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Introduction to Computers and Computer Vocabulary
Students explore computer work stations and computer commands. They complete a computer skills assessment inventory, identify parts of computers using vocabulary and commands, and write the names of parts of the computers. They place the...
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Introduction to Computers and Understanding Commands
Students conjugate the simple past and present tenses of various verbs, and respond to computer commands. They view computer flashcards, and complete a verb conjugation worksheet.
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Lightbot Jr 4 Coding Puzzles
Learning how to write computer code has never been so much fun! Given control of their very own robots, children create simple programs in order to solve a series of challenges and develop their problem solving skills.
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Introduction to Computers and Computer Vocabulary
Middle schoolers identify and spell the parts of a computer work station. They use commands to indicate an action. They complete a web project assignment to complete the activity.
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Exploring the Desktop, Start Menu, And Programs Menu
Students study commands to navigate the desktop, enter the start menu, and enter and exit the programs menu.
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Project: Ad Design
Let your young programmers' creativity and programming knowledge shine with this culminating activity. Coders put together everything they know about using text commands, drawing, and animation to create a unique ad. This activity could...
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Introduction to Computers and Understanding Commands
Young scholars identify the different parts of a sentence. They practice conjugating verbs. They follow the commands of the teacher when using the computer.
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Introducing Microsoft Word
Students explore Microsoft Word. In this technology lesson, students discover the basic word processing commands. Students enter and change text within the word document.
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Implementation Schedule
Students observe a schedule for sharing computers in the classroom. When using the computers, students perform specific instructions in various curriculum areas. For example, in math, students visit a given website to find the area,...
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5.1 Basic UNIX Commands
Students are able to understand the function of an operating system. They become familiar with the UNIX file system. Students become aware of the types of file users and file access levels. They are able to use basic UNIX commands.
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Daisy the Dinosaur
Have you ever wanted to tell a tyrannosuarus rex what to do? Here's your chance! Introduce youngsters to the world of computer programming with an easy and adorable game in which a dinosaur follows your every command.
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Computer Applications - 2
Students define terms related to the World Wide Web and Netscape. They identify the key components of the Netscape browser and evaluate web sites after determining which characteristics make up a well-designed website.
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Lesson Plan 1: Practice Keyboarding Skills
The two lessons in this resource serve as an introduction to the keyboard and typing. While seated at a computer, pupils view an overhead display of the board and are introduced to the functions of the various keys. Designed for language...
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Giving and Taking Directions
Students identify the difference between commands and a declarative sentence. They complete a diagram with verbs, prepositions and numbers. They follow directions using a map and give directions to another location.
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Giving and Taking Directions (Middle School)
Middle schoolers describe the difference between a declarative sentence and a command. They complete a diagram verbs, prepositions and numbers. They follow directions on a map and create directions of their own to another location.
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Get the Turtle to the Pond
Young scholars solve problems. In this math activity, students write solutions using LOGO commands in order to help get the turtle to the pond.
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Pico
Students are able to define text editor. They are able to use the pico text editor to create a plan file, signature file, and a file using pico. Students are introduced to the pico editor using the discovery method. They complete the...
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5.3 vi text editor
Students are able to define text editor. They are able to use the vi text editor to: create a plan file, signature file, and a file using vi. Students are introduced to the vi editor using the discovery method. They can complete the...
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Properties of Special Parallelograms
Learners identify properties of trapezoids. For this geometry lesson, students are put into groups and use computer programs to analyze polygons. They drag and move the shapes around as they make predictions.
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Editing a Document in Microsoft Word
Students explore how to edit a document in Microsoft Word.
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Window-Eyes More About the Global Menu: Menu Verbosity Settings
Learners practice accessing the Window-Eyes control panel and defining what items in the dialog box.
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Tic-Tac-Toe
Students investigate finite mathematics using a flow chart. In this algebra lesson, students investigate logic and strategies using flowcharts. Students compete against each other using different approaches to playing the game.
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The Multimedia Heart
Third graders research the different aspects of the human heart. Groups work through steps to create a multimedia slide presentation. The presentation must follow pre-set criteria.