| Electricity | http://www.teachnet.ie/electricity.htm |
| Science |
3,4,5 |
| The unit will be based on the web quest model and will include threads on: what electricity is; how ICT works; how ICT is made; different types of electricity; circuits; electricity in the home; safety; the history of electricity; famous people and electr... see more |
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| GCSE Business Studies, Finance and Accounting | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/london/gcsebusiness.htm |
| Business Education |
9,10,11 |
| There are six brief numerical challenges to test the student's knowledge of the key relationships of the unit. Each section also has a collection of multiple choice questions and a data-response task. Students can download spreadsheets of sample accounts ... see more |
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| Mining the Web: Internet Sources for Leaving Certificate History | http://www.teachnet.ie/untanglingweb.htm |
| Social Studies |
9,10,11,12 |
| The project attempts to evaluate the potential for the integration of ICT into the teaching of History at Leaving Certificate level. This is by means of a case study entitled Wilhelm 11 and Weltpolitik Sources from The World War 1 Document Archive; Americ... see more |
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| "Frida Kahlo" A Look in the Mirror (The Art of Self-Portraiture) | http://teachnet-lab.org/santab/jessica/fridaweb/sb_frida_jr.htm |
| Arts,English/Language Arts |
3,4,5,6,7,8 |
| A Look In The Mirror is a unit that allows the students to express themselves freely while encouraging them to really put some thought into their work. Although it is primarily a visual arts themed unit it develops a lot of skills, social and academic, th... see more |
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| "You're An Adult Now!" WebQuest | http://teachersnetwork.org/teachnetusa/jcole/cole.htm |
| English Language Arts, Mathematics, Special Ed, Technology Media |
High School |
| Students have difficulty managing their money. As adults, they will have to effectively allocate their limited resources within the typical wants and needs of everyday life. The students are given a scenario where they are adults with a yearly salary of ... see more |
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| ...And It's Off To The Races | http://seed.mainecenter.org/application/resources.cfm?ID=35 |
| English/Language Arts,Science,Social Studies,Technology |
5,6,7,8 |
| ... And It's Off To The Races is an interdisciplinary unit on Alaska using the Iditarod, and weaving science, social studies, and literature content. The unit is designed for fifth grade but can easily be adapted for students in grades two through eight a... see more |
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| ¡Vamos al jardín! Working Together in a Community Garden | http://bostonteachnet.org/vaisenstein/vaisenstein.htm |
| English/Language Arts,Foreign Language,Science,Social Studies,Service Learning |
1,2,3,4,5 |
| What kinds of projects help children learn both English and Spanish? Try gardening together! The Granada Park Community Garden, just a block away from this two way bilingual school, creates a context of meaningful Science, Mathematics, Spanish and English... see more |
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| 1916--Seven Days in History | http://www.teachnet.ie/dhorgan/2004 |
| Social Studies |
Middle School |
| Seven Days in History is an account of one week in April 1916 which changed the course of Irish history. That week witnessed the Easter Rising of 1916 which ended in military failure and the execution of its leaders.... see more |
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| 1984 by George Orwell: Fact or Fantasy? | http://teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/pmaslow/orwell.htm |
| English Language Arts, Social Studies |
High School |
| In his classic book, 1984, George Orwell includes specific methods and behaviors used by those who controlled Oceania that are based on history, as well as others he created himself. Students do research to show that the methods and behaviors Orwell depic... see more |
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| A Crucible WebQuest: You Can't Handle the Truth | http://teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/sscragg/crucible.htm |
| English Language Arts |
High School |
| This unit is based on Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible. The lessons are truly student pages that have links to web resources. There are additional pages for teachers who are planning a unit, such as writing assignments, examples of work, web pages desig... see more |
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| A Drug-Free Me | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/santab/annorton/sb_drugfree_ao.htm |
| Health Phys Ed, Science |
Middle School |
| A Drug-Free Me! is a comprehensive unit in which junior high students are provided with the tools and fact-finding opportunities to make wise choices regarding drug, alcohol, and tobacco use. ... see more |
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| A Field Guide to the Seashore | http://www.teachnet.ie/gmulligan |
| Science |
Middle School |
| This project entails students doing fieldwork to familiarize themselves with their local coastline and seashore. ... see more |
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| A Glimpse of Japan | http://bostonteachnet.org/Rudder/ |
| Arts,English/Language Arts,Mathematics,Service Learning,Social Studies |
k,1,2,3 |
| Forming understandings about the world beyond, youngsters board the Internet to meet Japanese children. They study Japanese folktales and customs through computer software and literature. Like their Japanese peers, they honor the elderly and present them ... see more |
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| A Herculean Task | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles00_01/delduca.htm |
| English/Language Arts,math,technology |
5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 |
| A Herculean Task is an interdisciplinary program involving English and math that also integrates technology into the English curriculum so it can be aligned with the ELA Standards. In this way, students can be learning content-area material as well as hon... see more |
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| A Home Economics WebQuest: Home Design & Management | http://www.teachnet.ie/ktinnelly/2004 |
| Business Careers |
High School |
| This project uses a WebQuest to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of design, building and management of the home to meet individual and family needs.... see more |
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| A Is for Aviator | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles03_04/mcnamara.htm |
| English/Language Arts,Science |
k,1,2 |
| As an introduction to A Is for Aviator, community helper books are used for guided reading. A KWL model helps determine the students’ prior knowledge of aviators/pilots, and the completed charts are prominently displayed in the classroom. An ongoing word ... see more |
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| A Journey Through Biomes | http://teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles02_03/biomes.htm |
| English/Language Arts,Mathematics,Social Studies,Technology |
3,4,5,6 |
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A Journey Through Biomes
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In A Journey Through Biomes, students explore the five biomes: the savannah, the desert, the rain forest, the tundra, and the ocean, and how soil, water, r... see more |
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| A Journey to Alaska | http://teachersnetwork.org/teachnetusa/kreeve/alaska.htm |
| Social Studies |
Elementary |
| In A Journey To Alaska, students undertake a memorable journey without leaving their classroom. This program teaches that the pursuit of knowledge is fun--thereby helping kids to become lifelong learners!
