How can digital technology of today link us to the events of the past? Scholars use technology to uncover the vast number of historical resources available in lesson 12 of a 22-part America's History in the Making series. Using databases...

Take a closer look at the life and presidency of George Washington with this great set of lesson plans and worksheets. The resource includes a timeline of the president's life and multiple opportunities for primary source and...

Students explore symmetry in architecture.  In this cross curriculum art  and architecture lesson, students fold paper to illustrate symmetry and identify symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes.  Students observe photographs...

Students use the computer to research information about community workers on the Internet. In this technology lesson, students pretend they are the teacher and that they have to share what they know about the community member chosen....

Students participate in playing online games. In this practice lesson, students play online games to practice skills learned throughout the week.

Students calculate the time difference between Beijing, China and their local community. They discuss how time difference affects intercultural communication.

Students explore the purpose and requirements for a bibliography. They examine where to find bibliographic information in a variety of print and non-print sources on an assigned topic. Students prepare a bibliography online using a...

Students discuss the safety signs they viewed on their way to school before looking at safety signs at a website that presents a traffic safety school for students. They listen to a read aloud of Tana Hoban's, "I Read Signs," make signs,...

Students are exposed to the basics of keyboarding. They use the keys for each hand without moving to the opposite sides of the keyboard. They also identify the enter/return key, the shift key, and the space bar. They recognize the...

Young scholars build an awareness of using correct finger positions for typing in this lesson. They also review the home row of the keyboard. Internet resource links are included to reinforce home row typing skills. Students also...

Seventh graders explain both past and present examples of how people use of natural resources. They use the MVAC website to garther information about the prehistoric cultures in Wisconsin.

First graders explore facial expressions in a mirror and create drawings of people with a facial expression of their choice. They graph the facial expressions drawn.

Students discover bodies of water in the United States by investigating the Eerie Canal.  In this U.S. Geography lesson plan, students discuss Lake Eerie and the canal that was built in order to transport goods.  Students...

Students examine and discuss the Morse Code. In small groups they develop messages using Morse code and take turns decipering the messages.

Students use multimedia presentations instead of pencil paper activities in this lesson. They use a variety of technology media to discover concepts and represent learning using a variety of technology tools. Internet resource links...

Students practice choosing key words when searching for specific topics to start a research assignment or project. They select appropriate technology tools and resources to address a variety of tasks and problems. Each student assesses...