Using the Software Program "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...

The study of insects and their needs is the focus of this fine science lesson. First graders get into groups of six students, and share everything they know about three insects they are given pictures of. In the computer lab, they access...

Students discover how to use a software program known as KidPix. They create a slideshow noting the differences between rocks and minerals. They share their slides with the class.

First graders, after reading The Alphabet Tree by Leo Lionni, retell the events of the story on a flow map. Then, utilizing Kid Pix software, they choose an event, illustrate it, and write a caption for it. They finally put their events...

Here is a two-part lesson that starts with the story The Salamander Room. After reading the story students use a digital camera to take pictures of animal habitats in their school yard. The next day student use Kid Pix to place different...

Providing real-life examples is a great way to explore the differences between solids and liquids. To that end, your class can view vocabulary cards, find solids in the classroom, and brainstorm various liquid examples. They can also...

Second graders are never to young to learn about the importance of conservation. First they role play to solidify the meanings of the words conserve and replenish, then hop over to the computer lap to use the Frayer model (graphic...

Use magazine cut-outs or pictures from the Internet of various animals with different coverings to pass out at the beginning of this science lesson. Using these visual aids, your young scientists will observe and share what they know...

Students use KidPix computer program to learn Dolch sight words. In this technology and language instructional activity, students type their Dolch sight words into KidPix to create a quasi-sentence.

Have your class use the engineering design process to program a vacuum robot. Using computer engineering concepts, teams program an automatic floor cleaner to traverse designated patterns.