Here is a series of easy-to-understand and well-designed computer lessons for pupils. In them, learners learn about the parts of a computer and what they do, the DOS operating system, the variety of files that are used, and how to keep...

Stay tuned for a programming announcement. The resource contains the four free-response questions from the 2007 AP® Computer Science exam. Teachers and pupils use the questions to understand how topics appear on exams. The items cover...

Imagine computer science all summed up in one book. This resource provides 16 chapters that cover many aspects of computer science, ranging from algorithms to software engineering. The e-book contains links to applets to help explain...

Take a look at a very simple lesson on text size, text colors, and font choices. There is a step-by-step guide directing the young learners on what to do to change these things when working on a computer. Take it even further by adding a...

Students study the criteria for evaluating web sites and use information found in authoritative web sites to create questions for a game of Jeopardy. They evaluate three different web sites, some with minor errors and some with major...

Learners identify different uses and forms of coding information. They use binary code to encode and decode written language. Students utilize worksheets imbedded in this plan to gain practice.

This is a nice introduction for first graders to parts of the computer. It includes several resource links to PowerPoints to show the class. There is one activity for the class to do. This is a basic introduction, and could definitely be...

In this words you know worksheet, 7th graders write words in English for foods, drinks, travel, transportation, computer, sports and verbs.

Integrate computer and technology vocabulary into your Spanish class with these twelve crossword puzzles. Easy, medium, and hard crossword puzzles are provided. Consider providing these to your learners after engaging them with this...

Test your learners' Internet research skills with this scavenger hunt. Of the twenty questions provided, scholars research ten and provide the answer, the URL, the search engine, and the keywords they used. While some of the questions...

Students are introduced to the eBuddies laptop system. Using the technology, they create a new Word document and practice using a mouse. Opening a new window from Internet Explorer, they view an appropriate site which allows them to...

Here is a great way to explore language arts by completing a computer activity with classmates. Youngsters read a fairy tale in class and analyze where the beginning, middle and end are. They create their own story using clip art and...

Students practice using education technology by creating spreadsheets.  In this Microsoft Excel lesson plan, students discover ways to work with several worksheets at once using Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet program.  Students...

Sixth graders view an animated program showing how the continents fit together millions of years ago. In groups, they compare and contrast the distribution of rocks and fossils based on how the continents fit together. After reading a...

Students view video clips from the TV show, "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" to show their different uses of computers. They review the steps involved in designing and planning a networked office or home and analyze the needs of the users...

Fifth graders listen as the material on Computer Components and Assembly Script is described. They then get in groups of 4 or 5 and stand together in a line with each student respectively representing one memory register. Another child...

Students create an illustration of their favorite part of the book "The Magic School Bus Gets Cold Feet" using a computer drawing program. They listen to the story and answer discussion questions, view drawings on the teacher's Paint...

Students draw a picture related to the book "Today I Feel Silly" using a computer drawing program. They listen to the story and answer discussion questions, view drawings on the teacher's Paint website, and create an illustration of...

Students write paragraph about a bug using the computer, an Internet encyclopedia, and word processing program.

Here is a set of cards explaining the meanings of a variety of different parts of a computer. While not exactly a lesson per se, these cards could be printed out and used quite easily in a formatted lesson. In this time of computers,...

Students use a variety of computer games and programs to reinforce colors. In this colors lesson plan, students create scenes, view degrees of colors, see colors dance to music, and more.

Learners create their own fantasy planet using computer software on KidPix. In this planets lesson plan, students also write a paragraph about their planet including the name, population, weather, and more.

First graders complete computer activities, make a mask, separate pictures, and more having to do with mammals. In this mammals lesson plan, 1st graders classify animals as being mammals or non mammals based on their hair or fur.

Students research different websites to obtain information about the alphabet. In this Internet lesson plan, students use their knowledge of the alphabet to navigate certain websites.