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Present a Text in Multimedia
Theme create original texts to communicate ideas Project Working in small groups, research a poem(novel, story, drama) using electronic and print sources. Choose a narrative poem, such as Tennyson’s The Lady of Shalott; a ballad, such as Keats’ La Belle Dame Sans Merci; a dramatic monologue, such as Browning’s My Last Duchess; or any other […]
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Students Study Latest Energy Efficiency Technologies
Theme Many nations and corporations are investing considerable resources in technological innovations to improve the efficiency of energy transfer. Such innovations will result in making society’s economy and the environment more sustainable. Project Create a multimedia presentation that provides an overview of the latest energy efficiency technologies being developed around the world, including developing nations.
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Frugal Finances for Fossil Fuels
Theme The economies in the developed nations, whether they be net fossil fuel producers or consumers, are influenced greatly by the cost of oil and by implication the cost of energy. Project Produce a 3-5 minute documentary film on the real costs of increased energy prices on teens.
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My Mother’s Kitchen
Theme 3D Modeling Project Take digital photographs of common geometrically shaped objects found in your kitchen. Transform your objects into 3D models using Adobe software. Place your collection of 3D objects in a single point perspective map of your Mother’s kitchen using Adobe mapping/rendering tools. We did this for our d2 store and were able […]
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Extended Film Study Podcasts
Theme Film Review Project Select one film for extended study. Prepare a audio or video podcast review of that film. The review should reflect your thoughts about the film, as well as opinions expressed in published reviews. Your discussion should include the following: your response to some of the elements of the film; e.g., acting, […]
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Students Querie “Quality of Life”
Theme Some individuals believe that the best way to measure “quality of life” is to adopt the model of a developed nation, such as Canada. These individuals point to Canada’s high standard of living, material wealth and its highly developed industrial and technological base. Others believe that “quality of life” can be measured by other […]
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Pauling Electronegativities in a Flash
Theme Lewis dot diagrams, VSEPR theory and Pauling electronegativities can be used to predict the polarities are small molecules, generally with fewer than ten atoms. Once the polarity of several molecular substances is known, it is usually possible to indicate the relative order of their boiling and/or melting points with some confidence. Project Use Adobe […]
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Pupils Prohibit Plastic Polymers in Personal Product Packaging Project
Theme Plastic is used to package all manner of household goods. Six polymers constitute the bulk of the material incorporated in household plastic packaging. Since there is no commercial market for mixed plastics, numbers from one through six adorn all plastic packaging to aid recycling depots. Project Using a suitable source of information, electronic or […]
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Students Photoblog Alberta Aquatic Ecosystems
Theme The intent is to build a database of information on the aquatic ecosystems of Alberta. Opportunities should be made available for this information to be expanded, updated and refined by other school groups over time. Project Your task is to: identify at least five abiotic factors that are crucial to an aquatic environment create […]
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Students hold local officials accountable
Theme Accountability Project In a group of two or three students, research the annual budget for your town, city or municipal district (or a single project, initiative or department). This information may be on an Internet web site or available in a print form from your municipal district, town or city office. Determine the categories […]