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You can introduce or augment technology skills with these lesson plans for teachers. They’re ready to use as they are, or you can customize them to fit your specific teaching and learning goals.

 

Geography Language arts Ages 11 to 13 5+ 45-minute class periods

Plan and take a road trip through your state

To learn about the geography of their state, students create a travel plan and construct a map.

Mathematics Ages 5 to 10 Ages 11 to 13 5+ 45-minute class periods

Calculating profits from selling virtual lemonade

In this lesson, students set up a virtual lemonade stand and use math and reasoning to determine production costs.

Language arts Mathematics Ages 11 to 13 5+ 45-minute class periods

Using graphs to investigate candy color distribution

Colored candies help students learn to use graphs to communicate information.

Mathematics Science Ages 11 to 18 2 to 3 class periods

Track your family's water usage

During this lesson, students will examine the amount of water their family uses on a typical Saturday and record the information in an Excel 2007 template.

History 2 to 3 class periods Ages 11 to 13

The story of Sacagawea's son Pomp

Students will learn about Pomp (1804–1866), the son of Sacagawea, who took part in the Lewis & Clark expedition as a child.

History Ages 11 to 13 3 to 4 45-minute class periods

Track the life of a legislative bill

Students investigate bills under consideration by the United States Congress and gain an understanding of the legislative process.

Science Ages 14 to 18 3 to 4 45-minute class periods

Charting the effects of earthquakes on buildings

Students learn about how earthquakes affect buildings by using an online simulation tool.

History Science Ages 5 to 10 3 to 4 45-minute class periods

Compare the topography of Earth and Mars with Microsoft WorldWide Telescope

Using a PC as a telescope, students learn about the topographical features of Earth and other planets.

History Ages 5 to 10 2 to 3 45-minute class periods

Create a family history totem pole

Students research their family histories and create totem poles to communicate that history.

Science Ages 11 to 13 4 to 5 45-minute class periods

Create a timeline of famous scientific experiments

Students gain an understanding of the history of science by creating a timeline of well-known experiments.

Mathematics Ages 5 to 13 1 to 2 45-minute class periods

Create and analyze rectangular patterns

Using Microsoft Excel, students learn about geometry by analyzing and creating rectangular designs.

History Language arts Mathematics Ages 14 to 18 5+ 45-minute class periods

Design, administer, and analyze a generation gap survey

This activity is designed to help students recognize and understand generational differences.

History Language arts Science Ages 11 to 18 2 to 3 45-minute class periods

Discover the science of archaeology

Send your students on a discovery of paleontology, history, and archaeology.

History Ages 5 to 10 1 to 2 45-minute class periods

Examine character traits through character mapping

Character mapping enables students to better understand character development in literature.

Geography Ages 5 to 10 1 to 2 45-minute class periods

Explore point of view through aerial photography

Introduce students to point of view using aerial photography, storytelling, and web research.

Science Ages 11 to 13 4 to 5 45-minute class periods

Explore the stars with WorldWide Telescope

Turn your PC into a virtual telescope, and learn the essential characteristics of stars.

Geography History Language arts Science Ages 14 to 18 5+ 45-minute class periods

Giants of the century

By identifying key figures, students learn about the greatest achievements of the 20th century.

Mathematics Ages 14 to 18 2 to 3 45-minute class periods

Graph dynamic linear equations

To better understand how linear equations work, students use Microsoft Math to graph them.

Mathematics Ages 14 to 18 2 to 3 45-minute class periods

Graph figures from equations

In this lesson on coordinate geometry, students work with graphs and equations.

Mathematics Ages 14 to 18 2 to 3 45-minute class periods

Graph related linear inequalities

Students learn about linear inequalities with a variety of activities.

Science Ages 11 to 13 2 to 3 45-minute class periods

How frequent seismic activity affects societies

This geology lesson helps students understand plate tectonics and the social effects of earthquakes.

Mathematics Science Ages 11 to 18 3 to 4 45-minute class periods

Investigating annual daylight patterns

Learning about daylight also teaches students more about science, space, weather, and math.

History Ages 5 to 10 1 to 2 45-minute class periods

Jazz in United States history and culture

In this introduction to jazz, students research the history of jazz and learn more about a jazz musician.

Language arts Ages 14 to 18 2 to 3 45-minute class periods

Literary scavenger hunt

A literary scavenger hunt on the web gives students a fun way to explore books and literature.

Geography History Language arts Ages 5 to 18 5+ 45-minute class periods

Making and reading maps in the 21st century

Help students understand cartography and use traditional and digital maps effectively.

History Ages 5 to 10 3 to 4 45-minute class periods

Plan and hold a food and globalization summit

Students research and debate the complex issues related to globalization and food.

Science Mathematics Language arts Ages 11 to 18 2 to 3 45-minute class periods

Research acid rain

Students use the Internet to research the causes and effects of acid rain and research pH levels of rainwater for their state.

History Ages 11 to 18 1 to 2 45-minute class periods

Research the history and culture behind a favorite family recipe

Through research into family recipes, students explore history and culture.

Geography Language arts Ages 11 to 18 2 to 3 45-minute class periods

Research the Olympic Games and a host city

Students learn about the history of the Olympics and create a brochure featuring a host city.

History Ages 5 to 13 2 to 3 45-minute class periods

Research world landmarks to create a global calendar

Students explore a country and its culture through its national landmarks and then create a calendar.

Mathematics History Ages 11 to 13 Ages 14 to 18 2 to 3 45-minute class periods

Understanding money and exchange rates

This exercise teaches students about currency, monetary systems, and cultural aspects of currency.

Language arts Ages 5 to 10 1 to 2 45-minute class periods

Use synonyms to make your writing vivid

Learning to find synonyms in a thesaurus and use them helps students improve their writing.

Mathematics Science Ages 11 to 13 2 to 3 45-minute class periods

Work as a meteorologist for a day

Use this lesson plan and Microsoft PowerPoint to teach your students meteorology.

   
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