Lesson+Plans+for+Tech+Club

**This page contains technology-infused lesson plans we used in our Tech Club at Cypress Springs Elementary! 

Martin Rohleder: martyindiana@comcast.net Marty's Wikispace: martinrohledereex4763.wikispaces.com

Gracejoy Hauser: happygj@knights.ucf.edu Gracejoy's Wikispace: http://happygj.wikispaces.com/

Ms. Setright: sharon.setright@ocps.net Mr. Quarles: theodore.quarlesiii@ocps.net

Lesson # 1 (Ms. Setright 9/17 and Mr. Quarles 9/22) ** **Get to know the students and their computer abilities.**



Introduce students to basic computer functions such as Microsoft Windows, the World Wide Web, and other basic programs and ideas. Discuss the various uses for computers and how technology can help schoolwork. Let the children figure out that the Tech Club will give them the opportunity to discover more about technology and how they can use it to their advantage in their future education. Knowing how to research and understand programs and applications will give way for a more enriching education.

Here is our Lesson Plan #1 in Word Document:

Here is the website where we based our Lesson Plan #1 from: Finding Your Way in the World Wide Web

**Lesson # 2 (Ms. Setright 9/24) **
 * Use PowerPoint while researching the recycling system.**

Introduce students to the functions and uses of PowerPoint incorporating more computer skills such as working with images and using search engines on the internet. Students will start out by searching through a couple of "clean" trash bags/bins (pre-set by the teacher). The students will sort out the contents and categorize them by the material used to make each item (eg. paper, plastic, tin cans, food waste, etc.). The students will then be paired up with a partner to work on a computer where they will go onto the internet and use google kids to search for images of the types of trash they discovered in their trash bags. Once they have found a few pictures the students will save a few into a specified folder on the computer and then will use the "copy and paste" technique to post the remaining unsaved photos on the slideshow. Students will open Microsoft PowerPoint and start a new presentation that will include a title slide (Unit name, students' names, grade level), 4 or 5 slides with at least 1 picture on each and text explaining what is in the picture, and final slide with recycling tips.

Waste Management Website Students will connect with the logo of this website to the logo on the garbage trucks they see in their neighborhood. They can search their local landfills on this site and find out other processes of recycling.


 * Types of Waste in Trash Can or Bag:**

Paper Waste-

Plastic Waste-

Is there Food Waste?

Here is the website where we based our Lesson Plan #2 (Powerpoint & Recycling) from: [|http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2024/Default.aspx]

= Recycling Tips for Kids =

Kids can learn how and what to recycle...


It is everyone's duty to recycle. Young and old, we can all can pitch in and do something to protect the earth. It is especially important that we protect  the environment for all generations in  the future, especially the children. Although a lot more people are recycling in the U.S., there are still many areas that we can emphasize on and do a better job.

Here are some recycling tips that even kids can do:


 * Recycling glass**: It is important not to recycle broken glass. Only glass that is unbroken and clear should be recycled. Because it is very difficult to process and sort, broken glass, ceramic pieces and other sharp objects are not suitable for recycling. Besides, it is rather dangerous, especially for kids, to be handling glass that is broken.


 * Newspaper**: If you have old and moldy newspaper, you should not recycle it. You should only recycle dry and clean newspaper.


 * Aluminum and metal objects:** Most aluminum cans and other types of metal can be recycled. You should still clean them first, before you recycle them. Magnetic metals cannot be recycled. Please do not recycle them, if your metal objects are covered with hazardous materials. You can actually cause physical harm to other people if you expose them to these hazardous materials.

** Lesson #3 (Setright 10/01/09) Continue using PowerPoint with the topic of recycling.**
 * Plastic**: You may not know this, but not all plastics are the same. In fact, there are many grades of plastics. For example, plastics with number 1 and 2 recycling symbols are high quality plastic and happen to be great candidates for recycling. Plastics that are marked with numbers from 3 to 8 are not good for recycling and should not be put in with your other materials to recycle. What happens if you mix the grades of plastic? Well, many low quality plastics could cause the high quality plastics to become contaminated, which is why you should sort them out before recycling.
 * 1) **Start with the PowerPoint presentations the students made during the last lesson.**
 * 2) **Guide the students towards enhancing their presentations with sounds, transitions, new slide formats, and other additions.**
 * 3) **Allow the student to see what PowerPoint offers in terms of visual appeal. Share 9 Tips for Students.**[[file:GH EEX4763 PPT TIPS.doc]]
 * 4) **Show student the local landfill on the internet:** []
 * 5) **Show students video about Waste Management's plans to "go green."**
 * 6) **Explain to students the implications of "copy and pasting" and also how a video is imbedded on a website.**
 * 7) **Show students how to use the Print Screen function on the computer to take a photo off of the video and add it to their presentation.**

** Created proudly by Andrew, Mitchell, & Chris. **
Here's a Screen Shot of their first slide:

**Lesson # 3 (Mr. Quarles 10/01/09) ** To enhance Mr. Quarles' unit on **U.S. Government**, students will make a Powerpoint presentation using the following objectives (and will follow the attached lesson plan in Word document):

Objectives:

• Students will learn about the three branches of government in the U.S. by creating a simple Powerpoint presentation.

