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.

Butterfly cycle: Students will understand the life cycle of the butterfly and create various art activities that would model metamorphosis.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, Computer Technology Skills, and Science); By Becky Woolard.

A Geometric 'Field Trip': Students conduct a 'field trip' around the school (inside and out) looking for examples of geometric shapes. They record their findings using a digital camera and present their findings in a multimedia presentation.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Computer Technology Skills); By Mary Rizzo.

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.

Leaves: Students learn about the changing leaves with a hands-on approach. This cross-curricula thematic unit is designed for students to explore, read, write and much more.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and Computer Technology Skills); By Theresa Petrillo.

Nephelococcygia--Cloud Watching.: As part of the 2nd grade science objectives dealing with weather, students will learn the various types of clouds as well as the term and the act of nephelococcygia -- cloud watching.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Computer Technology Skills and Science); By Kelley James.

Observing the water cycle: Initially, students will observe a demonstration of the water cycle and apply the information gained through the demonstration. Then students will measure and graph rainfall for two weeks.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 and 5 Mathematics, Computer Technology Skills, and Science); By Priscilla Nutt.

Pigs and Wolf on a Map!: The students will construct a Double Bubble Map (Venn Diagram) to compare and contrast two versions of a familiar fairytale.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2–4 English Language Arts and Computer Technology Skills); By Cherry Randall.

Red-eyed Tree Frog Hyperstudio: Students will read The Red-eyed Tree Frog by Joy Cowley then plan and put together a Hyperstudio which retells the story.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts and Computer Technology Skills); By Jody Shaughnessy.

The Shape of Stuff: This lesson will involve students identifying, describing, and making solid figures.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Mathematics and Computer Technology Skills); By Bettie Davis.

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.

Twas the night before Christmas: Retelling through thinking maps: After reading and discussing “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” students will work together to create a Flow Map. Each student will then use the map they created individually to retell the story in his/her own words.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts and Computer Technology Skills); By Amy Rhyne, Paulette Keys, and Sarah Carson.

Weathering the Water Cycle: A Conclusion: This lesson concludes the unit "Weathering the Water Cycle." As a result of this unit, students will understand that the water cycle is a continuous cycle made up of the three stages; evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 and 5 Computer Technology Skills); By Cathie Hill, Jackie Parker, and Karen Neilson.

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.

From fact to fiction: Drawing and writing stories: Students use factual information gathered from the Internet as the basis for creating a nonfiction story. Story elements, including setting, characters, problem, solution, and endings, are then used as a structure for assembling students' ideas into a story. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Computer Technology Skills, English Language Arts, and Mathematics); 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