Lesson Plans

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

Lesson plans: Ages 5 to 10

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

Compare the topography of Earth and Mars with Microsoft Worldwide Telescope

Microsoft lesson plan on science. Use your PC as a telescope. Teacher tips for engaging your students.

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

Create and analyze rectangular patterns

Microsoft lesson plan on Math. Student activity using Office Excel 2007.

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

Examine character traits through character mapping

Microsoft lesson plan on books and literary characters. Engage your students.

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

Explore point of view through aerial photography

Microsoft lesson plan on photography, research and aerial viewpoints. Engage your students.

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

Making and reading maps in the 21st Century

Microsoft lesson plan on understanding maps. Engage your students.

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

Plan and hold a food and globalization summit

Microsoft lesson plan on globalization. Engage your students.

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

Research world landmarks to create a global calendar

Microsoft lesson plan on history and culture. Engage your students. Teacher tips.

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

Use synonyms to make your writing vivid

Microsoft lesson plan on English and synonyms. Engaging student activity. Teacher tips included.