Lesson Plan: Newsworthy Journey High School

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Lesson Plan: Newsworthy Journey –High School http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=journey Summary: Students embark on a historical jo9urney to the ancient civilization of Egypt or Mexico. They then produce a newspaper that reflects the cultural, political, economic and religious views of that time and place.

Lesson Plan: Once Upon a Thank You -- Elementary http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=once Summary: Kids revisit their favorite books and recalling attributes of the author or characters that made the story so special. Then they celebrate their chosen authors and/or characters with fun thank you cards.

Lesson Plan: The Art and Science of Fractals – High School http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=fractal Summary: Students are exposed to fractal geometry, history and concepts, explore fractal sites on the Web, create their own fractal designs, and publish a calendar that displays their favorite fractal art.

Lesson Plan: Celebrating the U.S. A http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.asp?ID=celebusa Summary: Working in teams of four, students will take on the role of marketers hired to promote one state in the U.S.A. Each team will research their state, create a brochure highlighting its most intriguing features, and give a 25 minute presentation that will entice people to want to move to, or visit that state.

Lesson Plan: What’s the Real Deal? – Elementary – High School http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=realdeal Summary: Students learn the concept of intellectual property and identify ways to overcome piracy and counterfeiting. Students also practice basic computer and research skills using library and Internet resources.

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