Learning Highway

Technology using visuals and audio are strong persuasive tools. They have the power to inform us about issues, inspire us to learn more, and incite us to take action. In this project based unit, students will experience this power as they research, write, film, and edit their own Public Service Announcements. This product includes: *Unit Summary *Essential Question *Essential Understanding *Outcomes *Cognitive Standards Covered *Affective Standards Covered *Materials & Resource List *Complete I

Create your own hybrid animal species? Why, yes, we can do that! In this unit, which utilizes the Talents Unlimited Model based on the work of Calvin Taylor and adapted by Carol Schlichter, students will do just that. While it's all good fun, they will be using creative and critical thinking skills that will help them be successful in all areas of life. Those include: productive thinking, decision-making, planning, communication, and forecasting. Come...take a walk on the wild side.... This

Have your students ever wanted their picture on the cover of a magazine? Make them media stars in this mini-unit. Students will plan and create a graphic design product using PowerPoint as their design tool. This stand alone product was created to be a part of a larger concept-based unit on graphic design. It could easily be used in an art classroom, as a series of technology lessons, or as a back to school introductory activity. You will be surprised what wonderful products your students ca