Curated OER
What brings personal jets to the masses? Lots of computing
Students read an article and answer questions. For this jet lesson students rank the problems facing our nation in order from most to least difficult to solve.
Curated OER
Geometry in the Heavens
Ninth graders access a star worksheet and determine properties of polygons. For this investigative lesson students complete a worksheet and discuss myths.
Curated OER
Geometry Digital Blogging Books
Students observe geometric shapes in their everyday lives. In this middle school/high school mathematics lesson, students use their cell phone to record and publish their observations about the geometric shapes they encounter. Students...
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...
Other
Jan's Web Work: Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101
Illustrated and interactive web tutorial that guides learners through to achieving strong, basic computer knowledge. The tutorial is broken into chapters with interactive quizzes.
Curated OER
Google for Education: Presentations on Cs and Technology for Young Children
Teach young children the basics of computer science and computational thinking skills through this collection of ready to use presentations aimed to engage young learners.
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.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer Programmers
This site has basic information about careers for computer programmers, including the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training, job outlook, earnings and related occupations. Multimedia is mentioned in the training...
Broward Education Foundation
Broward Education Foundation: Budget Technology [Pdf]
Students will be divided into pairs and given a $1000 budget (imaginary) to create a project focusing on their area of interest within the school curriculum that will include a culminating audio/visual presentation. They must write an...
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Information About Computer Dvd Drives
Informative site detailing the use of DVD drives. Content includes a focus on the basics of DVDs, DVD regional codes, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, technical support and more.
Other
Sun Associates: Basic Tools for Educators
Many teachers have found that the technology tools that are most accessible and versatile are those broadly classified as "Applications." This page discusses the many ways that spreadsheets, word processors, databases, and presentation...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Technology Quiz
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using the Activotes, students will be quizzed over basic technology knowledge.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Computer Literacy
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students can interact with the ACTIVboard to demonstrate understanding of basic computer processing and terms.
Google
Cs Education at Google: Cs First: Art Theme
A set of eight activities that teach young scholars basic computer science concepts using the programming language Scratch. Includes lots of additional supports for teachers. All materials are free and teachers sign in to create a class....
University of South Florida
Florida Center for Instructional Technology: What Is Networking Hardware?
Clickable network map shows information on the types and uses of networking hardware. Very basic introduction.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: You've Got Triangles!
Students learn about trigonometry, geometry and measurements while participating in a hands-on interaction with LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT technology. First they review fundamental geometrical and trigonometric concepts. Then, they estimate the...