Shareware Lesson Plans

Students write about different toys and games used by children at different stages of development. After reading an article, they identify the benefits and drawbacks of children's computer games and programs. In groups, they research a category of baby electronics and write an article reviewing the items.

Students work as travel agents to plan an around-the-world trip to all of Hemingway's favorite world locations. They plan an itinerary which includes facets of the trip and record the information in their journals.

Students select a severe weather pattern of interest (tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, lightning, hail, and thunderstorms) and research these patterns to collect data for a report they write in the next lesson plan.

Students explore the greenhouse effect and what it does to the environment. They discuss if and how human behavior contributes to global warming and test natural materials for carbon content.

Young scholars add their voice to a cartoon character and review sound waves using music technology software. They record specific information into the computer using a microphone and import their voice into the Flash program and apply it to one of the cartoon characters. Immediately after importing their voice, students can play their cartoon clip on the computer.

Students participate in a two-week real-life math unit. In pairs, they calculate salaries, taxes, and a budget, plan a vacation, buy insurance, make a will, and design a room. They conduct Internet research to plan the vacation, and write checks to balance their checkbook.

Fifth graders create their own morphes in the computer lab emphasizing lines and color and explain them. For this art lesson plan, 5th graders base their creations on the work of Keith Haring.

Ninth graders investigate controlled breeding. In this genetic lesson, 9th graders use the Internet to collect genetic information about the various animals used for selective breeding. They report their findings to the class.

Ninth graders research breeding practices in which farmers influence genetic traits. In this agriculture lesson, 9th graders use the Internet to find out about the way crops are genetically altered and the effects on economic and health issues.

Students inquire about visual arts by examining an animation clip. In this art technology lesson, students discuss the history of art after researching information on the Internet. Students view animated video clips which feature physical movement which they discuss after viewing.