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Feature Column: Virtual Field Trips

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars 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.  Young...
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Protecting Our Native Forests

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore environmental awareness by utilizing computer technology. In this ecosystem conservation lesson, students read assigned text which describes the current ecological conditions of Hawaii. Students collaborate in groups to...
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Exploring Biomes Lesson 4: Mapping Arizona

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Once junior ecologists are familiar with Earth's major biomes, they hone in on Arizona's biomes. Using a website about Arizona's natural resources, learners will identify biotic communities. Beautiful maps and worksheets are provided for...
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Oh! The Places I CAN See!

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners explore landmarks around the world. In this world geography and technology lesson, students view world landmarks using a webcam. Learners take a virtual field trip during which they zoom in and manipulate three dimensional...
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Technology that Makes Phonics Fun

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars discover the Internet by participating in on-line educational activities.  In this educational technology lesson, students utilize interactive story books, podcasts, and games to help expand an understanding of...
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Me, My Digital Self, and Eye

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students create digital self-portraits for use in a collage.  In this technology lesson plan, students create an original work of art in which they identify a variety of images that reflect their personality.  Students complete...
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Simple Machines Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine machinery in the modern world by completing a scavenger hunt.  In this technology lesson plan, 3rd graders utilize a computer to view photographs of simple machines they must locate.  Students take...
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Techno Author

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Here is a great way to explore language arts by completing a computer activity with classmates. Youngsters read a fairy tale in class and analyze where the beginning, middle and end are. They create their own story using clip art and...
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Learning with Technology and Literature

For Teachers K
Students practice their reading comprehension by utilizing computers. In this education technology lesson, students utilize a drawing program such as Microsoft Paint to draw pictures based upon the story they read, The Very Quiet...
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Integrated Video Technology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners create a Mother's Day video gift by utilizing the latest video technology in class.  In this film making lesson, students utilize important photographs related to their mother and import them into a computer timeline using...
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All About Me

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Using technology, learners create and deliver a multimedia autobiographical presentation to present to the class. This ambitious lesson has learners use a variety of sources both old and new; magazines, poster board, the Internet, and...
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Music and Sound: Guru Introduction and Musical Talent Show

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Become talented in computer science. After interviewing a computer science guru, pupils work on individual projects related to a virtual music talent show. They learn how to use different code blocks in the Scratch programming language,...
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Character Webbing- Romeo and Juliet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use technology to be engaged in an Language Arts assignment. The play of Romeo and Juliet is viewed on the computer and all skills related to its viewing are accomplished at the computer station.
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Name That Tune

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Integrating technology and music can be a snap with lessons like this one! Kids in a junior high band class took to the Internet to download and practice playing their instrument with a computer generated back up band. They practice...
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Design Your Own Emoji Holiday

For Students 6th - 12th
You'll want to rank the project with a smiley face. Future computer scientists complete a fun activity where they design a holiday-themed emoji. They use block-based coding and learn about the concepts of variables, encapsulation,...
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Technology Lesson Activity: Fractions

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice using the English measuring system by creating fractions.  In this parts of a whole lesson, 5th graders combine math key bars to simulate small parts of a bigger item.  Students combine the pieces to...
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Technoartist

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore the Microsoft paint program to examine artwork styles and recognize certain features. In this graphic art lesson, students incorporate computer technology with visual arts while acquiring basic computer knowledge....
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Exploring a Teaching Career Through an Energy Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students design their own energy conservation lesson plan to teach elementary school students. They use this lesson to determine if they would like to pursue a teaching career
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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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Electronic Poetry Project

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore poetry.  In this cross curriculum poetry and technology lesson, students choose a favorite poem and analyze its meaning. Learners select several images and music to represent the poem, then create a corresponding...
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Technobasics

For Teachers K
Students are introduced to computer rules, hardware, mouse skills, and keyboarding. In this computer basics lesson plan, students apply their computer skills to paint using the Kid Deluxe 4. Students also classify hardware as...
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CD-ROManticism and Computer Classicism

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students assess the many benefits and drawbacks of reproducing works of art, such as sculpture and paintings, on CD-ROMs and on the Internet, as well as explore art history via these computer technologies.
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Combining Technology with Literature

For Teachers K
Students develop a picture using the computer with an education computer program. In this technology lesson plan, students draw a picture on the computer based on a book that they have read.
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Using Garage Band to Enhance 2nd Grade Composition

For Teachers 2nd
Your second graders can become composers with a little help from the Garage Band software. You pre-select several drum, piano, and guitar loops for the groups to choose from, then they put them together following an ABA looping pattern....