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Leticia Van Reek

EDU 214

Midterm project

September 30th, 2017.

Application Web Address Age/Grade Description

Word http://www.k12science.org/exploration/compelling/8_lessonplans.htm 7,8 Students will produce,

Processing Computer writing lesson Plan, under Computer science link type, edit and print a
story using Word.
Word http://www.k12science.org/exploration/compelling/8_lessonplans.htm 6 Students will use
Processing The savings Bank lesson plan, under Math link Word for record
keeping, printing, to
create a contract,
passbooks and other
reports.
Spreadsheets http://www.k12science.org/exploration/compelling/8_lessonplans.htm 4 Students will make a
Santas Elf spreadsheet lesson Plan under Math link list of gifts and their
cost, to learn
budgeting.
Spreadsheets http://www.k12science.org/exploration/compelling/8_lessonplans.htm 6,7,8,9 Students will create
Multiplication tables using Excel, under Computer science link multiplication tables
in Excel
Presentation http://www.k12science.org/exploration/compelling/8_lessonplans.htm 7,8 Students will use
Software SimCity and Power point, under Computer Science link Power point to create
a political campaign
Presentation http://www.k12science.org/exploration/compelling/8_lessonplans.htm 9 to 12 Students will use tape
Software Effective Speaking in a Debate lesson plan under Language arts link recorder and video
camera to record
debates amongst
students.
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Computer writing lesson Plan

Lesson Plan #:AELP-EDT0003

Submitted by: Eydie Scher
School/University/Affiliation: Horner Junior High School, Fremont, CA Date: 1994

Grade Level(s): 7, 8
Subject(s):
Computer Science
Duration: 10 class periods Objectives:
To write creatively and improve written language

To compose, type, edit, and print stories using word processing

To produce a finished booklet of stories

Materials:
multiple computers; printer
software: word processing, desktop publishing
Procedure:
Ask the students to name a fairy tale and its heroes and villains.
Have the students make changes to their stories by making the villains good and the heroes bad. Or, have
them create original fairy tales.
Have the students key their stories into the computer, print out drafts, and make corrections.
Have the students choose pictures to illustrate their stories, paste the pictures into their stories, and make
photocopies of the illustrated stories for the class.
Have the students who finish first use the desktop publishing software to create a cover for their story
booklets.
Follow-Up/Extension: Distribute the booklets to the class and have the stories read out loud. Send
the booklets home for the parents comments.
Additional Notes: Special Education students, if they cant compose on paper, can often relate
stories orally. Teachers, aides, or parent volunteers can help type their stories into the computer.

The Savings Bank Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan #:AELP-APM0008

Author: Frederick J. Smith, Dr. Edwin E. Weeks Elementary School, Syracuse, NY Date: 1994

Grade Level(s): 6
Subject(s):
Mathematics/Applied Math
OBJECTIVES:
1. To improve self-concept at school and at home.
2. To develop a positive attitude about planning, organizing, and saving.
3. To use basic accounting procedures and record keeping.
MATERIALS:
Multiple computers; printer
Software: integrated software package (spreadsheet, database, and word processing)
Teacher-prepared disk templates and student worksheets
TIME REQUIRED: approximately 20 class periods
ACTIVITIES AND PROCEDURES:
Prepare and administer a survey to assess how and what the students save. Tally the results in a
database file. Share the results with the class. Introduce the students to the savings program. Have
them join the savings program by signing a contract printed out with the word processing software
and give them accounts from a database application.
Assign some students to be bank tellers and other bank employees. Distribute paychecks to the
students every two weeks, show them how to endorse their checks, fill out deposit slips, and record
the transaction in the database.

Use the word processing software to create passbooks and other reports for each account.
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Santas Elf spreadsheet lesson Plan

Lesson Plan #:AELP-APM0007

AUTHOR: Patricia K. Asher, Carson Elementary School, Cincinnati, Ohio
Date: 1994

Grade Level(s): 4
Subject(s):
Mathematics/Applied Math
OBJECTIVES:
1. To learn how to estimate prices of items.
2. To use catalogs and/or advertisements to research costs of items.
3. To use problem solving strategies and a spreadsheet template to determine what can be bought
within a budget.
MATERIALS:
One or multiple computers
Software: spreadsheet and teacher-developed template
A variety of Christmas advertisements and catalogs
TIME REQUIRED: 1 class period
ACTIVITIES AND PROCEDURES:
Ask the students whether they have been Christmas shopping yet. Ask them what they would like to
get for Christmas. Have the students write a Christmas list for themselves and/or their families.
Explain how to use the database template. Tell the students that their jobs as Santas elves are to
help him find the items on the Christmas lists. They have $200 to spend and should get as close to
that amount as possible without going over it. Have them:
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Multiplication Tables Using Excel Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan #: AELP-EDT0206

