PalmQuest Lesson Plans

"LOOK IT UP" LIBRARY RESOURCES SCAVENGER HUNT - by Karen Palermo, karen.palermo@cpsb.org
The lesson is designed to help students become familiar with the variety of information resources available in the library. This lesson is great for helping students improve scores on the “Using Information Resources” section of the GEE 21 and the IOWA Tests, and it should be given prior to testing. It may also be used during freshmen orientation in the library.
Grade Level(s)
9, 10,
Content Area(s)
English/Language Arts
12/8/2004 12:09:32 PM

¿Qué deporte es? - by Dielle Barrentine, dielle.barrentine@cpsb.org
Earlier in the year, students studied team sports and related vocabulary as well as summer sports and related vocabulary. This lesson is a culminating activity following the unit on winter sports. Students have assigned groups and assigned numbers within that group. They are experienced at beaming and syncing and are familiar with the Handheld applications Memos, Sketchy, and Voice Memo.
Grade Level(s)
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
Content Area(s)
Foreign Language
PE
1/12/2006 8:12:05 AM

Conflict Analysis - by Andrea Farmer, afarmer@ebrschools.org
II. Grade Level: 10th grade III. Content Area: English
Grade Level(s)
10,
Content Area(s)
English/Language Arts
5/9/2005 2:24:39 PM

Designing Ski Slopes - by Jill Doga, jdoga@acadia.k12.la.us
Students will investigate linear algebraic expressions to determine the appropriate equations needed in order to find the best slopes to use in designing a ski resort.
Grade Level(s)
9, 10,
Content Area(s)
Math
7/25/2005 4:50:43 PM

Getting To Know You - by Phyllis Gain, phyllis.gain@cpsb.org
This lesson may be used at the beginning of the year to gain knowledge of other students. It is also a good introductory lesson for some Palm basics. Students are asked to identify traits about themselves giving pertinent information using PicoMap and to compose an “I AM” poem using Memo. Students will share this information with other members of the class using the PALM beam capabilities and subsequently introduce themselves.
Grade Level(s)
10,
Content Area(s)
English/Language Arts
5/16/2006 11:12:06 PM

Hopping with Polynomials - by Lisa Dick, pencilbo@websterpsb.org
Hopping with Polynomials begins with an introduction to systems of equations using a video, Power of Algebra-Polynomials and Equations, and ebook, Algebra I. Students then proceed to summarize the information introduced and test their understanding using Palm software, Quiz Wiz. Applications of the skills are applied through participation in a GPS systems of equations egg hunt.
Grade Level(s)
8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
Content Area(s)
Math
5/12/2005 8:47:28 AM

How Would You Handle It? - by Julie Doland, julie.doland@cpsb.org
: The teacher in charge of Option 3 last year used Fridays to develop the student's writing skills (which are VERY limited!) by having them read a scenario about a real-life work force problem. They would read the article (it comes in a publication supplied by GED), write a short description of the problem, and then write about how they would change the problem. She said it was like pulling teeth to get them to write. I plan to let them use the handheld to take notes in Memo while they are reading and then to use Word to type up their solution. Discussion will also be used t get them to ponder other aspects/solutions to the problem.
Grade Level(s)
9, 10, 11, 12, Special Ed
Content Area(s)
English/Language Arts
8/9/2004 6:47:57 AM

Invention Persuasive Essay - by Julee Spann, julee.spann@cpsb.org
After reading What’s the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?, a biography about Benjamin Franklin and all of his incredible inventions, students will think of an invention of their own. They are to go through the writing process with the ultimate product being a persuasive essay persuading others that their invention is needed. They will also create an illustration/advertisement to accompany the essay.
Grade Level(s)
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
Content Area(s)
English/Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
12/9/2004 9:57:15 PM

LEAP into Journaling - by Deborah Tatman, det6003@slp.k12.la.us
This lesson allows students to use journaling as a tool for LEAP review.
Grade Level(s)
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
Content Area(s)
Art
English/Language Arts
Foreign Language
Math
Science
Social Studies
5/10/2005 8:15:45 PM

