Thursday- Starting New Unit- Learning the Elements with Power Point and Podcasting

This unit's project will be to contrast and/or compare different elements from the periodic table.

Students will create a Power Point presentation that uses podcasting to explain the different elements.

Students will study the following technical tools:

Databases (using the periodic table as an example),

Word processing (formatting),

Inspiration (a graphic organizer)

Power Point (different features)

Podcasting (recording software)

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Standard Course of Study for Information Technology

7.SI.1 & 8.SI.1 Evaluate information resources based on specified criteria.

7.TT.1 & 8.SI.1 Use technology and other resources for assigned tasks.

7.RP.1 & 8.RP.1 Apply a research process to complete given tasks.

7.SE.1 & 8.SE.1 Apply responsible behaviors when using information and technology resources.


Standard Course of Study for Science

4.03 Explain how the periodic table is a model for classifying elements and identifying the properties of elements.

4.05 Identify substances based on characteristics physical properties: boiling/melting points, solubility, specific heat.