Curated OER
The Very Busy Spider-Pattern
Young scholars explore two- and three-dimensional shapes. For this very busy spider lesson, students read the story and then create a spider web pattern of their own. The webs must use a symmetrical pattern. Additional activities for...
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Nike Transitions
Students discuss the use of transitions in film and video using prior knowledge, a Nike film, and a teacher-created iMovie as examples. The instructional activity ends with the creation of student iMovies using transitions.
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Graphing Water Temperature
Students graph water temperature using probe software and a Palm on a class field trip to a lake or pond. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with high school science students and the use of ImagiProbe software.
Curated OER
I Am An Animal: Where Do I Live?
Students make an alphabet booklet using the computer to find pictures and facts about farm animals, zoo animals and pets. They write facts about the animals: where they live, what they eat, their coloring, etc.
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Habitat Movies
Students create movies of various habitats and animals using their knowledge of the subject and the computer program iMovie. Emphasis is placed on cooperative learning and research.
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Creating Plants
Students create their own plants and write about them using digital cameras, AppleWorks, and the educational program Kid Pix. Emphasis is placed on the creative process and reflective writing.
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Plant Journal
Young scholars measure the daily growth of plants in this technology-based science lesson plan that uses Timeliner to record student data. The lesson plan allows students practice at basic computer skills (typing/data entry).
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Clouds
Young scholars read the "Cloud Book" by Tomie de Paola and create a map of clouds identifying atmospheric conditions, color and type, and what type of weather each cloud indicates. Emphasis is placed on the use of Kidspiration.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Got It
Sharpen your logical thinking and see if you can figure out the strategy to get to the target number before the computer.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Fresh Pick Challenge: Logical Lunch
By using their deductive reasoning skills, children can help Henry and Avril pack a perfect picnic lunch. This activity will provide them with ways to use clues to solve a problem, group objects based on several attributes, and...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Seven Sticks
On this one page website sharpen your logic, triangle properties, and pattern recognition skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Smart Guess Game
Can you guess the correct number between 1 and 99 in less than 30 tries? Play this fast paced, interactive game that tests your number sense and reasoning skills. If your are a great guesser, your name will be posted.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Game Fifteen
Sharpen your problem solving and strategy skills playing this interactive game, Fifteen. The rules are simple but the game requires some thinking if you want to beat the computer. There is a "Printable Page," link if you want to print it...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Mixed Up Socks
Your reasoning skills will come in handy as you find solutions to these "sock" problems. Solutions are available on this one page website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Game Pumpkin Patch
Sharpen your problem solving and strategy skills playing this Somali game, Pumpkin Patch. The rules are simple but the game requires some thinking. There is a "Get Printable Page," link at the top to print out the materials you need.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Game Counter Roundup
Sharpen your problem solving and strategy skills playing this interactive game, Counter Roundup. The rules are simple but the game requires some thinking if you want to beat the computer. There is a "Get Printable Page," link at the top...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Two Stones Game
Sharpen your problem-solving and strategy skills while playing the interactive game, Two Stones. The rules are simple, but the game requires some thinking if you want to beat the computer. Watch as the play proceeds to see what it takes...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Daisy Game
Sharpen your problem solving and strategy skills by playing this interactive game. The game's rules are simple, but play requires some thinking if you want to beat the computer. You can change the settings and see if your strategy works...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Make 37
Sharpen your logic and addition skills while working on this challenge. Solution.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kid's Games: Rules of Checkers
Kids learn the basic rules and strategy of the game of checkers on this site.