1. Observe and Analyze Graphic Data: A STEM Activity Sandra Dounce Presenter

2. About Sandy Dounce Technology Integration Specialist Computer Teacher – 21 years Technology curriculum design Workshop presenter Author/co-author of various journal articles Author of Database Magic: Using Databases to Teach Curriculum in Grades 4-12 (ISTE, 2008) Teacher certification in PA (Elem. & Instructional Technology), BA in French, MA (Student Personnel Work) Additional course work in math & computer programming Sandrad731@comcast.net Http://Integrate-Tech.wikispaces.com Http://Databasemagic.wikispaces.com

3. French Picture Database 1.Look at the Map of Morocco. Why was it so important to France?

4. 2. Find all of the Chateaus on French Culture database. Draw and describe 3 or 4 different styles for the tops of the towers. Give the approximate date for each type. 12 th cent

5. 3. Make a menu for a French dinner: (listed in the field called category under appetizer, soup, salad, main or dessert). Appetizer: foie gras____________ Soup _____Bouillabaise_____ Salad _salade nicoise__________ Main course Croque Monsieur___________ Dessert Crème Brûlée___

6. 4. Find 4 Spanish foods for each category below BreakfastLunchDinnerBeverageDessertSnack 5. Describe the man-made feature in Segovia, Spain. 6. Describe a Huipile. Spanish Culture Database

7. German Picture Database 7. List the castles in Germany. Draw a picture of the main tower of each castle. List the date each was first built. List the important changes in the castle over time. List the architecture type(s). (most common: Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, revival styles).

8. 8. Find all of the people in the database. (category: person). Look at each person and determine by the picture if the person is still alive. If you are not sure, read the description. List only those people who are still alive.

9. Westward Expansion Use the USA Geography database to find land expansions. Color the purchases Louisiana=yellow. Texas Annexation =red Ceded by Mexico =green. Occupied lands =blue. Use the form layout and look at the territory border field to find the borders.

10. Endangered Species of Pennsylvania Use the database form view and advanced filter to find all of the endangered and threatened birds of Pennsylvania. Scroll through the birds and read about each bird with a long thin beaks. Why is the beak shape useful for them?

11. Sea Life Database Activities