• Students will be able to explain and differentiate the different branches and their role within the U.S.

• Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the various functions of each branch.




 * Students may research or use similar images using the following:



Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Students (Josh, Anthony & Nina's) Powerpoint Work In Progress:

**Below is the Final Version of Mr. Quarles 5th Grade class Powerpoint Presentation on the Branches of the Govt done on 10/15/09**
**Here's a Screenshot of their first slide: (of course they chose the layout, slide design, color, etc.)**

Based on book her class is reading called Sunken Treasure by Gail Gibbons.

Show ‘Undersea Treasure’ pop-up book by National Geographic Society.
 * Anticipatory Set:**

1. Ask what they’ve learned so far from their Sunken Treasure book. a. What kind of ship was the Atocha? (Spanish treasure ship) b. What caused the Atocha to sink? (hurricane near FL against a reef) c. How many people were in the ship & how many survived? (265 & 5) d. What is the name of the treasure hunter that started a new search in 1960? e. What was Mel Fisher’s invention? (mailboxes) f. Who did he ask for help to translate all the Spanish docs? (Eugene Lyon) g. When was the ‘motherlode’ (main treasure) of the ship found? (1985) h. How many years did it take Mel Fisher’s crew to find the treasure?
 * Procedure:**

2. Show ‘Lost Treasures’ book by Struan Reid to show real photos of Mel Fisher and his findings.

1. Tell students they will be "Marine Archaeology Teams" and will record and catalog the findings.
 * Activity:**

2. List treasures found: gold, jewels (emeralds), silver bars, coins, pottery storage jars, silverware, bronze cannons, emerald studded necklace

3. Pretend they are Museum Curator and make a powerpoint presentation on treasure found.

4. Create a Gallery Collection of 10-15 items & make Brochure for Mel Fisher’s museum.

5. Explore Mel Fisher Maritime Museum

6. Click on ‘Archeology & Research’ then click on ‘1622 Fleet’ for info and photos of the search.

7. Tell them that next week, after they’ve explored Mel Fisher’s website and search for images, we will start making their Brochure for the museum.

**How to Make A Tri-Fold Brochure in Microsoft Word**
• The tri-fold (or standard) brochure uses both sides of the paper with three panels on each side.

1. Know your content and your audience. (WHAT you will put in your brochure and WHO will read it)

2. If your version of Word comes with Templates, you can find it in File-New.

3. A Menu will pop up. Look for the Brochure templates.

4. Pick a Brochure design.

5. The template will be on your screen. It is already filled with words (samples). All you have to do is cut those words out and paste with your own.

6. Your version might ask for your Company Name and Contact Info.

7. Name and save your brochure. Select “File” and then “Save As” to save a copy of your brochure. Name your publication appropriately; place it in the correct folder by selecting one from the drop down arrow and click on “Save” button.

8. Check out your brochure template. The default brochure has a front, back and is a tri-fold (folds like a letter) letter size (8 ½ x 11) template. You will notice there are pictures and writing all over the newly created brochure.

9. Make changes to your Microsoft brochure. You can easily personalize your brochure to fit your needs. It is extremely easy to make all types of edits to the brochure to truly customize it. Simply select the area you want to formulate the changes to and make them. You can also select and delete any areas you do not want to keep.


 * Remember, brochures are double sided. Therefore, the template has a total of 2 pages.

1. “Welcome to Mel Fisher’s Maritime Museum” or something catchy. 2. Put a nice big picture on the front. 3. Inside on the first column; perhaps a Short history of the 1622 Fleet. 4. Inside Middle and Right column: Photos of treasures found in the Atocha with short descriptions. 5. In the back Left and Middle Column: Scanned student work samples, Directions, Hours, Parking and Ticket Prices.

** Add the Following elements to brochure students started last week: **
1. Tag Line for Title ("Home of Treasures from the Atocha!") 2. Add Museum picture on the front cover.


 * Outside Left:** Continued Student Work Sample
 * Outside Middle:** Add picture of beautiful Key West! Add Directions, Hours, Tickets, and Contact Info.


