Unit Studies for Teachers

Lesson 6: Building Blocks & Boilerplates: Tools for Creating Unit Studies Part II

This is the second course of the meat & potatoes feast from the last lesson. Consider these two lessons your mall for building top rate unit studies. From games you make yourself to computer wizardry, this lesson gives you all the resources you need to build your own unit study on any topic. It will help put in front of you all the ingredients for the fabulous study you will be building in the next lesson. So get out your shopping list and stroll down the aisles of our building block stores and boilerplate restaurants to fill all your needs.

Without further ado, here are the rest of your tools:

6-1 Introduction

6-2 Games & Simulations
* Scratch-Built Games
* Ready-Made Games

6-3 High-Techniques ... or ... Betcha' Didn't Think Your PC Could Do That!
* Creative Techniques with Run-of-the-mill Software
* Bells & Whistles
* Internet Links: The World's Greatest Library at Your Fingertips.

6-4 Pretty Forms

6-5 Resources

6-1 Introduction

Objectives of this Lesson

As an extension of the previous lesson, I've gathered as many basic ideas and tools as I could find to help you put together that perfect study which you'll be building in the next lesson. Much of what you'll find here was pulled from the examples in Lessons 3 and 4 which you thoroughly devoured . . . right?

Recommended Resources

***Note: all books and reading assignments are optional and are provided as additional information for the student.

The main text will again give you insight into resources that best help build your unit studies:

How to Create Your Own Unit Study by Valerie Bendt

Once again, however, much of this lesson is based on practical experience. You may find it helpful to check out certain resources as we discuss them. For this, take a look at the Resources Section.

Preparation

No prior preparation is necessary for this lesson.

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