District: Beekmantown
Building: Cumberland Head Elementary
Author: Simone Lutz, Judy Quint
Email: kmurdock@mum.neric.org
Title: CCC Science Discovery/Static Electricity
Platform: PC & MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 7-8
Standard 4 - Science (Elementary)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment, and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
* Identify variables: recognize the characteristics of objects or factors in events that are constant or change under different conditions.
* Infer: draw conclusions based on reasoning to explain an observation.
* Make Decisions: identify alternatives and choose a course of action from among the alternatives after basing the judgment for the selection on justifiable reasons.
Students will use the Static Electricity module in Science Discovery module to demonstrate in class using real objects. They will explain the scientific principal.
District: Beekmantown
Building: Cumberland Head Elementary
Author: Simone Lutz, Judy Quint
Email: kmurdock@mum.neric.org
Title: GeoSafari Animals
Platform: PC & MAC
Curriculum_Area: Math
Grade_Level: 3 and up
Standard 4 - Science (Elementary)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
* describe basic characteristics of living creatures
* describe adaptations made by animals to the environment
Students will select one bird, one mammal, and one reptile from GeoSafari Animals Game to investigate. Students will compare and contrast the appearance, and qualities of animals chosen. Students will create an illustrated poster for display.
District: Beekmantown
Building: Cumberland Head Elementary
Author: Simone Lutz, Judy Quint
Email: kmurdock@mum.neric.org
Title: HyperStudio 3.0
Platform: PC
Curriculum_Area: MST
Grade_Level: 5+
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Elementary)
Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
* Organize: information on their research topic that was collected on European Countries.
* Work independently.
* Design: effective sequential multimedia displays.
Students will create stacks using HyperStudio. The stacks will be the basis for multimedia presentations for their peers.
District: Beekmantown
Building: Cumberland Head Elementary
Author: Simone Lutz, Judy Quint
Email: kmurdock@mum.neric.org
Title: Treasure MathStorm
Platform: PC
Curriculum_Area: Mathematics
Grade_Level: 1-3
Standard 3 - Mathematics (Elementary)
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
* use critical thinking abilities to solve real-life math problems
Students will use Treasure MathStorm to reinforce math skills introduced during class instruction. They will create a set of four math problems for their peers to solve. Students will write and illustrate each problem on a 5 X 7 index card that will be clipped together as a set. Each card will have the answer written on the back. Students will trade sets with classmates and will be responsible for explaining the solution if necessary.
District: Beekmantown
Building: Cumberland Head Elementary School
Author: Simone Lutz, Judy Quint
Email: kmurdock@mum.neric.org
Title: Web Workshop
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: MST
Grade_Level: 2-8
NYS_Standard_Referenced
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Elementary)
Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
* research information about European countries
* work independently and collaboratively
* organize information according to topics
* locate information using the Internet
* display information using appropriate software
Each Student team with build a website containing information about two European countries. Teams will choose six to eight topics to include. They will create web pages that reflect the “flavor” of each country. Finished web sites will be submitted to the ThinkQuest, Jr. contest by March 31, 1998.
District: Cobleskill-Richmondville
Building: HS
Author: Jim Meigel
Email: meigelj@crcs.k12.ny.us
Title: Geometer's SketchPad
Platform: PC
Curriculum_Area: Math
Grade_Level: 10
NYS_Standard_Referenced
Standard 3 - Math (Commencement)
Students will understand mathematics by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
Modeling/Multiple Representation
4) Students use mathematical modeling/multiple representation to provide a means of presenting, interpreting, communicating, and connecting mathematical information and relationships.
* represent problem situations symbolically by using algebraic expressions, sequences, tree diagrams, geometric figures and graphs.
* use learning technologies to make and verify geometric conjectures.
* use graphing utilities to create and explore geometric and algebraic models.
Students use the software to test various hypotheses and geometric constructs.
District: Cobleskill-Richmondville
Building: HS
Author: Jim Meigel
Email: meigelj@crcs.k12.ny.us
Title: PowerPoint
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 11-12
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Commencement)
Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
1) Information technology is used to retrieve, process, and communicate information and as a tool to enhance learning.
* prepare multimedia presentations demonstrating a clear sense of audience and purpose.
* access, select, collate, and analyze information obtained from a wide range of sources such as research databases, foundations, organizations, national libraries, and electronic communication networks, including the Internet.
Students will develop multimedia presentations to outline the scope, sequence, outcomes and analysis of their semester long science research project.
District: Cobleskill-Richmondville
Building: Middle School
Author: Jim Meigel
Email: meigelj@crcs.k12.ny.us
Title: Sim City
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Social Studies
Grade_Level: 7
Standard 3 - Geography (Intermediate)
Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of the geography of the interdependent world in which we live - local, national, and global - including the distribution of people, places, and environments over the Earth's surface.
2) Geography requires the development and application of the skills of asking and answering geographic questions; analyzing theories of geography; and acquiring, organizing, and analyzing geographic information.
* formulate geographic questions and define geographic issues and problems.
* use a number of research skills (e.g., computer databases, periodicals, census reports, maps, standard reference works, interviews, surveys) to locate and gather geographical information about issues and problems.
* present geographic information in a variety of formats, including maps, tables, graphs, charts, diagrams, and computer-generated models.
* interpret geographic information by synthesizing data and developing conclusions and generalizations about geographic issues and problems.
Students use Sim City to learn how many factors affect the growth and decline of population centers.
District: Cobleskill-Richmondville
Building: Elementary
Author: Jim Meigel
Email: meigelj@crcs.k12.ny.us
Title: Claris Home Page
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Technology/Interdisciplinary
Grade_Level: 2-3
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Elementary)
1) Information technology is used to retrieve, process and communicate information and as a tool to enhance learning.
* use a variety of equipment and software packages to enter, process, display and communicate information in different forms using text, tables, pictures, and sound.
Students construct postcards in art class depicting life in foreign countries - which they are studying about in class. They then scan the artwork and construct web pages bases on geographical item - i.e. Sahara desert, ocean islands, mountainous regions.
District: Cobleskill-Richmondville
Building: Middle School
Author: Jim Meigel
Email: meigelj@crcs.k12.ny.us
Title: HyperStudio
Platform: PC & MAC
Curriculum_Area: Technology/Interdisciplinary
Grade_Level: 6-8
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Intermediate)
Students will access, generate, process and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
1) Information technology is used to retrieve, process, and communicate information and as a tool to enhance learning.
* use a wide range of equipment and software to integrate several forms of information in order to create good quality audio, video, graphic, and text-based presentations.
* use spreadsheets and data-base software to collect, process, display, and analyze information. Students access needed information from electronic databases and on-line telecommunication services.
Students use the Internet to gather information for their interdisciplinary "Inquiry Project."
District: Fort Edward UFSD
Building: Elementary
Author: Peter Williams & Michael O'Keefe
Email:
Title: Bug Explorers
Platform: PC & MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: K-6
Standard 1 - Analysis, Inquiry, and Design (Elementary)
Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate to pose questions, seek answers and develop solutions
Scientific Inquiry
3) The observations made while testing proposed explanations, when analyzed using conventional and inventive methods to provide new insight into phenomena
Standard 6 - Interconnectedness: Common Themes (Elementary)
Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect math, science, and technology and apply the the themes to these and other areas of learning
Models
2) Models are simplified representations objects, structures, or systems used in analysis, explanation, interpretation, or design.
* organize observations and measurements of objects and events through classification and the preparation of simple charts and tables. (Standard 1)
* use different types of models, such as graphs sketches, diagrams, and maps, to represent various aspects of the real world. (Standard 6)
Illustrate and label parts of insects and plants.
Research insects and insect habitats.
Compose bug songs.
Conduct bug survey of local area.
District: Fort Edward UFSD
Building: Elementary
Author: Peter Williams & Michael O'Keefe
Email:
Title: Geo-Safari
Platform: PC & MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 4-6
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Intermediate)
Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies
Information Systems
1) Information tech is used to retrieve, process, and communicate information and as a tool to enhance learning
Standard 4 - Science (Intermediate)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas and science.
