Computer Science & Technology Resources

Transform your teaching with this all-inclusive teaching slides bundle, designed to cover the entire "Systems in Action" unit from the Nelson Science & Technology series. This comprehensive package includes detailed teaching slides for Chapters 1, 2, and 3, providing a rich, interactive, and engaging learning experience for Grade 8 students.

Units Covered:

Unit 1: Understanding Systems

• Introducing Systems
• Reading Science and Technology
• Types of Systems
• System Components
• Perform an Activity: Examining Physical Systems
• Systems Evolve
• Explore an Issue Critically: Consumerism

Unit 2: Mechanical Systems

• Mechanical Advantage and Pulleys
• Levers and Mechanical Advantage
• Inclined Planes and Mechanical Advantage
• Work and Mechanical Advantage
• Energy and Work
• Simple Machines
• Complex Machines

Unit 3: Designing Efficient Systems

• Energy on the Loose
• Efficiency
• Mechanical Efficiency
• Examining Efficiency
• Solving Technological Problems
• Customer Service
• The Pros and Cons of Automation

Product Highlights:

• Comprehensive Coverage: All lessons from Units 1, 2, and 3 are included, ensuring a thorough understanding of systems in action.
• Engaging Content: Captivating slides with clear explanations, relevant images, and practical examples.
• Interactive Learning: Encourage discussions and critical thinking with thought-provoking questions and activities.
• Visually Appealing: High-quality images and graphics make learning accessible and engaging.
• Easy to Use: Organized content that aligns with the Nelson Science & Technology curriculum for Grade 8.

Legal Disclaimer: This resource has been independently created and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way associated with Nelson. The content of these slides has been specifically developed to address the needs of my Grade 8 classes, ensuring a tailored and effective learning experience.

Computer Science: Creativity and Computational Thinking for Grade 3

Introduce your students to the exciting world of computer science with this fun activity pack!

This product is specifically designed to align with the curriculum shifts in Alberta, ensuring that your teaching is both relevant and effective.

Product Features:

• Workbook: Engaging activities and exercises that guide students through the key concepts of computational thinking and creativity.
• Assessment: Tools to evaluate students' understanding and progress, complete with answer keys.
• Research Templates: Structured templates to help students explore and document their findings.
• Cutouts: Interactive and visual aids to enhance learning.
• Teacher's Notes: Detailed notes to support educators in delivering the material effectively.

Key Concepts Covered:

• Decomposition: Breaking down tasks into smaller, manageable steps.
• Abstraction: Identifying and focusing on the important details.
• Algorithm Design: Finding patterns and creating step-by-step solutions.
• Debugging: Identifying and correcting errors.
• Creativity and Divergent Thinking: Encouraging innovative thinking and multiple approaches to problem-solving.

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• Canadian Inventions: Explore the remarkable inventions by Canadians, demonstrating creativity and innovation.
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This resource is designed to help improve penmanship through the use of pangrams. A pangram is a sentence that uses all 26 letters of the alphabet. This tool includes:

- 15 different pangrams for students to practice writing. Each one is unique and will challenge students to form every letter of the alphabet.

- A list of all 15 pangrams. This can be used as a reference or as a typing exercise to improve keyboarding skills.

- A pangram definition sheet. This sheet explains what a pangram is and challenges students to create their own. This can spark creativity and further practice in writing and letter formation.

- 15 pangram flashcards students can use for penmanship practice or typing exercise. 2 versions included.

This resource is versatile and can be tailored to the needs of individual students. It can be used in the classroom or at home for additional writing practice. The use of pangrams adds an element of fun to the often tedious task of penmanship practice, keeping students engaged and motivated.

This set of three Artificial Intelligence Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is designed for students in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 to explore the fascinating world of AI.

The passages cover:

• What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? This passage introduces students to the basics of AI, explaining what it is, how it works, and why it’s important in today’s world.
• AI in Everyday Life: This passage discusses the various ways AI impacts our daily routines, from voice assistants to social media, helping students recognize AI’s role in their lives.
• Ethics in Artificial Intelligence: This passage encourages critical thinking by examining the ethical considerations of AI, including privacy concerns, job displacement, and decision-making biases.

Each passage is followed by 10 carefully crafted multiple-choice questions to assess comprehension and reinforce learning. Answer keys are included for easy evaluation.

This resource is versatile and can be used for whole-class activities, small-group discussions, or independent assignments.

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These STEM, STEAM, and STREAM posters are perfect to jump start your back to school bulletin boards! STEM education posters will remind students of the design process for the different STEM, STEAM, and STREAM activities you have planned. With multiple poster options, pick and choose which posters best fit your classroom and students.

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These nine computer education posters "I Can" statements for kindergarten are based on the ISTE National Educational Technology Standards. These are skills that are recommended to be introduced in kindergarten. There is a page that has an excerpt from the Early Learning and Educational Technology Brief which was written in October of 2016 by the US Department of Education.

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Equip adolescents, teens, and adults with essential internet safety skills using our specialized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program, now available on TeachShare. Our Internet Safety ABA Program is meticulously crafted to enhance digital literacy and promote safe online behaviors through structured interventions and interactive learning materials.

