectiveness for both student and family use. |
FlipVideo Poetry: Teaching Narrative Poems Through Community Service Learning |
7 to 8 |
(5.0 stars, 3 ratings) In order to promote literacy as part of our district improvement plan, 7th grade students will work in pairs to draft, write and illustrate a narrative poem to be presented on National Read Across America Day to primary school students as part of a 'Seussical". Performances will be videotaped so that teachers can show the presentations over and over to varied classes for instructional purposes. |