* use simple modeling programs to make predictions. (Standard 2)
* compare and contrast the parts of animals, plants, and one celled organisms. (Standard
4)
Students will build a model of our solar system.
Keep a year long journal recording a record of individual trees.
Illustrate examples of how native woods are used in industry.
Build a diagram of active volcanoes.
District: Fort Edward UFSD
Building: Elementary
Author: Peter Williams & Michael O'Keefe
Email:
Title: Gizmos and Gadgets
Platform: PC & MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 3-6
Standard 5 - Technology (Intermediate)
Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design , construct, use and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
Engineering Design
1) Engineering design is an interactive process involving modeling and optimization used to develop technological solutions to problems with given constraints.
* In a group setting test their solution against specifications present and evaluate results, describe how the solution might have been modified for different or better results, and discuss tradeoffs that might have to be made.
Students will design and construct wheeled vehicles powered by the wind that will be tested in a race format.
District: Fort Edward UFSD
Building: Elementary
Author: Mike O'Keefe & Peter Williams
Email:
Title: Leonardo
Platform: PC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 4-8
Standard 5 - Technology (Intermediate)
Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
Engineering Design
1) Engineering design is an interactive process involving modeling and optimization used to develop technological solutions to problems within given constraints.
* develop plans, including drawings with measurements and details of construction, and construct a model of the solution, exhibiting a degree of craftsmanship.
Students will design, construct, and test parachutes for an egg drop.
Students will design a gear driven water craft.
Students will construct a musical instrument.
District: Fort Edward UFSD
Building: Elementary
Author: Peter Williams & Michael O'Keefe
Email:
Title: Magic School Bus Explores the Solar System
Platform: PC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 3-5
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Intermediate)
Students will access, generate process, and transfer information using appropriate
technologies
Information Systems
1) Information technology is used to retrieve, process and communicate information and as a tool to enhance learning
* use a range of equipment and software to integrate several forms of information in order to create good quality audio, video, graphic, and text based presentations.
Create travel brochures for the solar system.
Write "Why I want to Go to...." . Essays
District: Guilderland Central School District
Building: Westmere Elementary School
Author: Robert Whiteman
Email: rbwhiteman@global2000.net
Title: Animals in Their World
Platform: PC & MAC
Publisher:
Curriculum_Area: Science/Technology
Grade_Level: K-3
Standard 4 - Science (Elementary)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
Standard 1 - Analysis, Inquiry and Design (Elementary)
Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry and engineering design as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers and develop solutions.
Form question for scientific inquiry Gather information based on inquiry question Research and evaluate information Describe differences between mammals/birds/ insects/amphibians Determine whether living specimen is born or hatched Group animals/insects by similarities including: diet and habitat
Using all of the functions of the program students will conduct electronic research, read and listen to information and then create a slideshow presentation including pictures, written text and oral narration about a particular animal or habitat.
District: Guilderland
Building: Altamont
Author: Beth Bini
Email: bethbini@yahoo.com
Title: Math Blaster 1
Platform: MAC
Publisher: Davidson
Curriculum_Area: math
Grade_Level: K-6
Standard 3 - Mathematics
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability and trigonometry.
Number and Numeration
2) Students use number sense and numeration to develop an understanding of the multiple use of numbers to communicate mathematically and the use of numbers in the development of mathematical ideas.
Operations
3) Operations students use math operations and relationships to understand mathematics.
* Students will use problem solving skills to analyze numbers and operation signs to make correct equations.
* Students will add, subtract, multiply, or divide whole numbers, as well as use estimation, fractions, or number patterns.
* Students will use mental math skills to sequence numbers correctly.
* Students will use problem solving strategies such as decision making, cause and effect, identifying patters and risk taking.
Students answer a series of problems, (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, estimation, fractions or patterns) in a timed setting.
This program has very good graphics and a variety of mathematical activities for students to choose from. Lots of variations and options to reinforce and practice mathematical skills.
District: Guilderland Central School District
Building: Lynnwood Elementary School
Author: Tod Mell
Email: todmell@yahoo.com
Title: PowerPoint
Platform: PC & MAC
Publisher: Microsoft
Curriculum_Area: Language Arts, Math, Science, Technology, Social Studies
Grade_Level: 4-5
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Elementary)
Students will access, generate, process and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
1) Information technology is used to retrieve, process and communicate information and as a tool to enhance learning.
Students will use problem solving strategies such as decision making, risk taking and cause and effect.
Students will work cooperatively to solve problems.
Students will use text, graphics, video and sound to communicate information.
Students will present research in a PowerPoint presentation using text, video, graphics and sound.
Students will evaluate their own and others' presentations.
Presentations will be stored for reference as part of a classroom virtual library.
PowerPoint is a software package that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and effective communication. I feel that the most important feature of PowerPoint is that it connects to Gardner's Multiple Intelligence theory. Students are able to process and communicate information in their own way using this program.
District: Harrisville Central School
Building: Elementary
Author: William Kellerhals
Email:
Title: Coin Climb!
Platform: PC & MAC
Publisher: Coin Educational Products
Curriculum_Area: Career Development and Occupational Standards
Grade_Level: K-4
Standard 2 - Integrated Learning (Elementary)
Students will demonstrate how academic knowledge and skills are applied in the workplace and other settings.
* Identify how schoolrelates to work.
* Explore occupations and solve problems on the job by applying academic concepts from
math, science,social studies,language arts, music, art & health.
Students will gain knowledge about occupations from various career clusters through real-time video. Be able to describe a job and the academic knowledge and skills needed to perform a specific job.
District: Harrisville Central School
Building: High School
Author: Steven Pike
Email:
Title: The Geometer's Sketchpad
Platform: PC
Curriculum_Area: Mathematics
Grade_Level: 7 - 9
Standard 3 - Mathematics (Intermediate)
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
Mathematical Reasoning
1) Students use mathematical reasoning to analyze mathematical situations, make conjectures, gather evidence, and construct an argument.
* explore and solve problems generated from school, home, and community situations, using concrete objects or manipulative materials where possible.
Students will use the software to create triangles, pentagons, and other polygons. They will measure all interior and exterior angles and find the sum of each for the different polygons. Students will then describe the different polygons and their characteristics in a report.
District: Harrisville Central School
Building: High School
Author: Mark White
Email:
Title: Introduction to Topographic Maps
Platform: PC & MAC
Publisher: TASA
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 9-12
Standard 4 - Science (Intermediate)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principals, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
2. Many of the phenomena that we observe on Earth involve interactions among components of air,water, and land.
* explain how the atmosphere, hydrospere and lithosphere interact, evolve, and change.
Students use software to review and demonstrate contour mapping. They use interactive problem-solving to interperate and complete mapping problems. Students interperate land elevation changes through tutorial followed by appliction of this information.
District: Harriville Central School
Building: High school
Author: Linda Leppig, Ph.D.
Email:
Title: Learn to Speak French
Platform: PC
Publisher: The Learning Company, Inc.
Curriculum_Area: Languages Other Than English
Grade_Level: 5-12
Standard 1- Communication Skills (Checkpoint A)
Students will be able to use a language other than English for communication.
Listening and speaking are primary communicative goals in modern language learning. These skills are used for the purposes of socializing, providing and acquiring information, expressing personal feelings and opinions, and getting others to adopt a course of action.
* comprenhend language consisting of simple vocabulary and structures in face-to-face conversation with peers and familiar adults.
* use appropriate strategies to initiate and engage in simple conversations with more fluent or native speakers of the same age group, familiar adults, and providers of common public services.
Students use the Vocabulary, Story, Action, and Conversation sections of this program to achieve these performance indicators. Students practice vocabulary by hearing it in the target language and using it in short sentences. Students use the Story section to hear vocabulary in context with corresponding picture scenes. Students reproduce sentences into microphone. Students use the Action section to hear conversations between native speakers. Students reproduce sentences into microphone. In Conversation, students interact with an onscreen native speaker.
