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Curated OER

Egg Carton Binary Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners take the abstract concept of binary representation and create a more tactile and concrete approach. Using egg cartons, they create a physical representation of binary numbers. The egg cartons become a tool to assist young...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Computers: Inside & Out- Bits & Bytes Worksheet

For Students 5th - 7th
In this computer education activity, students determine the values of the bytes by labeling the on and off bits using white and black rectangles. They study the patterns using white on bits, and black off bits.
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AP Test Prep
College Board

Using the Java Collections Hierarchy

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Collect a set of collections. Professional development material provides teachers with information about collections that are in AP Computer Science. Materials include teaching strategies, sample labs, and worksheets. Educators use the...
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Lesson Plan
Microsoft

Conditionals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The conditions are ripe to learn about conditionals. Young computer scientists consider conditionals in their daily lives, then apply their knowledge to computer coding. The fifth of nine parts in the Intro to CS with MakeCode uses...
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Interactive
Khan Academy

Challenge: H for Hopper

For Students 6th - Higher Ed
An "H" is just three rectangles when you are trying to draw them on a computer screen. After watching the previous Intro to Drawing video this online programing activity guides young coders to draw the letter "H" on the screen. Help and...
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Interactive
Khan Academy

Challenge: Funny Face

For Students 6th - Higher Ed
A simple face can draw on the computer canvas using four lines of code each containing slightly different parameters to the ellipse function. Learners are guided through making changes to certain features such as making the mouth or eyes...
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Brigham Young University

Computer Age

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Theater arts class members get a chance to see how professionals employ tech tools. As they sketch, render, build models, and prepare presentations of the set design for a current show, learners either visit a professional theater or by...
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Code.org

Star Wars: Building a Galaxy with Code

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Welcome to the code side. The interactive lesson introduces coding in a game format with familiar characters. Young computer experts learn to develop code to control the interaction of the characters in the game. The activity ends with...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Digestible Computers

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the pros and cons of 'embedded computing' in the field of medicine. They invent and describe a computer that would be embedded in an individual to improve their education or school and write essays critiquing their...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Higher (Priced) Education

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the proposed Affordability in Higher Education Act. They synthesize their knowledge by acting as lobbyists representing different special interest groups with opposing perspectives on the proposed bill.
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Interactive
Google

Accessorizer

For Students 6th - 12th
It's all about the accessories. Scholars complete a computer coding activity where they add accessories, like glasses, shirts, hats, and wigs, to a picture. They learn to apply block-based coding to accomplish the fun task.
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Interactive
Google

Music Mixer

For Students 6th - 12th
Here's an activity sure to be music to your ears. Pupils create a music composition using block-based computer coding. They add different sound rings, and then adjust the number and speed of sounds to create their composition pieces.
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Curated OER

PE Word Wall

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Increase your middle schoolers' physical education vocabulary and knowledge of the rules of different sports by posting on the word wall. You will have to do all the work and remember to laminate things, so you only have to do it once. A...
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Lesson Plan
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Cracking the Code

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Some interesting reading on the history of barcodes opens this technology lesson plan. Readers find out how engineers contribute, and then they gather into groups to discuss possible improvements to our current UPC barcode system. Know...
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Lesson Plan
Microsoft

Functions and Parameters

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Let's hope your program functions correctly. An informative and fun lesson plan teaches pupils about functions and parameters, both in the real world and in computer coding. A set of activities challenges them to apply their newfound...
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App
Texas Instruments

TI-Nspire™ CAS

For Students 8th - Higher Ed Standards
When it comes to rating educational calculators, this calculator is always near the top of this list. Now it's available as an app. There is a lot of calculator power wrapped up in this app. Not only is this a fully functioning...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Total English Intermediate: Education

For Students 6th - 12th
In this education vocabulary worksheet, students complete 10 fill in the blank questions with appropriate verbs, and education vocabulary words. Next, students discuss 5 questions regarding education with a partner and then compare their...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The French Educational System

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the different levels in the French educational system. They compare the advantages and disadvantages of both the United States and French educational systems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Feature Column: Virtual Field Trips

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discover ways to stay healthy by utilizing Internet education software.  In this computer technology lesson, students investigate Internet programs that simulate a field trip by showing images and video.  Students participate in...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Will the Supreme Court Vouch for Vouchers?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate past Supreme Court decisions that have centered on education issues and assess the ways in which those decisions have impacted American education. They consider the controversies surrounding the issue of school...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Musical Sounds

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate music appreciation by completing worksheets. In this musical arts lesson, students complete worksheets in which they identify different musical instruments, the sounds they make and the family of instruments they...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Teaching Writing on a Computer

For Teachers K - 2nd
Walk your young writers through the basics of typing and saving their work on a computer. Step-by-step instructions not only help you prepare classroom computers for this exercise but also provide specific instructions so that class...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Computers: Get Plugged In!

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the significance of learning to use the computer and the Internet. They watch and discuss a video, conduct Internet research on a celebrity or historical figure, and teach a lesson to a person about navigating the Internet.
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Interactive
Code.org

Minecraft Hour of Code

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Devote an hour to computer coding ... it's time well spent! The activity has young computer scientists write code to solve puzzles in the Minecraft game. They learn how to apply block codes and repeat loops.

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