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HANDBOOK
of
ENGAGED
LEARNING
PROJECTS
INDEX OF PROJECTS
Technology is an increasingly popular tool
for learning. These classroom projects were
designed by K-12
teachers to demonstrate
engaged
learning and effective use of technology.
Elementary Projects
Middle School - High School
| It's a Small World |
| As a result of their participation in the Small World Project, fourth and fifth grade students develop the interest and abilities necessary to find reliable information on the Internet. They will understand the importance of global communication. (Spanish/English) students. Author: Guillermo Pedroni, Brady Elementary School , Aurora, IL |
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A River Runs through It
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A local river is the focus for this year-long series of
integrated mathematics and science units for gifted fourth
and fifth grade students. Authors: Stephen Meehan, Highlands School,
Naperville, IL and Maureen Nolan, Mill Street School,
Naperville, IL
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Smallville Prairie Development Project
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The invitation to learn is offered via a fictitious
newspaper story regarding the potential commercial
development of a tallgrass prairie site. The resulting
multidisciplinary science study has many common elements
which can be tailored to various grade levels. Authors: Bill
Fraccaro, Johnson School, Warrenville, IL, Chris Schwarz,
Glenbard East High School, Lombard, IL, Larry Cwik and Pat
Franzen, Madison Jr. High School, Naperville, IL
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What Made Catherine So Great!
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This integrated, multidisciplinary unit involves gifted
fourth and fifth grades in a simulation. Problem-solving,
decision-making, and research skills, as well as persuasive
discourse and social studies content are
emphasized. Authors:
Marie Bartolotta, Mill Street School, Naperville, IL,
and Sharon Gatz, Highlands School, Naperville, IL
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| St. Charles Visits the World |
When asked to compare St. Charles with
communities around the world, students will develop
inquiry/investigation skills, will use various reference sources
including the Internet and key pals to acquire knowledge about other
communities in the world, and will use writing and drawing skills to
create an electronic postcard. They will use creative thinking skills
to design a stamp that represents a continent. Author: Irene Warning, Ferson Creek Elementary School, St. Charles, IL |
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Midlevel Projects
Elementary School - High School
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Activating EnergyNet
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Surging one step further than the EnergyNet data
collection and interventions, junior high students at Carl
Sandburg design resources for other students involved in the
EnergyNet project and create Web pages for a district energy
program. Author: Bonnie Kuhrt, Carl Sandburg
Junior High School, Rolling Meadows, IL
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Salt Creek Investigation
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This interdisciplinary study of Salt Creek involves
junior high students in the examination of authentic
community problems. Through the use of technology and other
community resources, students are introduced to water
quality issues and develop proposals for interventions to
improve water quality. Authors: Kathe Lacey-Anderson and Kim
Provus, Carl Sandburg Jr. High School, Rolling Meadows, IL
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Smallville Prairie Development Project
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The invitation to learn is offered via a fictitious
newspaper story regarding the potential commercial
development of a tallgrass prairie site. The resulting
multidisciplinary science study has many common elements
which can be tailored to various grade levels. Authors: Bill
Fraccaro, Johnson School, Warrenville, IL, Chris Schwarz,
Glenbard East High School, Lombard, IL, Larry Cwik and Pat
Franzen, Madison Jr. High School, Naperville, IL
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| There Is No Place Like . . . . SPACE |
| Junior high students explore living in space through this interdisciplinary
(art, language arts, math, reading, social studies and science) project.
Author: Sharon White, Grissom Jr. High School , Tinley Park, IL |
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High School Projects
Elementary School - Middle School
| Air Pollution: A Local and Global Problem
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Students investigate the problem of air pollution in a given location
and research possible solutions using a variety of tools (laboratory technology,
Internet resources, multimedia technology, etc.). Author: Karen Bardeen, Oak Park River Forest high School, Oak Park, IL |
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| Build a Recreation Center Using Geometry |
| Students work in groups to design specific parts of
a recreation center. By choosing their area of interest, they will research
and apply concepts of geometry.Author: Gwendolyn Neuberger, Community
High School, West Chicago, IL |
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High-Energy High School
Physics
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We developed two projects. The first, cancer treatment,
provides student with the opportunity to apply their
knowledge of electricity and magnetism, high-energy physics,
and radiation as they explore treatments and ultimately
present and defend their preferred method of therapy.
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| The second project is an open-ended investigative study of relativity. Author: Brian Wegley, Glenbrook South High School, Glenview, IL
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| How Do We Inherit Our Biological Characteristics? |
| Tenth grade biology students investigate human genetic disorders. Author:
Shelly Peretz, Thornridge High School, Dolton, IL |
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| Search for ET |
| High school students physics concepts to investigate the existence of extraterrestrial life. Author: Brian Wegley, Glenbrook South High School, Glenview, IL |
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| Sight and Sound in Nature |
| High school physics students choose from a variety of topics to demonstrate their understanding through year-end projects. Author: Tom Henderson, Glenbrook South
High School, Glenview, IL |
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Smallville Prairie Development Project
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The invitation to learn is offered via a fictitious
newspaper story regarding the potential commercial
development of a tallgrass prairie site. The resulting
multidisciplinary science study has many common elements
which can be tailored to various grade levels. Authors: Bill
Fraccaro, Johnson School, Warrenville, IL, Chris Schwarz,
Glenbard East High School, Lombard, IL, Larry Cwik and Pat
Franzen, Madison Jr. High School, Naperville, IL
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Supplying Our Water Needs
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This interdisciplinary project involves students in a number of problems relating to water quality and supplying our water needs. This topic is a natural for study at all levels of elementary and secondary school. These units focus on projects that help students make connections among national issues, the school disciplines, and their own communities. Authors: Gary Fryrear, Bill Meder, and Shelly Peretz, Thornridge High School, Dolton, IL
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Physical Science
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Social Studies
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Integrated Approach
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| Wildlife Trade: Buyer Beware |
| This project demonstrates the feasibility of integrating learning strategies,
math, social studies and science within a traditional high school schedule.
Author: Shelly Peretz, Thornridge High School, Dolton, IL |
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