Program also meets other learning standards for Languages Other Than English at all checkpoints. If soundcard doesn't match closely that required by this software, using this program can be very frustrating.
District: Harrisville Central School
Building: High School
Author: Jim Durkish
Email:
Title: MasterCam
Platform: PC
Curriculum_Area: Technology
Grade_Level: 9-12
Standard 5 - Technology (Intermediate)
Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evalute products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
Computer Technology
3) Computers, as tools for design, modeling, information processing, communication, and system control, have greatly increased human productivity and knowledge.
* design and solve problems generated from school, home and community, using the computer and the numerical controlled milling machine.
1) Students will design a part and create a geometry file of that object.
2) Specify numerical control inputs.
3) Post process the part to numerical control.
4) Backplot and verification of part.
5) Actual production of part utilizing computerized numerical control.
District: Harrisville Central School
Building: High School
Author: Mark White
Email:
Title: Microsoft Excel 5.0
Platform: PC
Curriculum_Area: Math, Science, Technology
Grade_Level: 9-12
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Commencement)
Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
1) Information technology is used to retrieve, process, and communicate information as a tool to enhance learning.
* understand and use the more advanced features of word processing, spreadsheets, and data-base software.
Students will create graphs of recorded data from a real life situation. They will also setup up formulas to analyze the data. Then they will present their findings to the class.
District: Harrisville Central School
Building: High School
Author: Mark White
Email:
Title: National Parks of America
Platform: PC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 5 - 8
Standard 1 - Analysis, Inquiry, and Design (Intermediate)
Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
Scientific Inquiry
1) The central purpose of scientific inquiry is to develop explanations of natural phenomena in a continuing, creative process.
* formulate questions independently with the aid of references appropriate for guiding the search for explanations of everyday observations.
* represent, present, and defend their proposed explanations of everyday observations so that they can be understood and assessed by others.
Explore a park of their choice using the software. Then create a model of the park. Use the software to gain information to create a presentation or a report.
District: Harrisville Central School
Building: High School
Author:
Email: Chagall57@hotmail.com
Title: Painter 5
Platform: PC
Publisher: Fractal Design
Curriculum_Area: Studio Art
Grade_Level: 9
Standard 1
Students will engage in the processes that constitute creation and performance in the arts and participate in various roles in the arts.
* Student will reveal through their work a broad investigation of a variety of individual ideas and at least one theme explored imaginatively and in depth.
* Student will use selected mediums and techniques and select the most appropriate mediums and techniques to communicate their ideas.
Create a computer painting using Painter 5, a drawing tablet, mouse and color printer. The student will choose a well-reorganized painting and reinterpret it (using abstraction) as a visual parody in the style of Roy Lichtenstein.
Repeat patterns, colors limited to the primaries, black and white should be used with the color palette, pattern palette and a grid.
Save the painting to the W: drive and print one color copy.
District: Harrisville Central School
Building: High School
Author: Steve Pike
Email:
Title: Red Shift
Platform: PC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 9-12
Standard 4 - Science (Commencement)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
Physical Setting
1) The Earth and celestial phenomena can be described by principles of relative motion and perspective
* explain complex phenomena, such as tides, variation in day length, solar insolation, apparent motion of the planets, and annual traverse of the constellations.
Students will complete a lab activity using the software as a guideline for interpreting the interactions of celestial objects.
District: Harrisville Central School
Building: High School
Author: Mark White
Email: mswhite@tds.net
Title: The Theory of Plate Tectonic
Platform: PC & MAC
Publisher: TASA
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 9-12
Standard 4 - Science (Intermediate)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principals, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
2. Many of the phenomena that we observe on earth involve interactions among components of air, water, and land.
* describe volcano and earthquake patterns, the rock cycle, and weather and climate changes.
Students review and interperate seismic and volcanic data through tutorials and interactive problems. This information is applied to the understanding, distribution and mechanics of volcanos and earthquakes worldwide.
District: New Lebanon Central School
Building: Walter B. Howard Elementary School
Author: Janet Haley and Carolyn Tinger
Email: NLCSWBHE@taconic.net
Title: A.D.A.M.: the Inside Story
Platform: PC & MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 6
Standard 4 - Science (Intermediate)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
1) Living things are both similar to and different from each other and nonliving things.
* Explain the functioning of the major human organ systems and their interactions.
Using print and electronic resources students will research a major organ of the human body and prepare a written report.
District: New Lebanon Central School
Building: Walter B. Howard Elementary School
Author: Janet Haley and Carolyn Tinger
Email: NLCSWBHE@taconic.net
Title: Mammals: a Multimedia Encyclopedia
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 2-4
Standard 4 - Science (Elementary)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
5) Organisms maintain a dynamic equilibrium that sustains life.
6) Plants and animals depend on each other and their physical environment.
* Describe basic life functions of common living specimens.
* Describe some survival behaviors of common living specimens.
* Describe how plants and animals, including humans, depend on each other and the non-living environment.
Students will investigate and describe, orally or in written form, a mammal and its relationship to its biome including basic life functions and survival behaviors.
District: New Lebanon Central School
Building: Walter B. Howard Elementary School
Author: Janet Haley and Carolyn Tinger
Email: NLCSWBHE@taconic.net
Title: Multimedia Animals Encyclopedia
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 2-4
Standard 4 - Science (Elementary)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
5) Organisms maintain a dynamic equilibrium that sustains life.
6) Plants and animals depend on each other and their physical environment.
* Describe basic life functions of common living specimens.
* Describe some survival behaviors of common living specimens.
* Describe how plants and animals, including humans, depend on each other and the non-living environment.
Students will investigate and describe, orally or in written form, a mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian or fish and its relationship to its biome including basic life functions and survival behaviors.
District: New Lebanon Central School
Building: Walter B. Howard Elementary School
Author: Janet Haley and Carolyn Tinger
Email: NLCSWBHE@taconic.net
Title: Number Munchers
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Mathematics
Grade_Level: 3
Standard 3 - Mathematics (Elementary)
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
3) Students use mathematical operations and relationships among them to understand mathematics.
*Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
Students practice recognizing and identifying basic facts of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, factors for numbers up to 99 and multiples of numbers 2 to 20.
District: New Lebanon Central School
Building: Walter B. Howard Elementary School
Author: Janet Haley and Carolyn Tinger
Email: NLCSWBHE@taconic.net
Title: Troggle Trouble Math
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Mathematics
Grade_Level: 3
Standard 1 - Mathematics (Elementary)
Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
3) Critical thinking skills are used in the solution of mathematical problems.
Standard 3 - Mathematics (Elementary)
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
3) Students use mathematical operations and relationships among them to understand mathematics.
* Explore and solve problems generated from school, home and community situations, using concrete objects or manipulative materials when possible.
* Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
Students will practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers and use these skills to solve story problems.
District: Ogdensburg City School District
Building: Lincoln/Sherman
Author: Sharon Roe, Mary Toole, Patty Winters
Email: mtoole@mum.neric.org
Title: The Magic School Bus Explores the Solar System
Platform: PC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: K-3
Standard 4 - Science (Elementary)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles and the theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
Physical Setting
1) The Earth and celestial phenomena can be described by principles of relative motion and perspective.
* Describe patterns of daily, monthly, and seasonal changes in their environment.
Students go on a virtual field trip through the solar system. Students view reports and conduct science experiments relating to the planets, sun and the moon.
District: Ogdensburg City School District
Building: Lincoln/Sherman
Author: Sharon Roe, Mary Toole, Patty Winters
Email: mtoole@mum.neric.org
Title: Mega Math Blaster
Platform: PC
Curriculum_Area: Math
Grade_Level: K-4
Standard 3 - Math (Elementary)
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically: by applying mathematics in real-world setting, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
Number and Numeration
2) Students use number sense and numeration to develop an understanding of the multiple use of numbers to communicate mathematically, and the use of numbers in he development of mathematical ideas.
