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=Grade 3 Technology Curriculum= 1. Demonstrate optimal posture position at the computer workstation.
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Students will demonstrate the following behaviors introduced in K-2: //Eyes level with the text on the monitor, shoulders down, arms relaxed, elbows level with keyboard, feet and lower back supported, fingers curved, wrists slightly elevated// http://www.homeworking.com/library/posture.htm Posture at Work http://www.umm.edu/pediatrics/ergonomics.html - Teach Ergonomics to Kids http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/aches/carpal.html - Kids’ Health: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/house/k_ergonomics.html -Computers Can Be a Real Pain http://orosha.org/cergos/ -Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School Students http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=6856**Title:** [|Better Health in Computer Technology] **Overview:** In this lesson, students will learn the rationale for proper hand, eye, and body mechanics when using a computer. Students will discover how to properly use a computer by viewing a presentation, researching the Internet, and by creating their own slideshow presentation.
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Students will correctly use the following terms introduced in K-2: //“Press” not “hit” the keys, open file, save, log on, log off, shut down (program), exit/quit are synonymous with log-off (programs), font, double click, icon, click/drag, cursor, hourglass/busy, print, copy/cut/paste, maximize/minimize, insert – clip art, save-as, right click (open/close), scrolling, print preview, insert picture, resize/format picture, highlight, mouse pad, Internet, network, file/open, desktop, format font.// Students will correctly use the following additional terms: · Sleep · Reboot (Shut down and restart the computer) · Soft (Ctrl, Alt, Delete – shutdown) /hard boot (Press power button – hold it down until it powers off) · Back/Forward · Edit · Links · Delete · URL address · Software-specific terminology · Shortcut · Toggle (Switching back and forth between two settings) http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/docs/info/glossary1.html **Computer Glossary** http://www.kidsdomain.com/brain/computer/surfing/internet_glossary.html **An Internet Glossary**
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 * 2.** Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology.
 * 2.** Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology.
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http://www.intel.com/education/journey/ **The Journey Inside** The Journey Inside is a series of online lessons for learning about technology, computers, and society. This interactive resource uses Web-delivered video, audio, and other activities to guide students to an increased understanding of the world of technology. http://www.kidsdomain.com/brain/computer/lesson/comp_les1.html **Kids Domain Computer Connections** Simple lesson on parts of the computer http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=1961**Title:** [|First Day with the Computer - Beginning Computer Lesson for Grades 3-5]**Overview:** This lesson is designed to give hands-on experience to students during their first week at the computer. Students will learn correct positioning at the computer desk. Students will also learn proper positioning of their hands on the keyboard. Discussion will include benefit for correct positioning with the computer
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 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=11196Title:** [|Let's Go Spreadsheet Silly] **Overview:** In this lesson students will become familiar with spreadsheets. They will learn how to collect and input data into a spreadsheet and how to create graphs from the spreadsheet data.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=11421 Title:** [|Powerful Book Reports] **Overview:** This lesson allows students to identify the critical components of a story while developing expertise in creating and presenting multimedia presentations


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 * # Use common input and output devices efficiently and effectively.
 * # Use common input and output devices efficiently and effectively.

//Students will correctly use the following devices as introduced in K-2:// · //Input devices- mouse and remote control// · //Output devices- monitor, printer, speakers and headphones// · //Storage- floppy disks// Students will use the following additional devices: · Digital camera · Network printers http://www.kidsdomain.com/brain/computer/lesson/comp_les2.html Activity: Getting to Know Your Computer (complete with worksheet links) http://www.intel.com/education/journey/ -The Journey Inside a Computer http://www.tekmom.com/buzzwords/ - TekMom’s Technology Buzzwords for Students http://www.computerlab.kids.new.net/dictionary.htm -Computer Lab Dictionary http://www.wam.umd.edu/~toh/image/DigitalCameraUses.htm -Using Digital Cameras in the Classroom http://coekate.murraystate.edu/camera/ideas.htm -Ideas for Using Digital Cameras in Your Classroom http://www.alienteacher.com/digital_cameras.htm -Digital Cameras http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=9998/9933&pq-locale=en_US Project Ideas from Kodak
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http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=13229- [|Computer Hunt] -This lesson is a technology-based project designed to demonstrate students' knowledge in keyboarding and Internet skills. It can be used as an assessment after a lesson on keyboarding and basic computer skills has been introduced http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7998 - [|"Dear Santa, It's Me!"] - In this lesson students will become familiar with a digital camera and will increase word processing and keyboarding skills by writing a friendly letter to Santa. http://nasaexplores.com/show_k4_teacher_st.php?id=021217170457 – The Next Step- To explore the NASA explores web site, and to view different links to learn about NASA’s research in designing a new space vehicle. http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=6407 – Communicating in a Technological World- Through utilizing the Internet to discover technological advances in the 20th century and interviewing relatives and friends who experienced these changes in communication, students will discover firsthand how technology has changed communication. http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=3910 – Welcome to Our Classroom- Students will create a classroom resource book for substitutes to help them feel more comfortable and familiar with faces and procedures in our classroom and school. http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=4272 –Digital Camera Self-Portraits- Third graders use digital cameras and draw/paint software to create original self-portraits.
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 * # Use developmentally appropriate keyboard techniques.
 * # Use developmentally appropriate keyboard techniques.

