Dr. Debbie Giambo, (FGCU) and pre-service teachers Kelly Degenhardt and Sally Leach created:
"The ABC?s of Computers"
ESL students (beginners) identify and construct meaning from terminology utilized when learning how to operate a computer. Following written guidelines they learn basic computer skills, access the Internet, and use email.

view it at: http://www.beaconlc.org/boa/display.asp?lessonid=8414

Dr. Debbie Giambo, (FGCU) and pre-service teacher Kelly Degenhardt created:
"Dangerous Storms"
The lesson promotes awareness of media language for dangerous storms. It stresses preparation, evacuation, and emergency assistance, and problem-solving techniques for emergency situations. Use in a second or third grade classroom with ESOL.

view it at: http://www.beaconlc.org/boa/display.asp?lessonid=8448

Dr. Kay Halverson, (FGCU) and pre-service teachers, Jessica von Arx, and Linda Pentiuk, created: "My Family Tradition"
The purpose of this activity is for students to gain understanding of social patterns in families by learning about tradition and discovering what traditions families have. This lesson is designed for classes K-2.

view it at: http://www.beaconlc.org/boa/display.asp?lessonid=8451

Dr. Kay Halverson, (FGCU) and pre-service teachers, Jessica von Arx, and Linda Pentiuk, created:
"Art in the Sky"

Students become familiar with four types of clouds by experimenting with cameras and exploring the web. Students observe illustrator’s renderings of clouds and draw their own representation of clouds. This lesson is appropriate for K-2 students.

view it at: http://www.beaconlc.org/boa/display.asp?lessonid=8452

Margaret Bogan and Linda Weber created:
"Is it slimy? Does it have fur? Is it really a bird?"
Students identify vertebrate animals based on characteristics through the creation of collages in cooperative learning groups.
http://www.beaconlc.org/boa/display.asp?lessonid=9672

"How Much Do You Really Weigh?
Students use a computer to analyze how their weights are affected if the students are placed on various planetary bodies. The students will record their findings on a data sheet.
http://www.beaconlc.org/boa/display.asp?lessonid=9359

Dr. Kay Halverson and Linda Pentiuk created:
"Bird's Eye View"
Students become familiar with different types of maps by exploring books. Students create their own representation of a map.
ISTE Standards: 3

http://www.beaconlc.org/boa/display.asp?lessonid=9497

"My Black Teddy"

Students become familiar with facts about black bears by exploring the web and books. Each student will create his/her own story of a bear using facts learned. This lesson is appropriate for K-2 students.

ISTE Standards: 1, 2, 3, 5

http://www.beaconlc.org/boa/display.asp?lessonid=9498

Judith Bachay, STU created:

"Peace Begins With Me"
This lessons help students develop pro-social skills. Through the metaphors of a Dr. Seuss story, students identify bias, prejudice and discrimination. They brainstorm and practice skills that promote respect for diversity.

http://www.beaconlc.org/boa/display.asp?lessonid=8471

"Media Violence-The Good, the Bad and the Future"
This lesson asks students to define, identify, measure and assess the level and impact of violence in media. The media forms that they will evaluate include music, sitcoms, news and other programs that may be identified by the students.

http://www.beaconlc.org/boa/display.asp?lessonid=6563

"I Am The Lucky One!"
Students will explore their birth order and identify by drawing a picture of themselves and writing their birth order. They will be introduced to the concept of survey and will conduct a verbal survey.

http://www.beaconlc.org/boa/display.asp?lessonid=9474

"Friends Helping Friends"
Emotional health is a component to the overall health of students. Students are presented with an opportunity to learn problem-solving skills through the lens of helping a friend. They practice effective communication skills by giving a speech.
http://www.beaconlc.org/boa/display.asp?lessonid=9467