Operations
3) Students use mathematical operations and relationships among them to understand mathematics.
* Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
* Know single digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts.
Students answer series of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems in a timed setting.
District: Ogdensburg City School District
Building: Lincoln/Sherman Elementary Schools
Author: Sharon Roe, Mary Toole, Patty Winters
Email: mtoole@mum.neric.org
Title: Money Town
Platform: PC
Curriculum_Area: Math
Grade_Level: K-3
Standard 3 - Math (Elementary)
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident communicating and reasoning mathematically: by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems ,geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
Number and Numeration
2) Students use number sense and numeration to develop an understanding of the multiple use of numbers to communicate mathematically, and the use of numbers in the development of mathematical ideas.
* Relate counting to grouping and to place-value
* Recognize the order of whole numbers and commonly used fractions and decimals.
Using the money match, students will match money of equal amounts.
Given an amount of money, students will select coins to make appropriate change.
District: Ogdensburg City School District
Building: Lincoln Elementary, Sherman Elementary
Author: Sharon Roe, Mary L. Toole, and Patty Winters
Email: mtoole@mum.neric.org
Title: Ms. Infinity's Math Mansion
Platform: PC
Curriculum_Area: Math
Grade_Level: 2
Standard 3 - Math (Elementary)
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident communicating and reasoning mathematically: by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability and trigonometry.
Mathematical Reasoning
1) Students use mathematical reasoning to analyze mathematical situations, make conjectures, gather evidence and construct an argument.
Patterns/Functions
7) Students use patterns and functions to develop mathematical power, appreciate the true beauty of mathematics and construct generalizations that describe patterns simply and efficiently.
* Use models, facts and relationships to draw conclusions about mathematics and explain
their thinking.
* Recognize, describe, extend, and create a wide variety of patterns.
Find patterns in sequences of numbers, such as triangular numbers 1,3,6,10...
Continue simple and complex patterns.
District: Ogdensburg City School District
Building: Lincoln Elementary, Sherman Elementary
Author: Sharon Roe, Mary L. Toole, Patty Winters
Email: mtoole@mum.neric.org
Title: Sonic's Schoolhouse
Platform: PC
Curriculum_Area: Math
Grade_Level: K-4
Standard 3 - Mathematics (Elementary)
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically: by applying mathematics in real-world setting, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
Number and Numeration
2) Students use number sense and numeration to develop an understanding of the multiple uses numbers.
Operations
3) Students use mathematical operations and relationships among them to understand mathematics.
* Relate counting to grouping and to place value.
* Recognize the order of whole numbers.
* Add subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers.
* Know single digit addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts.
Will successfully master addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole
numbers, by attempting to score a perfect ten on each lesson.
Will be able to fill in the blank in a given number sentence again while attempting to
score a perfect ten.
District: Plattsburgh City School District
Building: All
Author: Marye Howard
Email: mhoward@mum.neric.org
Title: Computer Curriculum Corporation
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: MST
Grade_Level: 3-5
Standard 3 - Mathematics (Elementary)
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
Operations
3) Students use mathematical operations and relationships among them to understand mathematics.
* add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers.
* develop strategies for selecting the appropriate computational and operational method in
problem-solving situations.
* know single digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts.
* understand the commutative and associate properties.
Students will achieve a 85% Mastery of the Problem Solving course and the Mathematical Concepts and Skills Course.
District: Plattsburgh City School District
Building: all
Author: Mary Fortin
Email: gmfortin@northnet.org
Title: The Lost Mind of Dr. Brain
Platform: PC & MAC
Curriculum_Area: Math, Science and Technology
Grade_Level: 5-9
Standard 1 - Analysis, Inquiry and Design (Intermediate)
Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
Mathematical Analysis
2) Deductive and inductive reasoning are used to reach mathematical conclusions.
3) Critical thinking skills are used in the solution of mathematical problems.
* use inductive reasoning to construct, evaluate, and validate conjectures and arguments, recognizing that patterns and relationships can assist in explaining and extending mathematical phenomena.
* apply mathematical knowledge to solve real world problems and problems that arise from the investigation of mathematical ideas, using representations such as pictures, charts and tables.
Through a series of 9 levels involving thinking skill activities based on the Multiple Intelligences, the student will attempt to retrieve the lost mind of Dr. Brain that was accidentally transferred to his lab rat, Rathbone. This "surgery' is accomplished through games and puzzles such as the "neural maze" and the "synaptic cleft." With successful completion of the 9 levels, the student enters the "dreamland' and experiences a series of fast-paced activities which transfers Dr. Brain's mind back to him from Rathbone.
District: Plattsburgh City School District
Building: Bailey Ave. Elementary
Author: Mr. Gilles Fortin
Email: gmfortin@northnet.org
Title: Math For The Real World
Platform: PC & MAC
Curriculum_Area: Math, Science Technology
Grade_Level: 5-9
Standard 7 - Interdisciplinary Problem Solving (Elementary)
Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of Math, Science and Technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.
Connections
1) The knowledge and skills of mathematics, science and technology are used together to make informed decisions and solves problems, especially those relating to issues of science/technology/society, consumer decision making, design, and inquiry into phenomena.
* make informed consumer decisions by seeking answers to appropriate questions about products services, and systems; determining the cost/benefit and risk/benefit tradeoffs; and applying this knowledge to a potential purchase.
* design solutions to real-world problems of general social interest related to home, school, or community using scientific experimentation to inform the solution and applying mathematical concepts and reasoning to assist in developing a solution.
Students will compile the information they have gathered for each milestone and prepare a presentation for the rest of the class. Students will communicate their business plans using graphs, charts, diagrams, and other materials to help demonstrate the different aspects of their business. Students will complete a Business Plan booklet.
District: Plattsburgh City School District
Building: Bailey Ave. Elementary
Author: Mr. Gilles Fortin
Email: gmfortin@northnet.org
Title: Operation Neptune
Platform: PC & MAC
Curriculum_Area: Math, Science, Technology
Grade_Level: 4-8
Standard 1 - Analysis, Inquiry, and Design (Intermediate)
Students use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers and develop solutions.
Mathematical Analysis
1) Abstraction and symbolic representation are used to communicate mathematically.
* extend mathematical notation and symbolism to include variables and algebraic expressions in order to describe and compare quantities and express mathematical relationships.
Class presentation of voyage through the use of logbook, charts describing problems encountered as well as solutions. Results must include graphs, pie charts, use of algebraic equations.
District: Plattsburgh City School District
Building: All
Author: Mr. Gilles Fortin
Email: gmfortin@northnet.org
Title: TesselMania!
Platform: PC & MAC
Curriculum_Area: Mathematics
Grade_Level: 3-12
Standard 3 - Mathematics
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
Patterns/Functions
7) Students use patterns and functions to develop mathematical power, appreciate the true beauty of mathematics, and construct generalizations that describe patterns simply and efficiently.
Standard 6 - Interconnectedness: Common Themes
Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.
Patterns of Change
5) Identifying patterns of change is necessary for making predictions about future behavior and conditions.
* analyze data by making tables and graphs and looking for patterns of change.
* observe patterns of change in trends or cycles and make predictions on what might happen
in the future.
* Use sophisticated mathematical models such as graphs and equations of various algebraic
or trigonometric functions.
* recognize, describe, and generalize a wide variety of patterns and functions.
Students will create their own tessellation at appropriate age level using computer programs and vocabulary. Project must reflect understanding of principles needed for shapes to tessellate. Presentations would be completed for demonstration at Tessellation Fair.
District: Potsdam Central
Building: HS
Author: Terry Remmington
Email: tremming@potsdam.k12.ny.us
Title: The Amazon Trail
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 5
NYS_Standard_Referenced
Standard 4 - Science (Elementary)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories
pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical
development of ideas in science.