Students will use the following skills introduced in K-2: //left hand for left side keys, right hand for right side keys, special keys such as space bar, Enter/return, backspace, Esc., Shift, Delete, punctuation marks, Caps Lock, arrow keys, Tab key, Ctrl+Alt+Del, Alt+Tab (toggle shortcut), Windows key+ D (desktop shortcut)// Students will use the following additional skills: · Home row finger placement http://www.computerlab.kids.new.net/keyboarding.htm Assorted Keyboarding Sites http://www.teachnet.com/powertools/neattools/keyboard/ -Practice finger key placement http://www.sense-lang.org/typing/ - Free Touch Typing Practice http://www.typeonline.co.uk/lesson1.html -Free Typing Practice http://webinstituteforteachers.org/~gammakeys/Lesson/Lesson1.htm - Krazy Keyboarding for Kids http://www.blackdog4kids.com/games/word/meister/index.html - BlackDog’s WordMeister Typing Game
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http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=1961 – First Day With the Computer- This lesson is designed to give hands-on experience to students during their first week at the computer. Students will learn correct positioning at the computer desk. Students will also learn proper positioning of their hands on the keyboard. Discussion will include benefit for correct positioning with the computer. http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=13229 -[|Computer Hunt] -This lesson is a technology-based project designed to demonstrate students' knowledge in keyboarding and Internet skills. It can be used as an assessment after a lesson on keyboarding and basic computer skills has been introduced. http://webinstituteforteachers.org/~gammakeys/Lesson/Lesson1.htm -Assorted Lessons for Keyboarding Techniques
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 * Procedure:** Students will use any keyboarding program (Type to Learn 3, Keybo, Maevis Beacon, or website resource) to become familiar with the mouse and keyboard. The teacher may also play “Simon Says” or other teacher created games to provide students with experience using the mouse and keyboard. Example: Simon says put your index fingers on the letters “f” and “j” on your keyboard.
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5. Describe correct procedures for troubleshooting simple hardware and software problems.

Students will correctly perform following procedures: · Rebooting · Using the escape key · Checking and adjusting speaker/headphone volume · Checking paper in printer (know when the printer is out of paper)

http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/students/tsullivl/HelpGeek/checklist.htm -Checklist of Symptoms and Potential Fixes for Computer Problems http://www.kidinfo.com/Computers/Computers.html - Apple/Macintosh Troubleshooting http://ctc.aspira.org/Toolkits.html -Reference Source for Introduction to Internet and Email, Online Computing Safety, Microsoft Application Tutorials, Wireless Fundamentals, Virus Protection, Data Recovery, etc. http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7303 –Taking Care of Classroom Computers- This lesson will orient students as to the proper procedures for use of computers, equipment, and media. Students will be given a list of procedures to follow and the teacher will demonstrate the proper procedures. http://nasaexplores.com/show_58_teacher_st.php?id=030109145450 –Flowchart/Computer Use Comparison- Write about a feedback loop encountered during the day using a flowchart diagram http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=4247**Title:** [|Using Technology in Teaching Reading] Elementary students, while working on their basal reader story for the week, will use various forms of technology to increase comprehension and other reading skills. (Other strategies may be substituted if some of the technology mentioned is not available.)
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 * Subject Area:** Technology
 * Procedure:** As problems occur with technology in the classroom, teachers and students will problem solve together. Solutions will be added to a teacher/student-developed poster throughout the year.
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6.Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages associated with each.
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Students will understand: · The Internet is a single resource and needs to be used appropriately. http://www.microsoft.com/athome/intouch/keeptabs.mspx -Using Technology to Keep Tabs on Your Kids http://www.mpsaz.org/edtech/ **Educational Technology-MPS**
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http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7025 - [|Technology and You] -In this lesson students will use the Internet to find examples of how technology has impacted human lives. They will then determine of what value these are to their own lives. http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=6407 –Communicating in a Technological World- Through utilizing the Internet to discover technological advances in the 20th century and interviewing relatives and friends who experienced these changes in communication, students will discover firsthand how technology has changed communication. http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=12273 –Technological Influences- In this lesson students will utilize the Internet to find examples of how technology has impacted daily functioning at home and school, as well as in work settings. Students will determine how these aspects play important roles in our daily lives. Search MarcoPolo: __Tools__ Select: __ScienceNetLinks: Tools__ (the lesson) Search MarcoPolo: Inventors and Entrepreneurs Select: US History: Inventors & Entrepreneurs
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 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=12939 Title:** [|"Moments in Time" Lines] **Overview:** This lesson will give students the opportunity to share important events in their lives while learning to make a timeline.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=16961 Title:** [|The Strong Beat] **Overview:** This lesson explores the use of the strong beat through songs, movement, and playing of instruments. Students will have the opportunity to practice using the strong beat. Students will visit websites to compare their findings on strong beat.
 * http://nasaexplores.com/show_k4_teacher_st.php?id=02122681601 Title:** [|Ergonomics Expedition] [|(pdf)] [|Add Bookmark] **Description:** To learn about ergonomics, and to find examples of its use throughout the school


