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Using Email
Students identify the proper way to send and reply to an email. In this technology lesson, students use a computer with Internet access to compose an email. Students practice sending an email with an attachment.
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Gaggle Email
Students use an email program to become familiar with how to write and send messages. Individually, they set up their free email account and follow the parameters set by the teacher. To end the lesson, they practice writing, sending...
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Bali Internet Research Sheet
In this Bali Internet research worksheet, students use the Internet to research and answer 20 detailed questions about Bali. There are no suggestions for Web sites given.
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First Contact
Sixth graders have an opportunity to enhance their computer skills by using Internet as a resource tool and a vehicle for global interaction with other students.
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Advertise a State Vacation
Students create a brochure advertising a state for vacation. In this internet research lesson, students do research on a state and create a brochure with the information. Students write a commercial and videotape them.
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Cyber-crime
Students discuss what types of Internet activity are or should be considered criminal, examine how criminal prohibitions against certain types of Internet activity are best implemented in law, determine whether computer crimes are unique...
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Monsters, Monsters, Monsters
Students are introduced to how to use the internet and send emails. In groups, they work together to send emails to other students around the world. To end the lesson, they read their emails to the class and respond to their questions.
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Internet: Writing Friendly Letters Via Email
Students view a Powerpoint presentation on writing and sending email. After examining a Website about the parts of a friendly letter, they compose and send their own letters via email. Teachers set up an email/pen pal account so...
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Getting Online One Click at a Time
The Internet is a vast and fascinating place to be, but you have to know how to get there first! Use a helpful guide to become computer savvy in no time. It covers computer basics such as keyboarding and hardware, and goes into e-mail,...
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Searching for Dream Homes on the Internet
Students navigate the Internet and employ research skills to select their "dream home." They decode the Internet Multiple Listing Services and examine housing costs.
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Newport Weather Project
Students study weather and climate patterns using computer and Internet resources. They collect temperature information and share it with other classes via e-mail using graphs
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Internet: Introducing Email
Students discuss the use and misuse of email and identify six new technology terms. After opening a word document, they experiment with fonts and sentence writing before pasting it into their email. The lesson concludes with students...
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Films Legends
Students watch and discuss films. In this video viewing lesson, students watch a film related to a different topic every Friday. Students watch these films in order to encourage discussion and Internet research. Suggested film topics...
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Details, Details
Young scholars explore statistics by participating in a personal details activity. In this data collection instructional activity, students identify the importance of personal information collection and how it can be used against them if...
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The Interactive Boston Computer Museum Tour
Fifth graders use the Internet to use an interactive program which helps them explain the Internet better. They take a tour of a computer museum and focus on how the Internet works through an exhibit.
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Cyber Bullies
Students research cyber safety. In this technology lesson, students create a PowerPoint slide show for a Cyber Safety Fair. Students research cyber safety by using various suggested websites.
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Web Page Construction - 3 Easy Ways
Pupils create web pages by using Microsoft FrontPage and HTML with Microsoft Notepad, and use a web-based template found on the Internet to create web sites for non-profit organizations or businesses with which students are familiar.
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Travel the World Via the "Net"
Middle schoolers work together to create a travel brochure of a foreign country of their choice. They use the Internet to research their information. They create graphics showing interesting locations. They write in their journals at the...
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Hector's World: Details, Details
Students discover what forms of personal information are alright to share online. In this Internet safety lesson, students discuss how they must be careful with personal information when they are online. Students complete a worksheet...
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Hector's World: Welcome to the Carnival
Students view a cartoon Hector's World: Welcome to the Carnival and discuss personal details. In this Internet safety lesson, students recognize when they should and shouldn't give personal details on the phone. Students answer a...
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Facts Of The Union
Students use internet research to fact check the 2007 State of the Union Address. They identify the major topics presented during the address and research information that supports or disclaims the statements. Students draw conclusions...
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Can You Help A Friend?
Students take on the role of a ten year old girl, "Jessica." Jessica's friend has moved away from the area and is texting people she doesn't know in chat rooms. Students work in groups to write a message for Jessica to send to her...
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Email, Part 2: Addresses
Students investigate the symbols utilized to form an email address. The lesson was originally written for librarians who have had little or no net experience.
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Predicting Temperature: An Internet/Excel Learning Experience
Third graders use the Internet (www.weather.com) to find the high temperature for our locale and the high temperature for another city around the world. They keep track of the temperature in these two locations for 10 days.