Queen of Heaven School
Computer Curriculum
Need some extra resources to get your class computer savvy? How about several years' worth? Show pupils in K-8 a progression of proficiency in a series of computer lessons. Learners master the basics, then work with the Microsoft Office...
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"Reality Math: Fact or Fiction"
Students investigate the use of math in everyday life. They investigate several occupations and pay scales. They complete spreadsheets that show how monthly bills can be organized using technology. They use word processing software to...
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Package Design
Twelfth graders utilize the computer and various software programs in order to design a 3 dimensional package which they submit a cost estimate sheet of production in their oral presentation.
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Look Ma, No Hands!
Students in Advanced Keyboarding Applications class practice using Voice Recognition software to compose and "voice" four written assignments. They explain why this technology is useful to those with physical disabilities or those having...
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World Continents
Young scholars identify the continents of the world. In groups, students create a three-dimensional clay representation of their assigned continent. Using KidPix software, they draw and color their continent. Young scholars research...
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Swim with the Fishes: Creating Animated Aquariums
Students using a Flash unit create a scene for the fish to swim about in. They create a fish using various software tools of their choice. Students then animate the fish across the screen. They develop a background scene, draw a fish...
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Fitness Analysis
Students study how to monitor their personal status of their body composition. They study how to monitor and adjust activity levels to meet personal fitness needs and demonstrate objectives 1 and 2 by using the software provided by Furtex.
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Solar System Search
Learners research topics related to space and the planets using the Internet. They explore various websites, construct scale models of the solar system, and create a travel brochure using HyperStudio computer software.
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Markup, Discount, and Tax (Harder)
In this algebra worksheet, students calculate prices with taxes and percents attached. They figure the finals price for each problem after they correctly compute the taxes and percent. There are 16 problems on this worksheet.
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Percent of Change, Discounted Price, and Total Price
In this percent of change worksheet, students find the percent of increase and the percent of decrease. They compute sales tax and determine the final price. Students also figure the discounted price of an item. This one-page...
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Farming: It's a Fact!
Students use worksheets, food items, and computer programs to learn about the path of food from the farm to their meals. In this agriculture lesson, students use a provided worksheet to learn facts about farming. They use a bag of...
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Graphing Weather
Students make a graph. In this weather lesson, students fill in a KWL chart about different types of weather. Students watch a PowerPoint presentation about weather and natural disasters and where these types of weather are common....
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Discovering Dewey's Decimal System
Students discover the Dewey Decimal System. Â In this fractions lesson plan, students utilize education software to discover how the Dewey Decimal System works. Â Students create a PowerPoint presentation in groups or a informational...
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SeaWorld: Education, Entertainment, or Exploitation?
Learners discuss SeaWorld, research marine animal biology, investigate one animal currently collected by SeaWorld, and decide whether they oppose or support SeaWorld's collection policy. Students then gather information relating to...
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A Historical Career Search
Students analyze the use of language, including non-standard written and oral English. They write persuasive, descriptive, narrative and/or evaluative pieces in response to the story read and keep reflection journals. Finally, students...
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Name That Sound
First graders match different pictures to the correct beginning and ending sounds they go with. In this sound lesson plan, 1st graders will use the computer program Kid Pix to go through a variety of pictures. They then match the picture...
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Concept Structures in Architecture
Students develop a creative building design. In this technology lesson, students create a model of their building using a computer software. They present their final product in class.
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An Eye on Science
Students investigate the human eye and its parts. They read and discuss various books about eyes and sight, draw a rough draft of an eye diagram, and create a final draft of their eye diagram including labeled parts using Kid Pix...
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Responding to A Sound of Thunder by Writing PowerPoint Presentations
Students, after reading "A Sound of Thunder," create a PowerPoint presentation about time travel. They study and utilize a graphic organizer to assist them in preparing to deliver an oral presentation next and finally they print their...
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Transforming Fairy Tales
Students use the computer to write, draw, explore the Internet, and combine all of these elements. They write their own fairy tales, use computer software to create drawings of the characters for their tales and use the Internet to...
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Graphing Rational Functions
Learners complete an activity, included, of the information on asymptotes and intercepts. They also solve and complete eight questions on graphing rational functions, file included. Finally, pupils summarize vertical asymptotes,...
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Proportions
In this pre-algebra instructional activity, students check 6 pairs of ratios to determine if they are equivalent. In the final 16 problems, students solve for the missing value in the equivalent proportions.
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Improve the Lives of the Homeless in New Orleans
Young scholars develop a business plan to address the issue of homelessness. In this "Homeless in New Orleans" lesson, students learn how to develop a business plan, interview homeless people, brainstorm ideas and present their final...