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3D printing: Puzzle projects for classroom 3D design and printing

By David Grover

3D printing can be deeply satisfying, and the ultimate constructivist learning activity!It also encourages problem solving and creativity.And students love having something physical to show for their efforts.This lesson sequence has it all:

Subjects:

Other (Math), Computer Science - Technology, Problem Solving

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff

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(Complete) Creative Ideas for Teaching Computing Studies Volume 1

By David Grover

Many hundreds of the hard copy version of these resource books have been sold and they are now available here online as pdfs and individually as lessons below. "This is not merely a collection of 18 innovative lesson ideas...the book's approach

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education

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Worksheets, Projects, Activities

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Creative word processing activities

By David Grover

Word processing activities Basic WP skills revised in 12 straightforward fun exercises - what you font is what you get! A popular lesson pack selected from the Complete Books Vols 1 & 2. These activities are tried and true. Pupils use "There

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Computer Science - Technology

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Worksheets, Activities

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(Complete) More Creative Ideas for Teaching Computing Studies - Vol 2

By David Grover

A second collection of this popular creative computer resource! Following the sucessful publication of the first volume of this collection many teachers asked whether a further collection was possible. This edition completes the series and

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Computer Science - Technology

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Games, Lesson

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Build a paper computer + CPU drama script

By David Grover

Computer operation drama and working paper computer The CPU operations and machine cycle come alive A popular lesson pack selected from the Complete Books. Teacher has students act in various roles of the components of a computer as it processes a

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Computer Science - Technology

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Worksheets, Activities

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33 simple inventions that changed our world (Part 1 of 3)

By David Grover

**NOTE: This product is part of a set of 3 items. A complete ppt slideshow is provided as a separate download** Simple ideas can change the world. Students explore a simple paper clip and redesign it! Students are shown 33 simple inventions which

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Science, Computer Science - Technology, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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33 simple inventions that changed our world: Powerpoint (Part 2 of 3)

By David Grover

* The complete lesson pack accompanying this product is required as a separate download*Simple ideas can change the world. Students explore a simple paper clip and redesign it!Students are shown 33 simple inventions which have impacted our daily

Subjects:

Science, Computer Science - Technology, Gifted and Talented

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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33 Inventions that changed world Paper clip Powerpoint (Part 3 of 3)

By David Grover

33 Inventions that changed world: Lesson pack suggests students present a Powerpoint presentation on their selected invention. This is an example on the Paper clip which can serve to set the standard for student efforts (Part 3 of 3).

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Study Skills, Library Skills

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities, Lesson

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Graphs come alive!

By David Grover

Bring graphs to life! This lesson is guaranteed to engage students! Students use their bodies to learn about substitution, number plane, co-ordinates, linear equations, tables of value and linear graphing.It has everything going for it: real

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Graphing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Games

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5.G.A.1, 5.G.A.2, 6.NS.C.8, 6.EE.C.9, 7.EE.B.4, 8.EE.B.5, 8.EE.C.8b, 8.F.A.1, 8.F.A.2, 8.F.A.3, 8.F.B.4...

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Digital clockface cardboard cut out clock using hour and minute strips

By David Grover

A cardboard digital clock face to print out for students to construct a clock with sliding digital strips.Students cut out cardboard digital strips and insert into the slits of the simple clock face to build a digital teaching clock. One of the hour

Subjects:

Applied Math, Measurement, Life Skills

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Lesson

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1.MD.B.3, 2.MD.C.7, 3.MD.A.1, 4.MD.A.1

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An ASCII translator spreadsheet

By David Grover

An ASCII translator spreadsheet students use Excel or equivalent spreadsheet to build a working hex/binary/ASCII spreadsheet as an automatic translator A popular lesson pack selected from the Complete Books. In this activity students build a

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Computer Science - Technology

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Worksheets, Activities

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Communication race

By David Grover

Communication race real life discovery of the way computers communicate protocols the fun way A popular lesson pack selected from the Complete Books. Students discover real world meanings for computer terminology as they participate in a relay to