The Living Environment
5) Organisms maintain a dynamic equilibrium that sustains life.
Performance_Indicators
* describe basic life functions of common living specimens.
* describe some survival behaviors of common living specimens.
Exemplars_or_Outcomes
Students will become more familiar with the stability that comes with the cohesiveness of an ecosystem, such as the rain forest. They will gain a great deal of knowledge of many types of species of animals.
District: Potsdam Central
Building: HS
Author: Terry Remmington
Email: tremming@potsdam.k12.ny.us
Title: HyperStudio 3.0
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: MST
Grade_Level: 5+
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Elementary)
Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
* use a variety of equipment and software packages to enter, process, display, and communicate information in different forms using text, tables, pictures, and sound.
Students will create a dynamic HyperStudio Stack. The stacks will be a multimedia
presentation to be shown to classmates for review.
Organize information on their research topic that was collected on the solar system.
Design effective sequential multimedia displays.
Work independently of others.
District: Potsdam Central
Building: HS
Author: Terry Remmington
Email: tremming@potsdam.k12.ny.us
Title: KidPix
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Math
Grade_Level: 5
Standard 3 - Mathematics (Elementary)
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
Modeling/Multiple Representation
Students use mathematical modeling/multiple representation to provide a means of presenting, interpreting, communicating, and connecting mathematical information and relationships.
* use concrete materials to model spatial relationships.
* construct tables, charts, and graphs to display and analyze real-world data.
* use multiple representations (simulations, manipulative materials, pictures, and
diagrams) as tools to explain the operation of everyday procedures.
Students will create a multitude of triangles of different proportions on screen and
measure the angles, and reporting the results.
Students will use an actual protractor on screen to determine that no matter how a
triangle is represented, the sum of all angles is 180 degrees.
District: Potsdam Central
Building: HS
Author: Terry Remmington
Email: tremming@potsdam.k12.ny.us
Title: PowerPoint
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 11-12
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Commencement)
Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
1) Information technology is used to retrieve, process, and communicate information and as a tool to enhance learning.
* prepare multimedia presentations demonstrating a clear
sense of audience and purpose.
* utilize electronic networks to share information.
* model solutions to a range of problems in mathematics, science, and technology using
computer simulation software.
Students will create multimedia presentations to display their hypothesis, and scientific process in formulating a theorem for their science project.
Create a multimedia slide show demonstrating knowledge of topic and purpose.
Access, select, collate, and analyze information derived from a range of sources such as research databases, foundations, organizations, libraries, and the internet.
District: Potsdam Central
Building: HS
Author: Terry Remmington
Email: tremming@potsdam.k12.ny.us
Title: The Writing Center
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 5-6
Standard 2 - Information Systems
Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
2. Knowledge of the impacts and limitations of information systems is essential to its effective and ethical use.
Performance_Indicators
* use spreadsheets and data-base software to collect, process, display, and analyze
information.
* understand the need to question the accuracy of information displayed on a computer
because the results produced by a computer may be affected by incorrect data entry.
* identify advantages and limitations of data-handling programs and graphics programs.
Students will be able to record and organize information in a meaningful way.
Identification of the different types of insects that can be found around or near the
school.
Information to be recorded in spreadsheet format.
Word publishing document must accompany spreadsheet detailing findings.
District: Queensbury Union Free
Building: Elementary
Author: Kyle Gannon, Tina Rafferty, Patricia Thompson
Email: hlaroche@mum.neric.org
Title: Brain Quest Multimedia Grades 2 & 3
Platform: PC
Publisher: Expert Software
Curriculum_Area: Engish/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Math
Grade_Level: 2-3
Standard 1 - English/Language Arts
Students will read, write, listen and speak for information and understanding.
Standard 3 - English/Language Arts
Students will read, write. listen and speak for critical analysis and evaluation.
* Locates and accesses appropriate resources.
* Demonstrates respect for property.
* Actively listens for accurate and appropriate interpretations.
* Demonstrates effective reading skills.
* Accesses and effectively uses a variety of information gathering techniques and
resources.
* Continually evaluates and accesses information.
* Strives for and maintains a positive self image.
* Sets realistic goals and evaluates accomplishments.
Students will learn the parts of a sentence by rearranging words and phrases to put them in logical order. Students will hear the sentence read, watch it performed on stage and print it.
District: Queensbury Union Free
Building: Elementary
Author: Kyle Gannon, Tina Rafferty, Patricia Thompson
Email: hlaroche@mum.neric.org
Title: Jump Start 2nd Grade
Platform: PC
Publisher: Knowledge Adventure
Curriculum_Area: English/Language Arts
Grade_Level: 2
Standard 1 - English/Language Arts
Students will read, write, listen and speak for information and understanding.
Standard 3 - English/Language Arts
Students will read, write, listen and speak for critical analysis and evaluation.
* Demonstrates effective reading, speaking and writing skills
* Ability to recognize and define problems.
* Effectively interprets and synthesizes information.
* Accesses and effectively uses a variety of information gathering techniques.
Students take long journeys through interactive adventures that teach basic grammer, spelling and writing skills; phonetic skills; literature and reading vocabulary and comprehension. The program adjusts the level of difficulty automatically so children stay challenged.
This program also provides instruction in math, social studies, science and the Arts.
District: Queensbury Union Free
Building: Elementary
Author: Kyle Gannon, Tina Rafferty, Patricia Thompson
Email: hlaroche@mum.neric.org
Title: Kids Phonics 2
Platform: PC
Publisher: Davidson & Associates
Curriculum_Area: English/Language Arts
Grade_Level: 1-3
Standard 1 - English/Language Arts
Students will read, write, listen and speak for information and understanding.
Standard 2 - English/Language Arts
Students will read, write, listen and speak for literacy response and expression.
Standard 3 - English/Language Arts
Students will read, write, listen and speak for critical analysis and evaluation.
* Demonstrates effective reading, speaking and writing skills.
* Effectively interprets and synthesizes information.
* Explores areas outside ones own comfort level to increase opportunities for
self-improvement.
Students will progress from sounding out words to building whole sentences. Students will use this CD-Rom to read basic to advanced concepts such as prefixes, suffixes, silent letters, homonyms and more. They will learn to differentiate among letter sounds, connect sounds to clusters of letters, use words in context sentences and build clusters of letters into words.
District: Queensbury Union Free
Building: Elementary
Author: Kyle Gannon, Tina Rafferty, Patricia Thompson
Email: hlaroche@mum.neric.org
Title: Reading Blaster Ages 6-9
Platform: PC
Publisher: Davidson
Curriculum_Area: English/Language Arts
Grade_Level: 1-3
Standard 1 - English/Language Arts
Students will read, write, listen and speak for information and understanding.
Standard 2 - English/Language Arts
Students will read, write, listen and speak for literacy response and expression.
* Demonstrates effective reading, speaking and writing skills.
* Demonstrates effective use of traditional and current communication technology.
* Demonstrates respect for property.
* Generates and considers and evaluates multiple solutions.
* Effectively interprets and synthesizes information.
Students will develop reading and language skills in the areas of: Phonics-sounds, prefixes, suffixes, spelling Vocabulary-compound words, synonyms, antonyms,alphabetizing Comprehension-figurative language, details, inferences, drawing conclusions. Students can create their own TV commercials utilizing the skills and vocabulary learned.
District: Queensbury Union Free
Building: Elementary
Author: Kyle Gannon, Tina Rafferty, Patricia Thompson
Email: hlaroche@mum.neric.org
Title: The Treehouse
Platform: PC
Publisher: Broderbund
Curriculum_Area: English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Music
Grade_Level: 1-2
Standard 1 - English/Language Arts
Students will read, write, listen and speak for information and understanding.
Standard 2 - English/Language Arts
Students will read, write, listen and speak for literacy response and expression.
Standard 3 - English/Language Arts
Students will read, write, listen and speak for critical analysis and evaluation.