Ma Famille - by Gwen Burguieres, gwen.burguieres@cpsb.org
This lesson focuses on the family. Students are asked to identify members of their families giving pertinent information about them using PALM Camera, Contacts, and Sketchy applications and to share this information with other members of the class. They will also interview classmates about their respective families using the PALM beam capabilities and subsequently introduce another student's family to small groups.
Grade Level(s)
7, 8, 9, 10,
Content Area(s)
Foreign Language
1/8/2006 6:02:56 PM

Measuring the Earth - by Mark Barry, barrytutoring@cox.net
Students will measure the circunference of the earth using an ancient Greek method updated with modern technology.
Grade Level(s)
9, 10, 11, 12,
Content Area(s)
Science
5/11/2005 10:12:39 AM

Microscope - by Selena Gomes, saemac02@aol.com
This is an activity that can be used at the end of the lesson to review over parts of the microscope and the function of each part.
Grade Level(s)
7, 10,
Content Area(s)
Science
12/3/2004 11:15:13 AM

Need a Bib? - by Vickie Barto, vickie.barto@cpsb.org
Students will make a Bibliography card on various sources that would be located in the library. Students will use Word to Go to input information and beam to other class members. Inspiration will be used to collaborate common elements.
Grade Level(s)
9, 10, 11, 12, Special Ed
Content Area(s)
English/Language Arts
12/9/2004 10:44:45 PM

Our Historical City - by Lisa Fuselier, ltf3922@slp.k12.la.us
Student will gather information on the city where they live in order to create a 1-page newsletter. A project that can be share with the Chamber of Commerce.
Grade Level(s)
10, 11, 12,
Content Area(s)
English/Language Arts
Social Studies
5/10/2005 1:03:37 PM

Personal Vocabulary Expansion - by Debbie Keith, dkeith@beau.k12.la.us
This lesson requires students to record unfamiliar words they encounter in their personal reading. They define the word, give a synonym, and write their own sentence using the word.
Grade Level(s)
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
Content Area(s)
English/Language Arts
1/11/2006 5:55:31 PM

Proving Triangle Congruence - by Sharon Besson, sbesson@ebrschools.org
Students will use Inspiration on the handhelds to use deductive reasoning and create flow chart proofs. Students will use congruence postulates to test for triangle congruency then organize their steps into a flowchart proof.
Grade Level(s)
9, 10, 11, 12,
Content Area(s)
Math
5/6/2005 12:45:43 PM

The Old or the New - by Nan Stephens, mshomec@nls.k12.la.us
This lesson will help students compare and contrast the old Food Guide Pyramid and the new Food Pyramid. Students are already familiar with the old Food Guide Pyramid.
Grade Level(s)
9, 10, 11, 12,
Content Area(s)
Science
5/11/2005 12:04:56 AM

Usig the Calendar - by Jill Murphy, jillmurp@gmail.com
The lesson will show studnet how to use the calendar to organize their class schedules and extra curricular activities.
Grade Level(s)
9, 10, 11, 12,
Content Area(s)
English/Language Arts
8/23/2006 12:04:38 PM

Wanted Dead or Alive: Viruses that Cause Disease - by Cathy Seal, cseal@ebrschools.org
Students will research viruses that cause disease in humans and create fact slides that will be added to class presentation. This is one of three lessons in which students explore agents that cause disease in humans. The others are genetic illnesses and bacterial diseases. Assume that students have sufficient skills to complete this lesson.
Grade Level(s)
7, 8, 9, 10,
Content Area(s)
Science
5/11/2005 3:48:02 PM

When I Grow Up, I Want to Be Just Like You - by Kimmy Smith, kimmy.smith@cpsb.org
This lesson is designed to help incorporate community involvement with student activities. Students will research possible careers and realize before going to college the positive and negative aspects of the career choice. It will also give the students a chance to interact with profession people and learn to cope with “real world” experiences.
Grade Level(s)
10, 11, 12,
Content Area(s)
English/Language Arts
1/5/2006 12:20:25 PM