Know Your Presidents Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Preservice Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Learning Areas Levels Objectives Software Description Documents Authors Social studies, U.S. history 11- to 14-year-olds Students use the Internet to research aspects of U.S. presidents. Students learn to enter data into a master database using an entry form. Students learn to query a database to answer questions Microsoft Access, Microsoft Internet Explorer Students conduct research on U.S. presidents and discuss their findings in class. They enter data into a master database and query the database to answer questions about the presidents. During the project students gain skills in analyzing a questions content, using OLE objects in databases, file management, and using technology to obtain information and to present it. Nick Schamber and Rick Folwell, Marsing Middle School, Marsing, Idaho Rich Johnson, Taya Sundell, and Kerry Rice, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho

Know Your Presidents Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Preservice Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Teacher Planning and Management Click the documents below to help you understand the context of this exemplary learning project: Background & Planning: A picture of the origin and objectives of the learning project, including the manner in which the project was planned and managed. Classroom Images: Images of the classroom to give you a better feeling for how the project was implemented. Documents

Know Your Presidents Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Preservice Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Work Samples, Teacher and Student Reflection Click the documents below to see work samples and reflections from the teachers and students: Student Work Sample: Screen shots of the database created by the students. Teacher Reflection: Comments from the authors on the project planning and implementation. Student Perspective: How students perceived the learning that took place through this project. Documents Sample Database

Know Your Presidents Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Preservice Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Teaching Resources Click the documents below to view the teaching resources used in the teaching of this learning project: Student Project Overview: Step-by-step procedures for students. Teacher Procedures: Guidelines for teachers Student Research Table: For use by students as they conduct research Database Query Worksheet: Suggested questions for querying the database about the presidents. Extension Activities: Expand the project with two additional database activities. Class Server Resources: For schools using Microsoft Class Server Documents

Know Your Presidents Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Preservice Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Assessment and Standards Click the documents below to see the assessment rubrics and standards cover in this learning project: Assessment Rubrics: Examples of assessment rubrics provided to students showing how the project was assessed. Mapping the Standards: Mapping this projects learning objectives against the state and local standards. National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS): Performance indicators for technology-literate students. Documents

Know Your Presidents Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Preservice Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Classroom Teacher Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project. Using the Tour Model: Questions to consider before you begin to create a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity helps to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to consider at the implementation stage of a learning project. Record Your Thoughts: A document in which you can record your comments and reflections as you create your own learning project. Documents

Know Your Presidents Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Preservice Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Preservice Teacher Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project. Using the Tour Model: Questions to consider before you begin to create a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity helps to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to consider at the implementation stage of a learning project. Record Your Thoughts: A document in which you can record your comments and reflections as you create your own learning project. Documents

Know Your Presidents Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Preservice Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Staff Developer Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project with your faculty. Using the Tour Model: Questions to pose as you assist others in creating a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Keys to promoting the understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity in order to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to pose at the implementation stage of a learning project. Documents

Know Your Presidents Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Preservice Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Microsoft Office Training Resources Click the links below to access training resources on Microsoft Office and other software: Microsoft Educator Network: The Microsoft Educator Network provides you with the latest classroom resources, professional development tools, and communities of practice and expertise. Tutorials: Learn to create rich learning experiences using Microsoft products and technologies. Productivity in the Classroom: Lesson plans with great ideas for integrating technology into teaching and learning. Office Tips for Teachers: Ready-to-use ideas that integrate Office programs into subject areas such as math, science, and language arts.

Know Your Presidents Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Preservice Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Learning Areas Levels Objectives Software Description Documents Authors Social studies, U.S. history 11- to 14-year-olds Students use the Internet to research aspects of U.S. presidents. Students learn to enter data into a master database using an entry form. Students learn to query a database to answer questions Microsoft Access, Microsoft Internet Explorer Students conduct research on U.S. presidents and discuss their findings in class. They enter data into a master database and query the database to answer questions about the presidents. During the project students gain skills in analyzing a questions content, using OLE objects in databases, file management, and using technology to obtain information and to present it. Nick Schamber and Rick Folwell, Marsing Middle School, Marsing, Idaho; Rich Johnson, Taya Sundell, and Kerry Rice, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho To use this tour: Read the overview information on this page. Click the Teacher Planning link to learn about the project. The documents contain background and planning information, and classroom images. Click the Work Samples & Reflections link to see examples of student work, as well as teacher and student reflection on the project. Click the Teaching Resources link to see the classroom resources used by the teachers. Click the Assessment & Standards link to see the how this project maps against standards. Click the Guides links to access guidance on using this tour to build your own learning project. Click to close

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