TryEngineering
Search Engines
Introduce search engines with an activity that models how search engines work and the different algorithms they employ. Working in groups, class members then build search queries to demonstrate the knowledge learned.
PBS
Technology: Conveniences and Consequences
It's a delicate balance—using technology to improve our lives while still protecting the environment, and ourselves, from the hazards of technology use. Class members examine statistics about the increase in media use, complete a survey...
Curated OER
When Is It O.K. to Replace Human Limbs With Technology?
Today's blog topic is robotic limb replacement for amputees. Upper graders read the related article and argument, then compose a blog response that addresses the questions provided. This is a great way to get kids thinking about ethics,...
Student Aware Communications
Auto Mechanic’s Search
From air conditioner and body work to thermostat and transmission, the terms used in this simple word puzzle cover a range of vocabulary related to auto shop and automotive technology.
Google
Advanced 3: Narrowing a Search to Get the Best Results
Familiarize your class with Google operators, specific symbols, or words they can use to express more clearly to the search tool what they want to find. With the resources included here, they can test their previous knowledge, view...
TryEngineering
Search Engines
Learn how to find things quickly and efficiently on the Internet. The lesson teaches how search engines work and how to efficiently use them. It includes an activity where groups develop search queries to find sites using given criteria.
Curated OER
Search the Web
In this technology worksheet, learners write the words in the correct order using the theme of technology. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
Unix Word Search
In this technology worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the concept of the Unix computer language. The skill of spelling is emphasized.
Curated OER
Computer Word Search
In this computer word search learning exercise, students locate and identify 20 computer-related words in the word bank within the word search puzzle.
Curated OER
Fire Extinguishers-Word Search
In this fire extinguisher word search worksheet, students find a total of 14 related words after reading a short passage about fire extinguishers. Students then color a picture the correct colors, based on a picture they find of an...
Curated OER
Intelligence in the Internet Age
Does technology affect our intelligence? Stefanie Olsen's article, "Intelligence in the Internet Age," and the thought provoking reading comprehension questions that follow, are sure to generate a lively discussion.
Curated OER
Imagining Apple Without Steve Jobs
Who was Steve Jobs and what has he contributed to American culture and technology? Kids ask themselves these questions as they read a New York Times article about Apple and Mr. Jobs. There are seven comprehension questions for learners...
Curated OER
Project Organizer: Follow an Explorer
This is both a great idea and a great way to help your class organize a themed project. They use these worksheets to assist them in writing a creative historical narrative about the life and travels of an explorer. They'll compare and...
Curated OER
Word Search Puzzle: Rhyming Words That End With -eat or -eet
For this rhyming words worksheet, students find and circle/highlight twelve rhyming words that end in "-eat" or "-eet" in a word search puzzle.
Curated OER
Word Search Puzzle: July
In this month of July worksheet, students locate and circle/highlight sixteen words in a word search puzzle associated with the month of July.
Curated OER
Word Search Puzzle: February
In this month of February worksheet, students locate and circle/highlight sixteen words in a word search puzzle associated with the month of February.
Curated OER
Word Search Puzzle: Phonics--Words That Begin With sh
In this words that begin with sh worksheet, students find and circle/highlight twelve words in a word search puzzle that begin with sh.
Curated OER
Word Search Puzzle: Phonics--Words That End With -CT
In this words that end in -CT worksheet, students locate and circle/highlight twelve words in a word search puzzle that end in -CT.
Curated OER
Belfy Word Search
In this language arts worksheet, students study 20 words in a word bank, then locate them in a word search puzzle. The words appear to be related to chemistry but the meaning of the title is not known.
Code.org
Check Your Assumptions
Always check your assumptions when interpreting data and data visualizations. That's the take away from this exercise. Class members examine a failed project that looks at search trends to predict flu outbreaks and consider the...
Teach Engineering
What's Wrong with the Coordinates at the North Pole?
Here is an activity that merges technology with life skills as individuals use Google Earth to explore the differences between coordinate systems and map projections. The self-guided worksheet is the fourth segment in a nine-part unit....
Curated OER
Past Simple / Past Participle : Irregular verbs
Here is a basic online interactive practice page for 10 common irregular verbs. Learners find the present tense forms in a word search, conjugate them in the past and past participle, and fill in the blanks with the correct past tense...
Computer Science Unplugged
Treasure Hunt—Finite-State Automata
Introduce your class to the concept of finite-state automata with an activity that asks individuals to try to map their way to Treasure Island by taking different routes though an island chain. Each island has two ship sailing...
Curated OER
Hunt the Fact Monster October #1
In this internet research instructional activity, students search for the answers to five multiple choice questions. They are directed to use the Fact Monster search engine.