Balance Your Life: Sleep, technology, movement, and mindfulness for kids & teens
By Lara Hocheiser
In this 18 slide PowerPoint,
learn about mindfulness and yoga breathing, proper nutrition, proper technology use, bedtime, and sleep hygiene, as well as an empowerment yoga pose series meant to strengthen and build confidence.
Can be used on the smartboard or on children's personal devices, or print individual slides.
The last slide has a link to download the healthy habits tracker for FREE
Learning to Use Microsoft PowerPoint - Beginner Lessons | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
The “Learning MS PowerPoint” Beginner Lessons start students with no previous knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint on a path of learning the most important and frequently used commands to give them a quick start.
Each lesson has a short, step-by-step tutorial that includes screenshots to walk students through the new tools they will use in the lesson. Then, they are given a creative task to solve, using those skills to create a presentation. There are four lessons, each taking no more than two (50 minute) class periods.
Versions of the lesson are included for MS PowerPoint 2013/2016, and Office 365 (MS PowerPoint 2019).
This lesson was created for middle school students (grades 6-8) but could also be used for upper elementary or high school students.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher Notes and Resources
• 4 Mini Lessons with Tutorial and Creative Project including rubrics
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History of Computers - Group Research & Presentation Project
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about the history of the computer. The lesson starts with a Microsoft PowerPoint whole class presentation that gives an overview of computer history from the 1950’s through current times. Next, students work in small groups to research history information from an assigned decade and then to create a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint (or Google Slides) to share with the class. Students take notes during the presentations and then culminate their learning with a short quiz over the material. A study sheet is provided to cover the material from each decade that will be tested to give students an opportunity to review the information (or to assist in the case of absences or presentations that are incomplete). This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well. Files included: • Teacher & Student Resources • Microsoft PowerPoint presentation (for teacher presentation to the class) • Note sheet for PowerPoint presentation and student presentations • Team Planning Sheet • Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric for History Presentation Project • Study sheet: Computer History Facts • Multiple choice quiz (includes answer key) Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases! ************************************************************************** Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum: Follow our blog Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Pinterest Visit our Website
Exploring Architecture: Design a Tiny House | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
Technology, CTE and Engineering classes are gaining in popularity at the middle school level. This fun exploration of Architecture is perfect for grades 6-8 to learn history, design and explore careers in this field through a variety of computer based projects.
Included in this Unit:
1.Teacher & Student Resources
2.Architect Research Project (PowerPoint) Expectations
3.“Tiny House” Research & Design Project (Sketch Up) Expectations
4.Careers in Architecture Project (MS Publisher) Expectations
Students start by researching some of the influential architects and create a PowerPoint to showcase their information. Next, they research and design a "tiny house" utilizing Sketchup (free software) to learn the basics of CAD while letting their creativity and problem solving skills help them design a beautiful, yet functional small living space. Finally, students explore careers in the field to learn more about different architectural jobs of interest and present their findings in a MS Publisher newsletter.
My 8th graders loved these assignments and created some amazingly creative products! I hope your students will enjoy it too!
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
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Exploring Hospitality Careers: Be an Event Planner & Plan a Party!
By Innovations in Technology
In this project based learning unit, students learn about hospitality careers as they work together with their team of “Event Planners” to plan a party or wedding. They research costs, utilizing a budget they create in MS Excel (or Google Sheets). Together they determine how they will divide the work of planning the event, creating an invitation and a menu (MS Word or Publisher or Google Docs/Slides). Finally, they research a career of choice and compile their information in MS PowerPoint or Google Slides.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Included with this Lesson
• Unit Overview & Teacher Resources
• Event Planning Project Expectations and Grading Information (4 self paced projects, taking a total of approximately 6-7 class periods of 55 minutes each)
• Group Planning Sheet
• Research/Reference Planning Sheet
• Budget Project Sample
• Invitation Project Sample
• Menu Project Sample
• Career Project (PowerPoint) Sample
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