Students investigate the public school system in Gary, Indiana in 1913. They determine how the school system changes according to individual and group needs.

Students explore the history of cryptography. They assess function notation and transformation, matrix operations, and the fundamentals of modular arithmetic. Using graphing calculators, students develop their own encryption schemes.

Learners work cooperatively to create a jazz composition using the computer program GarageBand and incorporating the musical stylings of musician Louis Armstrong. Internet access is required for this lesson.

In this math worksheet, middle schoolers solve the problems that involve the percents. Then they apply the operations to the word problems.

Third graders create a map of France. They use computers to view an "in flight" movie about Paris. They research Paris using books and the internet. Students practice using the program "Comic Life." They import illustrations for each of...

Students name numbers to 30, use the number keys on the computer, use manipulatives to add, and add numbers in any order. In this addition lesson plan, students learn the language of sum, equals, and a plus sign.

Twelfth graders compare and contrast variables and arrays. Using data, they enter the information into a spreadsheet and an array to compare how they appear. To end the lesson plan, they complete basic programs in which they use arrays.

Students are introduced to the language in C programming. In groups, they determine the correct function to be used and practice running the program to achieve the desired results. They end the instructional activity by programming more...

Students use a computer and math to complete a science project. They review a brief history of computers as well as information on different operating formats will be included. In addition, students complete an overview of the hardware...

Students identify and analyze the concept of integrated resource management. Then they identify the importance of computers in manufacturing management. Students also identify and define the meaning of acronyms such as CAD, CAM, CIM,...

Students submit rough drafts of position papers and post them on computer networks for review.

Learners understand what the Global Positioning System (GPS) is and how it works. They discover the history of the development of GPS and how the military uses GPS. They realize why GPS was essential to the success of Operation Desert...

Students use four different computer estimation applets with several classroom estimation activities.

Pupils become familiar with the operation of the school digital camera. They insert photographs into WORD procession software and use text boxes and arrows to create labels.

Second graders graph data based on a class survey of their favorite breakfast foods. In this graphing lesson plan, 2nd graders take a class survey of their favorite breakfast foods. Then they take that data and put it into a computer...

Young scholars create a PowerPoint presentation using photographs from a previous lesson plan. Using the program, they are introduced to how the software operates and discovers the things that it can do to help present information. They...

Students hear the story "The Flood," and take a survey of the favorite pet animals in the class. They take the information complied in the survey and make a bar graph to show favorite pet animals using the computer program KidPix.

Students discuss the importance of becoming familiar with technology and review and identify a list of vocabulary words. They practice in the classroom basic technology skills for the computer, TV, VCR, phone and other items found at...

High schoolers explore how to select among choices of variables and analyze the cost-benefit ratio of their short and long term planning in a team activity as they consider the planning and operation of a ski slope.

Students review the ways they learned to write their names before using a software program to write their names on the computer. They use a number of different tools available with the software including fonts, backgrounds and sizes....

Eighth graders research how music influences our actions. They form an educated opinion of how music can influence our actions. Students create a computer generated presentation to outline the research methods used to form their answer....

Students use Kid Pix to create self-portraits. Using mirrors, they create accurate renditions of themselves on the computer. They print the portraits and display them in the classroom.

Students explore the respiratory system. They use a computer to monitor the respiratory rate of an individual. They determine residual oxygen levels in exhaled air. Students evaluate how internal 02 and C02 concentrations influence...

Learners explore careers in oceanography. They compare and contrast requirements for careers in the field, and determine what high school courses would help to prepare them. Finally, they create a computer-based project related to...