Kentucky Academy of Technology Education

A Sweet Treat....National Ice Cream Month

Core Connections

From its early beginnings in ancient China to the first cone in 1804, ice cream has become an American obsession. American's spend approximately $20 billion a year on the delectable treat. President Ronald Reagan recognized ice cream as a "fun and nutritious" food and in 1984 he proclaimed July as National Ice cream month.

Ice cream is a dairy product and belongs in the milk group of the MyPyramid. According to the new dietary guidelines, we should consume 3 cups of low-fat or fat-free milk (or equivalent) every day. Nutritionally speaking, ice cream makes up 9% of annual milk consumption by Americans.

Google's Great Features

TechKnow

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Google has established itself as a dominant corporation in the computer world with foes ranging from Microsoft to PayPal. The possibilities for using Google in the classroom for teachers and students is expanding daily. With new features such as Google images, scholar, earth, lab and video; Google is leading the way for instructional classroom use.

LET FREEDOM RING!

Core Connections

On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was adopted, proclaiming the United States of America independent from Great Britain. The American Revolution brought forth a new nation and national symbols that serve as constant reminders of America's fight for Independence. This month look at the events that lead to the American Revolution, changes that took place with the birth of an independent nation, and learn about the history behind the national symbols of today.

STLP Ideas and Activities

Instructional Illuminations

Student Technology Leadership Program or STLP is a very important part of every school. Through this project-based learning program, students become proficient with technology and learn to incorporate it into their learning. There are many new and exciting activities in which your school's STLP can participate. STLP offers students the opportunity to take part in state competitions, entrepreneurial projects, and summer camps, just to name a few.

STLP provides students with real world projects in three areas: community, instructional, and entrepreneurial. There are several ways to keep your STLP active within your school. Offer trainings for parents or teachers on using software and the internet. Use STLP members to troubleshoot hardware and software problems within the school. Allows members to work with the STC to maintain, install and hookup hardware. The possibilities are endless!