 * Subject Area:** Technology/Character Education
 * Procedure:** As a class, brainstorm ways technology is used in school. Make a chart that lists the technology, as well as the advantages and disadvantages associated with each. Continue the class discussion addressing how to use each piece of technology appropriately. Students may demonstrate to the class the proper use of equipment in the classroom or lab.
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7.Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information including personal consequences of inappropriate use. Students will discuss: · Responsible use of Internet as a research tool (review JCS Internet Acceptable Use Policy distributed at the beginning of the school year) http://www.lubbockisd.org/sfirenza/safety/index.htm (Lists other websites to use to teach Internet Safety) http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/23_03.asp CyberSmart http://www.fbi.gov/kids/k5th/safety2.htm FBI’s Internet Safety Tips =http://www.safekids.com/__SafeKids.com: Kids' Rules for Online Safety__= http://safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/ Kids’ Rules for Online Safety http://safekids.com/safe-blogging-tips/ Safe Blogging Tips http://safekids.com/chat-room-safety/ Chat Room Safety http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/ Cyber Bullying http://www.microsoft.com/athome/intouch/keeptabs.mspx -Using Technology to Keep Tabs on Your Kids http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7583 - [|AUP! Is it for ME?] -A district/school Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) will be the main instrument used in this lesson. Students will interpret and make inferences about their school/district AUP. AUP contracts encourage responsible behavior by students and staff and give administrators enforceable rules for acceptable use of school computers and network services. http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7303 - [|Taking Care of Classroom Computers] - This lesson will orient students as to the proper procedures for use of computers, equipment, and media. Students will be given a list of procedures to follow and the teacher will demonstrate the proper procedures. http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/23_05.asp**Netiquette**                [|Good Manners Everywhere] Students discuss good manners in the face-to-face world and learn some dos and don'ts for using E-mail in cyberspace http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/23_05.asp**Privacy** [|Filling Out a Form - Ask First] Students learn that many Web sites have enticing offers in exchange for information and discuss how to responsibly handle such offers.
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8.Identify legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology.

Students will identify and follow: · Acceptable Use Policy · Appropriate Internet use

http://citationmachine.net/ -- useful site enables students to create bibliographic citations in both APA and MLA formats http://www.cybercrime.gov/rules/lessonplan1.htm -CyberEthics for Teachers
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http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7595 -[|Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines] -In this lesson students will learn a few basic copyright concepts such as how copyright helps a creator control any changes to his/her work. http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7583 - [|AUP! Is it for ME?] -A district/school Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) will be the main instrument used in this lesson. Students will interpret and make inferences about their school/district AUP. AUP contracts encourage responsible behavior by students and staff and give administrators enforceable rules for acceptable use of school computers and network services. http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=158 Marco Polo- [|Research Building Blocks: "Cite Those Sources!"] [|Add Bookmark] In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from ReadWriteThink, students participate in an interactive bibliography, learning about plagiarism and the importance of citing their sources. This lesson,and its associated unit, take advantage of children's natural curiosity--their desire to know "how" and "why." In the process of writing a written report on a state symbol, students learn about the research process and then experience it firsthand
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 * # Identify areas in which technology has impacted human lives.
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Students will identify areas of impact within a school: · Media center, labs, lunchroom, etc. http://www.intel.com/education/journey/ -Intel Education Initiative
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http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=12273- [|Technological Influences]- In this lesson students will utilize the Internet to find examples of how technology has impacted daily functioning at home and school, as well as in work settings. Students will determine how these aspects play important roles in our daily lives. http://www.nasaexplores.com/show_k4_teacher_st.php?id=040301161009**Title:** [|Eye Use Spell Check] [|(pdf)] [|Add Bookmark] **Description:** To learn the limitations of tools used to check for spelling errors.
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 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7025Title:** [|Technology and You] **Overview:** In this lesson students will use the Internet to find examples of how technology has impacted human lives. They will then determine of what value these are to their own lives
 * http://www.nasaexplores.com/show_k4_teacher_st.php?id=031202164034Title:** [|Communicating Through Cyberspace] [|(pdf)] [|Add Bookmark] **Description:** To learn how the Internet can help people communicate around the world.


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10. Demonstrate basic operations of a word processor.
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//Students will demonstrate use of skills introduced in K-2:// · //Software toolbar shortcuts (open, print, new document, spell check, center, etc.)// · //Font formatting (type, color, size)// · //Spell check// · //Tab key (indenting)// Students will demonstrate additional use of these skills: · Selecting text · Alignment · Line spacing http://www.lauriefowler.com/elfpage.html Electronic Educator's Link to the Future http://wizard.4teachers.org/ Web Worksheet Wizard http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/FX100487981033.aspx -Microsoft Word home page http://malektips.com/microsoft_word_2003_help_and_tips.html -Helpful Tips For Using Microsoft Word http://www.baycongroup.com/wlesson0.htm -Microsoft Word tutorial
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http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=3908 - Look at me! -Students will write an autobiography and use pictures of themselves from past and present to illustrate it 11.Utilize general purpose productivity tools to facilitate learning throughout the curriculum.
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 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=3888Title:** [|//Koko’s Kitten// by Dr. Francine Patterson] **Overview:** After reading //Koko’s Kitten,// students will use the koko.org website to learn more about Koko the gorilla, send an email message to Koko, see Koko use sign language and learn from Koko how to sign three words
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=2107Title:** [|Writing Thank-You Notes] **Overview:** This lesson teaches students to write thank-you note using the writing process. Students will draft, revise, edit, and publish their thank-you notes. They will use a computer to view examples of thank-you notes and insert graphics into their own published thank-you notes.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=3908Title:** [|Look at me!] **Overview:** Students will write an autobiography and use pictures of themselves from past and present to illustrate it.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=3910Title:** [|Welcome to our Classroom] **Overview:** Students will create a classroom resource book for substitutes to help them feel more comfortable and familiar with faces and procedures in our classroom and school.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=5106Title:** [|That's The Story!] **Overview:** This is a fun lesson where the students use thinksheets and digital cameras. The students take an "interesting" picture using the digital camera. After they have printed them they are given at random another student's picture. They write a story about the picture they are given.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7315Title:** [|Writing Friendly Letters] **Overview:** This lesson teaches students the five parts of a friendly letter. Students will be able to write friendly letters utilizing the writing process. Students will visit various websites to learn more about writing friendly letters. Students will also create a letter by navigating a website on the Internet. The students will use a word processing program to develop their finished products.
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Students will demonstrate use of: · Microsoft Word · Digital cameras · Microsoft PowerPoint

