Peggy Eaton

Desktop Publishing Projects contains 17 desktop publishing assignments using MS Word software for 8th-12th grade. Other word processing software can be used but there are occasional directions specific to Word ©. It is assumed that students have some knowledge of Word© software. Contents include flyers, signs, posters, stamps, etc. and culminates in two large booklets which can be used as an assessment. The entire set of projects takes approximately 10 – 15 (48 min.) class periods to complet

PowerPoint© Projects, contains 13 PowerPoint© projects suitable for a high school aged student, and possibly a little younger. Software used to create the projects was MS PowerPoint 2000© and there are directions specific to PowerPoint ©. However, other presentation programs can be used. Projects include various subjects including strictly “type this” assignments to open-ended assignments that require research on the Internet to complete. The culminating project is a large project that will ta

Database Projects, contains 11 database assignments using MS Access 2000© software. Other database software can be used but there are occasional directions specific to Access©. It is assumed that students have some knowledge of Access(c)software. Contents include using tables, forms, queries, reports, sorting, creating new databases and editing existing. The entire set of projects takes approximately 10 – 15 (48 min.) class periods to complete, depending on the proficiency level of the stude

Description: Website Projects, contains seven projects suitable for a high school student. Projects were created using MS Word 2000© software and some directions are specific to Word. However, other word processing or web publishing software can be used with some alterations. It is assumed that students have a basic knowledge of Word. Projects include various subjects including strictly “type this” assignments to open-ended assignments that require research on the Internet to complete. Subje

Description: Drawing Projects II, contains 11 drawing projects suitable for a high school aged student, and possibly a little younger. Software used to create the projects was MS Paint vs 5.1© and there are occasional directions specific to Paint ©. However, other drawing programs can be used. It is assumed that students have a pretty good knowledge of the drawing program they are using and have drawn several basic projects such as those in Drawing Projects I. Projects are more advanced than

: Drawing Projects I, contains 25 drawing projects suitable for a middle school aged child, and possibly a little younger. Software used to create the projects was MS Paint vs 5.1© and there are occasional directions specific to Paint ©. However, other drawing programs can be used. It is assumed that students have some basic knowledge of the drawing software. Projects include various animals, scenes, musical instruments, electronics, cars, food, etc. The entire set of projects takes approxim

Designed to provide a comprehensive review of Chapters 1-4 of Skip Downing's "On Course" text, eighth edition using PowerPoint version 10. While written in a Jeopardy format, it does not require the student to answer with a question. The subject columns included are: Responsibility, Motivation, Goals, Self-Management and Really Test My Knowledge.There are 4 different versions of the game with few repeats of questions. The game is designed so that the students will be divided into 4-6 teams, nami

These worksheets were developed to encourage students to read the material and respond. They can be used as a pre-class homework assignment or to be filled out during a lecture.Chapters included are 1-8. To purchase worksheets for the study skills chapter, see separate product listing. The version of the text used is the Eighth Edition of "On Course" by Skip Downing.

These worksheets are designed to require students to read the Study Skills chapter and respond. They have been used for several semesters in Seminar class which uses Skip Downing's "On Course" text, eighth edition. They are designed to be used separately as a supplement to weeks when the students are working on career and academic planning. (i.e. when working on exploring careers, the Core Learning reading and worksheet are assigned as homework). The concepts covered on the worksheets are then

Scanning Projects contains 10 beginning flattop scanning projects and 7 advanced projects suitable for a high school aged student, and possibly a little younger. Basic information about scanning is included. Scanners used to create the projects were all Hewlett Packards and some of the directions are specific to HP software. However, other scanners can be used. It is assumed that students have an elementary knowledge of a drawing program, a word processor, perhaps a desktop publishing program,

Designed to provide a comprehensive review of Chapters 5-8 of Skip Downing's "On Course" text, eighth edition using PowerPoint version 10. While written in a Jeopardy format, it does not require the student to answer with a question. The subject columns included are: Interdependence, Self-Awareness,Lifelong Learning, Emotional Intelligence and Really Test My Knowledge.There are 4 different versions of the game with few repeats of questions. The game is designed so that the students will be divid

The Valentine PowerPoint is a 12 slide presentation that requires students to use their own judgement to pick a theme and place appropriate elements on the slides. It emphasizes advanced slide show features. Resources will be used from the Internet or clipart to complete the project. Includes rubric for grading.

Photo Brainwaves contains three individualized digital camera projects per student, for up to thirty students. Each student receives a subject to photograph, lens to use and lighting/time of day parameters. Most projects must be completed outside of class. Generally used as supplemental projects, one assigned per week. The sheet can be used to assign due dates, track completion, and as a grading rubric. (Assign # points for each element of the assignment.) Copyright by Peggy A. Eaton, 2014.

This end-of-semester project was designed to 'pull it all together' using the concepts taught in the 'On Course' textbook by Skip Downing. It covers eight major areas (Your course for success, Forks in the road, The Wise Choice Process as applied to your life, Setting your life goals, Mastering self-management, Employing interdependence, Emotional intelligence, Life-long learning) and can be adapted to include more. The directions include a grading rubric for the student and teacher to use. Pegg

Worth a Thousand Words The purpose of this Digital Camera Project is to polish your creative problem-solving methods and to apply these skills in solving a "real life" problem. We will identify a problem or problems in our school and work on projects that will make other people aware of it, and help to positively mold their view about it. An example of a school problem might be a lack of understanding of the student governing system. To encourage mutual understanding and knowledge, you will crea