KATE

Make a Survey with Google Docs

In this project, students will use Google Docs to create and compile the results of a survey. Students will then choose the most appropriate way to represent the results of each question from their survey (arithmetic mean, graph, summary of each response, etc). They will create a "mini-poster" to share their results. A sample survey is available at https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFFxT1g5M1pmMjJaSj... A sample poster is also included, along with student handouts to walk them through the process of creating, sharing, and compiling the results of the survey. Key words: statistics, data collection

Plant Life Cycles

This is a Track Star about plant life cycles. It includes select websites with games and a you tube video. Students would complete this trackstar as part of a unit on plant life cycles.

Career Documents Webquest (Resume, Cover Letter, Interviews, Thank You Notes)

This webquest takes students through the resume creation process, the drafting of a cover letter, interview tips, and thank you notes. The webquest has a companion worksheet (see attached) to turn in after the webquest is complete. Students will need to be have a printer connected in order to complete the webquest. They will be asked to print their two resumes (one current resume, one future goal-oriented resume), a cover letter, and answers to interview questions. To visit the webquest, go to: www.zunal.com/webquest.php?w=66053

Electronic Field Trip A Beef Cattle Farm

"A visit to the Goggin family farm in Boyle County explores how cattle are bred, raised, and cared for; how cows are able to digest grass; and what life on a cattle farm is like. A 1997 co-production of KET and the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture." The video also contains information about artificial insemination the role of a veterinarian in the farm's opperation.