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| A Look Into My (Possible) Future | http://seed.mainecenter.org/application/resources.cfm?ID=28 |
| English/Language Arts,Technology,Business Education |
4,5,6,7,8,9 |
| This career research unit helps fifth and sixth grade students think about their futures. It requires them to use technology, research skills, writing skills and self-reflection to create a product that informs students about potential career choices.
... see more |
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| A Mask for All Seasons | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/llangsner/mask.htm |
| Fine Arts, English Language Arts |
Middle School |
| Students create plaster craft masks to depict the four seasons. By navigating various Web sites, they learn about Renaissance artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo and his "Season" series of floral faces. The students create symbolism in their masks through the use ... see more |
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| A Mask For All Seasons | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/llangsner/mask.htm |
| Arts,English/Language Arts |
8 |
| Students create plaster craft masks to depict the four
seasons. By navigating various Web sites, they learn
about Renaissance artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo and
his "Season" series of floral faces. The students create
symbolism in their masks through ... see more |
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| A Methodology for Learning Physics | http://www.teachnet.ie/torourke/teachnet/Hompage.htm |
| Science |
High School |
| This project provides a structured and logical approach to learning modules in Physics using the sound section as an example. The emphasis is on using the Internet as a support mechanism to traditional pedagogical approaches... see more |
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| A Millennium Commemorative | http://teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles02_03/derosa.htm |
| English/Language Arts,Mathematics,Social Studies,Technology |
3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 |
| A Millennium Commemorative is a compilation of biographical research on the 100 most significant individuals of the last 100 years. It fosters research and writing skills, the use of technology in acquiring, compiling, and presenting research, and further... see more |
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| A Millennium Commemorative: 100 People 1000 Years | http://teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles02_03/derosa.htm |
| English/Language Arts,Mathematics,Social Studies,Technology |
3,4,5 |
| A Millennium Commemorative is a compilation of biographical research on the 100 most significant individuals of the last 1000 years. It fosters research and writing skills, the use of technology in acquiring, compiling, and presenting research, and furthe... see more |
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| A New Slant on Math: The Leaning Tower of Pisa | http://teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/fianni/pisa.htm |
| English Language Arts, Mathematics, Technology Media |
High School |
| The Leaning Tower of Pisa will help a wide range of students that have different learning styles. It is quite amazing how much mathematics can be related to an old falling tower. Italian students, art students, and business students are going to fall in l... see more |
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| A New York City Bird Field Guide CD | http://teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles02_03/jaffe.htm |
| English/Language Arts,Science,Technology |
2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 |
| For the first step in producing A New York City Bird Field Guide CD, students are given an “Inspiration” handout on which they provide the information they have gathered in their classroom study of New York City birds. They do this either by hand or on th... see more |
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| A Peace Forest Grows in Manhattan | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles03_04/lindh.htm |
| English/Language Arts,Mathematics,Science,Technology |
pk,k,1,2,3 |
| A Peace Forest Grows in Manhattan is an integrated classroom study of trees, forests, and peace. Children study the parts of a tree by looking at trees in their neighborhood. They make bark and leaf rubbings and, back in they classroom, they read fiction ... see more |
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| A Peaceful Place is Powerful for the Mind | http://bostonteachnet.org/jones/jones.htm |
| English Language Arts, Social Studies |
Elementary |
| Students who follow paths to peace can build powerful places for themselves and their peers. By using real-life situations, they develop self-esteem, self-control, respect for the rights of others, and a sense of responsibility. This approach also encoura... see more |
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| A Peaceful Place Is Powerful for the Mind | http://bostonteachnet.org/jones/jones.htm |
| English/Language Arts,Mathematics,Technology,Service Learning |
2,3,4 |
| How can schools be peaceful places? Students who follow paths to peace can build powerful places for themselves and their peers. By using real-life situations, they develop self-esteem, self-control, respect for the rights of others, and a sense of respon... see more |
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| A Planting We Will Go/Grow | http://teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles00_01/jimenez.htm |
| technology,English/Language Arts,social studies,science,mathematics |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| A Planting We Will Go/Grow is an interdisciplinary project in which multiple learning styles of the students are stimulated with a variety of techniques. Students explore the process of germination and the parts of a plant, create a slide show depicting t... see more |
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| A Scientific Slide Show | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles01_02/allain.htm |
| science,English/Language Arts,technology |
4,5,6,7,8 |
| A Scientific Slide Show is a program that teaches a myriad of skills. It takes quite some time to complete because it is so involved. For example, students will be taught to save their work onto the network in the computer lab. This is one whole lesson in... see more |
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| A Self-Portrait - Collage | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/shea-bischoff/collage.htm |
| English |
7 |
| 1. Display self-portraits of several artists/photographers. How
are these pictures similar? Discuss use of a camera’s timer
to allow the photographer to enter the picture.