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http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=11908 - [|Lost in Space – A Solar System Study] - During this technology based lesson, students navigate the Internet to learn interesting information about the solar system. They use the information to complete a worksheet and to create a puzzle or challenge for their classmates. http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7252 - [|My Most Memorable Experience]- In this lesson, each student will write a narrative story about his/her most memorable experience. Students will develop the narrative writing mode and create a brochure using desktop publishing software. http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=5124- [|Ambiguous Pictures/Abstract Art]-In this lesson students learn how perspective can change the meaning of art. The students will use a digital camera to take extreme close-ups of objects, thus causing the pictures to become resemble abstract art. This project incorporates art, writing and technology. [|www.weather.com] Have the students compare the differences in weather between 3 different cities or plan a vacation to your favorite place. (The Weather Channel)Type city and state then click: __Go__ Create a table using Microsoft Word to compare the differences.
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 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=12939 Title:** [|"Moments in Time" Lines] **Overview:** This lesson will give students the opportunity to share important events in their lives while learning to make a timeline
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=4272 Title:** [|Digital Camera Self-Portraits] **Overview:** Third graders use digital cameras and draw/paint software to create original self-portraits.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=4722 Title:** [|What Kind of Plant Is It?] **Overview:** This lesson provides a fun way for students to learn to classify plants as vascular and nonvascular. Students will use drawing software to create pictures of vascular and nonvascular plants.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=11459 Title:** [|Quotations and Commas] **Overview:** During this lesson students will have the opportunity to learn the proper way to use quotations and commas. They will view information on the Internet and participate in online activities to help them master this concept.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=528 Title:** [|Endangered Species: What are they and how can we help them?] **Overview:** The topic of endangered species is one that needs to be addressed with every student. As more and more plants and animals become extinct, students, as inhabitants of this ecosystem, need to be aware that human actions affect the planet. The purpose of this lesson is to educate students on endangered species and to provide them with basic knowledge of the causes of these tragic extinctions.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=9484 Title:** [|Three-Digit Subtraction] **Overview:** This lesson uses technology and literature to teach subtraction of three-digit numbers, including subtraction across zeros

Computers with Internet access, Books about Native American Legends such as: __The Legend of Bluebonnet__ and __The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush__ by Tomie dePaola __Buffalo Woman__, __The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses__, and __Star Boy__ by Paul Goble Discuss the meaning of the word legend. Read some other Native American legends that explain natural phenomenon. Have the children divide into small groups and write a legend to explain a given event. Supply some topics for those who have trouble thinking of one, such as how the mountains were created, how the sunset gets its color, etc. Students may then type and illustrate their stories using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Kid Pix, Kidspiration
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 * # Use a variety of media and technology resources to create and communicate knowledge products across the curriculum.
 * # Use a variety of media and technology resources to create and communicate knowledge products across the curriculum.

Students will individually and collaboratively write, present, and publish the following using Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint. · Report · Story

http://www.learningservicesus.com/Curriculum-Community/Articles/ppoint-kids.html -PowerPoint for Kids http://www.pppst.com/ Pete’s PowerPoint Station http://jc-schools.net/PPTs-la.html Jefferson County Schools, TN -PowerPoint and other technology presentations http://www.learningservicesus.com/Curriculum-Community/Articles/ppoint-kids.html PowerPoint for Kids [|www.americaslibrary.gov]- Explore the states http://ipl.si.umich.edu/div/kidspace/stateknow/- Pick a State [|www.theus50.com/] - The U.S. 50 [|www.weather.com/] -Weather Channel http://asp.usatoday.com/weather/weatherfront.aspx - USA Today Weather [|www.wildwildweather.com] – Dan Satterfield’s Wild Weather Page Create a powerpoint/brochure on your trip.
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 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7261Title:** [|Powerful Presentations] **Overview:** This lesson provides teachers with a step-by-step guide for teaching students how to produce a multimedia presentation. A detailed slideshow is included to give the teacher and students a visual guide to work with during the lesson. Students will develop many computer skills during this lesson. In addition, the ability to create multimedia presentations can be useful across the curriculum for a variety of projects.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=8613Title:** [|Larger than Life] **Overview:** Students will write a tall tale narrative including larger than life characters with unusual skills or abilities using exaggeration, humor, surprise endings, and story elements (setting, characters, conflict, resolution).
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=10250Title:** [|Creating Holiday Cards] **Overview:** This lesson for incorporates painting and word processing software to create a card. Students will create original art work, insert it into a document, and print it. This can be done in a classroom or a lab setting with any age from second to fifth grade.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=2325Title:** [|Simple Machines Webquest] **Overview:** This lesson is designed to allow students to explore simple machines through a Webquest with Internet resources provided for research of simple machines. Students then create a report, with pictures, in Word, and finally, invent their own simple machine for presentation.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=2039Title:** [|Forces That Change the Land]**Overview:** Students will use websites and other resources to find information about the following landforms: mountains, canyons, and valleys.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=10006Title:** [|Make a Leaf Graph] **Overview:** This lesson should be taught during a unit on plants or trees. During this lesson students will collect leaves and use rulers to measure each leaf. The students will have the opportunity to create a hand-made bar graph as well as a computer-generated bar graph. They will also compare a bar graph to a pie graph to determine which graph is easier to read.
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 * Take a Trip-**Brainstorm as a class to determine the important information needed to plan a trip to another state. Make sure to include a map, location and population, weather report for this time of year, distance from Alabama, and important places to visit. Use AVL, books, and the following websites:

