Public Service Announcements
Summary Students researched and created an original public service announcement. This could be made on the computer, using software of the students’ choice, or on …
CategoryMiddle School
Word Warriors
Summary Students assumed the role of word warriors as they attacked new words discovered during their reading. Using www.tweentribune.com, the students chose a high-interest article …
East Meets West: Making Virtual Connections Through Online Portfolios
Summary By definition a portfolio is a collection of an individual’s education, work samples, and skills. This lesson empowers students to create their own virtual …
Taking A Turn – 5681
Summary Working in groups of 4, the student will be creating a stop motion movie presentation showing examples of a 90, 180, 270 and 360 …
Crazy for Straws
Summary When is the last time you used a straw? If you are a typical American it was today! We use these plastic cylinders all …
HOUSE MODEL DESIGN – 5682
Summary This unit involves designing a home in a decorative, yet functional manner. Students will be engaged in activities that will prepare them for their own …
Four Documents That Rocked Our Nation – 5680
Summary Students were given these directions: “ You are making a presentation on the following documents: The Charters of the Virginia Company of London, The …
To Drill or Not to Drill? Petition This!
Summary As we seek energy sources for the future we are confronted by controversial issues. The various technologies available to provide energy and their potential …
Memorializing America’s First Five Presidents: Monument Design Project – 5379
Submitted by: Ellen Jewell Collaborators: Joy McDonald, ITRT School: Hungary Creek Middle Summary After participating in a webinar on Google SketchUp, students wanted to incorporate …
Tweet Me 20’s
Summary Do you know who the most influential Americans in the arts were in the 1920’s and 1930’s? This lesson took students on a journey …