Demonstrate use of word processor to rotating groups.
Teacher advises as... see more |
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| A Study of Ancient Greece | http://www.teachnet.ie/dmcdonnell/greece |
| Social Studies |
High School |
| This unit presents many cultural aspects of Ancient Greece. After an introduction, students explore Ancient Greece on several levels: housing, clothing, entertainment, food, religion, education, and military history. ... see more |
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| A Study of Ancient Rome | http://www.teachnet.ie/dmcdonnell |
| Social Studies |
High School |
| This unit looks at the life of Romans in many aspects so students can fully understand this important time in history. Students learn about Roman housing, entertainment, religion, education, food, and clothing in this unit. ... see more |
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| A Survival Guide for Teaching Students How to Write Research Papers | http://teachersnetwork.org/dcs/cyberenglish/research.htm |
| English |
5,6,7 |
| A Survival Guide for Teaching Students How to Write Research Papers was written by Teachers Network web mentor, Lisa Kihn, a math and language arts teacher at Nevin Platt Middle School in Boulder, Colorado.
Project Overview: Cover page with picture ... see more |
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| A Survival Guide for Teaching Students How to Write Research Papers | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/dcs/cyberenglish/research.htm |
| English |
5,6,7 |
| Project Overview
Cover page with picture and title
Introduction
catches the reader’s attentionuses images
general statement about the topic
power statement ...
Lisa Kihn... see more |
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| A Teaching Guide for Mysteries and Whodunits | http://teachersnetwork.org/dcs/cyberenglish/mystery.htm |
| English |
5,6,7,8 |
| A Teaching Guide for Mysteries and Whodunits was written by Teachers Network web mentor, Lisa Kihn, a math and language arts teacher at Nevin Platt Middle School in Boulder, Colorado. Lisa believes in project based learning and curriculum integration to ... see more |
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| A Trip to Budapest | http://www.teachnet.ie/stpats2004/budapest |
| Social Studies |
Elementary |
| Over a period of four weeks, in groups of five the children will organise a holiday for a family of four to Budapest. They will be using the computer skills they have already acquired to find websites.... see more |
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| A Trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame | http://teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/jvitulano/baseball.htm |
| English Language Arts, Social Studies, Technology Media |
High School |
| This program is designed to teach high school students some of the rudimentary research skills needed to find information using the World Wide Web. The goal of the research is to garner information about the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.... see more |
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| A Trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame (Writing a Persuasive Letter) | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/jvitulano/baseball.htm |
| English/Language Arts,ESL,Physical Education |
9,10,11,12 |
| This program is designed to teach high school students some of the
rudimentary research skills needed to find information using the World
Wide Web. The goal of the research is to garner information about the
Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New... see more |
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| A Venetian Carnival | http://teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/cposer/venetianfp.htm |
| Fine Arts, English Language Arts |
Middle School |
| This unit will expand the students' knowledge of Edgar Allan Poe and his story "The Cask of Amontillado." It will also introduce them to the global celebration of the carnival season. The Internet allows students to travel to these carnivals to experien... see more |
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| A Venetian Carnival | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/cposer/venetianfp.htm |
| English/Language Arts,Social Studies |
7,8,9,10,11,12 |
| This unit is based on “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allen Poe. Students read and analyze the story for basic comprehension and to find ironic meanings. They then do research to find why the season of carnival is celebrated around the world, and they ... see more |
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| A Virtual Tour of Brazil | http://teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/chornik/brazil.htm |
| Social Studies, Technology Media |
Elementary |
| This is a fifth grade social studies unit about life in Brazil. Working in cooperative learning groups, the students create a class virtual travel brochure. ... see more |
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| A Virtual Tour of Brazil | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/chornik/brazil.htm |
| social studies,english/language arts/technology |
5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 |
| This is a fifth grade social studies unit about life in Brazil. Working in cooperative learning groups, the students create a class virtual travel brochure. Roles include: researchers who find information using Web sites chosen by the teacher, a recorde... see more |
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| A Walk in an Impressionist Garden with Monet & van Gogh | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/llangsner/garden.htm |
| Arts,English/Language Arts,Technology |
6,7,8,9,10,11,12 |
| Using technology and the Internet, students are given the opportunity to visit the paintings of Monet's house and gardens in Giverny (http://giverny.org) and the collection at the van Gogh museum in Amsterdam (http://www.vangoghmuseum.nl). These visits pr... see more |
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| A Whirlwind Tour | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2001/duarter.htm |
