Project-based learning is interactive learning. Web 2.0 tools mean kids will remember it.
TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS FOR SIXTH GRADE--SOFTWARE-BASED
What's included in the sixth 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 for selection from this project.
Project
#40 The Wonders of Google Earth Travel the world with Google Earth.
Students research locations, find three fascinating facts about each,
and create a virtual field trip using Google Earth placemarks, text
fields and automated tools. Click the image to the left for a sample
Click above for sample from project
Project
#47 Tour the World with a PowerPoint Slideshow PowerPoint
is a versatile presentation tool that integrates text, pictures, color,
movement, sound into a learning strategy that will grab everyone's
attention. Use the Google Earth Wonders of the World project (this
bundles) to create a slideshow. Click the image to the left for a sample
Click for sample cover
Project
#50 American Revolution Magazine in Publisher Like
Project 49, but longer and more involved. Adds more extensive research,
a timeline, primary source documents, graphic organizers, tables,
watermarks Click the image to the left for a sample
22 skills every sixth grader should know in Excel
Project
#74 Mastering Excel for Beginners Learn
the twenty-two most common Excel skills. This includes formatting,
editing, creating and formatting charts, selecting graphs, creating and
editing formulas. And more. Click the image to the left for a sample
Click above for popular keyboard shortcuts
Project
#102 Keyboard Shortcuts I've
found over the years that kids love keyboard shortcuts. It excites them
to go fast, so cleanly. Sometimes, it becomes the only way to
accomplish a task Click the image to the left for a sample
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