Center Resources
PortaPortal
Gamestar Mechanic
Concepts is Puzzles
(Pic-a-Pix = Paint By Numbers and other puzzles)
Puzzle Baron's Logic Puzzles
Soma Figures
Create Your Own Digital Breakout Info
Digital Break Out Site
15 Advertising Techniques
Pathos, Logos, and Ethos Advertising Examples
Fairy Tale Characteristics
Folk Tale Characteristics
Folk Tales Examples
Tall Tale Characteristics
Notable Women
Fun Links
Braingle
(Beanstalk and other games)
GeoGuessr
Castles – Students will create an architectural design for a castle based on authentic medieval models. Once planned, the student’s work will be spied upon and attacked by raiding parties from other students.
Drawing For Fun - Students will create computer graphics and animation projects.
Computer Art and Graphics - Students will learn how artists use paint tools in creating computer-generated graphics.
Independent Study – 7th and 8th grade students are encouraged to create a proposal to study in an area of their own interest with a final product to be presented to a variety of experts in the chosen subject.
Myths – Students will analyze myths by comparing and contrasting the Greek myths with mythology around the world.
Landscape Design – Students will become familiar with plants, determine site problems to be overcome, analyze and satisfy client needs, and create site plans. This will be accomplished through manipulation of man-made materials, plants, colors, shapes and textures to create rhythm, variety, mood, ceilings and boundaries.
Lions, Tigers and Bears – Students will create a zoo or wildlife refuge and provide for the needs of the animals they have chosen. A real-life experience is the ultimate goal.
ER Doctor – (Modern Medicine) Students will choose an area of medical specialization such as pediatrics, cardiology or neurology. After researching the causes and symptoms of major disease and disorders, the specialists will attempt to diagnose patients using interactive software.
Veterinary Science - Students will analyze the qualities and skills of a successful veterinarian.
Create a Country – The students will explore all concepts of geography by creating a country.
Origami – The students will investigate the history of origami and create three dimensional objects using origami paper.
Fibonacci Fun – The students will use math skills to explore the Fibonacci number sequence and the golden ratio.
The Impressionist’s World – The students will research the Impressionist period of art and analyze artwork of that era.
Poetry – The students will learn to write poetry and cultivate their skill. Through reflection, writing techniques and the sharing of other poets’ works, the poet who exists in everyone will awaken.
Advertising – The student will be able to identify persuasive messages in non-print media, television, radio and films.
Fashion Frenzy – The students will investigate the history of fashion design.
Digital Photography– The students will use a digital camera to explore the topic of photography.
Business Entrepreneurs – The students will start their own business and explore the fundamentals of being an entrepreneur.
Bridge Engineer – The student will investigate the topic of engineering and create a 3-D model of a bridge.
Scream Machines – Students will make and manage a roller coaster park and develop a coaster system understanding the physics of force, motion and energy.
Egypt – The students will explore the contributions of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Engineering – The students will research the history of engineering and build a 3-D model.
Architectural Design – Students will study floor plans to determine trends, draw a plan and create a house plan which incorporates a personal architectural standard of their own.
Writing for Fun and Profit – Students will write, revise and evaluate their writing in a short story, play, persuasive essay, expository essay and poetry.
Civilizations - The students will research the definition of a leader and their kingdom.
Dr. Seuss – The students will investigate the Dr. Seuss’s style of writing, compare and contrast his books and write their own Dr. Seuss story.
Vacations Unlimited – Students will research and simulate a trip using a set dollar amount for the particular vacation they are planning.
Rubik’s Revenge – Students will use their math knowledge to create three-dimensional models.
Chess – Students will learn the names and strategies of the component pieces of the chess game.
Notable Women – Students will analyze the achievements of women during the past 100 years.
How Stuff Works – Students will learn about the workings of various devices.
Ocean Quest – Students will research oceanography topics.
Criminology – Students will understand efforts of scientists and the developmental structure of DNA.
Folk Tales – Students will analyze characteristics of folk tales from around the world.
World Religion – Students will describe the origins, traditions, and customs of three world religions.
Incredible Machines – Students will become acquainted of the work of engineer/designer Rube Goldberg.
Norman Rockwell – Students will research the life and works of the illustrator, Norman Rockwell.
The Sky’s the Limit – Students will research travel destinations through communicative software.
Spread the Word – Students will use Microsoft Publisher to prepare certificates, signs and letters.
1990’s – Students will research fads, technology and events of the 1990’s.
1980’s – Students will research fads, technology and events of the 1980’s.
NEW!
Build a Treehouse-Students will design and create a treehouse.