| Science |
Elementary |
| A Whirlwind Tour is a simulation science project specifically designed to teach students about volcanoes, hurricanes, and tornadoes through the use of the Internet. ... see more |
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| A Whirlwind Tour | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2001/duarter.htm |
| Science,Technology |
4,5 |
| A Whirlwind Tour is a simulation science project specifically designed to teach students about volcanoes, hurricanes, and tornadoes through the use of the Internet. It is based on interactive units that will build students’ research skills. The purpose o... see more |
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| A World of Hope and Peace | http://teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles02_03/poon.htm |
| English/Language Arts,Technology |
2,3,4,5,6,7,8 |
| A World of Hope and Peace combines language arts and technology. Although the content surrounds the tragic events of September 11, it can easily be adapted to other subject areas. The writing workshop is the basis for instruction, where the students are e... see more |
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| A World of Symmetry | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/TeachNet/westchester/calotta.htm |
| Mathematics, Technology Media |
Middle School |
| This 2-3 week unit plan is designed to build upon the knowledge that students have of calculating the area and perimeter of quadrilaterals. The goals of this unit include: Identifying four basic forms of symmetry, recognizing symmetry in everyday objects ... see more |
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| ABC's of Ancient Civilizations | http://teachnet-lab.org/santab/kelly/indexabc.htm |
| Social Studies, Technology Media |
Elementary , Middle School |
| This project is designed for sixth graders who study Ancient Civilizations. They will research a topic from a given civilization, then use both digital camera pictures and computer drawn images to illustrate their concept.... see more |
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| About Me | http://teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/landerson/aboutme.htm |
| English Language Arts, Technology Media |
High School |
| About Me is a beginning HTML program for a wide range of students in both age and ability. It encourages students to develop their English and technology skills by having them write about themselves--their family, their home and neighborhood, their intere... see more |
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| Acadian Odyssey | http://teachersnetwork.org/dcs/acadian/introduction/index.htm |
| Social Studies |
9,10,11,12 |
| These pages, created by Acadian descendants, hope to explore this group of people by visits to real "Cajun" towns, presenting Cajun folk stories and the Cajun language, describing the unique Cajun way of cooking, and by visiting the numerous Cajun-related... see more |
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| Accounting in a Nutshell | http://www.teachnet.ie/aryan/ |
| Business Careers, Mathematics, Technology Media |
High School |
| The idea is to complete a set of accounts for a fictional sporting goods company. This involves the completion of numerous business documents, from letters of enquiry right up to drawing of cheques. Students then have to use these source documents in the ... see more |
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| African Safari | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2002/mgil2.htm |
| Social Studies |
Elementary , Middle School |
| Students will embark on a virtual safari of the African continent as an introduction to the people, animals, and geography of this vast continent rich in history and tradition. Using new technologies, students will research and create multimedia presenta... see more |
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| African Safari | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2002/mgil2.htm |
| Social Studies,geography |
6 |
| African Safari is a multicultural unit that explores the splendor and beauty of Africa . Students will embark on a virtual safari of the African continent as an introduction to the people, animals, and geography of this vast continent rich in history and... see more |
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| African Safari! | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles03_04/horne.htm |
| Arts,English/Language Arts,Science,Social Studies,Technology |
3,4,5 |
| African Safari! is the final project in a month-long study on the different physical regions of Africa and its animals. The safari is divided into three regions: Grasslands, Rainforest, and Desert. The class breaks up into groups to study each region’s te... see more |
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| Age of Exploration: A Class Timeline | http://teachnet-lab.org/santab2003/martha_explorers_04/sb_explorer_mm_cover.htm |
| English Language Arts, Social Studies, Technology Media |
Elementary |
| Students select an explorer who explored North America. They use the Internet to research the explorer, use an online timeline generator to create their own explorer timeline, and then work in groups to make posters that are displayed on a classroom timel... see more |
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| Air Born | http://teachersnetwork.org/ntol/lessons/airborn.htm |
| Mathematics,Science,Technology |
5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 |
| Build math, computer and science skills.
Show kids that math, computers and science can be useful and interesting.
YOUR STUDENTS CAN MAKE WINGS THAT PRODUCE ENOUGH LIFT TO FLY A HAND HELD STRYFOAM GLIDER
Ed Clement
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| All About Bugs | http://teachersnetwork.org/NTNY/lessonplans/davidson.htm |
| English |
k |
| Objective: During the course of the study the children will be able to distinguish between fiction and non-fiction genres.
The children will be able to use reference books to obtain information.
The children will be able to make labeled diagrams.