==Design an Alien-== · With a partner, research a planet using books, AVL Resources, the following websites: http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets –Welcome to the Planets http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/billa/tnp/nineplanets.html – Nine Planets [|www.windows.ucar.edu] – Windows to the Universe · Search MarcoPolo: __Planets__, Click: __Martian Real Estate: A Good Investment?__ · Include information on the planet, its atmosphere, description, distance from the sun, etc. · Design an alien who could survive on that planet. What must he look like, breath, eat, etc. to survive there. Draw a picture of your alien and scan it or use an electronic paint program. · Capture from the Internet a picture of the planet. =__You’re Flying in a Plane Procedure: Have students imagine flying in an airplane looking out the window. They see all types of beautiful clouds in the sky. Ask them how they will describe what they saw to their family upon their return. They should be able to identify the clouds and describe them. Using the Internet, students search for information about the three types of clouds. Students will search for the three types of clouds outside and take pictures using a digital camera or they may draw them. Have students include these pictures in their science journal including facts learned from their Internet search. On poster board, students can create cloud formations using cotton balls. Students will label each cloud formation and include a fact. Students can take their digital pictures of different cloud formations, cut pictures apart, and create a jigsaw puzzle for classmates to put back together. Have students create a presentation on the various types of cloud formations using HyperStudio, Microsoft PowerPoint, or Microsoft Word and their digital pictures.__= http://www.mountwashington.org/notebook/transcripts/1999/09/13.html Weather Notebook: Cloud Names - find out why the clouds are named stratus, cumulus, and cirrus http://vortex.plymouth.edu/clouds.html Cloud Boutique – Provides information on the different kinds of clouds Bibliography: http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/admin/tlapages/clouds.htm
 * Design a multimedia presentation** - **Procedure:** Have students type a story or report they have written using Microsoft Word. Stories/reports may be illustrated with pictures taken with a digital camera. Have the students print their papers and share them in groups. Stories may be displayed in the classroom.
 * Assessment:** Teacher observation of student performance, teacher developed checklist/rubric
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 * Standard 4: Technology Communication Tools**
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 * Skills:**
 * # Use telecommunications and other media to collaborate and interact with peers and other audiences following appropriate laws and regulations.
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 * Skills:**
 * # Use telecommunications and other media to collaborate and interact with peers and other audiences following appropriate laws and regulations.
 * # Use telecommunications and other media to collaborate and interact with peers and other audiences following appropriate laws and regulations.
 * # Use telecommunications and other media to collaborate and interact with peers and other audiences following appropriate laws and regulations.

//Students may use email programs with teacher assistance and close teacher supervision. (optional)// With close supervision, student will have the option of: · Participating in online projects · Interacting with ask-an-expert sites http://snipurl.com/blogging_fears - Managing Blogging Risks [|www.blogsafety.com/]- Teachers, Parents, and Students Can Learn About the Benefits of Safe Blogging http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/learning.now/ - Learning.now is a weblog that explores how new technology and Internet culture affect how educators teach and children learn. It will offer a continuing look at how new technology such as wikis, blogs, vlogs, RSS, podcasts, social networking sites, and the always-on culture of the Internet are impacting teacher and students' lives both inside and out of the classroom http://www.techtrekers.com/askanexpert.htm Ask an Expert [|www.blogsafety.com/]- Teachers, Parents, and Students Can Learn About the Benefits of Safe Blogging http://www.efieldtrips.org/ The Disney Teacher Exchange, Virtual Field Trip website resource: http://www.nasaexplores.com/show_k4_teacher_st.php?id=031202164034 –Communicating Through CyberSpace Disney’s Internet Safety Webtoons http://disney.go.com/webtoons/badapple/index.html **[|Disney Webtoons - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in "The Bad Apple"]** http://disney.go.com/webtoons/threepigs/index.html **[|Disney Webtoons - The Three Little Pigs in "Who's Afraid of Little ...]** Would you recognize the Big, Bad Wolf online? Teach the **three little pigs** how to enjoy the **Internet** - safely!
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 * http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/radio/index.html** **Podcasts: **Radio WillowWeb**** is a podcast for kids and by kids from the students at Willowdale Elemetary School in Omaha, Nebraska. Each new show is called a //Willowcast//.


