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A New Twist on the Keyboard Lesson PlanA New Twist on the Keyboard Lesson Plan
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A New Twist on the Keyboard

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Elementary learners design and construct a diagram of a keyboard on the floor of the classroom. They outline the keyboard in masking tape by estimating size, proportion, and key position. Then they can interact with the giant keyboard as it becomes more familiar.

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keyboarding, technology resources

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keyboarding, keyboards, typing
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Grade
K - 5th
Subjects
STEM
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Year
1998
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