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Classroom Idea: Clap Along
Students study patterns. In this math lesson, students repeat a pattern that has been clapped out by the teacher. Actions can be added to increase difficulty level.
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The Americas: A Picture Diagram In Inspiration
Students take notes on the history of Native Americans and arrange those notes using the Inspiration program to create a diagrm showing the three main areas where Native Americans lived in this interactive computer-based lesson plan for...
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Who Works in This Forest?
Young scholars examine the variety of jobs that are related to working in the forest. Information on the different jobs is provided in this lesson plan for the teacher to share with the students. The young scholars create a collage...
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Applying For The Mission
Students participate in a live simulation of traveling through space as part of a large science unit. They are encouraged to go into the community and ask for participation from parents and relatives. Students reflect upon their own...
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A Day In The Life: The Story of a Child Worker in Agriculture."
Students watch a Flash presentation on students working in agriculture in this instructional activity which is part of a unit. They compare and contrast the experience to their own. Unit links are on this instructional activity page.
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Fact Families in Kid Pix
Second graders study Fact Families in Kid Pix. They use the mouse to open, close and navigate within this application. They assess one click to select, double click to open, drag to highlight, drag and drop, drag to select an area, use...
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Let's Build a City In the Solar System
Sixth graders explore the solar system. Using the Internet, 6th graders gather information about planets in our solar system. Students participate in an activity to determine where they should build the first city in space. They create a...
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Bimaadagaako Adventure
Students use an interactive website to complete a wilderness trail adventure where they learn about Native cultures, voyagers, and the Canadian fur trade. In this interactive history lesson, students visit the wilderness classroom...
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Fort Morgan
Students investigate how Mobile, Alabama was significant to the Confederacy during the Civil War. They analyze maps, read primary source documents, write a research paper on Civil War military technology, and explore the Fort Morgan...
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Know Your Computer Hardware #103
Students discover the different terms and parts of a computer's body. In this computer basics lesson plan, students become familiar with the parts of the computer, starting in kindergarten and increasing their knowledge through...
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Holidays & Festivals Around The World-Kwanzaa
Students use technology to conduct research. They use technology to convey principles and information. They demonstrate proficiency in the use of computer based technology.
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My So-Called Digital Life
Young scholars create posters informing students on school technology services and rules.
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General Introduction To Microsoft Word
Fourth graders investigate the fundamentals of using Microsoft Word. They practice using the common word processing techniques. Students practice composing a document and experiment with changing font sizes, editing tools, saving, and...
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Personal Learning Profile
Young scholars, after completing a Personal Learning Profile pre-test Survey, take a Personal Learning Profile pre-test. They explore personal interests, spiritual beliefs, strengths, needs, and habits. The questionnaire is completed on...
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The Water Cycle
Second graders use the program HyperStudio to draw and describe the water cycle. In this science and technology lesson plan, 2nd graders will first become familiar with the water cycle by exploring books and websites in the classroom....
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Alas, All Human
Students define a scientist. In this ethics and science instructional activity, students read Asimov's Alas, All Human and write responses and discuss the possibilities of imperfection within science by scientists. Students discuss what...
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Communicate with a Truck Driver
Students explore the communication methods of truck drivers and their experiences. In this truck driving lesson, students use a website, Twitter, and Podcasts to learn about the job of a truck driver and their contributions to...
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Sparky's Engineer: A Story Book Introduction to Engineering
Students investigate what an engineer does. In this engineering lesson, students read the book "Sparky's Engineer" and analyze the different types of engineers that are referenced in the book. The students identify tools and machines...
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Computer Security:
Young scholars watch a video on computer safety and then complete activity sheets about the characters in the video. For this safety lesson plan, students are provided with the worksheets.
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Visualizing the Invisible
Students create animations of black holes using a computer and also materials that are scanned and used in their animation. In this black hole instructional activity students explore how to use animation and create an example of a...
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Computer Olympics
Students compete to achieve excellence in math facts, writing terms, problem solving, and writing skills on the computer. In this Computer Olympics lesson plan, students practice the skill of drill and practice in order to succeed and...
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A Look Back
Students explore the contributions of women in the field of mathematics. For this middle or high school mathematics lesson, students use their reading and listening skills to examine lesson targeted at the stereotype of women...
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Folding Our Way to Productivity
Learners role-play workers producing origami cups. They participate in two production rounds, one without training and one with training. They observe how productivity increases through training and, as a result, how income increases.
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LET'S GET ORGANIZED
Students use organizational skills and involve youth in the planning of their school and home recycling project. They brainstorm to find the most efficient way to set up a recycling collection system