* Identify and use a problem solving process.
* Locates and accesses appropriate resources.
* Demonstrates respect for property.
* Actively listens for accurate and appropriate interpretations.
* Demonstrates effective reading skills.
* Demonstrates effective use of traditional and current communication technology.
* Effectively interprets and synthesizes information.
* Relates to others as resources for learning.
Students will expand their knowledge with fact-filled explanations featuring full-color videos, photos and animations.
District: Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central Schools
Building: Middle School
Author: Gary Nulton
Email: gnulton@mum.neric.org
Title: Field Trip to the Rain Forest
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 5
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Elementary)
Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
1. Information technology is used to retrieve, process, and communicate information and as a tool to enhance learning.
Standard 4 - Science (Elementary)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
Physical Setting
4. Energy exists in many forms, and when these forms change, energy is conserved.
Standard 6 - Interconnectedness: Common Themes (Elementary)
Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.
Systems Thinking
1. Through systems thinking, people can recognize the commonalties that exist among all systems and how parts of a system interrelate and combine to perform specific functions.
Standard 7 - Interdisciplinary Problem Solving (Elementary)
Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions
* (Standard 2) Use a variety of equipment and software packages to enter, process, display, and communicate information in different forms using text, tables, pictures, and sound
* (Standard 4) Describe a variety of forms of energy (e.g., heat, chemical, light) and the changes that occur in objects when they interact with those forms of energy.
* (Standard 4) Observe the way one form of energy can be transformed into another form of energy present in common situations (e.g., mechanical to heat energy, mechanical to electrical energy, chemical to heat energy)
* (Standard 6) Observe and describe interactions among components of simple systems
* (Standard 6) Identify common things that can be considered to be systems (e.g., a plant population, a subway system, human beings).
* (Standard 7) Observe phenomena and evaluate them scientifically and mathematically by conducting a fair test of the effect of variables and using mathematics knowledge and technological tools to collect, analyze, and present data and conclusions.
Complete sheets, packets
Food chains developed
Animal reports
District: Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central Schools
Building: Middle School
Author: Gary Nulton
Email: gnulton@mum.neric.org
Title: Field Trip to the Sea
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 5
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Elementary)
Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
1. Information technology is used to retrieve, process, and communicate information and as a tool to enhance learning.
Standard 4 - Science (Elementary)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
Physical Setting
4. Energy exists in many forms, and when these forms change, energy is conserved.
Standard 6 - Interconnectedness: Common Themes (Elementary)
Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.
Systems Thinking
1. Through systems thinking, people can recognize the commonalties that exist among all systems and how parts of a system interrelate and combine to perform specific functions.
Standard 7 - Interdisciplinary Problem Solving (Elementary)
Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions
* (Standard 2) Use a variety of equipment and software packages to enter, process, display, and communicate information in different forms using text, tables, pictures, and sound
* (Standard 4) Describe a variety of forms of energy (e.g., heat, chemical, light) and the changes that occur in objects when they interact with those forms of energy.
* (Standard 4) Observe the way one form of energy can be transformed into another form of energy present in common situations (e.g., mechanical to heat energy, mechanical to electrical energy, chemical to heat energy)
* (Standard 6) Observe and describe interactions among components of simple systems
* (Standard 6) Identify common things that can be considered to be systems (e.g., a plant population, a subway system, human beings)
* (Standard 7) Observe phenomena and evaluate them scientifically and mathematically by conducting a fair test of the effect of variables and using mathematics knowledge and technological tools to collect, analyze, and present data and conclusions.
Complete sheets, packets
Food chains developed
Animal reports
Whale watch field study on some of the animals found in the program - locate and identify.
District: Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central Schools
Building: Middle School
Author: Gary Nulton
Email: gnulton@mum.neric.org
Title: Voyage of the Mimi: Ecosystems
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 5
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Elementary)
Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
1. Information technology is used to retrieve, process, and communicate information and as a tool to enhance learning.
Standard 4 - Science (Elementary)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
Physical Setting
4. Energy exists in many forms, and when these forms change, energy is conserved.
* (Standard 2) Use a variety of equipment and software packages to enter, process, display, and communicate information in different forms using text, tables, pictures, and sound.
* (Standard 4) Describe a variety of forms of energy (e.g., heat, chemical, light) and the changes that occur in objects when they interact with those forms of energy.
* (Standard 4) Observe the way one form of energy can be transformed into another form of energy present in common situations (e.g., mechanical to heat energy, mechanical to electrical energy, chemical to heat energy).
Complete masters provided.
With additional study and cooperation. create their own ecosystem.
The ability to understand the ecosystem of the culminating activity, which is a whale
watch.
District: Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central Schools
Building: Middle School
Author: Gary Nulton
Email: gnulton@mum.neric.org
Title: Voyage of the Mimi: Maps and Navigation
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 5
Standard 1 - Analysis, Inquiry, and Design (Elementary)
Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
Scientific Inquiry
2. Beyond the use of reasoning and consensus, scientific inquiry involves the testing of proposed explanations involving the conventional techniques and procedures and usually requiring considerable ingenuity.
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Elementary)
Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
1. Information technology is used to retrieve, process, and communicate information and as a tool to enhance learning.
* (Standard 1) Develop written plans for exploring phenomena or for evaluating explanations guided by questions or proposed explanations they have helped formulate.
* (Standard 1) Share their research plans with others and revise them based on their suggestions.
* (Standard 1) Carry our their plans for exploring phenomena through direct observation and through the use of simple instruments that permit measurements of quantities (e.g., length, mass, volume, temperature, and time).
* (Standard 2) Use a variety of equipment and software packages to enter, process, display, and communicate information in different forms using text, tables, pictures, and sound.
Requires thinking like a scientist, using mental skills such as:
visualizing an area from an unfamiliar perspective.
translating among different units of measurement to project real
distances.
decoding specialized symbols - e.g. representations for depth,
elevation via color or contour lines.
Building three-dimensional images from two-dimensional representations.
District: Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central Schools
Building: Middle School
Author: Gary Nulton
Email: gnulton@mum.neric.org
Title: Voyage of the Mimi: Scuba Science
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 5
Standard 1 - Analysis, Inquiry, and Design (Elementary)
Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
Scientific Inquiry
2. Beyond the use of reasoning and consensus, scientific inquiry involves the testing of proposed explanations involving the conventional techniques and procedures and usually requiring considerable ingenuity.
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Elementary)
Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
1. Information technology is used to retrieve, process, and communicate information and as a tool to enhance learning.
Standard 4 - Science (Elementary)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
Physical Setting
4. Energy exists in many forms, and when these forms change, energy is conserved.
* (Standard 1) Develop written plans for exploring phenomena or for evaluating explanations guided by questions or proposed explanations they have helped formulate.
* (Standard 1) Share their research plans with others and revise them based on their suggestions.
* (Standard 1) Carry our their plans for exploring phenomena through direct observation and through the use of simple instruments that permit measurements of quantities (e.g., length, mass, volume, temperature, and time).
* (Standard 2) Use a variety of equipment and software packages to enter, process, display, and communicate information in different forms using text, tables, pictures, and sound.
* (Standard 4) Describe a variety of forms of energy (e.g., heat, chemical, light) and the changes that occur in objects when they interact with those forms of energy.
* (Standard 4) Observe the way one form of energy can be transformed into another form of energy present in common situations (e.g., mechanical to heat energy, mechanical to electrical energy, chemical to heat energy).
Complete sheets and experiments supplied with the program and the students workbook.
Prepare scientific report forms.
District: Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central Schools
Building: Middle School
Author: Gary Nulton
Email: gnulton@mum.neric.org
Title: Voyage of the Mimi: Whales and Their
Environment
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 5
Standard 1 - Analysis, Inquiry, and Design (Elementary)
Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
Scientific Inquiry
2. Beyond the use of reasoning and consensus, scientific inquiry involves the testing of proposed explanations involving the conventional techniques and procedures and usually requiring considerable ingenuity.