 * Inside Left:** Put brief history of Atocha.
 * Inside Middle:** Add photos of Findings with description. (silver, gold, emeralds, pearls, coins, bowls, necklace, etc)
 * Inside Right:** Add scanned images of Student Work Samples.


 * TEMPLATE as a guide made by Ms. Grace to spark students' creativity with their class brochure:

OUTSIDE OF BROCHURE:** **INSIDE OF BROCHURE:**

**Lesson # 4 (Mr. Quarles 10/22/09) **  **Title:** “What’s Your Big Idea?”


 * Overview:** Students practice being entrepreneurs by turning ideas into businesses.

-Review and be familiar with terms related to entrepreneurship. -Create an advertisement. (8.5 by 11)
 * Objectives:** Students will:

Tell students that today, they will need their creative thinking skills, teamwork, and working in groups to complete this lesson.


 * Procedure: **

1. Review following concepts:


 * Entrepreneur:** a person who starts his or her own business in the hope of earning a profit.


 * Entrepreneurship:** the imagination, innovative thinking, and management skills needed to start and operate a business.


 * Goods:** items that can be bought or sold.


 * Profit:** the amount of money left after all business expenses have been paid.


 * Service:** work done for others, such as haircuts or car repairs.

2. Ask students to name some successful businesses. (Microsoft,, McDonalds, Nike, Nintendo) 3. Ask students if they remember the purpose of an advertisement. (to encourage people to buy what they are trying to sell by showing special features of a product or a service.) 4. Show samples of advertisements from magazines. 5. Show past student samples. 6. Divide students in groups of two. 7. Assign them either Sports Industry, Medical, Automobile, Food, Energy, Animal Care or Engineering to come up with product or service Advertisement. 8. Their Ad will need a: a. Name b. Price c. Determine who their customers would be. 9. Groups of two will create their Ad and Mr. Quarles will draw one for the whole class to make a poster on the computer next week.

Review concepts and key terms introduced this session and let students know that they will start their poster next week for the advertisement that was picked. Ask students which computer program they think they would use to make a poster.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">Closure: **

Mel Fisher's Museum Brochure Lesson #7 Ms. Setright Thurs 10/29/09
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3. Add description to each image.
====4. After that, divide students into groups and let them know that now we are going to take turns scanning and taking photos of their student samples. We chose 2 pictures from each poster they made. There are 4 posters. We have a total of 8 images to either scan and take photos of.====

6. That should complete our brochure!
<span style="background-color: #008000; color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 200%; text-align: center;">**<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #008000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 70%; text-align: left;">How to Make a Poster/Advertisement Lesson # 5 (Mr. Quarles 10/29/09) **
 * Procedure: **

1. Review the following concepts we covered last week:
====<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">**Entrepreneur:** a person who starts his or her own business in the hope of earning a profit. **Entrepreneurship:** the imagination, innovative thinking, and management skills needed to start and operate a business. **Goods:** items that can be bought or sold. **Profit:** the amount of money left after all business expenses have been paid. **Service:** work done for others, such as haircuts or car repairs. ==== ====<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">2. Remind students of the list we made on the board of successful businesses today and how they have used commercial and advertisement to aid in their success. ====

====<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">3. Tell students that today, as a class, we will make a simple poster for the Advertisement that Mr. Quarles picked. ====

4. Open a new document in Word.
5. Pick a background color if desired. (yellow)

6. Add Title of Poster: 'Medicine Care' for Pets.

7. Add elements based on poster done last week.
 * Chew toys for $8
 * 3 Bags of Pet Food
 * Small Bed
 * Pet Cages

8. Add image of medicine bottle, photo of a pet with their pet food bowl.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #008000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;">**Veterans Day Lesson (Mr. Quarles 11/12)** In honor of Veterans Day on November 11th, Mr. Quarles asked us to work with the class as a whole group to create a PowerPoint Presentation that would address some of the topics and material discussed on Veterans Day in his class. We will use the computer and the projector to project the computer onto the front board so that all of the students can help contribute to creating a presentation that focuses on honoring our Veterans. The computer with the projector does not have internet access, so the students will be divided into small groups to go on the classroom computers and search for images that would be appropriate to add to the presentation. Once the images are found, we will compile the images onto the main computer via flash drive and then complete the presentation as previously instructed in prior lessons.

Here is the final class-collaborated presentation: ** [|We Salute Veterans! Presentation.pptx]**

**Final Version of Mel Fisher's Museum Brochure completed by Ms. Setright's 5th grade class through our Tech Club.** Our students are very proud of their work. Marty Rohleder printed colored copies for each one in class to take home with them. It was also a pleasure to have Dr. Hines visit one of our sessions (Nov. 5th) with the 5th graders to see how we conduct our Tech Club. Thank you Dr. Hines!

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