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Photoshop for Fifth Graders: The First Step is Word

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create an image in Microsoft Word. In this technology lesson, 5th graders take an image and practice backgrounds, borders, rotation and more.  They start with Microsoft Word before trying the Photoshop program.  
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Applying for a Job

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students apply for a job and create a resume. In this applying for a job lesson, students write a resume for themselves.  Resume is designed for real world application.
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Cybercrooks lure citizens into international crime

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students fill in a graphic organizer about suspicious websites and why they should stay away from them. In this website lesson plan, students read about crime on the Internet, and how these cybercrooks steal identities. Students fill in...
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Outsourcing Jobs to Other Countries: Is Globalization a Threat to American Workers?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the effects of outsourcing. In this globalization instructional activity, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the outsourcing of American jobs to other countries. Students respond to...
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The Building Blocks of the Nation

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars research, document, use the Internet, and employ varied computer skills, along with oral communication skills to discover people who have "made history" in Michigan, women in the United States, people who contributed to...
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Global Warming: Introduction to Global Warming

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students gather information about global warming and climate changes in preparation for future lessons on the Greenhouse Effect.
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Virtual Museum of Musical Instruments

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars incorporate elements of photo composition and demonstrate how to upload digital pictures to the computer. They create their own instrument utilizing resources from home as well as specialized music hardware. They...
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CREATING A CLASSROOM HOLIDAY

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners invents a holiday for their classroom, including name, customs, songs, foods, and other defining characteristics based on the research they have conducted and the discussion in Lesson Three.
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Current Events Research

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars look for news stories on the Web that highlight some of the prominent issues in modern American history they outlined in Lesson One. They see the connection between historical issues and current events.
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Individualizing: What Does Your Name Mean?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars access Internet (links provided on thsi lesson plan) and library resources to find the meanings of their first and/or last names. They also discuss the evolution of the concept of naming individuals.
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Using Excel to Draw a Best Fit Line

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create line graphs for given data in Microsoft Excel. Students follow step by step instructions on how to create their graph, including how to create a trend line. Middle schoolers print graphs without trend lines and...
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Problem Based Learning

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils increase problem solving skills. They research computer-related crimes, classifying them into the types of crimes. Students create a crime report. They present a presentation to the class.
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The Android Factory

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students explore the idea that primitive virtual 3D objects can be reshaped to infinitely original combinations using additive and subtractive methods. They create 3-D objects with a computer which necessitates a cooperation of...
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Parts of a Story

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners read a short fiction book and demostrate comprehension by identifying the main characters, setting, conflict, theme, and summarizing the main points. They organize the information in Inspiration and create a powerpoint to show...
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Periodic Table of Elements Project

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students research an element from the Periodic Table in groups of two and incorporate several forms of technology. Students must select a form of presentation of their researched information, which is guided by a rubric. Students are...
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Embrace Space

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students use the internet to gather informatino about the solar system and space. In groups, they create a slideshow in which they use illustrations from the internet and include their own text. They complete the lesson by going on a...
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Space Exploration Missions

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore and discuss the various space exploration missions.  In this space mission lesson students work in pairs and create a PowerPoint presentation on the contributions of space exploration missions. 
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Finding Math In The World Of Art

For Teachers K - 7th
Students explore the use of Math in the world of Art. In this mathematics and visual art lesson plan, they design a picture using math digits that are camouflaged into a pictures. Additional cross curriculum activities are embedded in...
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Shapes And Colors

For Teachers K
Students distinguish between circles, squares, and rectangles and various colors in which they utilize the KidPix program on the computer to create them. They alternate; allowing each student to have a turn constructing and coloring in...
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Lines, Segments, and Rays

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use their arm, toothpicks, and marshmallows to create lines, segments, and rays. In this lines, segments, and rays lesson plan, 5th graders learn how these appear on a plane.
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Sound: Are All Sounds Loud?

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore physics by utilizing education software. In this sound properties lesson, 1st graders discuss the different sounds associated with different materials and perform an object dropping experiment in class....
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Journey To The Solar System

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders engage in a activity to find different facts and connect them to the concept of the solar system. They conduct research using the technology integration of the internet. Using the information the students create a classroom...
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Fractals Forever or Obvious and Hidden Order

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss ways computers use properties of similar figures to generate scale models and create scenes. they describe patterns they have seen on a fern, pineapple, or pinecone. Students research Benoit mandebrot, H. von Koch...
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People Of The Plains

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a lesson that discusses how Native Americans lived in all different parts of North America. They focus on investigating the region's natural resources and how the indians used them to build shelter, make clothing, and...