 * Lesson Plans**
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7735 -** [|Email Pals] **-**The students will participate in an Internet pen pals exchange. They will exchange email with students in other parts of the United States or in other countries. They will learn about the culture and climate in other states and countries through participating in this activity.**Create a class account and send a class letter to the students
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=12840Title:** [|Can Plants Be Grown in Space?] **Overview:** This lesson allows students to explore finding a solution to growing plants in space. Students will have the opportunity to conduct a scientific investigation to discover if plants can grow in space. Students will also take a virtual field trip and discuss their experiment results with experts from NASA.
 * http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=234Title:** [|Webcams in the Classroom: Animal Inquiry and Observation] [|Add Bookmark] **Description:** In this lesson, from ReadWriteThink, students observe animal habits and habitats using one of the many Webcams broadcasting from zoos and aquariums around the United States and the world. This lesson plan engages students in learning activities that can result in a year-long study of a particular animal, comparisons of observations of several animals, or application of the inquiry process to other activities in the classroom. This inquiry-based activity focuses on observation logs, class discussion, questioning, and research.


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Students will search the Internet using developmentally appropriate search engines Internet search engines [|www.google.com], [|www.goodsearch.com], [|www.avl.lib.al.us], http://www.kidinfo.com/, http://www.kidsclick.org/ , http://www.edupuppy.com/ , http://www.askforkids.com/ http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/ http://www.ivyjoy.com/rayne/kidssearch.html **Ivy's Search Engine Resources** http://www.efieldtrips.org/ Virtual field trips: cross-curricular field trips. http://www.tripforteachers.org/Webquests/WQ.htm -WebQuests Sorted by Grade Level and Subject Area http://www.rcls.org/ksearch.htm -Kids’ Search Tools
 * Standard 5: Technology Research Tools**
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 * Skills:**
 * # Use the Internet to locate information. ||
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 * Skills:**
 * # Use the Internet to locate information. ||
 * # Use the Internet to locate information. ||
 * # Use the Internet to locate information. ||
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 * http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/webquest/webquest.html Discovery Education Webquests**

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=119 [|Did You Say Spiders?] [|Add Bookmark] MARCO POLO**Description:** This lesson, from ReadWriteThink, supports students' natural curiosity about spiders and builds upon their prior knowledge. Students work cooperatively using response journals and online resources to inquire into the world of spiders, gather information about various types of spiders, and create a multimedia project about one particular type of spider http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=12484 [|The Skeletal System] This lesson is designed to teach children about the skeletal system. Children will learn about the different bones that make up the body and be able to identify those bones. Students will have the opportunity to navigate the Internet to learn more about the skeleton .
 * Lesson Plans**
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=12288 Title:** [|Use Simple Machines to Help Stuart Little] **Overview:** Students will use their knowledge of simple machines to design a way to bring a birthday package into the Little's living room, using simple and complex machines to make this job easier to do.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=6843 Title:** [|Honey Bees] **Overview:** The students will do research to learn the various functions of bees within the hive and understand the process of making honey. Students will use numerous resources to find their information including the Internet, library books, encyclopedias, and their science textbooks.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=8786 Title:** [|The Equator and the Poles] **Overview:** This lesson provides hands-on activities that will teach students about the poles and the equator. Students will be labeling a globe, recreating a globe within the classroom, and researching information on the Internet
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7523 Title:** [|Delicious Fractions] **Overview:** This lesson will be implemented during a study of fractions. Manipulatives and the Internet will be used to explore fractions.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=9672 Title:** [|Math in Everyday Life] **Overview:** In this lesson students will solve word problems involving time and money, focusing on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and fractions. The students will also work with a partner to make up their own word problems and then gain practice solving word problems using various Internet sites
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=12026 Title:** [|It's Your Birthday, Dr. Seuss!] **Overview:** This lesson plan is intended to be used during the month of March when the class is preparing to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day. After listening to and reading different stories by Dr. Seuss, the students have opportunities to compare and contrast story elements through critical thinking and Venn diagrams
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=9477 Title:** [|Writing Native American Style] **Overview:** In this lesson students will reinforce their knowledge about Native Americans and their culture. They will also be introduced to Native American writing. The students will read //The Legend of The Indian Paintbrush// by Tomie de Paolo to aid their learning. Finally, students will create their own writing using Native American pictographs.
 * Activity:** Scientifically Speaking
 * Subject Area:** Technology/Science
 * Procedure:** Allow students to research a scientific term. Students write down the term and then conduct an Internet search to find out more information about their topic. This will allow students to practice Internet searching. Have students write down their term in their science journal along with three sites that provide information relevant to their search.
 * Software:** Microsoft Word
 * Assessment:** Teacher observation of student performance, teacher-developed checklist/rubric, student journal

15. Determine appropriate keywords for finding information using a web search. Students will identify and use the following when conducting a search:
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 * Keywords (appropriate searching words)
 * Summaries

