Project Includes

  • Teacher Guide
  • Student Workbook
  • Customizable Resources
  • Assessment Tools
  • Extension Activities
  • Sample Files
  • Templates
  • Parent Letters
  • Certificates

Details

TechnoReport

Item Number: JNR-REPORT
Technology Integration: Language Arts, Science
Technology Skill: Desktop Publishing, Word Processing
Program: Internet Explorer, Word
Includes: Microsoft Word Lessons, Teacher Guide, Printable Student Workbook, Paperless Worksheets, Review Questions, Extension Activities, TechnoReport Parent Letter, TechnoReport Certificate, Summary of Skills Checklist, TechnoReport Rubric, Giant Panda Template, Giant Panda Report Sample, Pallid Bat Template, Pallid Pat Sample, Beluga Whale Sample, Endangered Animals Internet Favorites

Session 1: Giant Panda Report
Learn Microsoft Word while editing a document about the Giant Panda.
Session 2: Research the Facts
Use the Internet to conduct research. Record the source of facts.
Session 3: Collect Pictures
Learn about copyright. Save images of their chosen endangered animal.
Session 4: Write the Report
Reword facts to produce a report about an endangered animal.
Session 5: Format the Report
Format the document in the form of a newsletter article.
Session 6: Friends of the Planet Report
Arrange pictures. Use a checklist to edit the document.

Optional Microsoft Word Lessons

  • Night Snake: Practice word processing skills.
  • Omnivore, Carnivore, or Herbivore: Classify animals.
  • Mountain Gorilla: Edit a report.
  • Laws: Research wildlife protection laws.
  • The Food Chain: Learn about food chains.
  • The Blogosphere at Social Media Place: Learn about blogging.

Learning Objectives

Report Writing Made Easy!

Integrate technology into a science environmental studies unit or a research report writing lesson. Students create an endangered species report using Microsoft Word lessons.

  • Write a report about an endangered species
  • Research appearance, population, habitat and more
  • Use the Favorites Center to access bookmarks
  • Use search engines to find images and information
  • Reference the source of information and images
  • Reword and paraphrase researched information
  • Minimize, maximize, and toggle between programs
  • Add, delete, format, and arrange text in columns
  • Analyze the effects of humans on habitats
  • Edit a report using a checklist

TechnoKids technology projects are wonderful tools for teaching technology in a very meaningful way.

D. Krulak,
The Boys’ Latin School of Maryland,
MD, USA

Review

Customer Reviews

Raise environmental awareness! Use TechnoReport Microsoft Word lessons to write a research report about an endangered species. Integrate science with technology curriculum using a project based learning approach.

TechnoKids technology projects are wonderful tools for teaching technology in a very meaningful way.

D. Krulak,
The Boys’ Latin School of Maryland,
MD, USA