LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 2

The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.

Objective 2.08

Identify and use menu/tool bar features/functions in word processing documents. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing

Resources aligned to this objective

Geography centers
A geography unit in which students investigate and compare their hometowns and other cities. The unit incorporates nine centers: math, science, social studies, reading, writing, computers, puzzles and games, art, and listening. They all have activities that are integrated with the geography unit.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, Social Studies, Mathematics, Computer Technology Skills, and Science)
By Laurie Perry.
Hello Friend! Writing a Friendly Letter
Students will apply their knowledge of a friendly letter to compose a letter to send to their pen pals. Students will then type up their letters using the Kidspiration program.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts and Computer Technology Skills)
By Kelly Norton.
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 computer use into a Trainable Mentally Disabled Level IV curriculum.
Students involved in the Trainable Mentally Disabled program will use computers to supplement reading and personal information skills being taught as part of the implementation of student's Individual Education Plan. This activity will also allow students to reinforce fine-motor, visual-motor and behavioral skills.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Computer Technology Skills)
By Suzanne Morris.
The Legend of the Blue Bonnet
Students will create their own version/retelling of The Legend of the Blue Bonnet by Tomie dePaola
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts and Computer Technology Skills)
By Shari Peacock.
Spell Check - What a Tool!
Students, through guided practice, become familiar with how a spell check program works and learn to use it effectively. They will then be able to use it independently as they word process on their own.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2–5 Computer Technology Skills)
By Mary Rizzo.
Tarantulas
Students will read Tarantula by Jenny Feely. Then they will summarize what they have learned about tarantulas by writing descriptive words or phrases on a graphic organizer. Finally, using the Kid Pix Studio Deluxe (or other similiar drawing program), students will write sentences about tarantulas and make an illustration.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts and Computer Technology Skills)
By Jody Shaughnessy.
ZIPPLY delicious ice cream
Students explore states of matter when they change a liquid to a solid. Working in pairs, students make ice cream in a zip-lock bag. Science and technology are integrated with the use of graphic organizing software, word processing, digital photography and digital video.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Computer Technology Skills and Science)
By Pam Maness.

Lesson plans on the web

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