Curated OER
President Internet Project
Young scholars utilize search engines to locate information on one of the first five Presidents of the United States. Students utilize various technological skills that incorporate higher level thinking, analysis, and summarization. ...
Curated OER
Investigating the properties of a circle
Pupils use wax paper to look at different properties of circles such as chords, tangent lines, inscribed angles, and inscribed angles in a semi-circle, as well as finding the center of the circle, and use GSP to investigate cyclic...
Curated OER
Paper Tower Challenge
Student explore the challenge of building a tower using paper. They build their tower using paper and record the height of their tower. Students collect and record the heights of other towers and use that data to create a spreadsheet.
Curated OER
The Giant Cell
After actively participating in a unit on cells, the students act out and become the organelles. They will act out and explain the functions of what each of the organelles do for the cell.
Curated OER
We're On A Mission!
Students examine the Mars Exploration Rover mission. In groups, they design their own mission while participating in a webquest. They write an essay using the information they gathered to propose their mission to the President. They...
Curated OER
Martin Luther King Jr.
Students explore the life and contributions of Martin Luther King Jr.
Curated OER
A Picture's Worth 500-700 Words
Students write a narrative or short story of 500-700 words based on an assigned work of art.
Curated OER
OUT OF THIS WORLD AND INTO OUR CLASSROOM
Students create projects on Astronomy using math concepts and use of Internet resources.
Curated OER
Wings and Othe Things
Students work in groups that are engaged in different activities at different times. They watch the video "Madagascar" and collect data pertaining to the Fish Eagle's arm spam. They work together to perform mathematical computations...
Curated OER
Native American Unit: Introduction to Internet Searching Strategies
Students observe a model classroom of students using the internet. Prospective teachers explore the advantages to taking kids to search engines while in a computer lab. They discuss strategies that are appropriate to teach students and...
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Restoring the Nike
Pupils explore the roles of artists, art historians and archaeologists. They discover the role of professionals in restoring lost or damaged artwork. Students examine the characteristics of Greek art.
Curated OER
Everything Weather
Fourth graders use print and electronic media to find the following essential elements of these storms: characteristics, effects, safety and preparation, and interesting facts. A graphic organizer is used to gather and record this key...
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Perimeter and Area of 2D Shapes
Students find the perimeter and area of circles, triangles, and rectangles. In this perimeter and area lesson plan, the teacher gives students formulas for each shape and measurement and works through examples on the board. While no...
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Computer Basics: Basic Parts of a Computer
Learn about the basic parts of a desktop computer.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Computer Science Principles
A basic introductory course to computer science. Covers what computers are, their parts, and what they do; what the Internet is and how it works; some basic programming concepts; algorithms; data analysis; and global impact of computers...
Learn My Way
Learn My Way: Using a Computer
In this online course students will learn about the basic functions and different parts of a computer and how to use one safely.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Computer Basics: Inside a Computer
Master some of the basic terminology and understand what goes on inside a computer.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Parts of the Computer
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides an introduction to computers at the elementary grade level.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Computer
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart helps students identify the parts of a computer in order to understand basic terms and terminology used in technology integration.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Label It!
During this lesson, students will work to create word cards or "labels" to identify parts of the computer. Students will use basic letter sounds to help spell the correct words. Students will demonstrate their new knowledge by labeling...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Tower O' Power
In this activity, students learn about creating a design directly from a CAD (computer-aided design) program. They will design a tower in CAD and manufacture the parts with a laser cutter. A competition determines the tower design with...
Learn My Way
Learn My Way: Using a Mouse
In this online course, students will learn how to use and click a computer mouse, how to hold a mouse, and how to use it to get around your computer.