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   Illinois State Library
   Anne Craig, Director
   300 S. 2nd Street
   Springfield, IL 62701-1796
   Phone: 217-782-2994 or
   Fax: 217-785-4326

   Jesse White, Secretary of
   State and State Librarian

Jesse White Secretary of State
Activites for
Project Next Generation Programs

Activities for the Digital Camera

  1. Hold a scavenger hunt . Create a list of objects for students to find and take pictures of.
  2. Create a brochure. Students can take pictures of the library and create an informational brochure describing its features.
  3. Develop a photo album consisting of pictures of students.
  4. Edit pictures to either improve them or make them look silly.

Activities for the Scanner

  1. Design a "me" poster. Have students bring in pictures from home to scan. The pictures can then be saved and put together as a collage.

Activities using PowerPoint

  1. Create a cool slide show . Students can work in groups to develop a slide show on the subject of their choice. Show students how to add sounds and animation.

Activities using PrintShop

  1. Design greeting cards to celebrate various holidays.
  2. Make business cards expressing students’ dream jobs.
  3. Create a T-shirt transfer.
  4. Make a book about the history of or current events in your town .
  5. Design a personalized calendar to hang on the wall.
  6. Create banners to decorate the room.