Curated OER
Beginning Understanding of Computers and the Internet
Learners explore the use of a computer and the Internet. In this beginning computers instructional activity students learners show what they know about the computer and Internet and demonstrate their skills. They investigate the computer...
Curated OER
Computer Mouse
For this printing practice and coloring worksheet, students color the computer mouse and trace and print the word "mouse!" Students complete 2 activities.
Curated OER
Coloring Page: Mouse
In this mouse worksheet, students study a black line outline of a mouse with a long tail. Students color the picture of the mouse any way they like.
Curated OER
Preschool Coloring Page - Mouse
In this preschool coloring page worksheet, students use crayons or markers to color a blackline master sheet of a mouse.
Curated OER
Hickory Dickory Dock
Studentsa introduced to a new rhyme, "Hickory Dickory Dock," they view a poster. They fockus on the picture on the top of the page, students are asked how many of them have seen a grandfather clock before? Students are told that...
Curated OER
Mouse
First graders are exposed to a variety of texts that deal with mice. The use of the library is recommended to saturate the classroom with available books. Young students work in groups with the help of the teacher to define traits and...
Curated OER
Rhyming Words: Mouse
In this rhyming words worksheet, students think of words that rhyme with mouse. Students write the words on the bucket and then may color the picture.
Curated OER
Computers: What's a Mouse?
Fourth graders discover vocabulary terms associated with computer literacy. The lesson is divided into two segments - a lab session and classroom follow-up discussion. During a teacher-prepared Powerpoint presentation, 4th graders...
Curated OER
Mousing Around
Students explore computer devices. They examine the input and output devices, monitor and speakers. Students input information into the computer by completing a web page assisted tutorial.
Cornell University
Cornell University: 10 Tips for Using a Computer Mouse
The Cornell University Ergonomics Web offers "10 Tips for Using a Computer Mouse," that are useful for the prevention of a mouse-related musculoskeletal injury.
University of Virginia
The Electronic Labyrinth: Douglas Engelbart
An article about Douglas Engelbart's slogan of "augmentation not automation," and the key technology tools he helped provide.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Computer Mouse
Wikipedia offers an excellent encyclopedia definition of the computer mouse. Content includes images, history of the mouse, mice in the marketplace, applications of mice in user interfaces, and more.
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Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: If You Take a Mouse to School [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Laura Numeroff's picture book, If You Take a Mouse to School, is provided on these pages. Five narrators are needed in this activity.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Shoe Town [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel's children's book, Shoe Town, is provided on these pages. Six character roles are needed in this activity.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: House Mouse
This complete site presents a wealth of information about the house mouse including topics such as habitat, physical description, reproduction, lifespan/longevity, behavior, communication, diet, predation, and more.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Deer Mouse
Comprehensive information about the deer mouse is presented, including the positive and negative economic impacts these small animals have on humans. This page includes excellent photographs of deer mice and detailed classification...
Knowledge Share
Super Kids: Doug Engelbart: Father of the Mouse
An informative article that presents an interview with Douglas Engelbart. Includes information on inventing the mouse, augmenting human intellect, and a photograph of the "first" mouse.
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts: Aesop's Fables: "The Lion and the Mouse"
Read this traditional fable of "The Lion and the Mouse" to learn that even little friends can do great things. Two illustrated versions are provided. Both include the same text, but one has traditional illustrations while the other has...
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Mice
This site gives an in-depth description of a mouse, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: Papa Above!
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "Papa Above!", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Gary Bodwin and can access a printable version of this piece.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Owen by Kevin Henkes [Pdf]
A reader's theater adaptation of Kevin Henkes' tradebook, Owen, is provided on this script. Nine character roles are needed in this performance.
Brown University
Douglas Engelbart and "The Mother of All Demos"
An article on Douglas Engelbart's presentation at the 1968 Fall Joint Computer Conference, which featured the "mother of all demos".
Other
Western Illinois University: Hypertext: Douglas Engelbart
This article on Douglas Engelbart includes links to further related information.