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Erase Computer Illiteracy

For Teachers K - 12th
Students recognize their competence in using computers. They identify many values of computer literacy and individuals who might enjoy working with a computer mentor. Students creatively express their ideas about computer literacy in a...
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Think Green

For Teachers 9th
THINKGREEN has a computer printer cartridge collection program. After reading the story of how Assumption Secondary School in Burlington, Ontario started participating in the THINKGREEN recycling program, pupils work in groups of...
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Lesson 5: Designing an Experiment

For Teachers 4th - 6th
The intent of this lesson is to introduce young scientists to the steps of the scientific method. To this end, they consider the question, "Which brand of battery lasts longest?" In this case, the experiment is carried out as a class,...
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Keyboard Shortcuts vs Mouse Control

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners identify and use the computer keyboard to complete simple tasks. Students eliminate the use of the computer mouse to do simple jobs. They use keys that are used alone, keys that specify object labels, Keys that result in objects...
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Computer Security:

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students 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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Movie Making

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use a program titled Movie Maker to create movies on the computer. In this movies lesson plan, students create scenes, add background music, and more.
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Technicolors

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students use a variety of computer games and programs to reinforce colors. For this colors lesson plan, students create scenes, view degrees of colors, see colors dance to music, and more.
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Solar System: Fantasy Planet

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars create their own fantasy planet using computer software on KidPix. In this planets lesson plan, students also write a paragraph about their planet including the name, population, weather, and more.
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Have I Been Hacked?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars investigate how effective SNEAK strategies are in detecting hackers. In this technology lesson, students explain the ethical issues about hacking. They graph and analyze their experimental results.
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Geometric Shapes at the OK Corral

For Teachers K
Students explore geometry by utilizing computer software. In this shape identification lesson, students define several geometric shapes by the characteristics that classify them. Students draw and cut out geometric shapes using their...
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Examining a Microchip

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this computer technology lesson students investigate silicon microchips.  Students explore microchip technology using a microscope.  Lesson contains hands on investigations.
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Mammals Have hair or Fur

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete computer activities, make a mask, separate pictures, and more having to do with mammals. In this mammals lesson plan, 1st graders classify animals as being mammals or non mammals based on their hair or fur.
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Introducing Microsoft Word

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore Microsoft Word. In this technology lesson, students discover the basic word processing commands. Students enter and change text within the word document.
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Adventures in Alice

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students use the Alice computer program and use the basic features to manipulate a world within it.  In this programming lesson students use their computer skills to create a storyboard in the Alice program. 
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Science Topics and Presentations

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils go to the library and use computers to research a science topic and work on their presentations. In this presentations lesson plan, students use overhead transparencies and use props for a skit.
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Alphabet Sensation

For Teachers K
Students research different websites to obtain information about the alphabet. In this Internet lesson plan, students use their knowledge of the alphabet to navigate certain websites.
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Technology- Computer Words

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this computer words worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences by choosing the correct computer word. Students complete 7 sentences.
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Embracing Diversity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore and use different computer programs for collecting data. In this technology based instructional activity, students set up a survey and use the Excel and Lotus software to collect data.
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Before Computers

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this before computers worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences about what computer terms used to mean. Students complete 7 multiple choice questions.
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Centers for Increasing Learning Capability and Engagement for Students with Autism

For Teachers K - 5th
Students increase capacity for learning. In this engagement lesson, autistic students complete computer modules to assist them with increasing learning capability in all subject areas. 
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Computers

For Students 4th - 8th
In this computers worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences that talk about computers. Students complete 15 sentences.
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Finite State Machines

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students observe the programming of a computer. In this technology lesson, students analyze the finite state machine and observe it in motion. This assignment requires the teacher to be specific with the students and the...
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"An Internet Nose for News"

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students conduct research on the Internet.  In this technology studies lesson, students use a variety of Internet search engines to research a topic of their choice.  Students complete worksheets based on their research.
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Computer Word Search

For Students 2nd - 8th
In this computer word search learning exercise, students locate and identify 20 computer-related words in the word bank within the word search puzzle.