Learners identify the uses of common computer peripheral devices (printer, digital camera, scanner, LCD display). They incorporate technology into a research project or unit investigation. They work on sizing pictures and putting all...

In this road safety online research worksheet, students use the given links to answer 23 questions about pedestrian safety, and safety in the car. They design a poster using Microsoft Word which highlights one of the slogans. They use...

First graders express themselves in simple sentences through the use of computer generated greeting cards. In this greeting card lesson, 1st graders use Microsoft Publisher to design a cover and create text for the inside of a greeting...

Students discuss important historic inventors and read their biographical information.  In this world history lesson, students describe Alexander Bell, Thomas Edison, and Guglielmo Marconi using vocabulary terms used in their text....

Students investigate the wildlife of Africa. In this animal science lesson, students view the video "National Geographic's African Wildlife" and visit websites to research additional information on the wildlife of Africa. Students...

Students investigate countries by identifying their national landmarks.  In this World Geography lesson, students utilize the Internet to research a historic landmark in a foreign country and complete a landmark survey worksheet....

Fourth graders research the planets and create brochures to share their information.  In this planets lesson, 4th graders navigate the Internet to gather information for a brochure about an imaginary trip to their planet....

Second graders view animal fact sheets, and make a slide about an animal.  In this animal classification lesson, 2nd graders list facts that help classify the animal. Students use Microsoft paint and color their animal. Students use...

Students analyze smoking behavior based on peer pressure.  In this health lesson, students read and complete worksheets on the internet concerning the behaviors associated with smoking.  They summarize what they have learned by...

Students conduct Internet research to begin thinking about future career choices or to explore careers the students might think about pursuing in the future. Students create a career database using Microsoft Access.

Students explore the concept of linear inequalities. In this linear inequality lesson plan, students graph linear inequalities using Microsoft Excel.

Students examine photographs, paintings and drawings convey meaning and mood. The ability to 'read' a picture is an important literary skill. This activity gives students the opportunity to tell a story through pictures by creating a...

Fourth graders engage in a class discussion where they create a list of their favorite physical fitness activities. They tally the numbers on the board and use Microsoft Excel to create a spreadsheet and graph of the activities.

Second graders conduct research on a selected state in the United States. They read a book and write down interesting facts, conduct Internet research, and create a brochure using Microsoft Office Publisher.

Learners explore the concept of geometric patterns. In this geometric pattern lesson, students use Microsoft Excel to explore geometric patterns. Learners analyze growth rates of pattern growth. Students create their own patterns and...

Young scholars develop word processing skills using Microsoft Word. This program is specifically a tool that is used in Language Arts classes. The use of a drop-cap is the skill being developed in this lesson.

Students research the history of the Olympics and the various countries that have hosted the games. They obtain information about some of the sports featured in the Olympics. Students then create a brochure using Microsoft Publisher.

Ninth graders discover the uses and main characteristics of robots then design a robot that performs a task that people do not want to do. Colored drawings of their robot are created including labels of the parts and explanations of...

Seventh graders collect, organize, and analyze data as they research colleges on the Internet. They graph their collected data on a line graph and use a spreadsheet on Microsoft Excel in order to organize the data.

Eighth graders research and gather information from such sources as Microsoft Encarta, World Wide Web sites, and other sources using computer software to collect data.

Whether you are an experienced computer user or a newcomer to technology, a packet full of computer vocabulary, tips, and guided practice is sure to enhance your technological knowledge. Learners can hone their word processing skills and...

In this technology worksheet, students are taught how to create documents using Excel. They follow the directions on a handout to help them create documents. They print their final work and submit it.

Third graders use rulers to measure their shoe size in inches and centimeters. They then enter the class shoe measurements into an excel data base and graph the results of both to make the comparison.

Third graders sort different types of beans and collect the data. They create a data table, put the information on the data table and then graph their results. They answer follow-up questions.