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2 Missing Words and Abbreviations
In this technology worksheet, students practice writing e-mails to different recipients. The e-mails are kept informal while eliminating unneeded words.
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4 Opening and Closing
In this technology worksheet, students practice producing parts of e-mails based upon the openings and closings. Their task is to write the middle paragraph.
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Information Action and Help
In this technology worksheet, students practice composing the e-mails needed in order to obtain information and get help on business projects. They practice asking for information and help.
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Customizing A Microsoft Management Console
In this technology worksheet, students practice developing the skills of managing a computer network system and creating some of its configurations.
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PC Activities - Cut - Copy - Paste
In this technology worksheet, students read the directions for practicing the skills of moving text and copying it to another form of document.
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Internet Stuff Puzzle
In this Internet word search puzzle, students identify terms relating to the Internet and technology. They locate terms such as URL, threads, provider, world wide web and modem. A list of approximately 60 words is provided to assist...
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INTERNET ASSIGNMENT: THE DAY DIZZY DUCKLING GOT LOST
In this reading / writing worksheet, students use the Internet to read a story about ducks. They then summarize what they have read under each related illustration. Seven story elements are provided, along with one summarizing statement.
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Words In The News
Learners brainstorm the advantages and disadvantages of using a computer and the internet. They review vocabulary words, noticing letter patterns. Students read about the internet and play vocabulary exercises. Individually, learners...
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Simple Research
Students conduct a simple research project using the internet as a source. They are shown how to narrow down a subject area to facilitate the search process. Students are shown the various search engines and how to tell whether a source...
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Current Events Research
Students use one newspaper article and the internet to research their current event. Using the information, they write a summary and create a PowerPoint presention. To end the lesson, they share their research with the class and discuss.
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Computer Rules
Students examine the rules of computer sharing rules of respect in this instructional activity. They discuss the legalities of respecting the work of others that is stored and saved on the computer/internet. They discuss the rules of...
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Internet Field Trip: Simple Machines
Students observe and identify the types of simple machines. They conduct research and gather data to increase the comprehension of simple machines. Students identify and comprehend data to complete a graphic organizer and focus...
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Internet Search Skills 101
Learners practice computer and Internet jargon and explore different types of searches. They perform a search with and without Boolean search operators. In addition, they practice how to make the most of their searching time by being as...
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Plan A Trip Anywhere
Students role play being an international travel agent that is planning a trip for a client. The teacher gives specific details associated with the trip. They choose the destination and work out some of the other details. Students...
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Blogs and Other Internet Vocabular
Students explore the definition and derivation of popular internet vocabulary. Using worksheets and lecture materials, students provide meanings for the word blog and other words used to describe working on the internet. They consider...
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Thanksgiving Web Quest
Learners review the reasons why Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States. Using the internet, they research the history of the holiday and discover what the first Thanksgiving was like. They also examine a typical menu for a...
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Mardi Gras Quilt
Learners investigate the concept of Mardi Gras and how it is celebrated in Louisiana. They use technology in order to create interest in the form of a video. Students create a quilt template using the internet to copy and paste images.
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Career Planning and the Occupational Outlook Handbook
Students watch a demonstration on how to perform a proper internet search. Individually, they visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook and identify its purpose. They identify what professionals in a specific career do on the job and the...
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How Did We Get the Internet?
Students research online to find answers to complete History of the Internet chart, collect data on history of Internet by following timeline, and use data to develop database from which they write and answer questions using word processor.
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Strategic Skill: Evaluating Information Quality Using Electronic Sources
Fourth graders review and complete evaluating information quality. In groups, they research the diversity of the numerous Native American tribes in Montana. They complete a worksheet on evaluating sources on the Internet and share...
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World Wide Web Historical Timeline
Students use newspapers and magazines to identify six recent political and social events from around the world. In groups, they use a timeline template to place the events on the timeline in chronological order. They share with the...
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Sustainability
Fifth graders investigate the concept of natural resources. They participate in a simulation project to see possible uses. They use the internet to study how Hacienda Verde is used as a model for others for sustainable coffee crops.
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Reference Materials
Students discuss reasons to use reference materials, identify correct reference material to use for specific information, find answers to specific questions by locating information in encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, almanac, glossary,...
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Simple Internet Searching - Lesson 1
Students formulate strategies for locating information by identifying keywords and subject headings and by listing the steps to follow in carrying out information searches. They locate and access information from pre-selected sites.