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I Knew Him When....
Pupils examine different techniques of research to gather information and facts. They discover how to use multimedia computer application HyperStudio. They improve writing and word processing skills.
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S.A.I.L. Project
Seventh graders demonstrate basic English skills. They demonstrate multi-tasking skills when working with computers. They respond to the information by asking probing questions about basic technological terminology.
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Money Madness
Second graders review coins and their values. In this coin recognition lesson, 2nd graders review the coin values as they read 'Smart' by Shel Silverstein. Students use class computer demonstrations to identify the coin's names, worth,...
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Dig Into the Dictionary
Second graders explore their vocabulary by participating in a dictionary word find activity. In this vocabulary lesson, 2nd graders locate words in a dictionary based on the beginning letter which must match the teacher's instructions....
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Tekki Pup
First graders learn basic computer terminology by viewing and participating in a PowerPoint presentation.
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Exploring Indiana: Tales, Timelines, and Trivia
Young scholars record timelines of Indiana history and include events from their own personal history on it. After using various research sources, the record their timelines using the Timeliner software application. They share their...
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'The Flood'
Students hear the story "The Flood," and take a survey of the favorite pet animals in the class. They take the information complied in the survey and make a bar graph to show favorite pet animals using the computer program KidPix.
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Introduction to Inventions
Fourth graders construct an invention to the best of their creative ability using the teacher provided resources. They identify four scientific processes during the experiment and log them on the teacher prepared ditto.
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Tekkie Time
Students identify, review and use computer technology by reviewing pictures of CPUs, keyboards, mice, disk drives, etc.
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Famous Virginians
Fourth graders research the lives of famous people from Virginia. Using the internet, they take notes in a blank flipbook given to them by their teacher. They write a speech in first person of the famous Virginian they researched and...
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Color Quilt Squares
Students investigate how to mix different colors in patterns. They use the patterns in order to design a quilt. Students create a design for one square. They use computer software to display and practice the creation of quilt squares...
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Then And Now - Internet Research
Young scholars use the Internet as an information resource to locate information for selected topics. They explore how to cite Internet references and resources used in a project.
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Stick To The Topic
Second graders engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with the increase of writing conventions. The teacher models the writing process for the students. The students work with the teacher to create a shared writing piece...
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Let's Go Camping!
Students view and use visual texts to gain and present information, become familiar with and use appropriate technologies eg. publish writing on computer, use photographs to record events, use video to record events.
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No-More-In-A-Line
Students and teacher discuss square windows and their symmetry. Students work on the problem given and discuss any difficult ideas. They work in groups to use a systematic approach to get all possible answers.
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Students helping Students
Students learn what communities include and how they impact individuals. They learn how to solve community problems, and to create an asset map. Students learn to also identify resources in their community to put on the map.
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Daphnia and Algae: A Study of Pond Dynamics
Students observe interrelationships and interdependencies of organisms which may generate stable ecosystems. They also study that living organisms have the capacity to produce infinite sized populations, but environments and resources...
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Styles Of Seminole Clothing
Students participate in demonstrations from guest speakers, community members and teacher-lead discussions, tell differences and similarities between contemporary and traditional styles of Seminole clothing, explain the different designs...
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Where in the World?
Students discover where in the world the very first coins were made through research in small groups using resources available from the library, classroom textbooks, and the Internet.
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Discovering Asia, Past and Present
Students research a specified country. Using the internet, Inspiration software, tourist information, and their textbooks, students create a multimedia report containing information on the climate, natural resources, the economy, and...
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Math/Technology: Measuring Objects
Third graders create Powerpoint templates of pictures they have taken. Using both standard and metrric measurement units, they describe what units of measurement they would use for each object. In the computer lab, they work in pairs to...
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Internet Versus Daily Newspapers
Seventh graders address a series of questions based on Bloom's Taxonomy. Students find a position to be formulated and defended, specifically the Internet newspaper or the traditional daily newspaper. Students create a five card...
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Najaf- A Holy City Caught In The Crossfire
Pupils investigate the city of Najaf and its present circumstances as part of the conflict in the Middle East. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They read an online news article while conducting brainstorming sessions...
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Insects
Students work in groups to investigate the concept of insects. They participate in a variety of activities that include the gathering of samples and making observations like identifying different body parts. The lesson integrates...