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Adventures in Alice
Students complete a computer program in which they see how the programming language works for creating a virtual world. In this technology lesson students produce their own interactive video.
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Using Kid Pix
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...
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Personal Learning Profile
Young scholars, after completing a Personal Learning Profile pre-test Survey, take a Personal Learning Profile pre-test. They explore personal interests, spiritual beliefs, strengths, needs, and habits. The questionnaire is completed on...
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A Stroll Down Memory Lane
Learners examine the functionality of different types of computer memory (RAM) as a springboard to researching the definitions, uses and functions of different common computer terms. The class creates a computer terminology guide.
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Visualizing the Invisible
Learners create animations of black holes using a computer and also materials that are scanned and used in their animation. In this black hole lesson students explore how to use animation and create an example of a Black Hole.
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How to Create a Powerpoint Presentation
Learners experiment with the Powerpoint program and create a presentation based on a subject they are studying.
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Let Your Fingers Do The Walking
Students build an awareness of using correct finger positions for typing in this activity. They also review the home row of the keyboard. Internet resource links are included to reinforce home row typing skills. Students also access...
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Writing and Creating with Power Point
Learners explore the process of creating a Powerpoint presentation. They choose a "How to" topic, conduct research, organize their ideas, and develop and present their Powerpoint presentation.
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Basic Infosec
Sixth graders identify similarities between home security and computer (or information) security. In this information security lesson, 6th graders create their own secure folders using passwords on the computer to organize their...
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Technology in the Classroom
Students in French class practice using the Internet to research information. After researching a region in France, they used the information to create a PowerPoint presentation. They present their slides to the class and discover the...
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Get Your Facts Right!
Students explore the life and the contributions of Christopher Columbus. In this Exploration Age lesson, students participate in several activities regarding the explorer. Students use the Internet and print resources to research...
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Graphic Editing
Students use various hardware and software tools to create and edit files which can be used in a presentation. They use a search engine to find and download an image. Students use computer tools to save the image. Once saved, the image...
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Artful Technology
Students read the article 'Fading Indian Rock Art Saved, at least in Database' and discuss its contents. After viewing examples of works from a variety of periods and places, students choose a time and place on which to conduct research.
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How the Test Was Won
Young scholars create 'Wanted' posters based around their state testing activities. In this state technology integration instructional activity, students take pictures of themselves in sepia tone in an Old West pose. Young scholars write...
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Web Design
Students are introduced to the seven web design elements. Using examples, they identify the use of good and bad elements. They work with a computer program to help them design their own website and share them with the class.
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A Year in Arizona
Fourth graders create a calendar about their state. In this state calendar instructional activity, 4th graders select a state theme and create a calendar based on that theme. Students write paragraphs for each month related to the theme...
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Life Cycles
Using computers, Students work in small groups and progress through the roles of Explorer, Researcher, Designer, and Evaluator as they study the life cycle of plants, insects, butterflies and frogs.
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Complete the Squiggle Lesson Plan
Young scholars finish several squiggles. In this Microsoft Paint lesson, students use the pen tool to draw squiggle lines and then take turn adding to one another's squiggles to create something.
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Jeopardy Game
Pupils review terms and concepts related to the class through games. They play a jeopardy style game to review concepts realted to the class.
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The Effective Use of The Internet
Students will use research techniques for finding information on the internet. The goal is for them to become used to finding information from a variety of search engines. The key to the lesson is teaching students to be self-guided...
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Desktop Pub. - Quark XPress 3: Certificate
In this lesson, the young scholars will create a certificate of completion with borders, text, check boxes, and vector-based medallion. There is software that is necessary for the lesson to be conducted successfully.
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ACC Basketball Statistics
Students use math skills and create a spreadsheet. In this statistics and computer skills lesson, students gather ACC basketball statistics, convert fractions to decimals and then percents. Students use the gathered information to create...
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Kid-Created Biographies
Students create biographies on the people they know best-- their teachers! students use various skills to collect information, organize details, publish the biographies and present the information.
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Bird Up
Third graders identify basic physical and behavioral characteristics of birds and how they adapt to their environments. To organize and share scientific information with peers. They discuss similarities and differences among birds....