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Elementary)
Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
1. Information technology is used to retrieve, process, and communicate information and as a tool to enhance learning.
Standard 4 - Science (Elementary)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
Physical Setting
4. Energy exists in many forms, and when these forms change, energy is conserved.
* (Standard 1) Develop written plans for exploring phenomena or for evaluating explanations guided by questions or proposed explanations they have helped formulate.
* (Standard 1) Share their research plans with others and revise them based on their suggestions.
* (Standard 1) Carry our their plans for exploring phenomena through direct observation and through the use of simple instruments that permit measurements of quantities (e.g., length, mass, volume, temperature, and time).
* (Standard 2) Use a variety of equipment and software packages to enter, process, display, and communicate information in different forms using text, tables, pictures, and sound.
* (Standard 4) Describe a variety of forms of energy (e.g., heat, chemical, light) and the changes that occur in objects when they interact with those forms of energy.
* (Standard 4) Observe the way one form of energy can be transformed into another form of energy present in common situations (e.g., mechanical to heat energy, mechanical to electrical energy, chemical to heat energy).
Complete sheets and experiments supplied with the program and the students workbook.
Prepare scientific report forms.
District: Saranac Central School
Building: All
Author: Larry Garrow
Email: lgarrow@mum.neric.org
Title: EasyBook
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Math
Grade_Level: K
Standard 3 - Mathematics (Elementary)
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
Number and Numeration
2) Students use number sense and numeration to develop an understanding of the multiple uses of numbers in the real world and the use of numbers in the development of mathematical ideas.
* use whole numbers and fractions to identify locations, quantify groups of objects, and measure distances.
Students will create a book using EasyBook - “My Book of 100 Things.” Students will stamp 10 objects on each of 10 pages to total 100 objects.
District: Saranac Central School
Building: All
Author: Larry Garrow
Email: lgarrow@mum.neric.org
Title: KidPix
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Math
Grade_Level: 6
Standard 3 - Mathematics (Intermediate)
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
Modeling/Multiple Representation
4) Students use mathematical modeling/multiple representation to provide a means of presenting, interpreting, communicating, and connecting mathematical information and relationships.
* visualize, represent and transform two- and three- dimensional shapes.
Draw one two-dimensional geometric figure and show all lines of symmetry. Draw two pairs of congruent geometric shapes and label each shape.
District: Saranac Central School
Building: All
Author: Larry Garrow
Email: lgarrow@mum.neric.org
Title: One Small Square
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: K
Standard 4 - Science (Elementary)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment, and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
The Living Environment
Individual organisms and species change over time.
* describe how the structures of plants and animals complement the environment of the plant or animal.
Students will explore the software to gain knowledge and exposure to ocean and seashore habitats.
District: Saranac Central School
Building: All
Author: Larry Garrow
Email: lgarrow@mum.neric.org
Title: PPC Graphers
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Math
Grade_Level: 5
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Intermediate)
Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
1) Information technology is used to retrieve, process, and communicate information and as a tool to enhance learning.
* use a range of equipment and software to integrate several forms of information in order to create good quality audio, video, graphic, and text-based presentations.
Students will design a survey or questionnaire with graphics (using ClarisWorks) on a topic of interest, using good questionnaire skills. They will choose a particular age group to target, distribute the survey, collect and tally, and analyze results. A graph should be generated from the results using PPC Grapher.
District: Saranac Central School
Building: All
Author: Larry Garrow
Email: lgarrow@mum.neric.org
Title: Sammy's Science House
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Science
Grade_Level: 1
Standard 4 - Science (Elementary)
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
Physical Setting
1) The Earth and celestial phenomena can be described by principles of relative motion and perspective.
2) Many of the phenomena that we observe on Earth involve interactions among components of air, water, and land.
* describe patterns of daily, monthly, and seasonal changes in the environment.
* describe the relationships among air, water, and land on Earth.
Keep a log of daily weather noting temperature, wind, and precipitation. Draw a picture showing the different weather conditions.
District: Scotia-Glenville Central School District
Building: Scotia-Glenville Junior High School
Author: Fred Parker
Email: FPARKER294@AOL.COM
Title: Algebra Plotter (Josten's)
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Mathematics
Grade_Level: 7-9
Standard 3 - Mathematics (Intermediate)
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
Modeling/Multiple Representation
4) Students use mathematical modeling/multiple representation to provide a means of presenting, interpreting, communicating, and connecting mathematical information and relationships.
Patterns/Functions
7) Students use patterns and functions to develop mathematical power, appreciate the true beauty of mathematics, and construct generalizations that describe patterns simply and efficiently.
* represent numerical relationships in one and two dimensional graphs. * develop methods to solve basic linear and quadratic equations.
Students use software to graph linear and quadratic equations. Graphs can be analyzed for slope, y-intercept, and the solution of linear systems.
District: Scotia-Glenville Central School District
Building: Scotia-Glenville High School
Author: Catherine Snyder
Email: GlobalT1@aol.com
Title: Amnesty International
Platform: PC & MAC
Curriculum_Area: Global History
Grade_Level: 9-10
Standard 2 - World History (Commencement)
Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of major ideas, eras, themes, developments, and turning points in world history and examine the broad sweep of history from a variety of perspectives.
Standard 5 - Civics, Citizenship and Government (Commencement)
Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of the necessity for establishing governments; the governmental system of the United States and other nations; the United States Constitution; the basic civic values of American constitutional democracy; and the roles, rights, and responsibilities of citizenship, including avenues of participation.
* understand the development and connectedness of Western civilization and other civilization and cultures in many areas of the world and over time. (Standard 2)
* analyze historical events from around the world by examining accounts written from different perspectives. (Standard 2)
* analyze how the values of a nation and international organizations affect the guarantee of human rights and make provisions for human needs. (Standard 5)
* analyze the disparities between civic values expressed in the U.S. Constitution and the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights and the realities as evidenced in the political, social, and economic life in the U.S. and throughout the World. (Standard 5)
Student will analyze important events and developments in world history through the eyes and experiences of those who were there -- Amnesty CD contains several first hand accounts from sufferers of Human Rights violations.
Student will analyze excerpts from the writings of Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and others for the Enlightenment Period.
Student will analyze the US Constitution, the U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Charter of Amnesty Internationals and other documents to identify and explain.
District: Scotia-Glenville Central School District
Building: Scotia-Glenville High School
Author: Ellen Law
Email: ejlaw@capital.net
Title: Analyzer
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Mathematics and Science
Grade_Level: 11-12
Standard 3 - Mathematics (Commencement)
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
Patterns and Functions
7) Students use patterns and functions to develop mathematical power, appreciate the true beauty of mathematics and construct generalizations that describe patterns simply and efficiently.
* model real-world problems with systems of equations and inequalities.
* use graphing utilities to create and explore geometric and algebraic models.
Students can then use this exploration and their findings to make generalizations about the behavior of these trigonometry functions under given conditions.
Students are given a template to construct a box. The base of the box must be kept square. The length of the cut, which represents the height of the box, needs to be determined so that the box constructed will be of maximum volume. Students will determine the polynomial that models the volume of the box, use the appropriate software to graphically represent the volume, and then use features of the software to find the extreme of the function. The ordered pair will represent the cut and the corresponding maximum volume.
District: Scotia-Glenville Central Schools
Building: Sacandaga Elementary School
Author: Betty Fortna, Carol Glindmyer
Email: BFortna@sgcsd.neric.org or cglindmyer@sgcsd.neric.org
Title: Bailey's Bookhouse
Platform: MAC
Publisher: Edmark
Curriculum_Area: English Language Arts/Reading
Grade_Level: 1
Standard - 1 Language for Information and Understanding (Elementary)
Students will read, write, listen and speak for information and understanding.
Listening and Reading
1) Listening and reading to acquire information and understanding involves collecting data, facts, and ideas; discovering relationships, concepts and generalizations, and using knowledge from oral, written and electronic sources.
