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Bridging Communication

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate how to create drawings using a word processing program. They examine the use of draw tools in Microsoft Word. They combine drawing with the patterns they made for a truss bridge projects. They follow the teacher's...
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The Hot Dog Stand

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners run a computer simulation. They collect data as they work and use the data to create an annual report for their business. Several different simulations could be used for this project. It is desirable for students to do this...
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Technology And Our Quality of Life

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders design a product or machine and determine the impact their invention has on a person's quality of life. They present their design and machine with a description of its possible impacts to an audience of peers and adults.
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Keyboard Spelling Practice

For Teachers 2nd
After teaching kids the hand placement generally used for typing, give them a short list of common words to practice with. They type tight, light, sight, night, bright, and fight as fast and accurate as possible. 
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Hunt the Fact Monster Hunt #34

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Internet research instructional activity, students use the Fact Monster search engine to find the answers to ten unrelated questions. Three of the questions are multiple choice, the remaining seven are short answer questions.
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Hunt the Fact Monster Hunt #26

For Students 4th - 5th
In this internet research instructional activity, learners use the Fact Monster search engine to find the answers to ten unrelated questions.
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Hunt the Fact Monster Hunt #25

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Internet research worksheet, students use the Fact Monster search engine to find the answers to two multiple choice and eight short answer questions.
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Hunt the Fact Monster Hunt #21

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this internet research worksheet, students answer ten unrelated questions by using the Fact Monster search engine. A sample question asks: "Achilles, one of the strongest heroes in Greek mythology, met his death when he was wounded in...
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Hunt the Fact Monster Hunt #23

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this internet research instructional activity, students answer three multiple choice and seven short answer questions by using the Fact Monster search engine.
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Hunt the Fact Monster September #1

For Students 3rd
In this internet research worksheet, 3rd graders answer five unrelated questions by using the Fact Monster search engine for their research.
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Hunt the Fact Monster September #4

For Students 3rd
In this internet research worksheet, 3rd graders answer five unrelated multiple choice questions by using the Fact Monster search engine. A sample question asks; "Which of the traits below is not a trait of a good citizen?"
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Hunt the Fact Monster October #1

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this internet research worksheet, students search for the answers to five multiple choice questions. They are directed to use the Fact Monster search engine.
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Hunt the Fact Monster September #2

For Students 3rd
In this internet research worksheet, 3rd graders use the Fact Monster search engine to find the answers to five multiple choice questions. A sample question asks: "Which ocean borders the African country of Ghana?"
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On the Track With NASCAR

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students complete a variety of activities to research stock car racing. They use the Internet to research NASCAR acronyms, schedules, results, car design and other aspects.
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Feature Columns: Navigating the Internet With Safe Sites for Students

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students explore, examine and study various Internet sites and become aware of the safest ones to access. They assess the site Safety Land to interact with an interactive city that teaches Internet safety. Each student helps the Safety...
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Multiplication Tables Using Microsoft Excel

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders are introduced to Microsoft Excel as a computer application software program. They create multiplication tables in Microsoft Excel. Students work in small groups. They discuss the $ (anchor) function in Microsoft Excel.