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Mammal's Around the World
Fifth graders, exploring all the ins and outs of using a computer, publish their own mammal papers with the use of word searches, thesaurus and spell checks. While in the computer lab, they research their mammal and country on the...
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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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Social Studies: Countries and Technology
Students participate in a travel simulation and have just arrived in Canada. After choosing activities to research, they define their methods of exploration and development on plan sheets. Among the scenarios from which they choose...
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Technology and Changing Social Attitudes
Students investigate three examples of how changing circumstances, linked to technology and social attitudes, affect a business. They complete an activity and participate in discussion.
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English With Technology
Fourth graders use the smart board and their workbook to complete writing assignments based on parts of speech and sentence structure. In this writing lesson plan, 4th graders write, question, punctuate, and more.
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Visualizing the Invisible
Learners create animations of black holes using a computer and also materials that are scanned and used in their animation. In this black hole lesson plan students explore how to use animation and create an example of a Black...
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Supermarket
Students watch demonstrations of 2 ways for people to check out at a supermarket based on today's technology. In this supermarket lesson plan, students conclude which method is faster and explain why.
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Creating a Database: Africa, Technology, Social Studies
Students use technology to create a database demonstrating their knowlede (in the case) of the African Continent. This project could be applied to almost any other concept studied.
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Forest Stewardship Library Media Center Resources
Students develop their technology skills by accessing web sites and evaluating information. In this research lesson students research forestry topics and write a paragraph on the accessed websites.
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3A is Going Batty
Students share their knowledge of bats. In this video production lesson, students use Internet and print resources to research information regarding bats. Students prepare bat questions and answers, record them on video, and produce bat...
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Create a PDF
Learners create a PDF file. In this technology lesson, students create a Microsoft Office document and complete steps to make a PDF file.
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Using Email
Students identify the proper way to send and reply to an email. In this technology instructional activity, students use a computer with Internet access to compose an email. Students practice sending an email with an attachment.
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Exploring 'Wild' Places With GIS
Students explore "wild" places. In this technology activity students use ArcGIS Explorer to investigate wild places near them in their neighborhood. Students view the landscape from both above and the ground.
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Basic Computer Hardware and Software
Young scholars see pictures and learn vocabulary of basic computer hardware and software. In this computers lesson plan, students are shown pictures of a screen, mouse, keyboard, and other computer parts that they should know and fill...
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Mining the Web
Students complete searches using a directory, search engine, and meta-search engine. In this Internet research lesson, students complete Internet searches using a directory, basic search techniques, advanced search techniques, and a meta...
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The Real Bionic Man
Students examine the work that scientists have been doing to create artificial human parts. In this exploratory lesson students research the human eye and brain using the Internet.
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Wanted Dead or Alive: The Entrepreneur of the Year
Students investigate entrepreneurship as it relates to careers. In this career planning lesson, students create goals leading up to their career of choice. They identify the characteristics necessary ti be successful in the business world.
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The Relationship Between Science and Technology
Students study the role that technology has played in designing spacecrafts. In this science and technology lesson students view a video and complete a lab activity.
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Magic Tree House Story
Young scholars, while in the computer lab assessing how to use Hyper Studio, utilize computer technology as a vehicle to telling an oral story. They create a title page for their Magic Tree House stories. A variety of technology tools...
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E3 Ret Lesson Plan
Learners explore friction. In this physics lesson plan, students will cover metal blocks with film to determine the changes caused by static and kinetic friction.
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Harvesting of Trees: Library Media Center Resources
Students research harvesting of trees in the United States and write a summary. In this informative lesson plan students state whether they agree or disagree with an article and write a summary on why.
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Finite State Machines
Students observe the programming of a computer. In this technology lesson, students analyze the finite state machine and observe it in motion. This assignment requires the teacher to be specific with the students and the...
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Have I Been Hacked?
Young scholars investigate how effective SNEAK strategies are in detecting hackers. In this technology lesson, students explain the ethical issues about hacking. They graph and analyze their experimental results.
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What Is Sustainability?
Learners discuss environmental preservation and sustainability and their role in consumption and preservation. After a brief demonstration of how limited our resources are, students determine which natural resources they use most...