The c... see more |
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| All About Me, a Research & Writing Unit | http://teachnet-lab.org/santab/sballabout.htm |
| English Language Arts, Social Studies, Technology Media |
Elementary , Middle School |
| With the power of the Internet, students are able to become detectives locating amazing information about their own ancestors. Students develop stronger writing skills through the writing process, use technology as a tool for research, writing and present... see more |
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| All About Me: A Research and Writing Unit | http://teachnet-lab.org/santab/sballabout.htm |
| English/Language Arts,Technology |
5 |
| "All about Me" is a research and writing unit that incorporates traditional essay writing, with the use of technology. Students begin the unit, writing an essay about themselves based on a student created timeline. The next essay, entitled "Who I am, Righ... see more |
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| All About My School | http://teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/landerson/myschool.htm |
| English Language Arts, Technology Media |
High School |
| Students construct a website with several links to pages they create. The site weaves logo titles, photos, animation, and textured backgrounds created and edited in PhotoShop into pages created using Dreamweaver software. The project also includes a large... see more |
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| All the News Too Fit for Print | http://teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/sscragg/news.htm |
| English Language Arts, Technology Media |
High School |
| Students learn the basics of journalism: doing research, writing a headline and a lead, news judgment, interview skills, objectivity, and avoiding plagiarism. They complete activities to practice these skills, and then put the skills to use by producing t... see more |
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| All the News Too Fit for Print | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/sscragg/news.htm |
| english/language arts,technology |
10,11,12 |
| This program can serve as the introductory unit to an online journalism class in which students produce their own online magazine, "Background Source" (www.angelfire.com/ny4/scragg). The students learn the basics of journalism: doing research, writing a h... see more |
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| Amazing Alaskan Animals | http://teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles02_03/alaska.htm |
| English/Language Arts,Science,Technology |
2,3,4,5,6 |
| In this program, children are immersed in a study of Alaska that focuses on animals and their adaptation to the environment. They learn note-taking skills while listening to nonfiction books about Alaska. A shared reading of realistic fiction about sled d... see more |
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| American History Through Architectural Masterpieces | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/readysettech/kupfer/kupfer.htm |
| Fine Arts, Social Studies, Technology Media |
Elementary |
| The aim of this learning experience is for students to learn about American history and culture through the study of selected American architectural works of art. Technology is integrated with social studies, language arts, math and architecture. ... see more |
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| An "Egg-cellent" Project About Genetic Diseases | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/TeachNet/westchester/kent.htm |
| Health Phys Ed, Science |
High School |
| An "Eggcellent" Project About Genetic Diseases allows students to experience the responsibility involved in caring for a child with a birth defect, and provides them with a hands-on approach to learning about the more common human genetic diseases. ... see more |
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| An Alphabet Journey Through Space | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/readysettech/sarago/sarago.htm |
| Fine Arts, English Language Arts, Science |
Elementary |
| Students were asked to compile a list of space vocabulary words. They then researched the meaning of each word using Internet resources and designed a page for each letter of the alphabet, which included the meaning and related graphics which they importe... see more |
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| An Exploration of Africa | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles01_02/peluso.htm |
| English/Language Arts,technology,social studies,science |
4,5,6 |
| Students learn that Africa is a diverse land with customs, religions, daily practices, and languages varying greatly from region to region.
They identify the three major land forms: desert, grassland, and rain forest, and individually research an African... see more |
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| An Incredible Journey: Exploring Brave New Worlds | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/readysettech/janka/janka.htm |
| English Language Arts |
High School |
| This project is designed to work in concert with Aldous Huxley's dystopic novel, Brave New World. This project provides students with the opportunity to express and explore what they have learned from Huxley's novel, their research, and their reflection o... see more |
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| An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Study of Disease | http://teachersnetwork.org/teachnetusa/jkent/disease.htm |
| English Language Arts, Health Phys Ed, Science |
High School |
| Students explore the historical aspects of disease and discuss both fiction and non-fiction accounts of disease, including The Microbe Hunters, The Hot Zone, The Andromeda Strain, Tuesdays with Morrie, and A Parcel of Patterns. They write a series of chil... see more |
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| An Introduction to Nutrients, a Recipe for Success | http://www.teachnet.ie/gmcweeney |
| Health Phys Ed, Science, Technology Media |
Middle School , High School |
| This project focuses students on healthy eating with a webquest to discover the key facts on nutrition. ... see more |
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| An Urban Field Study | http://www.teachnet.ie/screagh |
| Mathematics, Science, Social Studies |
High School |
| The project aims to introduce students to procedures used in collecting data for an urban fieldstudy and to provide students with a fast and effective way of presenting their results.... see more |
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| Anchors Away | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2002/rsampedro2.htm |
| Science |
Elementary , Middle School |
| How It Works: Anchors Away explores the unique world of the ocean community. The intent of this project is to develop students' skills in technology and to develop awareness of the ocean environment. ... see more |
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| Anchors Away | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2002/rsampedro2.htm |
| Science,Technology |
3,4,5,6 |
| Anchors Away explores the unique world of the ocean community. This unit incorporates oral language, written language, reading, poetry, vocabulary development, spelling, critical thinking, math, social studies, science, health, and art by integrating the... see more |
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| Ancient Chinese Philosophies of Government | http://teachersnetwork.org/ntol/lessons/chinaphi/ |
| English/Language Arts,Social Studies |
4,5,6,7,8 |
| This sixth grade lesson demonstrates how different perspectives or points of view affect the way a problem is perceived and resolved. At the same time, it helps students to understand the basics of four different philosophies of the Ancient Chinese: Confu... see more |
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| Ancient Egypt: Unearthing the Past | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2002/mgil.htm |
| Social Studies |
Middle School |
| This is a thematic unit that explores the mysteries and wonders of Ancient Egypt. The intent of this project is to transcend the barriers of classroom walls and step back to ancient times to a world filled with mystery, adventure, and wonders through the ... see more |
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| Ancient Egypt: Unearthing the Past | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2002/mgil.htm |
| Social Studies,Technology |
6 |
| Ancient Egypt: Unearthing the Past is a thematic unit that explores the mysteries and wonders of Ancient Egypt. Students will take a journey back to ancient times and travel the River Nile to excavate the many contributions this civilization has made to t... see more |
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| Ancient Empires | http://teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles02_03/ancientemp.htm |
| English/Language Arts,Social Studies,Technology |
2,3,4,5,6 |
| Ancient Empires focuses on both the social studies and language arts curriculum. To begin, a whole class lesson on the unit and expectations are outlined. The ancient empires are identified and discussed: Ancient China, Egypt, Greece, India, and Rome. The... see more |
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| Ancient Greece for Primary Students | http://www.teachnet.ie/stpats2004/ancientgreece |
| Social Studies, Technology Media |
Elementary |
| We decided to explore the methodology of jigsaw grouping, with a desire to achieve a cooperative groupwork outcome while exploring a topic that would be accessible and enjoyable to students. The idea of using documentary as the communication forum in our ... see more |
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| And the Survey Says... | http://teachersnetwork.org/everywhere/profiles/fonseca.htm |
| English Language Arts, Mathematics, Technology Media |
Middle School |
| And the Survey Says is a technology unit that introduces students to surveys. After visiting a website and answering some questions about surveys, students will utilize several application programs to create & type a survey sheet, survey 30 classmates, ta... see more |
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| ANIMALIA | http://seed.mainecenter.org/application/resources.cfm?ID=11 |
| English/Language Arts,Science,Technology |
4,5,6,7,8 |
| In this unit, students are assigned the role of Animal Specialist. They use a WebQuest to research their topic and write a creative report for as well as construct a model depicting the animal in its natural habitat.
