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Paint Plus

For Teachers 1st
Using the computer and the Paint program, Students explore the different tools available in the paint program, and then create a picture showing two sets of pictures and an equation.
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The Machine That Changed the World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read about the first computer and discuss it.
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Sensor Challenge

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students develop a pseudo code flowchart for their robotic program. In this physics lesson, students construct a robot that can navigate through certain obstacles. They test their robot and present them to class.
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Computing Concepts with Java 2 Essentials

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students identify with various programming texts; introduce material in different orders; and emphasize different concepts. Students read an introduction to LiveTexts; complete various activities; discover and apply its Global features...
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Favorite Keyboard Shortcuts

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students study and learn to use keyboard shortcuts. In this computer usage lesson, students learn to keyboard shortcuts to use in Windows programs. Students practice using the shortcuts and may come up with their own as an extension.
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Robot Olympics

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars design a robot based on given requirements. In this technology lesson, student test whether their robots can perform certain tasks. They present and discuss their program design.
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Searching the Internet

For Teachers 6th - 7th
In this computer research worksheet, students read 9 detailed instructions on how to properly conduct an Internet search. There are no questions.
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Turn of the Century Snapshot

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine photos from the students of the 20th Century website. They record characteristics, details, and similarities and differences from their photograph on Inspiration software program.
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The End

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners listen as the teacher reads a story. Pictures are displayed as the teacher reads the story. Students jot down ideas for the story ending, and create an illustration to compliment their story. Student story endings and...
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Investigation of Polarized Light

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils investigate how polorizers filter light. In this physics instructional activity, students record their data and plot their results using a computer logging software. They discuss practical applications of polarization.
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Art Smart

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars consider the importance of arts programs in public schools, explore the disparities in arts programs in the New York City school system.
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I Want to be an American Citizen

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars create a web page after researching what prospective US citizens need to study to for citizenship. They practice using a web page editor program.
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Geometry House!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use computer drawing tools to create a house of geometric shapes.
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Biology Tessellations

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students review three types of polygons that are triangles, squares, and hexagons. They use a computer program to draw various types of tessellations. The students use the drawing of a honeybee as inspiration.
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Fly Away With Averages

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover the process of finding the mean, median, and mode. Through guided practice and problem solving activities, they use a computer program to input data and create a graph. Graph data is used to calculate the mean,...
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Circles and Clocks, Shapes and Time

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students work in groups to research clocks and practice telling time. In this telling time lesson plan, students use the computer program ProQuest to study circles, including radius and diameter, and practice drawing circles using a...
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Animal Trading Cards

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students use a computer program to research an animal and practice taking notes. In this animal research lesson, students use PebbleGo database to research their animal and take notes. Students then make an animal trading card using...
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Clay Animations

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students create short animated films using clay figures, digital video cameras, and the computer program iMovie. In this lesson, students work cooperatively in small groups to maximize success.
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Making Books

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students make a variety of books using the computer program iPhoto and digital images of their choosing. This lesson for the upper-elementary classroom includes an example of student work and four possible lesson extensions and...
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Kaleidoscope Drawing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create kaleidoscope drawings using computer program or drawing paper.
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Introduction to Lego Robotics

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners utilize computer programs to operate a simple robot.  In this technology activity, students create robots using Lego pieces and simple motors to move them.  Learners measure the speed of the robots by running Robolab...
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Music Technology: Adding a Voice to a Cartoon

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners add their voice to a cartoon character and review sound waves using music technology software. They record specific information into the computer using a microphone and import their voice into the Flash program and apply it to...
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Song Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners write an original song using music composition software such as Music Time. By doing this, students identify another use for the computer besides word processing and games.
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Family Search We All Came To America

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders participate in a computer based Family Search Unit. They use multimedia resources to research their country of origin, conduct interviews, and use software to produce narratives, databases, spreadsheets and graphs in this...

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