Computers are amazingly powerful machines that we have come to take for granted. Starting with a simple click of the mouse, this animated video takes you on a trip through the inner workings of computers. Learn how programs allow the...

Like all other sciences, computer science has many branches. An informative video provides a brief overview of computer science. It breaks the discipline into three major areas: theoretical computer science, computer engineering, and...

Nonfiction text features are the focus of this language arts lesson. Young readers identify the headings of each section and how they might help them better understand each chapter prior to independently reading A Day in the Life of a...

This informational reading worksheet can be used in your literacy or computer class.  Learners learn the basic components of computers then test their knowledge with multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions.

Students are introduced to using computers as a means of developing communication skills within an authentic context. Students communicate with each other and share ideas via e-mail or other types of computer appllications.

This nicely-done computer based letter writing instructional activity has learners fill in each blank with a noun from the word bank. There are 20 sentences. They complete instructions for writing a letter using the computer, and use...

Did you know quantum computers aren't always faster than classical computers? See why this is in a video installment that discusses the way quantum computers work. It explains the applications of quantum computing as well as the...

Students recognize their competence in using computers. They identify many values of computer literacy and individuals who might enjoy working with a computer mentor. Students creatively express their ideas about computer literacy in a...

Keep your hands on the wheel—at all times! Scholars learn why pilots use a flight computer through a high-flying demonstration. Making calculations for speed, distance, or time is automatic if you know how to use a flight computer. 

You see computers all the time, but do you really know how a computer works? The first installment of a five-part playlist explains the essential functions of a computer. The video describes, in detail, each of the functions: input,...

The computer can be a wonderful tool with so many applications. Third graders read a four paragraph procedural text to learn about: central processing unit, memory, input, output. They answer four fill in the blank and multiple choice...

Here is a set of cards explaining the meanings of a variety of different parts of a computer. While not exactly a lesson per se, these cards could be printed out and used quite easily in a formatted lesson. For this time of computers,...

Students read a story called Computer Program Tracks Lunch Choices and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this current events literacy lesson plan, students respond to literature by answering questions, recalling...

Hardware and software go hand in hand. The last installment of a five-part series explains the relationship between computer hardware and software. It turns out that the computer's operating system provides the link between the two.

There are two types of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who do not. Pupils watch a video that describes how computers store information using binary code. They learn how programmers can encode text, images, and...

Here is a series of easy-to-understand and well-designed computer lessons for pupils. In them, learners learn about the parts of a computer and what they do, the DOS operating system, the variety of files that are used, and how to keep...

A thorough and engaging slideshow presentation discusses all things computer, from artificial intelligence programs to text messaging lingo. Computer science students will get a kick out of the examples for ELIZA, Otto Jesperson's...

In this computer terms worksheet, students examine 20 computer-related nouns that are missing letters. Students fill in the blanks with vowels to finish the nouns.

In this computer terms worksheet, students examine 20 computer-related verbs that are missing letters. Students fill in the blanks with vowels to finish the verbs.

In this language arts worksheet, students learn the meanings of 12 computer technology vocabulary words. Kids examine 12 small boxes with one word in each. There are no directions but students could write definitions or sentences.

In this computer terminology worksheet, students study the 11 IT terms listed. Students may take notes and cut each of the small cards out to assemble into a small booklet for study or reference.

In this computer terminology worksheet, students study the 12 IT terms listed. Students may take notes and cut each of the small cards out to assemble into a small booklet for study or reference.

With a vocabulary list and a Venn Diagram students will discuss the reasons communication is so important. They will identify the characteristics of written and verbal communication then write about their feelings. Note: This...

In this computer start up worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...