Fourth graders are introduced to Australian animals through a PowerPoint presentation. They choose an animal of interest and conduct in-depth research using several websites. They design a presentation with their findings.

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...

Students view a multimedia presentation to identify beginning sounds.  In this phonics lesson, students recognize beginning sounds.  Students navigate a website for addition phonics sounds.

Students conduct a variety of research activities to widen their knowledge about Orca Whales. They compile their research into a paper.

Fourth graders practice proper language conventions when word processing using portable keyboards. They use timed writing prompts and working in groups write a story that has a defined beginning, middle and end.

First graders explore language arts by utilizing educational software. In this storytelling lesson, 1st graders utilize Microsoft Word to create their own children's story incorporating images as well. Students proofread their creation...

First graders create ClarisWorks Slide Show on "Five Great Reasons to Live on the NC Coast," incorporating pictures from various sources, use word processing skills to write brief explanation of their reasons, and create individual flap...

Students examine personal health by defining the five food groups. In this food pyramid activity, students discuss the importance of each food group and write them on the board. Students utilize the Internet to participate in a food...

Students interactively learn multimedia terminology while using the Alice Programming.  In this multimedia lesson students become the director of a movie or video game. 

Young scholars complete an online study of art websites. For this art and technology lesson, students explore the links and try the activities to learn about art online.

Young scholars create a holiday card using technology. In this technology lesson, students use Publisher templates to create a holiday card. Young scholars organize, design, and edit their card.

Students use Publisher in this lesson plan to make a holiday flier. In this technology lesson plan, students create a holiday flier. Students choose fonts, use clipart, use grammar and spelling check, and save to their work to a flash...

Students produce a holiday newsletter using a software program. In this holiday newsletter activity, students use a software template to write a newsletter. They fill in the template with appropriate information and pictures.

Young scholars create a storybook by using KidPix software. In this technology lesson, students write creative short stories and publish them on KidPix. Young scholars illustrate the stories using Kid Pix tools.

Learners create a California Missions magazine that includes a Table of Contents, pictures, and websites. In this culture and history lesson, students research missions and write and create a magazine article about it.

Students create a timeline of events happening around the world. In this timeline lesson plan, students use Microsoft Publisher to create a timeline of events happening around the world as they live their lives presently.

Fourth graders use Publisher to create their own magazine. In this online magazine lesson, 4th graders follow the instructions to create a magazine using text, pictures, and colors within the Publisher system.

Young scholars fill out a timecard of family activities in Microsoft Excel. In this Excel lesson plan, students use the program to fill in times they do various activities with their families.

Students create a graphic organizer to study animal characteristics. In this animal characteristics lesson plan, students use a program in Microsoft Word to create a brainstorm about different animal characteristics.

Students develop basic Internet skills. For this lesson introducing the basics of the Internet, students discover how to use toolbars, address bars, how to save a website to revisit later, and how to use the back and forward buttons....

Students practice emailing their homework. In this technology lesson, students review how to type an email address correctly and how to send it to the correct address. Students complete their homework and send it to their teacher.

Students read a story with the short a sound. The story is about a rat. They access Starfall and select the story called Zac the Rat. They read the story out loud as a group then the students answer comprehension and skill questions...

Pupils write a story. In this historical fiction lesson, students research how Thanksgiving began. Pupils write a fictional story where they are a main character of this time period.

Second graders explore technology and its uses. They explore Kid Pix software and create pictures displaying their interests. They review their spelling list words and use Kid Pix to choose tools to demonstrate their words. They write...