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Sheri Powers
United States - California - Hanford
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"In teaching others, we teach ourselves." -Proverb
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Students will research an unsolved mystery and create a PowerPoint presentation around it. My students always enjoy this project and learn how t...
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Students create a PowerPoint presentation based on a person who has contributed something to society or to history. This is a beginning project ...
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2 Weeks
A fun way to get your students to learn about Thanksgiving!
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2 hours
December Holidays Internet Scavenger Hunt. Students find answers to questions about holidays and celebrations in the month of December. They wi...
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2 hours
UPDATED FOR MICROSOFT WORD 2010. This unit includes 8 lessons for Microsoft Word that teach common and not so common tools. Students will learn ...
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Students will research an animal on the endangered species list. They may choose to present their information in a variety of formats: Research ...
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1 Week
Students will create their "Dream Room" using the Internet and MS Excel. They will "shop" on the internet for their bedroom items. They will li...
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2 Weeks
Students play Lemonade Stand and chart their decisions, earnings, losses, etc. They will use Excel to input all of this information. They will ...
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2 Weeks
This activity requires students to use the internet to find a restaurant menu. They will then find all adjectives. Next, they create a chart us...
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2 hours
Note taking activity for learning the Macintosh computer's basic tools. Answer key included.
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40 Minutes
This lesson provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up a spreadsheet for a vehicle comparison. It also includes a section on how to ins...
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3 Days
Note taking activity for learning the Macintosh computer's basic tools as compared to the PC. Answer key included.
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40 Minutes
Students will use the internet to research Spring related information...such as Daylight Savings, Baseball, and Mother's Day.
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2 hours
Compilation of great interview questions. I use this the first week of school. It gives students a chance to meet their classmates and ask lots...
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45 Minutes
This is an updated version of a previously posted project. This version is updated to reflect the Microsoft Office 2010 format. Students play a ...
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mjdw4
Great resource!
May 6, 2013
jtrainor927
Great resource!
April 14, 2013
Merredith333
This is awesome!
January 27, 2013
gigantino
Project guidelines very clear and thorough. Be aware that purchasing this product gets you just the two pages of project guidelines and no accompanying "lesson".
January 25, 2013
Sheri Powers (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your feedback. I would be happy to accommodate you with whatever you feel I need to include. Please let me know if I can help any further. I don't want to disappoint or mislead. Thanks.
January 26, 2013 
heathertheriot
Great tool
January 24, 2013
shemdd
Students worked together for a mini competition. They loved it!
January 15, 2013
bethg7g
Even though this is actually for 7th grade and up, I purchased it as a fun, readiness activity for my 6th graders. They like this type of activity and I will make any adjustments that I will need for the younger students. Thanks.
January 11, 2013
Beverly61
I have now used this lesson for 2 semesters...kids loved it!
December 16, 2012
Teach24 (TpT Seller)
Thanks! I was looking for a filler activity for next week and this is perfect.
December 13, 2012
Sheri Powers (TpT Seller)
You are so welcome...I use these when we are coming up on a holiday and we have some space to do a little fun activity.
December 17, 2012
sjacademy
Good internet scavenger hunt assignment
November 26, 2012
jenniferrleigh
Expected it to have actual links to websites. The questions are good but was just a worksheet that was filled out by looking things up on internet.
November 17, 2012
Sheri Powers (TpT Seller)
I have high school students and I felt that if they had links to the info, it would be way too easy for them. I teach them ways to search the internet more successfully and I use these in order to practice and strengthen these skills. I'm sorry it didn't work well for you.
December 17, 2012
tutterrow
I'll definitely use this. Thank you!
November 2, 2012
deaniewall
This isn't exactly what I was looking for. I wish the preview had been more details.
October 20, 2012
Sheri Powers (TpT Seller)
I am sorry about that. I am always available to answer any questions anyone may have about the lessons before the purchase. Is there anything in particular that you are looking for that I might be able to help you with?
October 22, 2012
ejwinter
The questions are great. The links are a little complex for special needs students.
October 3, 2012
Sheri Powers (TpT Seller)
Thanks...have you been able to find some that might be easier? I might be able to assist if you haven't used the assignment yet.
October 22, 2012
treed2
Can't wait to use this! Thanks!
September 24, 2012
scaine
Thank you I really needed to have this. You did a great job on it. Thank you for sharing=)
September 6, 2012
Emily Gunn (TpT Seller)
Overall pretty good! Will take some modifications to use in my classroom but will definitely use!
August 15, 2012
Sheri Powers (TpT Seller)
I am in the process of updating this lesson to use for Microsoft Word 2010...if you would like to have the new one, please email me and I will send it to you for free. svickers@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
September 14, 2012
maldmal
Fun activity
July 24, 2012
amirussell
I had a great time using this as a guideline to create my own overall unit on researching an unsolved mystery. I also added in a parental permission to cover the violent or more adult content. Some of my kids even dressed up to present their info in order to play a part of their research. Thanks for the hard work!
June 26, 2012
tstanier
This was a great computer PP project that I adapted for my sixth graders. They were assigned a biography chapter book prior to me assigning this project. Thanks for making it easier for me!
June 8, 2012
Amanda Nixon (TpT Seller)
I am excited to use this next year! My middle schoolers will LOVE it!
