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Welcome to Arlington's S.T.E.P. UP!
Sharing Technology-Effective Practices!
A Showcase of Effective Technology Integration
Arlington's S.T.E.P. UP! showcases the efforts being made by Arlington teachers using new technologies in their classrooms. These examples include teaching resources and materials, strategies for using technology effectively in classroom projects, examples of student work, and comments by teachers and students.
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| Team JASON Online: Frozen Worlds |
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Grades: 4th and 5th
Unit Length: Throughout the Year
Topics: Geography of polar regions, history of human exploration and adaptation, culture of Native Peoples
Technologies Used: Team JASON Online (gated web community), Video, Live Broadcasts, various websites
Resources Used: JASON Project curriculum, Video supplements, LIVE Broadcasts, various websites, novels
Schools: District Elementary Schools (see list)
Teachers: 4th and 5th Grade Teachers (see list)
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| Exploring Other Countries: Many Places, Friendly Faces |
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Grades: 3rd (appropriate for 2nd through 4th)
Unit Length: Throughout the Year
Topics: Studies of a variety of countries and comparing the culture and quality of life statistics.
Technologies Used: Many Places, Friendly Faces software; Maps 101.com, various websites
Resources Used: Many Places, Friendly Faces software, Mancala game, maps, atlases, library books, math manipulatives, Maps 101.com, various websites
School: Beekman Elementary School
Teacher: Mrs. Lynn Grainger
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| Astronomy & Science: Chasing Eclipses |
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Grades: Intermediate, Secondary
Unit Length: Second Semester, 2000-2001
Topics: Using science, teamwork and the internet to study the next eclipse.
Technologies Used: PC, internet, telescope
Resources Used: Word processing, email, web sites
Schools: Arlington High School, Vassar College
Teachers: Maribel Pregnall - AHS, Julia Van Develder - Vassar College
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| Literature & Reading: Digital Book Reviews |
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Grades: Intermediate, Grades 3-5
Unit Length: 3-4 Weeks
Topics: Promoting Literacy with Literature
Technologies Used: PC, LCD Screen, Digital Camera, Microphone, CD Player
Resources Used: Power Point program, Microsoft Word, Children's Writing and Publishing Center, Pegasus email, Amazon.com web site
School: Titusville Intermediate School
Teacher: Linda Grady
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| Technology & Biology: The Climatarium |
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Grades: Senior High, Grades9-12
Unit Length: 3-6 Weeks
Topics: Botany, Biology
Technologies Used: The Climatarium
Materials Used: Lights, Seeds, Cups, Plant Food, Water, Soil
School: Arlington High School
Teacher: Jennifer Mortellaro
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| Interesting Web Sites which Discuss Integrating Technology Into the Classroom |
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