http://www.felgall.com/brsgen29.htm -Anatomy of a Web Address http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/webcrit.html -Criteria for Evaluating Websites http://www.quick.org.uk/menu.htm -Quality Checklist for Websites
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http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=13386 -[|Kids Search In The Classroom]-This is a technology-based lesson that will focus on using the **Kids Search** database in the Alabama Virtual Library. Students will work in teams to access information about animals. This lesson will allow students to research a particular animal and write a report on the information they collected. http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=12946 –Crowding Animals-How Close is Too Close?- In this lesson students will explore the concept of crowding as it relates to people and animals. The main purpose of this lesson is for students to recognize the possible negative consequences to people and animals as a result of crowding. http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=12893 –I Know What I Am…But What Are You?- During this lesson students will develop an understanding of how to classify living things and what creates the distinction among them. They will learn to classify living things by effects, environment, and activity.
 * Lesson Plans**
 * http://www.nasaexplores.com/show_k4_teacher_st.php?id=030306150532 Title:** [|Travel Guide To Spaaaaaaaaaace!] [|(pdf)] [|Add Bookmark] **Subject:** Science, Technology, Art, **Description:** To research eight planets, and to apply the research to designing a brochure.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=11761 Title:** [|Carle's Crazy Critters] **Overview:** This lesson provides students with the opportunity to read books aloud to the class. Students also spend time researching Eric Carle and his practices as a writer and illustrator. Finally, students become writers and illustrators themselves, as they create their own books and present their books to younger students
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=11696 Title:** [|What are Fossils?] **Overview:** In this lesson students will view fossils and learn about the way they are found and how they show evidence of prehistoric life. Student will then search for "fossils" and conduct an interview about how fossils are found. Students will utilize a graphic organizer to web their ideas on fossils
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7924 Title:** [|Jack's Beans] Over**view:** During this lesson, the classic story of //Jack and the Bean Stalk// will spark an interest in plants with students. Students will explore the Internet, take a nature walk, and make observations to learn more about plants. A brochure will demonstrate their knowledge of plants
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=11686 Title:** [|The Flight of the Bumblebee] **Overview:** This unit will allow students to explore the world of plants and bees. Students will have the opportunity to observe plant growth, perform a plant life cycle play, and work on a multimedia presentation during this unit. The students will utilize the Internet to collect information about plants and bees during this lesson. This unit is a fun and interactive way for students to gain knowledge about plants and bees.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7785 Title:** [|The Native Americans and Their Environment]**Overview:** The students will research Native American groups and relate how the environment affected their lifestyles and cultures. The students will create a slideshow presentation depicting this relationship. The students will compare Native American groups in order to observe the differences in their lifestyles and cultures.

Effective Internet Searches
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/search.htm, http://www.harrold.org/rfhextra/searches.html, http://www.pacificwebsites.com/lesson_example.htm
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 * Procedures**:Through mini-lessons, the teacher will model how to access different search engines and how to use keywords appropriately. Students will be shown how to read the summaries of search results to select the best site for their needs or how to narrow the focus of their search. Using the lesson “Searching the Internet” located at http://www.internet4classrooms.com/search.htm, teachers can guide students as they discover what a key word is, how to use it, and how it works. In addition, the class will discover what a search engine is, the different types, and how to use them and their summaries.
 * Assessments**: Teacher observation of student performance

Students will
 * # Evaluate the relevance and appropriateness of electronic information sources. ||
 * # Evaluate the relevance and appropriateness of electronic information sources. ||
 * Relate search results to a class or individual assignment using the search result summary.

http://www.felgall.com/brsgen29.htm -Anatomy of a Web Address http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/webcrit.html -Criteria for Evaluating Websites http://www.quick.org.uk/menu.htm -Quality Checklist for Websites http://www.lauriefowler.com/elfpage.html The Electronic E.L.F.
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MARCO POLO- In this ReadWriteThink lesson plan, taken from the "Research Building Blocks" unit, students complete a written report on a state symbol. In the process, they examine and rate the relevance of electronic sources, not only learning another part of the research process, but also experiencing it firsthand
 * Lesson Plans**
 * http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=149-**[|Research Building Blocks: Examining Electronic Sources] [|Add Bookmark]
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=13386Title:** [|Kids Search In The Classroom] **Overview:** This is a technology-based lesson that will focus on using the **Kids Search** database in the Alabama Virtual Library. Students will work in teams to access information about animals. This lesson will allow students to research a particular animal and write a report on the information they collected
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=2167Title:** [|Social Studies 3rd Grade Career Day]**Overview:** The students will develop an understanding of specialized work and learn more about a career they choose to research. The students will use a digital camera and scanner to enhance their career notebook/portfolios. The students will use various sources to gather, interpret, and analyze information.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=11234Title:** [|Settling the West: Westward Expansion] **Overview:** During this lesson, students will have the opportunity to experience the westward expansion through literature and the Internet. By creating a brochure and a slideshow presentation, students will become aware of the difficulties people faced through their travels.
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 * Standard 6: Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools**
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 * # Relate search results to class or individual assignments. ||
 * State Objectives:**
 * Skills:**
 * # Relate search results to class or individual assignments. ||
 * # Relate search results to class or individual assignments. ||
 * # Relate search results to class or individual assignments. ||