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In this 18 slide PowerPoint,

learn about mindfulness and yoga breathing, proper nutrition, proper technology use, bedtime, and sleep hygiene, as well as an empowerment yoga pose series meant to strengthen and build confidence.

Can be used on the smartboard or on children's personal devices, or print individual slides.

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Boost Your Typing Speed and Accuracy with This All-Inclusive Keyboard Template Kit for Students & Teachers!

Ready-made Layouts for Hassle-Free Practice: This downloadable kit eliminates prep work! Launch right into typing practice with two pre-made layouts - a full keyboard template and a blank template - to perfectly suit your learning goals.

Targeted Improvement with Testing Layouts: Take your typing skills to the next level with two unique testing layouts.Identify areas needing improvement and focus your practice for maximum results.

Perfect for Students & Teachers: This versatile kit caters to both educators and learners. Teachers can use it to create engaging typing activities and assessments, while students can use it for self-paced practice and skill development.

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• Enhanced Typing Skills: Improve typing speed and accuracy, leading to increased productivity and confidence.
• Streamlined Learning: Ready-made layouts make practice sessions a breeze, saving valuable time.
• Targeted Improvement: Identify weaknesses and focus on specific areas with the testing layouts.
• Engaging & Fun: Brighten up typing practice with a visually appealing and interactive template.
• Adaptable for All Levels: Use the full or blank templates depending on skill level or learning objectives.

Download this Keyboard Template Kit today and empower yourself or your students to become typing ninjas!

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5 easy-to-follow slides for downloading YouTube videos. Uses screenshots and bright red arrows for visualization. Includes dialogue explanations and step-by-step directions. Perfect for in-class use, gets rid of unwanted advertisements, for use with LMS platforms, students and teachers with no internet or wi-fi connections. Makes saving YouTubes simple!

Engage students with our Computer Science BINGO Game Activity Pages! This fun, interactive resource helps middle and high school students learn key computer science terms and concepts. Perfect for classrooms, coding clubs, and review sessions, this BINGO game makes learning coding and digital literacy enjoyable and effective. this educational game provides a fun and informative experience for all ages.

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Are you teaching your students about SQL ? This resource is great for you! Plenty of examples and application exercises are included. You can also easily convert this to a Google Slides lesson by dragging it into your Google Drive.

These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations can be used by the teacher in class to guide students through the topic - SQL, or they can be used by the students independently.

What is included?

✦ 13 PowerPoint Lessons

✦ 146 slides for notes and examples.

The resources includes 13 PowerPoint lessons that cover:

01. SQL Statements Introduction - 13 Slides

02. Writing SQL Statements - 7 Slides

03. Restricting and Sorting Data - 18 Slides

04. SQL Single-Row Functions - 10 Slides

05. Displaying Data from Multiple Tables - 15 Slides

06. Aggregating Data Using Group Functions - 16 Slides

07. Using a Subquery - 17 Slides

08. Data Manipulation Language - 17 Slides

09. Creating and Maintaining Tables - 9 Slides

10. Constraints - 8 Slides

11. Creating Views - 7 Slides

12. Index - 5 Slides

13. SET Operations - 4 Slides

Course Objectives

✦ Introduction to SQL

✦ Database Fundamentals

✦ Data Retrieval

✦ Filtering and Sorting Data

✦ Data Manipulation

✦ Joining Tables

✦ Aggregation and Grouping

✦ Subqueries and Derived Tables

✦ Indexes and Performance Optimization

✦ Data Manipulation Language (DML)

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HTML/CSS Digital Coded Card, Coding Project, HTML/CSS Code Template

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This digital html/css card is the perfect way to send your season's greetings or celebrate any occasion! When you hover over it, the card will open to reveal a personalized message tailored to a season or occasion. The card is easy to customize so you can make sure it's exactly what you or your students want to express!

I do this project every semester with my 6th-8th graders and it is their favorite amongst anything else! It's such a big hit and so easy to manipulate since the code is already done. You could easily turn this into a step by step project, but I just give the code to them and let them change, personalize, and get creative! They love it, and so does everyone who receives them!

What you will receive:

You will receive a .txt file (opens with Notepad) with the code for a blank card. All you have to do is save the file, and use it with ANY website or software your students use for coding! Yes- it's as simple as copying and pasting, and the students do the rest! All you have to do is sit back and watch their creativeness prosper.

Dive into the History of AI with an Engaging WebQuest!

This 8-question WebQuest explores the fascinating evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), fostering critical thinking and research skills.

• Student-Centered Learning: Students investigate reliable resources to uncover the origins, milestones, and future of AI.
• Comprehensive & Ready-to-Use: Covers key topics such as early developments, breakthroughs, ethical considerations, and real-world applications, with an included answer key.
• Time-Saving: All links and resources are provided—no extra prep required!

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Virtual classrooms are a great way to connect with students on a more personal level. You can share more of your personality online using these digital classroom backgrounds.

