9th - 12th 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 PowerPoint
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 a variety of technology tools to refine a research question.

 

 RESOURCES:
Microsoft Office Applications
netTrekker
Websites
Cobb Virtual Library
   
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