Fourth grade students act as resea... see more |
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| Animated Physics Links | http://www.teachnet.ie/torourke/Physicswebsite/homepage.htm |
| Science |
High School |
| All key topics in Physics are addressed in this unit with particular emphasis on the use of animations to unify theory with everyday practical experiences.... see more |
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| Anne Frank WebQuest | http://www.teachnet.ie/stpats2004/annefrank52103170/introduction.html |
| English Language Arts, Social Studies |
Elementary |
| deally, the class doing this webquest would have some prior knowledge of Anne Frank and WWII, for example, a class who are reading/have read the diary or are looking at the history of WWII in class. Most of the tasks involve interaction and group work.... see more |
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| Apples "A-Peel" to Me | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2004/garcia.htm |
| English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science |
Elementary |
| Plant seeds of learning with this "a-peel-ing" compilation of enriching cross-curricular activities. Students will be involved in activities that will get to the "core" of estimation, sorting, and graphing. "Apple-icious" activities will help students und... see more |
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| Applying Math Principles to Create Graphics | http://teachersnetwork.org/teachnetusa/knorth/north.htm |
| Mathematics, Technology Media |
High School |
| In this program, students use a simple, free programming environment, DrScheme, which provides a library of programming commands that enable them to create graphics to make clip art for enhancing Web pages. The graphics have a unique look and are simple, ... see more |
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| Architecture Has Made Us Great | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles01_02/gillman-levitt.htm |
| science,social studies,English/Language Arts,technology,art |
4,5,6 |
| Architecture Has Made Us Great is an interdisciplinary project that helps students become more aware of the architectural environment around them, thereby enriching the Social Studies curriculum as well as their own cultural appreciation. In the classroom... see more |
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| Arctic Food Web | http://seed.mainecenter.org/application/resources.cfm?ID=12 |
| English/Language Arts,Science,Social Studies,Technology |
k,1,2,3,4,5 |
| My third grade class and I developed an Arctic food web using the computer programs Hyperstudio and Claris Homepage. First choose an animal from our Arctic Index. Once you choose an animal, you will discover that you are on a page containing a detailed dr... see more |
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| Are We Alone? | http://teachersnetwork.org/teachnetusa/nbattagliese/alone.htm |
| Science, Science, Technology Media |
Middle School |
| In "Are We Alone?" I addressed my students' curiosity about aliens. This program shows how teachers can turn student curiosity into a project with meaningful results.... see more |
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| Around the World in 8 Days, Olé | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2001/duarter2.htm |
| Mathematics |
3,4 |
| Around the World in 8 Days, Olé is a simulation cooperative project specifically designed to learn about Hispanic countries, their culture, and its currency through the use of the Internet. It is based on interactive units that will build students’ resear... see more |
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| Around the World in Eight Days, Ole! | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2001/duarter2.htm |
| Mathematics, Social Studies |
Elementary |
| Around the World in 8 Days, Olé is a simulation cooperative project specifically designed to learn about Hispanic countries, their culture, and its currency through the use of the Internet. It is based on interactive units that will build students resear... see more |
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| Arrivederci Roma | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2004/linero.htm |
| Social Studies, Technology Media |
Elementary |
| Third graders go on exploration of ancient Rome on the web. Through their journey, they learn how the ancient government, religions and family have influenced our western ways of life. ... see more |
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| Art History/Painting | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles01_02/korn.htm |
| art,technology |
11,12 |
| Art History/Painting provides students with a framework for understanding how and why a stylistic movement in art (e.g., Impressionism or Surrealism) develops. Students discover how the work was done by doing it themselves. The various changes and innovat... see more |
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| Art of the Orient: Chinese Scroll Painting | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles01_02/langsner.htm |
| English/Language Arts,art,technology,social studies |
6 |
| Art of the Orient: Chinese Scroll Painting is an interdisciplinary program using the Social Studies curriculum as an impetus to Fine Arts lessons. Students study the cultural background of the Orient during Social Studies periods, while working on their C... see more |
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| Art study of the Cinderella story | http://teachersnetwork.org/NTNY/lessonplans/stober1.htm |
| English |
2 |
| I thought of a lesson to do on the day before vacation starts, and I used this lesson before the start of our spring recess. Because I knew my second graders would be out of control that day (I know my kids!), I came up with something that would keep them... see more |
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| Art Through the Ages | http://teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles02_03/artages.htm |
| Arts,English/Language Arts,Technology |
3,4,5 |
| Art Through the Ages is a multimedia study of poetry and art. In this program, children are introduced to various artists from the Renaissance through Modern Art periods. Visiting related websites and online museums enable the children to research the bi... see more |
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| Art WebQuest | http://www.teachnet.ie/stpats2004/art52109267/ |
| Fine Arts, Technology Media |
Elementary , Middle School |
| This project is an Art Webquest for 5th grade students. It covers many of the different art movements. Students learn by working together and exploring the weblinks provided.... see more |