Virtual Classroom Background for Bitmoji™ and Google Slides™ Perfect background for Zoom, Outschool, virtual teaching etc.

Background and items in the classroom are not editable but you are able to add objects to them.

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Do you have an extra day when you'd love to take the entire class on an adventure of fun and excitement? Maybe you have a group of lightning-fast learners who breeze through assignments in no time. Giving them more of the same problems they've already mastered would be a wasted opportunity. So why not shake things up? How about introducing them to a thrilling world of discovery, with absolutely NO EXTRA WORK for you?

Programming!

Introducing "Learn to Program Scratch" task cards! (This is LEVEL 3 of the series) These cards bring to life Scratch, a visually captivating computer programming language created by none other than MIT. Every student should have a taste of programming, and as math teachers, we hold the key to open this amazing door. Computer programming is the ultimate fusion of math and logic, and brace yourself... it's also fun!

Prepare to witness a spark of interest in your students! For many of them, the vast world of coding remains an enigma, with no clue where to begin. And let's face it, not all schools offer a comprehensive computer science curriculum. But fear not! These task cards act as a stepping stone, paving the way for their journey into the realms of Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, and more!

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• 4 games to create, each with 4 task cards. A total of 16 Task Cards!

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Unlock the world of AI and Machine Learning with this comprehensive teaching resource, "AI & Machine Learning Essentials." This carefully curated set includes 5 engaging passages designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and machine learning, making complex concepts accessible and fun. Perfect for educators teaching middle school, high school, or even introductory college-level courses, this resource is packed with activities and exercises that stimulate critical thinking and promote a deeper understanding of these cutting-edge technologies.

Each passage is accompanied by:

• 5 Thoughtful Questions & Answers (Q&A) that encourage students to analyze and discuss key ideas.
• 5 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) that test knowledge and help reinforce core concepts in AI and Machine Learning.
• Interactive Activities that promote hands-on learning and real-world application of AI and machine learning concepts.
• Blanks for Practice which provide students with an opportunity to fill in key information, strengthening their understanding of critical topics.

This educational resource is designed to be highly engaging and user-friendly, helping students not only grasp the basics of AI and Machine Learning but also apply their knowledge in creative and practical ways. By incorporating a variety of learning methods, including Q&A, MCQs, and interactive exercises, this resource caters to different learning styles, ensuring every student has an opportunity to succeed.

Why Choose "AI & Machine Learning Essentials"?

• Comprehensive Coverage: Covers the fundamentals of AI & Machine Learning with easy-to-understand passages and activities.
• Versatile and Flexible: Suitable for different grade levels and can be adapted for various teaching contexts, including classrooms, homeschooling, or online learning environments.
• Hands-on Learning: Activities and practice exercises are designed to encourage active engagement and problem-solving.
• Focus on Critical Thinking: Q&A and MCQs are crafted to challenge students' reasoning skills and promote higher-order thinking.

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• Middle School & High School Teachers
• Introductory College-Level Courses
• Homeschooling Educators
• Online Learning Platforms
• STEM Programs and Workshops

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In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Johannes Brahms and his music as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. Then, they use that knowledge to create a music composition of their own, using Brahms’ style, using AudioTool, a free Web 2.0 music creation and editing program. A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper. Also included are tutorial links to assist students with the software for the music project. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Materials Required:

• Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
• Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources
• Fun Facts about Johannes Brahms WebQuest Activity (print and editable digital files included)
• Fun Facts about Johannes Brahms WebQuest Answer Key
• Creating Music in Brahms’ Style using a Choice of Software

Approximate Lesson Duration:

• WebQuest: 1 (50 minute) class period
• Music Project: 2-3 (50 minute) class periods

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This product breaks down the library media center use categories: citizenship, organization, classification system, online catalog, literary elements, literary appreciation, literary criticism, reader advisory, topic definition, and information seeking strategies and broken down into sub categories among students in grades K-8. This is an editable document, so you can change the color coordination to meet your students individual learning needs. Colored categories include introduced, reinforced, and refined to show the level that students should be displaying under each subcategory.

The Media Center Literacy Skills that are included in this product include technology expectations for students in grades K - 8th. Vague project or activity ideas are included under each grade level, to allow for creativity when planning instruction for students.

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Ignite Critical Thinking and Informed Debate with 11 Essential Current Events Worksheets

Bring current events to life in your classroom with this comprehensive bundle of 10 engaging and thought-provoking worksheets!
Key features:

• Explore 11 crucial issues shaping today's world: Gun control, immigration, abortion, housing market,social security, cybersecurity, political polarization, racial justice, voting rights, climate change, and education.
• Engage students with a variety of activities: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions foster critical thinking and analysis.
• Incorporate diverse perspectives: Primary sources provide authentic insights and encourage informed debate.
• Boost critical thinking and argumentation skills: Students learn to analyze arguments, form opinions, and participate in respectful discussions.
• No-prep, easy implementation: Answer keys included for quick assessment.
• Aligned with current events, social studies, and civics standards:

Empower students to navigate complex issues, analyze diverse viewpoints, and become informed citizens!

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