Students will build literacy skills by researching a retail company. They will …
Students will build literacy skills by researching a retail company. They will synthesize the information they uncover into a written paper, a slideshow/presentation, and a poster/infographic which they will then present in front of an audience.
As a class, read the book Six Thinking Hats by Edward DeBono. …
As a class, read the book Six Thinking Hats by Edward DeBono. This book provides a framework to help people think clearly and thoroughly by directing their thinking attention in one direction at a time--white hat facts, green hat creativity, yellow hat benefits, black cautions, red hat feelings, and blue hat process. Six Thinking Hats is a powerful book that facilitates critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. It allows each person's unique point of view to be included and considered. This activity will test students on their knowledge of what was learned through reading and discussion. This can be used as final assessment after reading the book.
Use this spreadsheet after students have been taught the basics of spreadsheets: …
Use this spreadsheet after students have been taught the basics of spreadsheets: entering and editing data, formatting a spreadsheet, basic functions, sorting, creating and formatting charts. Students use Skittles (can also use M&Ms or another candy or type of food with different colors that can be sorted) to create a spreadsheet. They will sort the data, create functions to analyze the data, and insert a chart.
Smithsonian TweenTribune allows you to easily create a classroom and assign dailly …
Smithsonian TweenTribune allows you to easily create a classroom and assign dailly AP news articles that are Lexile® leveled for K-12 students. It also includes: self-scoring quizzes customized by Lexile® level, critical thinking questions, student commenting, Espanol AP articles, weekly lesson plans and videos and weekend "Monday Morning Ready" newsletter as prep for the week ahead.
Students will diagram and identify a change of state. Students will describe …
Students will diagram and identify a change of state. Students will describe the energy, spacing and speed of the particles before and after this change.
Based on a student activity where students danced around the room acting as particles, students will identify an incorrect action during the dance. They will explain why the action did not fit the particle model and how it could be corrected. See below for an idea this is based on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWQCUQ_UZiA
Having explored how Robert Hayden uses consonance, assonance, and alliteration to illustrate …
Having explored how Robert Hayden uses consonance, assonance, and alliteration to illustrate a complex relationship between a father and a son in "Those Winter Sundays," students engage in a variety of vocal activities and performance techniques based on word sounds. Students then prepare a recitation of the poem for small group performances and compare their interpretative choices as part of the reflection process.
How long will the fidget spinner spin? This 3 Act Task by …
How long will the fidget spinner spin? This 3 Act Task by Graham Fletcher begins with a short portion of a video with a fidget spinner in motion. First students make observations and estimates to begin determining how long the fidget spinner will be in motion. Students are then given the total number of spins and the average spins per second. Using division of a 4 digit dividend by a 1 digit divisor and conversion skills, students calculate the amount of time the spinner will spin.
"I'd like to suggest the educational technology resource: SpinnerWheel.com Spinner Wheel is …
"I'd like to suggest the educational technology resource: SpinnerWheel.com
Spinner Wheel is a free online tool that allows for a flexible and engaging approach to learning. It has many use-cases for any subject.
All entries on wheels are fully editable and one of the main things that makes it so useful is the ability to create multiple wheels for use at one time.
An example use of Spinner Wheel for mathematics: https://spinnerwheel.com/mental-mathematics-quiz and for creative writing: https://spinnerwheel.com/short-burst-writing-ideas-generator
From creating multiple random number generators to equitably selecting students from a group, the possibilities for using this resource in a learning environment are practically endless."
This project encompasses all that was learned during the course by coming …
This project encompasses all that was learned during the course by coming up with an original product the student creates. It includes the 4 Ps of Marketing, Target Market, Market Segmentation, Sponsorships, Endorsements, etc. The student must also create a physical replica of their "new" product. The product is then presented to the class and teacher.
This video and resources can be used to build awareness among leaders, …
This video and resources can be used to build awareness among leaders, as well as to support educators' professional learning. Consider using this supplement to support conversations with parents/community, as well as to promote data and assessment literacy as part of ongoing professional development and PLC activities.
This video and resources can be used to support educators' professional development …
This video and resources can be used to support educators' professional development related to data and assessment literacy. Consider using this supplement to kick off your next PLC meeting to enhance your own data and assessment literacy.
This summative assessment is typically used at the end of the Marketing …
This summative assessment is typically used at the end of the Marketing Information Management unit. Students will use the Census and Department of Transportation websites to find demographics and traffic counts. Based upon the data obtained, students will propose recommendations for a new location.
A summative assignment for students to complete after learning about types of …
A summative assignment for students to complete after learning about types of floor plan, visual display strategy, and exterior and interior d splay types.
Using three-dimensional scaffolds, these materials address the following topics: - Relationships between DNA, …
Using three-dimensional scaffolds, these materials address the following topics: - Relationships between DNA, proteins, and traits.- How mitosis enables each cell to receive a copy of DNA.- How gametes like sperm and eggs are formed and transmit parents' genes to offspring. - Predicting traits based on parents' genotypes and phenotypes using Punnett squares. Each packet is broken into five parts - data dive, core ideas, investigations, asssessments, and life connections. Formative assessments and checkpoints are embedded throughout each packet. The final packet prepares students for a summative assessment, with a provided practice assessment.Implementation instructions are embedded for each component of each packet. PDFs are included as attachments (in case the file formats are altered by this system).
This assessment involves students using technology to create videos that represent their …
This assessment involves students using technology to create videos that represent their own interests, sharing these videos on an online platform, and react to other students’ videos. It may be adapted to use in any level and to any world language.
This assessment focuses on all three modes of communication and empowers students to become members of the target language's social media community.
This lesson was developed as a part of the Creating Lessons Using Transformative Technology - Platteville Public Schools OER grant and was inspired by George Couros’s “Identity Day”, as described in his book “The Innovator’s Mindset: Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity”.
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