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Time for Technology Glyphs

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students create a time for technology glyph using Kidpix4. They complete a circle map on things they like to do on while on the computer and write about their favorite thing to do while on a computer.
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From Trees to Paper

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate logging and the process of paper making.  In this forestry lesson, 6th graders analyze pictures of trees being processed into the paper they use everyday.  Students solve and create math problems based...
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All About Me!

For Teachers K - 1st
Students write about themselves. In this descriptive writing lesson, students view a PowerPoint for examples of descriptive writing and then write sentences describing themselves. Students use a computer program to type their sentences...
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Modeling Mitosis and Meiosis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars construct and manipulate models of mitosis and meiosis and compare/contrast them. They create the models using index cards and yarn, interpret diagrams and photographs, and summarize written descriptions.
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Photosynthesis and Cell Respiration

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in scientific inquires regarding the concepts of photosynthesis and cell respiration. In this photosynthesis and cell respiration lesson, 5th graders describe the process of photosynthesis with relation to...
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Problem Solving Using Math

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students solve real life scenarios using algebra. In this word problem activity, students use different websites dealing with engineering as it relates to the real world and math. They use other resources such as magazines to solve word...
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Bingo!

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice and reinforce phonics and/or math skills by creating Bingo! game using computer spreadsheet. Students incorporate phonics or math skills class has been practicing onto Bingo! cards, which can be printed and made...
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Poetic Math Greeting Cards

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work in groups; collect data in a survey; depict in tables, charts, or graphs the results of the survey; and make predictions. They use creative writing skills and computer skills to generate a greeting card of their own.
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CREATE A NEW RHYME

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders develop basic narratives. They retell a focused story and create a basic publication using available resources (e.g., pictures, colors, computer, copier). They experiment with different forms of creative writing (e.g.,...
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Principles of Flight: Where are We?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the concept of topographical maps.  In this topographical map lesson, students discuss how airplanes know where to fly.  Students use topographical maps to simulate a field trip on the computer. 
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Next Stop, the Watsonville Wetlands

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study bird migrations and the importance of wetlands.  In this migration lesson students play a game and complete a computer activity. 
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The Important Thing About Technology

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students assess the advantages of modern technology tools by creating a page in a class book utilizing pattern writing as well as the writing process. They organize and develop a composition on a selected topic after going through the...
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Fighting for Fair Farming

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider various economic terms, examine the impact of subsidies on farmers and other industries, write essays explaining the subsidy process, and illustrate through posters how subsidies affect both domestic and foreign markets.
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Meeting and Reading Dr. Seuss

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders demonstrate competence in the general skills and strategies of the reading process.
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Splish, Splash Poetry

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students write weather shape poems and sing weather related songs. In this creative writing instructional activity, students read the book, It's Raining, It's Pouring and list weather words they heard in the story. Students use the...
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Cherishing the Water of Life

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners work in small groups to brainstorm a list of all creatures, plants, natural, and artificial processes that use or depend on fresh water. The class views an aquarium filled with water representing all the water in the world. The...
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Venerable Inventors

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students discuss important historic inventors and read their biographical information.  In this world history lesson, students describe Alexander Bell, Thomas Edison, and Guglielmo Marconi using vocabulary terms used in their text....
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ZIP Code Math

For Teachers K - 12th
Students add or subtract to solve ZIP Code Math word problems. A ZIP Code Math work sheet is included. This lesson combines math with geography quite nicely.
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Focus on Food Chains

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders collect and analyze data about food chains. They conduct Internet research about the habitat of a selected organism, write a narrative, and create a computer slideshow using Kid Pix computer software that illustrates the...
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Biogeochemical Cycles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers demonstrate comprehension of the energy sources of various cycles by completing mini stories. They demonstrate analysis of words by defining individual word parts and combining them to form definitions. Students...
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The Circle of Life: Food Chain

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars develop a flow chart using computer software to show a food chain combination.  In this food chain lesson, students are first read The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry, then they create a story map of the story. ...
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Concrete Research

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore concrete. In this physical science and computer research lesson, students work in groups to answer specific  questions about concrete. Each group of students completes a different worksheet with a specific subtopic....
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European Union Simulation: The European Council

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students participate in a simulation of the European Council in which they debate issues and adopt resolutions. After a lecture on the institutions of the European Union and the policymaking process, students choose a country to...
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Flambe Elements

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discuss atoms and electrons as well as atoic structure. They view atomic structure via the computer. Students watch a demonstration in which the teacher demonstrates glass tubing turning yellow in a Bunsen Burner flame....