This course explores the function of geometry in construction. In particular, students will learn about basic geoemtry concepts such as points, lines, and planes, parallel and perpendicular lines, and angles, and explore how they are used in building technology. This is where your course summary or contact information goes. This course teaches and studies the basic of Math using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using the numbers 0-9.  | . An introduction to video with MoveMaker 2 |
This unit examines Hume's reasons for being complacent in the face of death, as these are laid out in his suppressed essay of 1755, ‘Of the immortality of the soul’. More generally, they examine some of the shifts in attitude concerning death and religious belief that were taking place in Europe at the end of the eighteenth century, through examination of this and other short essays. William Wilberforce, the politician and religious writer, was instrumental in the abolition of slavery in Britain in 1807. This unit explores Wilberforce’s career and writings and assesses their historical significance. In particular it examines the contribution that Evangelicalism, the religious tradition to which Wilberforce belonged, made in the transitions between the Enlightenment and Romanticism. Throughout it relates Wilberforce’s career and writings to wider social and cultural developments in Britain, with special regard for British reaction to the French Revolution. Do you want to get more out of your reading? This unit is designed to develop the analytical skills you need for a more in-depth study of literary texts. You will learn about narrative events and perspectives, the setting of novels, types of characterisation and genre. This course is a complete unit for teaching The Hobbit. The purpose of this unit is for you to better understand the importance of your own character, to work on developing character and leadership traits you would like to strengthen and have a better awareness on how the content of your character will affect you throughout your lifetime. In this unit students will explore many activities to help them better understand themselves so they can develop their personal goals and possible future career goals. We explore vocabulary, slef-concept, self-esteem, values, character traits, personality traits, Multiple Intelligences, a Personality Test and SMART goal setting. All these help to clarify who they are and where they are going. Their final project will be a Vision Map. In this unit, students will create a list of places, books, films, events and other items that they would like to see in their life time. In creating this list, students will fine tune their internet research skills and will learn correct MLA citation. Students will also learn various technological skills and tools that will prepare them for post-secondary education.
Online Political Portfolio Unit. Designed for students working in Government, Civics, or Senior Social Studies at Prairie Center Alternative Program. This unit looks at the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution and students are asked to create their own views and analysis on these important documents, the state of our state and union, and how they can get involved.
This is a high school Language Arts course which focuses on writing a creative personal essay based on the "This I Believe" radio series.
Students will be led through a variety of interactive activities that guide them to an understanding of what a personal essay is, as well as support them through the process of writing their own essays.
Students will use a variety of technologies in this class and will work supported by an instructor through both online and face-to-face feedback. In this online unit, high school students work to create personalized children's stories for elementary students. The final products are presented on VoiceThread.
This 2 week course will focus on creating understanding of computer based spreadsheets. The course will focus on using spreadsheets for business applications and to create efficiencies and better organization by using these simple (and freely available) tools.
These three open source graphics and desktop publishing tools are free to use and redistribute. Learn to use them in this self-guided set of tutorials.
This is the second part in a two part series on how to use Microsoft Word 2007 This is part one is a two part series on how to use Microsoft Word 2007 This is the second part in a series of two that teaches beyond the basics of using Microsoft Outlook 2007 for your email client. This class is part one in a series of 2 part that teaches how to use Microsoft Outlook 2007 as your email client. This is a basic course on using Microsoft Windows XP This is the second course in the series of podcasting This course teaches the basics on how to create and use podcasts This course is meant to be a small, 2-3 week unit on the transfer of heat, specifically conduction, convection and radiation. This unit is made for use within a 6th grade physical science class.
There is one lab that requires a block of wax, a piece of plastic, a piece of wood, a piece of metal and boiling water.
This is where your course summary or contact information goes. This is an Integrated Technology project for secondary students studying Biomes. This is designed to be the technology part of a face-to-face class which allows students to participate in 3 constructivist technology based projects to research and construct their learning about biomes and adaptation. This is where your course summary or contact information goes.  This course is completely YALE linked content and will not work without access to the internet and YALE Universities Server. It was Moodlized by Free Open University with simple essay based testing keeping with their homosocratic method of education. A PRIMER ON POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY by By Wallace H. Provost Jr.This is formatted with simple essays for homosocratic learning with optional input from Professor Wally available.
This unit, The Dakota People of Minnesota, is a twelve-week unit dedicated to teaching about the Dakota as a present day people with strong links to the past. Orchestra Introductory Lessons
This class, written by Beth Sletta, covers the third grade MN Social Studies standards related to mapping skills. The course is written for students to follow on their own, but guidance from teachers is imperative for the success of the course. Extra resources for teachers to use are included at the end of the course. Please feel free to use and adapt this course for your use in the classroom. If you have any great ideas related to this course I would love to hear from you.
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