Title: Identifiying Destinations for A Class Trip
Description: In this lesson, students will use a geographic perspective in identifying and comparing features of physical and political maps of the world. They will use information from these map sources, as well as other National Geographic resources, to make decisions about the best place to go on a class trip. Once students identify this place, they will relay their findings in a presentation designed to convince the principal that it’s an ideal place for a class trip.
Standard(s):
[T1] PPR (3) 1: Locate the prime meridian, equator, tropic of Capricorn, tropic of Cancer, international date line, and lines of latitude and longitude on maps and globes.
[T1] PPR (3) 7: Describe the relationship between locations of resources and patterns of population distribution in the Western Hemisphere.
[TC2] (3-5) 2: Use various technology applications, including word processing and multimedia software.
[TC2] (3-5) 6: Describe social and ethical behaviors related to technology use.
[TC2] (3-5) 8: Collect information from a variety of digital sources.
[TC2] (3-5) 9: Use technology tools to organize, interpret, and display data.
[TC2] (3-5) 10: Use digital environments to collaborate and communicate.
[TC2] (3-5) 11: Use digital tools to analyze authentic problems.

Title: What They Left Behind: Early Multi-National Influences in the United States
Description: The lessons in this unit are designed to help your students make connections between European voyages of discovery, colonial spheres of influence, and various aspects of American culture.
Standard(s):
[T1] ALS (4) 3: List reasons for European exploration and settlement in Alabama and the impact of Europeans on trade, health, land expansion, and tribal reorganization of Native American populations in Alabama.
[T1] US3 (5) 4: Explain effects of European exploration during the Age of Discovery upon European society and Native Americans, including the economic and cultural impact.
[TC2] (3-5) 7: Explain the influence of technology on society.
[TC2] (3-5) 9: Use technology tools to organize, interpret, and display data.
[TC2] (3-5) 10: Use digital environments to collaborate and communicate.

Title: Thomas Edison’s Inventions in the 1900s and Today: From “New” to You!
Description: The purpose of this lesson is to familiarize students with life and technology around 1900 in order to better understand how Edison influenced both. Through comparing and contrasting life and technology in the early part of the twentieth century with technology found in their own homes and experiences, students will gain a greater understanding of how far the fields of industry and entertainment have progressed since Edison's day and of how Edison's work was the foundation for technology they enjoy today.
Standard(s):
[TC2] (3-5) 7: Explain the influence of technology on society.
[TC2] (3-5) 8: Collect information from a variety of digital sources.
[TC2] (3-5) 10: Use digital environments to collaborate and communicate.

Title: Dropbox Tutorials
Description: These tutorials are designed to demonstrate the ease and use of setting up Dropbox as well as how to: use the public folder, share and upload files with co-workers, family members and\or friends. With Dropbox, you can sync your files on all your computers including your ipad and iphone. To sign up for a free account, visit www.dropbox.com to set up for a free account.
Standard(s):
[TC2] (0-2) 6: Identify uses of technology systems in daily living.
[TC2] (0-2) 7: Use digital tools to access and retrieve information.
[TC2] (0-2) 8: Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups.
[TC2] (3-5) 10: Use digital environments to collaborate and communicate.
[TC2] (6-8) 2: Publish digital products that communicate curriculum concepts.
[TC2] (6-8) 12: Use digital tools to communicate and collaborate at all levels from interpersonal to global.

Title: Digital Tools/Concept Mapping/Lovely Charts
Description: Online diagramming allows you to create flowcharts, sitemaps, and organizational charts.
Standard(s):
[TC2] (3-5) 9: Use technology tools to organize, interpret, and display data.
[TC2] (3-5) 10: Use digital environments to collaborate and communicate.
[TC2] (3-5) 11: Use digital tools to analyze authentic problems.

Title: Dropbox Tutorials
Description: These tutorials are designed to demonstrate the ease and use of setting up Dropbox as well as how to: use the public folder, share and upload files with co-workers, family members and\or friends. With Dropbox, you can sync your files on all your computers including your ipad and iphone. To sign up for a free account, visit www.dropbox.com to set up for a free account.
Standard(s):
[TC2] (0-2) 6: Identify uses of technology systems in daily living.
[TC2] (0-2) 7: Use digital tools to access and retrieve information.
[TC2] (0-2) 8: Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups.
[TC2] (3-5) 10: Use digital environments to collaborate and communicate.
[TC2] (6-8) 2: Publish digital products that communicate curriculum concepts.
[TC2] (6-8) 12: Use digital tools to communicate and collaborate at all levels from interpersonal to global.

Title: Rubric for Visual/Digital Literacy
Description: Using this rubric from a ReadWriteThink lesson, teachers assess student-created fan magazines, or "zines", about their favorite popular culture icons. Teachers can evaluate how students use the computer, interactive publishing tools, images and more. Click "Display Full Record" and see the Relation field for a link to the lesson this assessment tool supports.
Standard(s):
[TC2] (3-5) 8: Collect information from a variety of digital sources.
[TC2] (3-5) 9: Use technology tools to organize, interpret, and display data.
[TC2] (3-5) 10: Use digital environments to collaborate and communicate.
[TC2] (3-5) 12: Create a product using digital tools.

Title: Digital Tools/Concept Mapping/Lovely Charts
Description: Online diagramming allows you to create flowcharts, sitemaps, and organizational charts.
Standard(s):
[TC2] (3-5) 9: Use technology tools to organize, interpret, and display data.
[TC2] (3-5) 10: Use digital environments to collaborate and communicate.
[TC2] (3-5) 11: Use digital tools to analyze authentic problems.

Title: Digital Tools/Concept Mapping/Lovely Charts
Description: Online diagramming allows you to create flowcharts, sitemaps, and organizational charts.
Standard(s):
[TC2] (3-5) 9: Use technology tools to organize, interpret, and display data.
[TC2] (3-5) 10: Use digital environments to collaborate and communicate.
[TC2] (3-5) 11: Use digital tools to analyze authentic problems.

Title: The Electronic E.L.F
Description: Technology integration activities for grades K-12 that are aligned with the Alabama Course of Study.
Standard(s):
[TC2] (3-5) 8: Collect information from a variety of digital sources.
[TC2] (3-5) 9: Use technology tools to organize, interpret, and display data.
[TC2] (3-5) 10: Use digital environments to collaborate and communicate.