Submitted by: Gwen Hennessey
Email: ghennessey@somerset.k12.wi.us
School/University/Affiliation: Somerset Middle School, WI

Date: May 14, 2002

Grade Level: 6, 7, 8, 9
Subject(s):
Computer Science
Mathematics/Arithmetic
Duration: Three 40-minute sessions
Description: This lesson is a multi-part learning activity designed to introduce students to Microsoft
Excel as a computer application software program. In this activity, students will create multiplication
tables in Microsoft Excel. This exercise can be done in small groups to prevent students from getting
frustrated with the new concepts.
Goals: Wisconsin Model Academic Standards :
Standards for Marketing:
H.8.4 Examine databases and spreadsheets and describe how they can be used by consumers and
businesses.
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SimCity and Power point Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan #: AELP-EDT0203

Submitted by: Staci Nazareth
Email: nazarets@saline.k12.mi.us

Date: October 26, 2001

Grade Level: 7, 8
Subject(s):
Computer Science
Duration: 2 weeks
Description: Students use the program SimCity to create a city. Afterwards, students use
PowerPoint to create an election campaign to get themselves elected as mayor of their SimCity!
Goals: National Educational Technology Standards for Students :
Standard 3: Technology Productivity Tools Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity,
and promote creativity.

Standard 4: Technology Communication Tools Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate
information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

Objectives:
Students will be able to use SimCity to create a functioning city.

Students will be able to use PowerPoint to create a 7-slide election campaign presentation.

Materials:
computers with Internet access
SimCity (any version, or SimTown)
Microsoft PowerPoint
digital camera (optional)
Project Rubric
Project Rubric in .pdf format; requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Effective Speaking in a Debate lesson plan

Lesson Plan #: AELP-DEB0001

Author: Patsy Kretsch, Weiser High School, Weiser, Idaho Date: 1994

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Subject(s):
Language Arts/Debate
OVERVIEW: Debate students need to understand that how they say something is just as important
as what they say. Making effective persuasive arguments by dealing with stage fright will bring
success to every debate team.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this lesson is to improve debating skills by confronting stage fright,
thereby, allowing the debater to effectively present winning arguments.
OBJECTIVES:
Students will be able to:

1. Understand the frustration of wanting to speak yet being afraid to speak.

2. Define stage fright.
3. Realize that the fear of speaking is natural and even helpful.
4. List common stage fright symptoms.
5. Recall their own experiences with stage fright.
6. Recognize their speaker strengths and weaknesses.
7. Develop ways to control and direct their fear of speaking.

RESOURCES/MATERIALS: Tape recorder and video camera

ACTIVITIES AND PROCEDURES:
1. During class discussion, define and explain stage fright using specific examples. (Vocal pauses, shaking
limbs, dry mouth, voice volume too soft or loud, rate of speaking too fast or slow, shifty eye contact, monotone
delivery, slouched poise, awkward gestures, body swaying etc. )
2. Have the students recall and list their own experiences with stage fright.
3. Share these written experiences verbally with the entire class.
4. Divide the class into groups with a combination of advanced and novice debaters in each group.

A. Give them each a list of 3 groups of impromptu topics.

Examples Concrete words Xmas tree, plane, skates
Abstract words sorrow, joy, hope Quotations
B. The students will pick a word and take turns speaking about that word in front of their small group.
C. They will do this 3 times with one concrete word, abstract word and quotation.
D. The advanced speakers in each group will give a helpful and kind verbal critique of each novice speaker.
The advanced speakers will congratulate them on their speaking strengths and give suggestions to improve
their stage fright weaknesses.
E. The beginning speakers should list on paper their speaker strengths and weaknesses and suggestions for
improvement.
5. On a follow-up day, activity 4 could be implemented with tape player or video camera.