Projects

Lesson	Main Point
Bionic Cat Constructavision Lesson Plan Student	Bionic Cat Research and Design Mary Lightbody, Bill Heinmiller, and Patti Brosnan
Seti - Alien Search Constructavision Lesson Plan	How could we best communicate with Extra Terrestrial Intelligent life forms? Fred Donelson (fdonelson@yahoo.com) Gahanna Lincoln High School
Island Scenario Constructavision Lesson Plan	Using Responsible Decision-Making is it ethical to build new properties in a specific region? Diana Erchick and Greta Bryant
Weather Scenario Constructavision Lesson Plan Student Page	Is there a pattern in the relationship between the temperature and the pressure over the course of a week in your area? Anita Roychoudhury
Rocket Testing Constructavision	Does changing the number of fins on a rocket affect the maximum altitude it can attain? Fred Donelson (fdonelson@yahoo.com) Gahanna Lincoln High School
Flight Constructavision	Several aspects and angles of what it is and what it takes to fly. Ilknur Kelceoglu
Plotting Constructavision	Use mathematics to establish mathematical and visual relationships among various data. Greta Robertson (robertson.60@osu.edu) Columbus Public Schools & The Ohio State University
PBL Project Page	Problem Based Learning Patti Brosnan (brosnan.1@osu.edu) The Ohio State University

Lesson

Bionic Cat Research and Design

Mary Lightbody, Bill Heinmiller, and Patti Brosnan

How could we best communicate with Extra Terrestrial Intelligent life forms?

Fred Donelson (fdonelson@yahoo.com)
Gahanna Lincoln High School

Using Responsible Decision-Making is it ethical to build new properties in a specific region?

Diana Erchick and Greta Bryant

Is there a pattern in the relationship between the temperature and the pressure over the course of a week in your area?

Anita Roychoudhury

Does changing the number of fins on a rocket affect the maximum altitude it can attain?

Fred Donelson (fdonelson@yahoo.com)
Gahanna Lincoln High School

Several aspects and angles of what it is and what it takes to fly.

Ilknur Kelceoglu

Use mathematics to establish mathematical and visual relationships among various data.

Greta Robertson (robertson.60@osu.edu)
Columbus Public Schools & The Ohio State University

Problem Based Learning

Patti Brosnan (brosnan.1@osu.edu)
The Ohio State University

The Significance of the NCTM Standards to the Pathways Critical Issues in Mathematics
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/content/cntareas/math/ma0.htm
Ensuring Equity and Excellence in Mathematics
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/content/cntareas/math/ma100.htm
Locating, Using, and Integrating Internet-Based Mathematics Materials
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/content/cntareas/math/ma200.htm
Providing Hands-On, Minds-On, and Authentic Learning Experiences in Mathematics
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/content/cntareas/math/ma300.htm
Aligning and Articulating Standards Across the Mathematics Curriculum
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/content/cntareas/math/ma400.htm
Implementing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Standards in Mathematics
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/content/cntareas/math/ma600.htm

Providing Professional Development for Effective Technology Use
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te1000.htm
Using Technology to Improve Student Achievement
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te800.htm
Developing a School or District Technology Plan
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te300.htm
Ensuring Equitable Use of Education Technology
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te400.htm
Promoting Technology Use in Schools
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te200.htm
A Bibliography of Research and Resources on Technology and Engaged Learning
compiled by NCREL's Resource Center.
Taking Stock: What Does the Research Say About Technology's Impact on Education? provides interviews that address educational technology issues, views from supportors and critics, and resources for learning more about the research.

Building on Prior Knowledge and Meaningful Student Contexts/Cultures
Working Toward Student Self-Direction and Personal Efficacy as Educational Goals
Enhancing Learning Through Multiage Grouping
Integrating Standards into the Curriculum