* use a variety of strategies to construct meaning from print
* accurately paraphrase what has been heard or read
* follow directions that involve a few steps
Students sound out and spell words, group words with the same initial consonants, and group rhyming words. Students will develop listening and comprehension skills by following treasure hunts. Students utilize a Letter Machine to identify the letters and corresponding sounds. Students create and read stories by choosing characters, settings, and actions.
District: Scotia-Glenville Central School District
Building: Scotia-Glenville High School
Author: Pat Collins
Email: jkavanau@aol.com
Title: Cad Key
Platform: PC
Curriculum_Area: Technology Education
Grade_Level: 9-12
Standard 1 - Analysis, Inquiry and Design (Commencement)
Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
Engineering Design
1) Engineering design is an iterative process involving modeling and optimization finding the best solution within given constraints which is used to develop technological solutions to problems within given constraints.
Standard 5 - Technology (Commencement)
Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
Management of Technology
7) Project management is essential to ensuring that technological and endeavors are profitable and that products and systems are of high quality and built safely, on schedule, and with budget.
* initiate and carry out a thorough investigation of an unfamiliar situation and identify needs and opportunities for technological invention or innovation. (Standard 1)
* develop and use computer-based scheduling and project tracking tools, such as flow charts and graphs. (Standard 5)
Students will complete example drawings that are lacking information. Students will apply design process and produce appropriate drawings to express ideas (technically accurate.)
Students will produce a variety of files that represent engineering, technical drawing practices to complete class assignments and projects.
District: Scotia-Glenville Central Schools
Building: Scotia-Glenville Junior High School
Author: James Hartlage
Email: jmhartlage@aol.com
Title: Canvas (Deneba Software)
Platform: PC & MAC
Curriculum_Area: Technology Education
Grade_Level: 7-8
Standard 1 - Analysis, Inquiry and Design (Intermediate)
Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers and develop solutions.
Standard 2 - Information Systems (Intermediate)
Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
Standard 3 - Mathematics (Intermediate)
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
Standard 5 - Technology (Intermediate)
Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
* develop plans, including drawings with measurements and details of construction, and construct a model of the solution, exhibiting a degree of craftsmanship. (Standard 1)
* use a range of equipment and software to integrate several forms of information in order to create good quality audio, video, graphic, and text-based presentations. (Standard 2)
* systematically obtain accurate and relevant information pertaining to a particular topic from a range of sources. (Standard 2)
* add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions, decimals, and integers. (Standard 3)
* visualize, represent, and transform two-and three-dimensional shapes. (Standard 3)
* develop measurement skills and informally derive and apply formulas in direct measurement activities. (Standard 3)
* locate and Utilize a range of printed, electronic, and human information resources to obtain ideas. (Standard 5)
* develop plans, including drawings with measurements and details of construction, and construct a model of the solution exhibiting a degree of craftsmanship. (Standard 5)
* in a group setting, test their solution against design specifications, present and evaluate results, describe how the solution might have been modified for different or better results, and discuss tradeoffs that might have to be made. (Standard 5)
* use a a variety of hand tools and machines to change materials into new forms through forming, separating, and combining processes, and processes which cause internal change to occur. (Standard 5)
* process energy into other forms and information into more meaningful information. (Standard 5)
* use computer hardware and software to draw and dimension prototypical designs. (Standard 5)
* use a computer as a modeling tool. (Standard 5)
Students will: investigate commercially produced cereal boxes and identify how the five elements of design (balance, proportion, contrast, tie between elements, and rhythm) were used.
Students will use paper and colored pencils to generate alternatives and a final solution which incorporporate the five elements of design.
Students will use drafting tools to create a development on heavy card stock - - this will be cut out, folded, and glued to form a box.
Students will reproduce their final solution on the computer using CANVAS.
Students will attach print-out to their box.
Students will evaluate their solution using the five elements of design as a criterion.
District: Scotia-Glenville Central School District
Building: Scotia-Glenville High School
Author: Pat Collins
Email: jkavanau@aol.com
Title: Data Cad
Platform: PC
Curriculum_Area: Technology Education
Grade_Level: 9-12
Standard 1 - Analysis, inquiry and design (Commencement)
Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
Standard 5 - Technology (Commencement)
Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
* identify, locate, and use a wide range of information resources, and document through notes and sketches how findings relate to the problem.
* develop and use computer-based scheduling and project tracking tools, such as flow charts and graphs.
Student will complete and I.D. various component drawings within a set of house plans. Student will design and complete individual plans for a residence
District: Scotia-Glenville Central School District
Building: Glendaal Elementary School
Author: T. Roeser
Email: troeser@sgcsd.neric.org
Title: First Adventures Bookshelf
Platform: MAC
Publisher: CCC
Curriculum_Area: English Language Arts
Grade_Level: 1-2
Standard 1 - Language for Information and Understanding (Elementary)
Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding.
1) Listening and reading to acquire information and understanding involves collecting data, facts, and ideas; dsicovering relationships, concepts, and generalizations; and using knowledge from oral, written, and electronic sources.
* make appropriate and effective use of strategies to construct meaning from print,
such as prior knowledge about a subject, structural and context clues, and an
understanding of letter-sound relationships to decode difficult words
* ask specific questions to clarify and extend meaning
Students choose to hear the whole story aloud, read word by word, or read by sentences. They can click highlighted words to access glossary definitions. Students use an online notebook to save notes or record and listen to their own verbal expression.
District: Scotia-Glenville Central School District
Building: Scotia-Glenville Junior High School
Author: Sherry McGaughan
Email: jkavanau@aol.com
Title: The Geometer's Sketchpad
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Mathematics
Grade_Level: 7
Standard 3 - Mathematics (Intermediate)
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and
by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
7) Students use patterns and functions to develop mathematical power, appreciate the true beauty of mathematics, and construct generalizations that describe patterns simply and efficiently.
* develop measurement skills and informally derive and apply formulas in direct measurement activities.
* use appropriate tools to construct and verify geometric relationships.
Students will identify parts of a circle. Students will examine relationship between the measure of a central angle and its intercepted arc.
Students will state the relationship between the radius and diameter of a circle.
District: Scotia-Glenville Central School District
Building: Scotia-Glenville High School
Author: Joseph Kavanaugh
Email: jkavanau@aol.com
Title: The Geometer's Sketchpad
Platform: MAC
Curriculum_Area: Mathematics
Grade_Level: 9-12
Standard 3 - Mathematics (Intermediate)
Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
Mathematical Reasoning
1) Students use mathematical reasoning to analyze mathematical situations, make conjectures, gather evidence, and construct an argument.
* make and evaluate conjectures and arguments using appropriate language
* make conclusions based on inductive reasoning.
Students will create a triangle and measure each of the interior angles. They will then transform the triangles and the angle measures will change. The students will observe their examples and conclude that in each case, the sum of the interior angles of the triangle is 180 degrees.
District: Scotia-Glenville Central Schools
Building: Glen-Worden Elementary School
Author: Maureen McCloud
Email: mmccloud@mum.neric.org
Title: Hyperstudio 3.0
Platform: MAC
Publisher: Roger Wagner Publishing
Curriculum_Area: English Language Arts
Grade_Level: 1-6
Standard -1 Language for Information and Understanding (Elementary)
Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding.
Speaking and Writing
2) Speaking and writing to acquire and transmit information requires asking probing and clarifying questions, interpreting information in ones own words, applying information from one context to another, and presenting the information and interpretation clearly, concisely and comprehensibly.
* present information clearly in a variety of oral and written forms such as summaries,
paraphrases, brief reports, stories, posters, and charts.
* use details, examples, anecdotes, or personal experiences to explain or clarify
information.
* include relevant information and exclude extraneous material.
* observe basic writing conventions, such as correct spelling, punctuation, and
capitalization, as well as sentence and paragraph structures appropriate to written forms.
Students create a class album. Each student will link a text file about him/herself to the scanned or digital cl