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Function Junction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the internal and external components of computers, robots and fan. In this physics lesson, students draw a circuit diagram of their electronic components. They create a battery tester in the lab.
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Computer Talk: The Science of Genesis Chapter 1

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students, after recalling events of creation week and utilizing Kid Pix software, create pictures or hang drops that represent each day on creation week. They type text to go with each of their pictures as well. They begin with Genesis 1.
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Language Arts: Creating Multimedia Reports

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders create multimedia presentations about their backgrounds and family heritage. They discover how to use the necessary computer skills and practice them in pairs. Students present their projects to the class and have a general...
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Charlotte's Web Trading Card

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read Charlotte's Web, view variety of trading cards, discuss what they know about trading cards and their purpose, choose character from story, complete bubble map about character, and create character trading card using...
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Transformations, Tessellations, and Technology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers complete a unit about transformations and tessellations. They explore various tessellation websites, determine which shapes tessellate, complete a log about which website activities they complete, and create a...
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Pharaoh Phonetics

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars explore ancient Egypt. In this Egypt lesson, students use the Internet to research ancient Egypt and then participate in several activities that help them better understand Egyptian culture.
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A Stroll Down Memory Lane

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the functionality of different types of computer memory (RAM) as a springboard to researching the definitions, uses and functions of different common computer terms. The class creates a computer terminology guide.
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Intro to PowerPoint-with KidPix Pictures

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners construct a four sentence creative story by using KidPix software. In this computer technology lesson, students use KidPix software to develop slides about themselves, their family, and their house. Learners illustrate each...
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Tessellations in Excel

For Teachers 2nd - 9th
Students complete an Excel project on tessellations. In this technology and math lesson, students discuss tessellations and their occurrences in nature. Students use the Excel computer program to create tessellations.
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How to Teach Geography with KidPix II

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students use the computer program KidPix II to color a map of the world. In this world map lesson plan, students fill in different colors for different continents that are told to them on the program KidPix II.
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Holiday Flier in Publisher

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students use Publisher in this lesson to make a holiday flier. In this technology lesson, students create a holiday flier. Students choose fonts, use clipart, use grammar and spelling check, and save to their work to a flash drive or...
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California Missions Project-Using Publisher

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students create a California Missions magazine that includes a Table of Contents, pictures, and websites. In this culture and history lesson, students research missions and write and create a magazine article about it.
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History Trifold in Publisher

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students create a timeline of events happening around the world. In this timeline lesson plan, students use Microsoft Publisher to create a timeline of events happening around the world as they live their lives presently.
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Indegenous Cultures Magazine in Publisher

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use Publisher to create their own magazine. In this online magazine lesson, 4th graders follow the instructions to create a magazine using text, pictures, and colors within the Publisher system.
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Great Online Art Sites

For Teachers K - 8th
Students complete an online study of art websites. In this art and technology lesson, students explore the links and try the activities to learn about art online.
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Holiday Cards using Publisher

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students create a holiday card using technology. In this technology lesson, students use Publisher templates to create a holiday card. Students organize, design, and edit their card.
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Create a Storybook in KidPix

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students create a storybook by using KidPix software. In this technology activity, students write creative short stories and publish them on KidPix. Students illustrate the stories using Kid Pix tools.
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American Revolution

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create a magazine in Microsoft Publisher. In this magazine lesson plan, students create a magazine about the American Revolution using the publishing program.
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Animal Characteristics

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students create a graphic organizer to study animal characteristics. In this animal characteristics lesson plan, students use a program in Microsoft Word to create a brainstorm about different animal characteristics.
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Photoshop for Fifth Graders: The First Step is Word

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create an image in Microsoft Word. In this technology lesson, 5th graders take an image and practice backgrounds, borders, rotation and more.  They start with Microsoft Word before trying the Photoshop program.  
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Virtual Museum of Musical Instruments

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students incorporate elements of photo composition and demonstrate how to upload digital pictures to the computer. They create their own instrument utilizing resources from home as well as specialized music hardware. They participate in...
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CREATING A CLASSROOM HOLIDAY

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students invents a holiday for their classroom, including name, customs, songs, foods, and other defining characteristics based on the research they have conducted and the discussion in Lesson Three.
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Parts of a Story

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students read a short fiction book and demostrate comprehension by identifying the main characters, setting, conflict, theme, and summarizing the main points. They organize the information in Inspiration and create a powerpoint to show...
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Periodic Table of Elements Project

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students research an element from the Periodic Table in groups of two and incorporate several forms of technology. Students must select a form of presentation of their researched information, which is guided by a rubric. Students are...