Standard Course of Study :: Computer Technology Skills

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Election Time Database: After using various methods of researching information, students will create a database and use it to answer questions about the current election. At the conclusion, students will create a poster or Hyperstudio presentation of their findings.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills); By Lee Yahnker.

Exploring the Everglades: After reading the book, Everglades, by Jean Craighead George, students will apply basic Internet navigation and computer skills to complete a scavenger hunt about the Everglades. As a culmination activity, students will use a word processing program to type a paragraph detailing what they have learned about the Everglades.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Computer Technology Skills, and Science); By Debbie Fox.

The Greensboro Sit-ins: Students will explore the Greensboro Sit-ins. They will experience segregation through drama, research the people involved in the protest at Woolworth's, and then stage a re-enactment of the event.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, Theatre Arts Education, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills); By Lucinda Gainey.

Simplicity: A Literature Based Paideia Seminar: Students will apply their knowledge of how developments in the history of the United States, as well as the world, can impact the lives of people today. The lesson is based on the picture book entitled, The Simple People, written by Tedd Arnold and illustrated by Andrew Shachat. (Summary: The simple people enjoy the simple life until one of the character's inventions is used to make life more complicated. As a result, everyone forgets the simple things in life.) After a Paideia seminar discussing the book, students will select a modern invention, research the history of its development and how it impacts society, and create a multi-media presentation.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills); By Krista Hannah.

A Visit to a North Carolina Aquarium: Students will visit the website for the North Carolina Aquariums and choose one aquarium to visit. They will gather the information requested on the worksheet as if their family made an imaginary trip to the chosen aquarium. They will use this information to write a story about their imaginary trip.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Computer Technology Skills and Science); By Linda Murray.

WOLVES: Comprehending Informational Texts: This integrated plan uses non-fiction text and wolves to motivate students with language arts and science. Students will read a nonfiction text and use metacognitive skills of guided reading and KWHL chart to monitor comprehension and extend vocabulary.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Computer Technology Skills); By Amy Vance.

Research building blocks: Examining electronic sources: Students will examine and rate the relevance of electronic sources. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Computer Technology Skills); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Research building blocks: Hints about print: Students examine abstracts of selected books to determine relevance and helpfulness. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Information Skills and Computer Technology Skills); Provider: IRA/NCTE