Lesson Plan: Mean, Median and Mode: An "Idol" Analysis
An "American Idol"-themed lesson that uses mean, median and mode to predict a winner. Geared toward grades 9-12.
Lesson Plan: Venn Diagrams & Word Problems
A collection of three word problems that can be worked out with Venn diagrams. Geared toward grades 7-8.
Presentation: Developing Webquests
A Powerpoint presentation aimed at teachers and administrators interested in webquests.
Lesson Plan: Evaluating Websites
Students evaluate the trustworthiness of content-oriented Web sites. Geared toward 11-12 grade.
Lesson Plan: Comparing and Contrasting Toolsets Across Software Programs
This introduces students to the common toolsets used in three different software applications: Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop and Macromedia Flash. Geared toward students in grades 9-12.
Lesson Plan: Web Jeopardy Powerpoint Activity
This Jeopardy Powerpoint project can be used as for exam prep in a Web production or Web journalism course.
Lesson Plan: What Kind of Pet Should Your Family Get?
A survey-based lesson that uses Web tools and spreadsheets to solve a specific problem. Geared toward students in grades 6-8.
Lesson Plan: FEMA's Weather Math
This math lesson (grades 6-8) uses weather events as a starting point for basic math skills.
Lesson Plan: How Would You Spend $1 Million?
This lesson blends basic technology tools (Excel, Powerpoint) with real-world valuations.
WebQuest: Blogs and Journalism
This WebQuest guides journalism students through the ongoing blogs/journalism issue.
