Standard Course of Study :: Computer Technology Skills

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At home in the tropical rainforest: Students will choose one rainforest animal to research using print and electronic resources. They will work cooperatively with a partner to create a Hyperstudio card with the following information: photograph of the animal, the layer of the rainforest it inhabits, sound the animal makes, and an interesting fact about the animal.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts, Computer Technology Skills, and Science); By Sally Eller.

Earth Day poems using KidPix: Students will learn about Earth Day and their responsibility to the earth by creating Earth Day poems using KidPix.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts, Computer Technology Skills, and Science); By Michele Tipton.

The Emperor's Prize Egg: This lesson will introduce students to the life of a penguin. They will explore penguins' habitats, eating habits, and other unique adaptations that they use to survive in Antarctica.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Computer Technology Skills, and Science); By Betty Burleson.

First class butterflies: This is an integrated unit on raising and releasing Painted Lady butterflies. Students will learn that technology is very useful in obtaining and sharing information about butterflies via the internet.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Computer Technology Skills, Mathematics, and Science); By Brenda Murray.

Gardens all around: Students learn to appreciate the plants and animals that make their homes in the gardens of North Carolina.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts, Computer Technology Skills, and Science); By Bambi Heavner.

How Much is that Doggy in the Window?: Using internet sources, students will explore information associated with owning a dog. Students will access a controlled collection of websites regarding owning a dog within the scavenger hunt.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Computer Technology Skills, and Science); By Kathy Beck.

Integrating the Internet Into the Curriculum: Jan Brett Author Study: Jan Brett's books will be used to integrate technology into different areas of the curriculum. The seven activities will each take about 30 minutes depending on the class. The highlight of the author study will be the design of a class multimedia presentation.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills); By Barb Thorson.

Multicultural cross grade level unit plan: This unit of study integrates reading, writing, math, and social studies. It is designed to help first and third grade students relate to other cultures of the world. They will understand and compare the similarities and differences of children, families, and communities in different times and places. They will analyze religious and other cultural traditions. They will apply basic geographic concepts.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts, Social Studies, Computer Technology Skills, and Mathematics); By Shirley Young.

Odd & Even Exploration: This lesson will involve students in using manipulatives to explore even and odd numbers.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts, Computer Technology Skills, and Mathematics); By Alta Allen.

Turtles are terrific: This lesson will engage the students in the study of turtle attributes and their habitats. The lesson will integrate science, math, language arts and computer/technology curriculums.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts, Computer Technology Skills, Mathematics, and Science); By Lucy Crosby.

Adventures in nonfiction: A guided inquiry journey: The activities in this ReadWriteThink lesson provide a foundation for using nonfiction resources for developing and answering questions about gathered information. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Computer Technology Skills); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Book buddy biographies: Intermediate and primary students working together: Students create a personalized biography for their reading buddy. Each child is the author, illustrator, and editor. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts and Computer Technology Skills); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Chinese instruments: Students identify and classify Western instruments and traditional Chinese instruments. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–4 English Language Arts and Computer Technology Skills); Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Designing a Virtual Path: Students use their knowledge of numbers, measurement, and geometry to design a “virtual path” that enables a ladybug to hide under a leaf. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Computer Technology Skills and Mathematics); Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Farm machines: In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Science NetLinks, students find out how machines help people grow, package, transport, and store food. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Computer Technology Skills and Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Get the Turtle to the Pond: Provides opportunities for creative problem solving while encouraging young students to estimate length and angle measure. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Computer Technology Skills and Mathematics); Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

How Many Ways?: Students estimate the value of collections of pennies, nickels, and dimes. They then determine the exact amount by exchanging sets of pennies or nickels for dimes. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Computer Technology Skills); Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Let's build a snowman: Students read fiction and nonfiction books and access the Internet to gain information about how animals survive during the winter. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Computer Technology Skills); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Reading and writing about whales using fiction and nonfiction texts: Students formulate research questions and write letters. After listening to and viewing nonfiction picture books about blue whales, students write letters to an online scientist. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts and Computer Technology Skills); Provider: IRA/NCTE