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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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13 Verb Forms
In this technology worksheet, students write e-mails for two different contexts of a current project and news of importance to the business. The directions are listed and they focus upon using correct verb forms.
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Taking Apart Electrical Appliances
Students discover that electrical appliances are made up of individual components that work together. They, with partners, demonstrate to others how their piece of equipment or appliance works by taking it apart and examining the parts.
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Creating Your First HTML Document
Students explore HTML tags and how they are used in creating web pages. They use a simple editor to create their own web page and save their work on their computers.
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Email, Part 2: Addresses
Students investigate the symbols utilized to form an email address. The lesson was originally written for librarians who have had little or no net experience.
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Professional-like Multimedia Slide Show
High schoolers chose a topic from the current curriculum to develop a PowerPoint presentation about. They present the PowerPoint in a professional manner which includes the way they are dressed and the way they interact with the...
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Graphic Editing
Learners use various hardware and software tools to create and edit files which can be used in a presentation. They use a search engine to find and download an image. Students use computer tools to save the image. Once saved, the image...
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How Did We Get the Internet?
Students research online to find answers to complete History of the Internet chart, collect data on history of Internet by following timeline, and use data to develop database from which they write and answer questions using word processor.
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Customizing A Microsoft Management Console
In this technology worksheet, students practice developing the skills of managing a computer network system and creating some of its configurations.
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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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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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Basic Infosec
Sixth graders identify similarities between home security and computer (or information) security. In this information security lesson, 6th graders create their own secure folders using passwords on the computer to organize their...
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Peer Pressure
Students talk about how their peers can influence their behavior. In this peer pressure lesson, students complete a KWL chart on peer pressure, read a handout on peer pressure and break into groups to discuss the information. Students...
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Hector's World: Welcome to the Carnival
Students view a cartoon Hector's World: Welcome to the Carnival and discuss personal details. In this Internet safety lesson, students recognize when they should and shouldn't give personal details on the phone. Students...
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Safety in the Auto Shop/Laboratory Environment
Students evaluate typical auto shop sectons and layout. They identify safety hazards in the auto shop. Students examine measures to prevent common shop accidents. They discuss general safety rules for the auto shop. Students identify...
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Enlightening Expressions
Learners come up with general and specific words to use in their writing. In this word choice lesson plan, students engage in a class discussion where they make list of general and specific words, then fill out a worksheet embedded in...
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Water, Water, Everywhere!
Students become aware of the important role the ocean plays in our lives. Students will gain general knowledge about the ocean by reading information on the Internet. They discover the weather events generated by ocean conditions.
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Elections for Elementary Students
Students explore various websites that explain how primaries, caucuses, and general elections function. They view sample ballots, and analyze the executive branch, U.S. presidents, and citizenship.
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Protect Me, Protect Me Not?
Young scholars brainstorm natural resources found in Canadian National Parks. They, in teams, defend and support conservation efforts and give a presentation. Evaluation consists of speaking on both pro and con sides of a national parks'...
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Reducing Volcanic Hazards to People and Property
Students examine and research major hazards to humans located in the area of volcanoes and write a general summary. Students must choose a volcano and determine what actions might be taken to reduce risks to a population. Summaries are...
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Animals Galore Quiz
In this online quiz learning exercise, students answer a set of multiple choice questions about animal facts. Page includes links to answers, ads and resources.
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Star-Spangled Banner Interview
Fourth graders, working in pairs, interview either Dr. Beanes, Francis Scott Key, or General Robert Ross about the events that led to Francis Scott Key being aboard the ship during the bombing of Fort McHenry. One person interviews the...
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United States Regions
Fifth graders identify the regions of the United States. They gain general knowledge of Regions of the U.S., create a spreadsheet and use word processing to create a report.
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BEWARE OF POISONS
Middle schoolers research and explore all the safety conditions to being exposed to poisons in real-world situations. They review/discuss/investigate about types, sources, effects and responses of poisons by creating general questions to...