[|www.avl.lib.al.us] –Alabama Virtual Library http://www.usip.edu/teaching/tips/activities.shtml Teaching Tips and Learning Activities http://www.ivyjoy.com/rayne/kidssearch.html Ivy's Search Engine Resources http://www.rcls.org/ksearch.htm -Kids’ Search Tools
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http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=4998 A Look at Our Natural Environment - During this lesson students will have the opportunity to research, analyze, and collect data on how the natural environment influenced the Native Americans long ago, and how it still influences us today. Using information gathered from the Internet, each student group will create a multimedia presentation and share it with the class. http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=2381 Would you fit in with the Cherokees? By gaining knowledge of other cultures, students will gain respect and appreciation for all people. Students will also become more interested in their own culture by exploring their own beliefs and customs. http://www.auburnschools.org/yarbrough/afanderson/Social%20Science%20Link%20Pages/Desert%20Animals%20Webquest/FINAL%20WEBQUEST.htm Desert Animal Webquest 18. Use technology resources for problem solving.
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 * http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=46Title:** [|Get the Reel Scoop: Comparing Books to Movies] [|Add Bookmark] **Description:** In this lesson from ReadWriteThink, students compare and contrast books with their movie counterparts. By both watching movies and reading the literature upon which they are based, students learn to think critically about the different forms of media presented to them. They then take the ideas they have gathered through this process and select an authentic writing experience, such as publishing movie reviews for the school newsletter. Several pieces of literature appropriate for use with this lesson are suggested.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=14199Title:** [|Just Plain Living] **Overview:** Students work through a teacher-prepared Webquest in order to learn about the art, food, shelter, clothing, etc. of the Plains Indians. Internet resources are used to collect information in order to make group presentations to the class. Students have the opportunity to decide among several projects to complete in order to demonstrate what they have learned
 * Title:** [|Summarizing //Sarah, Plain and Tall// by Patricia MacLachlan] **Overview:** This is a hands-on lesson to introduce students to Patricia MacLachlan’s //Sarah, Plain and Tall// series. Students will discover urban life, how to make a timeline, and analyze literary elements while reading //Sarah, Plain and Tall//.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=9990Title:** [|Weather Word Search] **Overview:** This lesson will give students the opportunity to search the Internet for weather-related words. The students will define weather words prior to creating their own weather word search.
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//As introduced in K-2 students will use technology to:// · //Solve puzzles// · //Practice logical thinking programs// · //Create solutions for a class-defined problem//

[|www.avl.lib.al.us] –Alabama Virtual Library http://www.gamequarium.com/math.htm Gamequarium - Math Games
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http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=13102 -[|Multiplication Facts, Facts, Facts and Some Reese's Pieces for Snack!!] -This lesson teaches the basic math multiplication facts in a fun way so that students will want to remember them. Knowledge of all multiplication facts will help with learning subsequent skills in longer multiplication, division, fractions, etc. http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=6443 - Dream Vacation -This unit teaches students to plan a trip with an itinerary, remain within a budget, and work cooperatively. It is a technology-based project that combines a study of mathematics, economics, geography, and social studies. http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=11196- Spreadsheet Silly- In this lesson, students will become familiar with spreadsheets. They will learn how to collect and input data into a spreadsheet and how to create graphs from the spreadsheet data. http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=16402- The Author in You- This lesson is designed to help students develop a love for writing. Students use the attached presentation to guide them in the writing process. They will navigate a variety of websites to help them learn about writing. __http://illuminations.nctm.org/index_o.aspx?id=29__ MarcoPolo: __Amazing Attributes__ Click: __Amazing Attributes - Sorting and Organizing Objects__ - Data Analysis and Probability __http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/graphing/index.asp Create a Graph__
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19.Select appropriate technology tools and resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.

Students will select and use appropriate: · Hardware · Software · Search engines (example: Yahooligans) [|www.avl.lib.al.us] –Alabama Virtual Library http://www.lauriefowler.com/elfpage.html The Electronic E.L.F.
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 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7407Title:** [|Landforms Acrostic Poetry] **Overview:** Students will write acrostic poems using scientific information about various landforms. These poems will reinforce concepts learned in science
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=15117Title:** [|Room Budget] **Overview:** During this technology-based lesson, students learn the importance of planning a project while focusing on a budget. They focus on money and calculation skills to help them stay within the budget. Students use Internet sites to locate the information they need to design a new room
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7658Title:** [|Do We Have It and Where Can I Find It?] **Overview:** Students will use the electronic card catalog to locate books in the Media Center. Students will determine if the Media Center has a particular item, if it is currently available, and where the item is located in the Media Center.
 * http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=13386Title:** [|Kids Search In The Classroom] **Overview:** This is a technology-based lesson that will focus on using the **Kids Search** database in the Alabama Virtual Library. Students will work in teams to access information about animals. This lesson will allow students to research a particular animal and write a report on the information they collected.


 * Compare and Contrast Weather in Different Parts of the U.S.A Procedure:** The teacher will demonstrate how to access the different search engines. Students will practice accessing the demonstrated sites. Students will be shown how to effectively use the summaries of different sites to narrow the focus of their search. Searches to find difference between state temperatures will be conducted in order to compare the weather in other states to that of Alabama. The use of the calculator on the computer may be addressed here as well. Students will create a presentation of their comparison and share to the class or in groups.
 * Software:** Student choice of software (Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, HyperStudio)
 * Assessment:** Teacher developed rubric

=__Authors’ Websites:__= Jan Brett's Home Page [|http://www.janbrett.com] Eric Carle's Official Home Page http://www.eric-carle.com/ Judy Blume’s Home Page http://www.judyblume.com/ Margaret Wise Brown http://www.margaretwisebrown.com/ Patricia Polacco http://www.patriciapolacco.com/ KidsReads http://www.kidsreads.com/index.asp The Author Page http://www.ipl.org/youth/AskAuthor/ Book Lists: http://www.dpsk12.org/links/monsterlist/teacher.html, http://www.eric-carle.com/ECbooks2.html, http://www.multcolib.org/kids/cleary.html
 * Our Favorite Author - Materials Needed for Lesson**: Computer with Internet access, author book, picture books by author chosen
 * Procedure:** Students will select a children’s author to research on the Internet. Each student will make a book using Microsoft Word or a Microsoft PowerPoint/HyperStudio presentation about the author’s life and work. Each student will share his or her author book/presentation to a younger grade and then read his or her favorite picture book by that author. Students may write a letter to their authors telling them why they choose to research them.
 * Software:** Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, or HyperStudio
 * Assessment**: Teacher observation, teacher developed rubric


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