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| Artful Installations: 3D Constructions | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/llangsner/installations.htm |
| Fine Arts, English Language Arts, Technology Media |
Middle School |
| In this project, through a fun and focused environment, students use problem-solving skills, communication, and a diversity of tasks to create a three-dimensional version of a two-dimensional painting. Through the Internet, they visit the art collection o... see more |
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| Arthur Meets the President | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2004/sardinas2.htm |
| English Language Arts, Social Studies, Technology Media |
Elementary |
| Students get to join Arthur as he ventures out to meet the President of the United States while exploring and finding out interesting facts about our nation's capital Washington, D.C. This unit combines language arts and social studies as well as technolo... see more |
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| Arthur Miller, Drama, War Poetry | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/bwu/millerprofile.htm |
| English |
11 |
| The purpose of this unit is to familiarize students with Arthur Miller, author of the play “All My Sons,” and to introduce them to the major elements used in drama. The students are also exposed to the exploration of the theme of war in poetry. Based on t... see more |
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| Arthur Miller: All My Sons | http://teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/bwu/millerprofile.htm |
| English Language Arts, Technology Media |
High School |
| The purpose of this unit is to familiarize students with Arthur Miller, author of the play All My Sons, and to introduce them to the major elements used in drama. All My Sons provides students with a total online learning experience that takes full advant... see more |
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| Artists Act Against Homelessness | http://bostonteachnet.org/troxell_lamothe_syms/sigproj.htm |
| Fine Arts, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Technology Media |
High School |
| Homelessness in the big city. Do young people see it as a curse or a cause to be addressed? Three high school classes, in the fields of visual arts and instructional technology, vow to do something. Determined that their messages will be seen and heard, s... see more |
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| As the World Orbits | http://www.ioe.ac.uk/TeachNetUK/climatelesson.htm |
| Science, Science |
Elementary |
| Students will examine their local seasons and climate, and then investigate that of a region in the southern hemisphere. This comparison will help them understand the effect of the earth's orbit around the sun as well as its rotation on its axis.
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| As the World Orbits: How the Earth's Movements Around the Sun Affect Climate | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/london/climatelesson.htm |
| Science |
4,5,6 |
| This unit of work consists of 5 lessons all relating to understanding the earth's climate.
Students will examine their local seasons and climate, and then investigate that of a region in the southern hemisphere. This comparison will help them understa... see more |
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| Ask the Oracle (About China) | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/mmeisler/oracle.htm |
| Fine Arts, English Language Arts, Technology Media |
Middle School |
| This project draws upon your students' imaginations, and dares them to define their own learning experiences. They are immersed in a fantasy world, based on history, wandering upon an oracle bone in the Forbidden City in search of answers to their questio... see more |
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| Assimilation in America | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/readysettech/gersh/gersh.htm |
| English Language Arts, ESL, Social Studies |
High School |
| Throughout the semester, students read the novel The Joy Luck Club. Students had the opportunity to research the history of immigration in the United States, including specific individuals and the problems they faced during their assimilation process.... see more |
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| Attraction in Action | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles03_04/caliari_olya.htm |
| Science,Technology |
3,4,5 |
| Attraction in Action is a science/technology program appropriate for the third through fifth grade. Through a series of three hands-on discovery lessons and one computer-aided research lesson, the students develop a better understanding of magnets and the... see more |
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| Aufenthalt in Köln | http://www.teachnet.ie/tflynn/german/ |
| Foreign Language, Technology Media |
High School |
| This site works on German Language skills online by covering these topics: making reservations; types of accommodation; making enquiries; transport; timetables; types of tickets; entrance fees/tickets; sights and attractions; and dialogues.... see more |
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| Auroral Displays & Magnetic Effects | http://www.teachnet.ie/pconnolly |
| Science |
High School |
| In this unit, students can learn about auroral displays, which are caused by solar particles entering the Earth's atmosphere. Studetns can also learn about magnetism and its effects. ... see more |
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| Australia, The Land Down Under | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2001/mendozai.htm |
| Social Studies |
Elementary |
| Students will be able to get a closer look at this beautiful country that has so many breathtaking views and rich culture. Students can use the Internet to gather facts and information about Australia. This unit involves many hands-on activities and coop... see more |
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| Australia: The Land Down Under | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2001/mendozai.htm |
| English/Language Arts,Social Studies |
1,2,3 |
| The purpose of this unit is to provide teachers, students and parents with activities related to Australia. Students can use the Internet to gather facts and information about Australia. This unit involves many hands-on activities and cooperative learni... see more |
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| Author in the Spotlight | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/eberkowitz/author.htm |
| English Language Arts, Technology Media |
Middle School |
