Group+08+Todd's+Activity

=Office Applications: Microsoft PowerPoint =

__** Description of Activity: ** __

In groups of two, students will construct thermometers out of household objects and will create a PowerPoint presentation describing each step of the process, including their thermometer readings and weather data.

__**Time Frame: **__

__Three Classes__:


 *  Class One: construct thermometers and record data. Students will document the process with the use of a digital camera.
 *  Class Two: create PowerPoint presentation (rough draft)
 *  Class Three: complete PowerPoint presentation (editing and final draft)

Note: Students will have already been learning about weather, thermometers, and how they function.

__**Materials: **__
 * Drinking straw
 * Clear Bottles
 * Food coloring
 * Modelling clay
 * Permanent marker
 * Water
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Computer
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Access to the internet
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Microsoft PowerPoint

__**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Digital Learning Resources: **__

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">This site has an abundance of information and resources about weather including a temperature converter. The second link includes detailed instructions about how to construct the thermometer.

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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Edheads features interactive activities and allows students to predict the weather.

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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">The PowerPoint site is great for students who may have trouble with an aspect of the program.

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__**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;"> Curriculum connections: **__

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">__Science:__

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Specific Curriculum Outcomes:

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;"> Students will be expected to:

__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Art: __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Identify and/or construct, and use instruments for measuring weather information. (204-8, 205-4, 205-10)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Identify and use weather-related folklore to predict weather. (105-2)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Record observations using measuring instruments in order to describe weather in terms of temperature, wind speed, wind direction, precipitation and cloud cover. (205-7, 300-13)

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Specific Curriculum Outcomes:

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Students will be expected to:


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Experiment with a variety of art materials, tools and processes. (4)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Make effective choices about tools and materials in the creation of art. (6)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Create art for a variety of audiences and purposes. (9)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Collaborate with others during the creative process to examine a variety of art forms. (10)

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">**__Curriculum Links:__**

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__**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Small rationale/teaching approach **__

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">This lesson is intended to provide students with a working knowledge of a thermometer and at the same time encourage them to become familiar with Microsoft PowerPoint. With the fast paced world of technology growing rapidly, it is up to teachers to keep students up to date and knowledgeable about programs that will play a part in their future careers. Through this assignment, students will learn to use PowerPoint and be able to incorporate their knowledge of weather into their presentation.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;"> How to make a PowerPoint: **

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">The finished product: **