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Interpreting Language Arts, Health, and Visual Art

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders draw a magic mask with special powers based on one aspect of health. They write 1-2 paragraphs descibing the mask's special powers. Then they scan the images using a computer software program and write a new paragraph on...
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Adventures in Alice

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete a computer program where they learn about different methods.  In this computer lesson plan students see the differences between a world and character method and learn what they do. 
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Safer Web Surfing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore and discuss the risks of internet use. They discuss ways of keeping their personal information safe online. Students create a poster or instruction card aimed at telling younger students how to use the internet safely.
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Writing a Fictional Narrative

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders write a fictional narrative using the computer. They can use files to help them focus on including a beginning, middle and end, characters, setting and plot or planning a story by answering questions.
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Tekki Pup

For Teachers 1st
First graders learn basic computer terminology by viewing and participating in a PowerPoint presentation.
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The Five a Day Adventure Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students, after examining a food pyramid, demonstrate their knowledge and use of their classroom computers by researching the nutritional content of fruits and vegetables. They also compare/contrast serving sizes and nutrients in...
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Keystroke Shortcuts

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students edit text on the computer using keystroke shortcuts to maximize their time at the computer, and to cut down their word processing time.
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Temperature Graphing

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders analyze temperature variations throughout the world by using computer graphing of select major national and international cities.
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Tekkie Time

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners identify, review and use computer technology by reviewing pictures of CPUs, keyboards, mice, disk drives, etc.
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Temperature Graphing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners analyze temperature variations throughout the world by using computer graphing of select major national and international cities. After analyzing their findings, students write a paragraph explaining their data.
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A Day In My Life

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create an eleven page PowerPoint presentation called "A Day In My Life." They present their PowerPoint presentations first by showing it on their computer screen and then trading seats with a friend. Students organize...
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American Folktales

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read and interpret an American Folktale. Students create their own folktale about Indiana. Students use digital cameras and clipart from the computer to create a photo story. Students present their animated folktales to...
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S.A.I.L. Project

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders demonstrate basic English skills. They demonstrate multi-tasking skills when working with computers. They respond to the information by asking probing questions about basic technological terminology.
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ICT Activity 2

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use the internet and follow links to a bookmarked site. They view the National Gallery web site to become familiar with some of the contents of the Gallery. Students gather around the computer to find the bookmarked site. They...
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An American Spy with Money To Spend

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use their imagination, math, reading, computer, geography, and social studies skills in this unique, innovative, and fun lesson where students pretend to be international spies!
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ISLA for Theater, TV and Film

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students are introduced to the ISLA website, given instruction and practice time to develop search skills. They complete an assignment utilizing ISLA records, presenting their assignment to the class.
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Special Ed.: Social Problem Solving Skills

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the logical steps used for solving social problems. Using video scenarios, Through group instruction, they aid each other in the discussions decision making, and role-playing. Topics covered include situations related...
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Desktop Pub. - Quark XPress 2: Business Cards

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore computer publishing software. They layout guidelines for a business card, import background and logo graphics and create and format text. Students duplicate the card.
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Microteaching

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders use the mathematical program, MATHEMATICA and graph linear and quadratic equations. They sketch the graph of an equation manually. Students compare their sketch with the computer generated model of the graph.
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Identifying Angles

For Teachers 4th
After identifying angles (acute, obtuse, right) during a math or science lesson plan, 4th graders will use the computer to stamp pictures in the correct category using KidPix computer software.
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Roman art- Triumphal Teacher

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders are introduced to the purpose and design elements of the triumphal arch. They utilize digital media (camera and computer) to create a triumphal arch design that highlights their " triumphs" in life. Students save their...
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C.D. Cover

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use computers to create CD covers for their music groups. They search online for images they associate with their local reality, practice manipulating them in photo-editing program, measure size of compact disc case, and create...
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Using the TI-GRAPH LINK

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the use of the TI-Graph Link.  In this middle school mathematics activity, students explore the transfer of data from the TI-73 to the computer and vice-versa using the TI-Graph Link.
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Constructing Geometric Shapes

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this construction geometric shapes worksheet, student use the software program for instruction then construction shapes and bisect angles for four questions.