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Computer Science - Technology

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Worksheets, Games

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Lifeline - sharing your story (part 1 of 2)

By David Grover

(A Powerpoint presentation accompanies this lesson outline - see Lifeline Part 2 of 2)) To allow a chance for a look at our lives so far and to tell friends about the events that have been the most important to us. Each group divides their group

Subjects:

Religion, Oral Communication, Vocational Education

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Lesson

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Class Fictional Company project

By David Grover

Group company project with 'monopoly money' incentive an extended cooperative group project incorporating all the basic software skills: word processing, spreadsheet, database, paint/draw, animation, presentation and web design using a

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Computer Science - Technology

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Worksheets, Unit Plans, Activities

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Length estimation worksheets

By David Grover

Two versions of a worksheet on estimating lengths. The first uses cm only. The second mixes cm, mm and m.The approach has proven fun and highly effective. Students first estimate the lengths of named common objects around the classroom.They then

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Measurement, Numbers

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities

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Boxed board game design project

By David Grover

CD jewel box cover design creative graphics as classroom display Box and lid design graphic designing which is out of the box Desktop publishing discovering what cut and paste used to mean Students design and build a complete board game using DTP

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities

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Developing a class database

By David Grover

Database design A popular lesson pack selected from the Complete Books. a class tracking database evaluated by students themselves Students decide on aspects of their lives which can form the fields in a personal database as a class teacher-led

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Computer Science - Technology

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Worksheets, Activities

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Sort and search algorithms

By David Grover

Search algorithms hands-on techniques for developing two algorithms Sort algorithms hands-on techniques for developing three algorithms. A popular lesson pack selected from the Complete Books. These lesson outlines and prepared worksheets provide

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

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Lifeline (Part 2 of 2)

By David Grover

(This requires Lifeline Part 1 of 2 for the explanation and worksheets) To allow a chance for a look at our lives so far and to tell friends about the events that have been the most important to us. Each group divides their group time line into

Subjects:

Religion, School Counseling, Vocational Education

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Activities

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Pixels,bitmapping and Draw versus paint

By David Grover

Pixel challenge a pixel play-off for your class Bit maps and vector maps a screen representation relay Draw versus paint creating paint and draw files for tool and size comparisons. A popular lesson pack selected from the Complete Books. These

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Projects, Activities

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught computing for over 20 years from software programming to creative digital media and specialist multimedia authoring courses in both junior and senior classes.

Author:
Youth Meeting Resources Book: WINNERS! (ANZEA publishers)
Creative Ideas for Teaching Computing Studies Vol 1
More Creative Ideas for Teaching Computing Studies Vol 2
Information and Software Technology: A Project based approach: Pearson
Information and Software Technology Preliminary with Peter Ware: Wiley
Information and Software Technology Study Cards: Jacaranda
Leading Edge Revision book for Information and Software Technology

MY TEACHING STYLE

Early in my teaching I set the rather idealistic goal that I would never intentionally teach a lesson that I would not also wish to experience as a student.
The teaching techniques that always appeal to me most are those which stimulate a student's natural inclination to work things out for themselves and thus I reserve a special place for parables, simulations, games, modelling, group work and the long neglected power of the Socratic dialogue.
The best education should last a lifetime - but the journey begins when the mind is awakened.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Computer Education
Regional Award for Excellence in Secondary Teaching
Australian National Excellence in Teaching Award (NEiTA)
Logitech NSW Premier's Scholarship for New and Emerging Technologies

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.Sc. (UNSW)
Diploma Education (UNSW)
B.A. (Macquarie University)

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Mathematics Teacher
Head Teacher Computing
Past Lecturer School of Education (Secondary Computing) University of Technology, Sydney
Tutor School of Education (Secondary Computing) Macquarie University

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

SUBJECTS

Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Computer Science, Life Skills, Religion, Gifted and Talented, School Counseling, Study Skills, Library Skills, Problem Solving, Oral Communication, Vocational Education