Environmental activities place students in the role of stewards. They design a dynamic infographic to inform the public about an issue of their choice. Google Sites, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and more are integrated to build the web-based publication and inspire a call to action.
What Is Online Bias? When someone or a group tries to shape opinions by overstating facts or not sharing all the information, it’s called bias. Online, there’s a lot of content, and it’s hard for young people to tell the difference between true information and biased stories. People often have a hidden agenda when promoting […]
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Environmental literacy is an essential social studies topic. And middle school is the ideal time to nurture eco-awareness. By teaching complex issues such as global warming and pollution at this age, we can empower students to shape their perspectives, make wise choices, and develop good habits. In the TechnoEarth project, students create and exercise the
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As an alternative to report writing or giving a presentation, an infographic is a compelling way for students to demonstrate their learning. Due to its visual nature, an infographic portrays facts, data, images, and a call to action in a convincing and appealing format. When we teach students the tools for designing their own infographics,
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In the previous post, we listed a set of tips to develop online search strategies. Try this skill building activity with middle school students to apply those tips and raise awareness of ways to find trustworthy information fast. This activity is from TechnoKids technology project TechnoEarth. In this project, students learn how to use Google
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There is LOTS of information on the Internet. When students are conducting searches for specific topics, they can become overloaded with results. Irrelevant sites, limited skimming and scanning skills, advertising, and unreliable data are all factors that can make online searching time-consuming. Competent Internet search strategies can help students to locate high-quality sites quickly to
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Middle school students can design an infographic using Google Sites. Google Sites, is a free app to anyone with a Google account. It is primarily a web design tool. However, it has many features that make it the ideal way for students In Grades 6-9 to create an infographic that is interactive, compelling, and lots
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What is an infographic? An infographic is a big picture that summarizes a topic. It is a one-page publication that presents information in a graphic way. Simple icons, symbols, maps, and charts combine to explain the data. Text is only used as labels or to briefly describe facts. The viewer explores the content by studying
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April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. On the first Earth Day in 1970, 20 million people in the United States demonstrated for a healthy, sustainable environment. They brought awareness to the extinction of wildlife, destruction caused by pollution, and loss of wilderness. In 1990, Earth Day became a global event with
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Want to learn how to make a pictograph with Google Slides? Keep reading! This blog post explains how to use the drawing tools in Google Slides to transform a slide into a pictograph. What Is a Pictograph? A pictograph is a graph that is made from pictures. Each image represents a value. It could be
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At TechnoKids, we’re excited to announce our latest technology project with engaging environmental lessons, TechnoEarth. This unique curriculum unit transforms students into environmental stewards. They use Google Sites to design an interactive infographic. It raises awareness about an important issue of their choosing. Middle and high school students will find the environmental project highly engaging.
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