Ecosystems

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George Kuhn 7th Grade Science Antelope Crossing
Middle School
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George Kuhn Gkuhn_at_drycreek.k12.ca.us http//ctap29
5.ctaponline.org/gkuhn 7th grade science lesson
utilizing web resources to gather information on
biomes and ecosystems.
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• Expectations
• Make a web page
• Create a usable resource for my class
• Review and learn computing skills
• Units and

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• Results
• Designed web pages
• Uploaded and downloaded files
• Multitasked (a lot)

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• Successes
• Students more interested
• Better information was available
• The information is current

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• Failings
• Managing student learning
• Fitting database project into schedule
• What I didnt teach

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Student Data
All students achieved higher post test results.
Only one student failed to complete the final
project.
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Revisions
Student scores on the Final Project were slightly
inflated due to lessoning the requirements
because of time constraints.
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Final Thoughts
This project has helped me to understand how
important technology in the classroom actually
can be. A wealth of information is available,
but has to be processed and refined. The trick
in this project is to manage your time. What
things are important and what things are complete
wastes of time? Lastly, K.I.S.S!
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After Thoughts
Kudos to all who complete this project. Its
been worth all the time, frustration, and endless
surfing. I hope that my time spent can not only
benefit me on future endeavors, but be helpful to
those who visit my site. Thanks, George Kuhn