Seventh Grade Social Studies
 
While teaching information processing and map skills:
 		  
 
The student uses brainstorming/webbing software in planning and organizing.
RESOURCES:
Inspiration Tutorials
Open Mind
Microsoft Word Tutorials
 
The student uses a word processing application to create and edit a document that contains text and images.
RESOURCES:
Microsoft Word Tutorials
Microsoft Publisher Tutorials
 Brochuremaker
 
The student recognizes and uses technology and telecommunication tools to locate information and verify validity of information.
RESOURCES:
 Cobb Virtual Library
netTrekker
   
The student plans, creates, and analyzes simple multimedia products collaboratively combining visual elements, sounds, and words to communicate concepts.
RESOURCES:
Microsoft PowerPoin
Microsoft Photo Story
Microsoft Movie Maker
Mac I Movie
Timeliner
 Project Poster
   
The student selects and uses a variety of technology tools to locate, analyze, synthesize, evaluate and/or apply information to accomplish a content specific task.

 

 RESOURCES:
Timeliner
netTrekker
Microsoft Office Applications
 Maps 101


 
   
The student uses technology to create, add, edit and draw conclusions from information displayed in charts, tables and graphs.

 

 RESOURCES:
MS Excel Tutorials
MS Word Tutorials
MS PowerPoint Tutorials
Inspiration Tutorials
   
The student uses technology tools to convey information and ideas, communicate and collaborate at all levels from interpersonal to global.
RESOURCES:
Email
Blogs
Wikis
Podcasting
Videos
Frontpage/ Dreamweaver
 Southern Center for International Studies

 
   
The student uses technology tools to research possible solutions to “real world” issues.
RESOURCES:
Mock Trial
 Project Citizen
Social Studies Fair
Stock Market Game