Project-based learning is interactive learning. Web 2.0 tools mean kids will remember it.
TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS FOR SECOND GRADE--SOFTWARE-BASED
What's included in the Second Grade Software bundle:
Five step-by-step lessons, including reproducibles, grading rubrics, sample projects, extensions for advanced students and troubleshooting tips
Next-day email delivery in the universally-readable .pdf format
A brief summary of each project, including suggested grade level and prior knowledge, time required, software required, and other projects that should be completed prior to this one
Higher-order thinking skills addressed
Technology-specific skills taught (including National Education Technology Standards addressed
Here are the five lessons included in this bundle:
Click above for sample picture
Project
#26 Four-sentence Story--Advanced--in KidPix (and PowerPoint) Write
and illustrate a story in Kidpix with all the characteristics of good
fiction. One per slide--character, setting, plot, ending Click the image to the left for a sample
Free tour of Planet Earth
Project
#38 Introduction to Google Earth Introduce
students to Google Earth, panning in and out, dragging with the mouse, changing
the perspective of the earth's surface, visiting the solar system. Use
classroom investigation into national symbols (Statue of Liberty, Pentagon, White House, etc.) to spark
their interest. Click the image to the left for a sample
Mix a solid keyboard software program with online sites for best results
Project
#55 Keyboarding in the Classroom Use
keyboarding software (Type to Learn, All the Right Type) to practice
three times a week. Follow up with a quarterly speed quiz (Project 59) Click the image to the left for a sample
Fill the hardcopy out at home and use Excel at school
Project
#70 Keeping a Timecard in Excel Have
students fill out a timecard template at home. Use the same template in
Excel to learn about cells, spreadsheets and formulas. This
inquiry-based project is a fun intro to a program to intimidates even
adults. Click the image to the left for a sample
Tessellations in Nature
Project
#75 Tessellations in Excel By
shading cells in repetitive colors, or duplicating autoshapes, you
create amazing art using a math-based software. Proof that math and art
are two sides of the same coin. If you'd like, watch the YouTube above and try to tessellate in MS Paint. Click the image to the left for a sample
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