June 4, 2012
Sheri Powers (TpT Seller)
This is one of my students' favorite fall activities...always fun and interesting...they actually enjoy this research!
August 19, 2012
janehill
I teach k-8 graders in a computer lab. I tried this with all of my jr high students, but found it too difficult for 6th and 7th graders. I will use it in the future, but for my 8th graders only.
May 6, 2012
Sheri Powers (TpT Seller)
Yes...I designed it for high school...glad you could use it for the older kids though.
August 19, 2012
dmsajs
Great lesson plan. I will be using it with my 8th grade class. There are some really interesting mysteries listed! Thank you!
March 28, 2012
Shannon Steger (TpT Seller)
y students really enjoyed working on this the two days before Thanksgiving Break! They learned a lot about traditions, recipes, and the fun of Thanksgiving! I was also a great review in technology skills (my favorite part!) I will be using again next year.
March 17, 2012
Sheri Powers (TpT Seller)
I am so glad everyone enjoyed it! I like to do these scavenger hunts around holiday time. Its a fun sort of activity that allows them to learn a few things, as well as get them excited about the holidays!
August 19, 2012
Beverly61
I love this activity! I teach middle-school and I replaced a couple of mysteries that I thought were too violent or adult, but overall, AWESOME!
March 7, 2012
Sheri Powers (TpT Seller)
Awesome! I know...some of the mysteries are a bit gruesome...my high schoolers tend to love that kind of stuff. I would definitely replace a few if I were teaching younger students as well...glad you enjoyed it though!
August 19, 2012
MissDeru
I loved this activity and my students found it very interesting.
February 14, 2012
dmsajs
Thank you!
November 19, 2011
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Zack Palmer (TpT Seller)
Hi Sheri,
Still waiting for the rubric (see below message re: e-mail address). Thanks!
Zack
Still waiting for the rubric (see below message re: e-mail address). Thanks!
Zack
April 22, 2013
Zack Palmer (TpT Seller)
Hi Sheri,
Thanks so much! It's zackpalmer@rogers.com. Please delete this message once you've sent it :)
Zack
Thanks so much! It's zackpalmer@rogers.com. Please delete this message once you've sent it :)
Zack
April 13, 2013
Zack Palmer (TpT Seller) re: Making Money From Lemons Microsoft Excel Project (older version of MS Excel)
Hi Sheri,
I'm excited to use your product, but I noticed that you did not include a rubric. Do you have one available that you can send to me? It might be helpful to include one for future downloads.
Thanks,
Zack
I'm excited to use your product, but I noticed that you did not include a rubric. Do you have one available that you can send to me? It might be helpful to include one for future downloads.
Thanks,
Zack
April 10, 2013
Sheri Powers (TpT Seller)
Hi Zack...Thanks for the purchase. I do have a simple rubric that I use. I will email it to you if you send me your email address. I guess I should add that to the product...huh! If you have any other questions or concerns, or are looking for anything else, let me know!
April 11, 2013
adurrence83 re: Unsolved Mysteries PowerPoint Project
Does it have to be PowerPoint - could I change the directions to include the name of the tool we'll be using?
October 2, 2012
Sheri Powers (TpT Seller)
Yes...you definitely could. You could use this as a traditional research paper or a video montage, etc. The assignment is based on the information the student needs to find out and report on. The way in which it is reported is not exclusive. I hope you enjoy it!
October 3, 2012
cbm818
Sheri, will this work with Office 2007? Thanks!
Colleen
Colleen
September 23, 2012
Sheri Powers (TpT Seller)
It will work, yes, but the names of some of the tools, such as Autoshapes is now called Shapes, etc. It is the same lesson plan I used for the previous version of Word but I just went through and changed a little bit of the wording to make more sense using the new version. It would only take a few minutes to change it back if you wanted to use it. I hope this helps.
September 24, 2012
Mr. Walso (TpT Seller) re: Microsoft Word Unit
Sheri, which version of Word is your Unit based on? Does it teach students to use the new "ribbon" format?
January 13, 2012
Sheri Powers (TpT Seller)
Oh my goodness...I just saw this question! Talk about late...sorry. My lessons are based on the Mac 2004 version of MS Office...however, I just started using the new version...so I can update anything...I plan to go through all of my lessons and revise if needed. It would be a great idea to do a lesson on using the new format specifically though. I think I will! If you are interested in seeing what I come up with or giving me some feedback, I would love it. My email is svickers@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us...I will send it to you for free if you email me and ask!
August 19, 2012
shaner re: Microsoft Word Unit
How many lessons are there? I just got put into a computer class in a middle school and am looking for some material.
October 10, 2011
Sheri Powers (TpT Seller)
There are 8 lessons. Some of them will take more than one class period to complete. If you decide to buy them and need any help with them, please feel free to ask. My email is svickers@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us. Thanks for looking! I have a few more lessons too...favorites are probably the Unsolved Mysteries PowerPoint and the Dream Room Excel project.
October 10, 2011
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I have taught mainly at a continuation high school throughout my 19 years of teaching experience. I currently teach classes in Computer Applications, our main focus being Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
MY TEACHING STYLE
I like for my lessons to offer something multi-dimensional. I try to make things fun or interesting but in a way that students still need to use their critical thinking skills.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
District Teacher of the Year 1998.
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
BA from California State University, Fresno. Single Subject Clear Credential from Fresno Pacific University.
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