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Appalachian State Univ.: Journal Reprint: Internet and Blog Publishing [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Information, ideas, and examples of how technology can be used in a Social Studies classroom. Although designed for a fourth-grade classroom, many ideas in this article are applicable and adaptable for various grade levels and other...
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Ed Web: Homepage

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
EdWeb explores educational reform and information technology. "With EdWeb, you can hunt down on-line educational resources around the world, learn about trends in education policy and information infrastructure development, examine...
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Ed Web: Homepage

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
EdWeb explores educational reform and information technology. "With EdWeb, you can hunt down on-line educational resources around the world, learn about trends in education policy and information infrastructure development, examine...
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Making a Word Find With Microsoft Excel

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teachers and students can create a word find using Excel. It will help them learn to manipulate columns and rows and format and lock cells. This plan is based upon 10 word or phrases on any topic.
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University of Puget Sound: Tools for Understanding Math

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A detailed site from the University of Puget Sound incorporating secondary math skills in a wide variety of techniques. It is intended for educators who teach mathematics and are interested in integrating common technologies into their...
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Middle school.net: Shakespeare Analysis & Slide Show

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Check out this informative site featuring an analysis of Shakespeare. The objective of this activity is for students to analyze a sonnet and present their findings via slide show. This lesson integrates technology into the curriculum.
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Laus Dnet: Grade 5 Excel Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this online lesson, young scholars will survey students in their school to determine their favorite type of hand-held ice cream. Before performing the survey, young scholars will make predictions about which ice creams they think will...
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Laus Dnet: Grade 1 Word Lesson Plan (Stone Soup) Pdf

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
For this lesson, learners use Stone Soup by Ann McGovern to generate word lists and use patterned text to assist with descriptive writing. Gives links to step sheets and samples for creating a table , a template for shared writing, a...
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Laus Dnet: Grade 3 Word Lesson Plan (Me, Myself and I)

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this lesson, students write their life story. Reflecting on a series of key questions, students will tell the tale of who they really are. Contains links to step sheets for creating a new document in Word, creating Word Art, and...
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The Flickering Mind

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Looking for an alternative point of view on educational technology? Use this informative website focusing on a book called "The Flickering Mind,"-a new and controversial book which argues that computers have done far more harm than good...
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Inspiration: Kidspiration

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this informative site focusing on the children's program Kidspiration. This technology helps students organize information using a visual format.
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School in the Park

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
School in the Park is a unique program connecting inner city schools and students with academic and cultural experiences through local museums to offer opportunities which might not otherwise be available to them. This particular program...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Corduroy Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This ReadWriteThink instructional activity features an opportunity for students to respond to literature through writing journals about "Corduroy," by Don Freeman. This idea could be used with other books as well.
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Quia

Quia: The Great Gilly Hopkins: Word Games

For Students 4th - 6th
Do you like to play word games? This site offers you the opportunity to play several different games featuring the book "The Great Gilly Hopkins," by Katherine Paterson.
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North Central Regional Educational Laboratory

Ncrel: Developing a School or District Technology Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site from the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory provides information on how to create a technology plan that is part of an overall school improvement plan. Discusses guidelines, planning committees, budgets, and agenda...
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Essdack: Tammy's Technology Tips for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Tammy's Technology Tips for Teachers provides a variety of helpful computer activities, presentations, web sites, and resources of use to educators teaching kindergarten to 8th grade.
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Tech Learning: The Resource for Ed. Tech. Leaders

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Get the latest educational technology news and articles with this resource. Search past archives and participate in online events. Tech Learning is produced by Technology & Learning Magazine, with contributions from hundreds other...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin: The Garden of Abdul Gasazi

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Explore this informative teachers' guide for the book, "The Garden of Abdul Gasazi," by Chris Van Allsburg. Students and teachers will enjoy this comprehensive source.
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Laus Dnet: Kinder. Word Lesson Alphabet Potluck Feast [Pdf]

For Teachers K Standards
Students will create a class book (PDF) modeled after the book Potluck, by Anne Shelby, to identify the beginning sounds of words and the letter of the alphabet representing that sound (phonemic awareness). Contains links to step sheets...
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Laus Dnet: Grade 4 Word Lesson Plan (My Autobiography) [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students research the history, meaning, and personal significance of their life story. Students will interview parents and reflect on their own experiences to learn the history of their lives. Contains links to step...
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Microsoft

Microsoft Education: Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
To aid teachers in incorporating technology into their classrooms, Microsoft provides technology-rich lesson plans searchable by grade level, theme, learning area, and Microsoft product. Each lesson plan is user-friendly (often with...
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American Mathematical Society: Mathematical Moments

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this resource to promote an awareness of mathematics as it occurs in nature, science, technology and human culture. This series of articles and podcasts can be used as teaching resources.
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Laus Dnet: Grade 5 Word Lesson Plan (Mr. President)

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this instructional activity, students write a persuasive letter to the President of the United States. Students will research the 2000 Presidential election, interview parents, and reflect on their own opinions and experiences to...
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Edutopia

Edutopia: Simulation Nation: The Promise of Virtual Learning Activities

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Using the power of simulation as a teaching and learning tool seems like a natural fit. The article and accompanying video outline some successful endeavors to marry technology and simulation with education.