| After reading several novels or poems by one author, a good reader is able to compare and contrast characters, settings, plots, themes, and genres; examine the author's writing style and purpose in each novel; and discover things about the author's life t... see more |
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| Author of the Week | http://teachnet-lab.org/santab2003/stacey_authors/sb_stacy_author_cover.htm |
| English Language Arts, Technology Media |
Elementary |
| The purpose of this project is to get young children excited about reading by letting them take the same book (of their choice) home each night to focus on it for one whole week! The project exposes students to a large number of books by the same author, ... see more |
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| AUTHOR STUDY | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/chornik/authorstudy.htm |
| LIterature,Computer,Science |
2,3,4 |
| Students, in cooperative learning groups, read books written by Laura
Numeroff and analyze the author's style with the use of a semantic web. They
practice word processing skills using Write On Plus, Writing With Picture
Books. They follow a sequenc... see more |
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| Authors Alive: Students? Twist on Famous Workstled | http://teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles03_04/pavelka.htm |
| English/Language Arts,Technology |
2,3,4,5,6 |
| Authors Alive: Students? Twist on Famous Works is a thematic English/Language Arts program that incorporates the use of technology. To reach all components of a balanced literacy unit, various strategies are implemented using books by Eric Carle and Lois ... see more |
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| Aztecs: People of the Sun | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2003/mgil2.htm |
| Social Studies |
Middle School |
| Aztecs: People of the Sun is a thematic unit that traces the history and contributions of the Aztec people. Using new technologies, students research and create historical artifacts representing all aspects of Aztec culture. ... see more |
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| Back to School Night | http://teachersnetwork.org/dcs/backnigh/index.htm |
| Relations |
k,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 |
| Back to School Night is one of the most important events on the school calendar. It is the night that sets the tone for your entire year with the parents of your new students. It is the event that can open the door to trust and cooperation. In one short p... see more |
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| Bats Here! Bats There! Bats Everywhere! | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2002/bvazquez.htm |
| Science |
Elementary |
| Students will explore the fascinating world of bats in this exciting interdisciplinary unit. The students participate in hands-on activities such as Adopt-a-Bat, cause and effect, sequencing, compare and contrast, word processing and searching the Interne... see more |
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| Bats Here! Bats There! Bats Everywhere! | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2002/bvazquez.htm |
| Science,Technology |
2,3,4 |
| Students will explore the fascinating world of bats in this exciting interdisciplinary unit. The students participate in hands-on activities such as Adopt-a-Bat, cause and effect, sequencing, compare and contrast, word processing and searching the Interne... see more |
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| Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days | http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2004/vazquez2.htm |
| English Language Arts, Technology Media |
Elementary |
| The students participate in activities such as cause and effect, grammar (capitalization, punctuation marks, plural nouns, compound words, past and present verbs, contractions, quotation marks), compare and contrast, word processing and searching the Inte... see more |
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| Befriending Bullies | http://bostonteachnet.org/shammas/shammas.htm |
| English Language Arts, Health Phys Ed, Social Studies |
Elementary |
| How can classrooms be bully free? When everyone in the school community agrees to a no-tolerance policy. Buddy reading with older students relays how to deal with hurtful teasing and bullying. Youngsters write books about their own experiences and display... see more |
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| Beginnings | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/lwang/beginnings.htm |
| ESL,English/Language Arts Language,Arts |
9,10,11,12 |
| Beginnings is a program about learning and sharing
immigrant experiences. Ninth-grade ESL students read
Adrienne Rich's poem “Prospective Immigrants, Please Note”
and Bette Lord's story “China's Little Ambassador.” The
students learn new vocabula... see more |
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| Ben & Jerry's Website: A Cool Way to Reinforce Language Arts Skills and Work Toward Computer Proficiency | http://teachersnetwork.org/dcs/benandjerry/index.htm |
| English |
9,10,11,12 |
| This English Language Arts program is designed for high school students, although it can be adapted for middle school students as well. The ultimate goal of the lesson is for the students to be able to write a well-constructed essay for which they have co... see more |
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| Ben and Us: Sparking the Standards | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/impactii/profiles00_01/block.htm |
| science,English/Language Arts,social studies,technology |
4,5,6,8 |
| Benjamin Franklin said, “The doors of wisdom are never shut.” A mouse named Amos helps open those doors and adds some creativity to the fifth grade classroom. And a hundred-dollar bill helps, too. Ben and Us: Sparking the Standards uses an inter-disciplin... see more |
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| Best Fit Line | http://www.teachersnetwork.org/teachnetnyc/fianni/bestfitline.htm |
| Math,Computer Science |
9,10,11,12 |
| This unit combines mathematics and technology to teach students how to
find the line of best fit for a set of data, and to find the correlation coefficient
for a set of data.
Major emphasis is placed on process instead of results. Having the righ... see more |
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| Bienvenidos a Barcelona | http://www.teachnet.ie/barcelona/home.htm |
| Foreign Language, Science, Technology Media |
High School |
| Students work to plan a week's visit to Barcelona. They produce a printed itinerary in Spanish which will include some graphics and photos, giving background information on Barcelona, as well as proposals for day by day activities. Then they need to "sell... see more |
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