Unit Plan
Other

Kidwings: Virtual Owl Pellet Dissection

For Students 4th - 8th
A complete lesson on owl pellets. Students can read information, watch a tutorial, and use their computer mouse to complete a dissection simulation right there on the screen.
Website
PC Technology Guide

Pc Tech Guide: Input Devices

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about using input devices with computers.
Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Tips for Microsoft Internet Explorer

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing of various tips that can be used with Microsoft Internet Explorer. Find out ways to work better and more efficiently with this web browser.
Article
Other

Naeyc: Help Your Child Build Fine Motor Skills

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
There are lots of activities that can increase muscle strength and coordination, preparing children for more advanced skills, from writing with a pencil, using a computer mouse, or playing a musical instrument. Help your child build fine...
Article
McMaster University

The Microcomputer: Input

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about computer hardware input devices, types, and their uses.
Website
BBC

Bbc: My Web My Way: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial explains how learners can alter their computer, browser, keyboard, and mouse settings to make the web more accessible.
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Click and Drag Make a Snowman

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Practice basic mouse manipulation techniques using this interactive lesson. Using the mouse, learners move the shapes to create a colorful snowman. Immediate feedback given.
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Click and Drag to Make a Face

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Practice basic mouse manipulation skills using this interactive lesson. Using the mouse, learners move the shapes to create a colorful and funny face. Immediate feedback given.
Activity
Ministerio de Educación (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: Manejo Del Raton

For Students Pre-K - 1st
These are simple games to introduce preschool children to use the mouse. There are many activities that match each of the mouse functions such as paths and trails, coloring, puzzles or creating faces.
Interactive
Other

Virginia Career View: Draw and Learn

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use the mouse to draw aspects of different occupations, including veterinarians and carpenters.
Website
Other

Infinitec: Work and Assistive Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Work is about finding a way to effectively complete a task. Many new Assistive Technology (AT) devices are available to help people get work done by new means, such as by dictating text to a voice recognition program, or by having...
Interactive
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Math / Scientific Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This online scientific/math calculator supports functions for algebra and trigonometry. Operates using both the keys on the computer keyboard or pressing the keys on the calculator with the mouse or a combination of both.