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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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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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This customizable set is perfect for personalizing students' binders while offering a fun and creative coloring activity. Designed with charming fall-themed illustrations, each cover can be easily edited to include the student’s name, making it a unique and personal back-to-school essential.

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• 16 Pages

• PPTX FILE

• PDF FILE

• PNG FILES

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

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• This item comes as a high-resolution ( PPTX + PDF + PNG ) that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

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Unlock the world of computer systems with this comprehensive Computer Architecture resource pack! Designed for high school and introductory college courses, this unit covers everything from CPU fundamentals to modern parallel processing, memory hierarchy, and bus systems. Engage students with interactive worksheets, quizzes, and hands-on activities that make complex concepts accessible.

What’s Included:

• In-Depth Lessons: Clear explanations of Von Neumann vs. Harvard architecture, RISC vs. CISC, memory hierarchy, parallel processing, and bus systems.
• Student Worksheets: Fill-in-the-blank exercises, multiple-choice quizzes, true/false questions, and short-answer prompts to reinforce learning.
• Critical Thinking Tasks: Real-world application questions and comparison activities (e.g., "How does cache memory improve gaming performance?").
• Answer Keys: Save time with ready-to-use solutions for all exercises.
• Bonus Activities: Research prompts on emerging trends (e.g., AI in architecture, quantum computing).

Why Teachers Love It:

• Standards-Aligned: Covers core topics in computer science and engineering curricula (e.g., CSTA, NGSS).
• Flexible Use: Perfect for traditional classrooms, flipped learning, or STEM clubs.
• Engaging Format: Diagrams and analogies (e.g., "Buses are like highways for data") simplify abstract ideas.
• No Prep Required: Print or assign digitally for seamless integration into your lessons.

Ideal For:

• Computer Science (CS) courses
• Engineering and IT programs
• Career and Technical Education (CTE)
• Homeschooling or tutoring

Help students build a strong foundation in computing—download today! Computer architecture, CPU, Von Neumann, Harvard architecture, RISC and CISC, memory hierarchy, parallel processing, bus systems, STEM worksheets, high school computer science.

This resource allows students to create an ongoing, interactive vocabulary notebook using either Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides. This is perfect for a technology class to use as part of a daily lesson to learn important terminology in a fun, interactive way.

Teachers distribute the notebook pages to students electronically, either using Google Drive or a classroom management system such as Edmodo (www.edmodo.com) or Google Classroom (https://classroom.google.com). Students make additional copies of the template page in their own version of the notebook and then enter the information on each slide (page). A list of 100 computer and technology terms is included to make it easy for the teacher to choose which word(s) to assign, and a full answer key with definitions is included to assist with grading. Additionally, a sample notebook page is included to help students understand the expectations.

Notebooks are included in both Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides and are editable. They are provided in 6 different colors to make it easy for the teacher to code each class period using a different color, or just to accommodate student preference.

The project was created for use as a daily warm up activity for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with upper elementary or high school students.

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.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes

• 100 Computer & Technology Terms List and Definition Key

• 6 Different Color Versions of the Interactive Notebook in Microsoft PowerPoint

• 6 Different Color Versions of the Interactive Notebook in Google Slides

• Sample Notebook Page

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This product features an engaging worksheet and lesson to gauge your students' feelings on virtual learning in the upcoming school year both in traditional and digital form. In this activity, students must choose between 6 different quotes about distance learning and articulate why the quote aligns with their own perspective. It is a great way to gain insight about your students' current attitudes toward distance learning and technology in general while getting to know one another with a higher level thinking activity. Virtual learning can certainly be a struggle for both students and teachers, so this lesson aims to allow students to voice their true feelings on a very difficult and ever-changing situation.

Product includes:

• Comprehensive Lesson Plan (meant to be used in class but could be adapted for Zoom)
• "Distance Learning Talk" Sheet for students to fill out
• 6 Corresponding "Distance Learning Quote" signs to hang up around your room
• Digital Worksheet to support distance learning for use with Google Drive
• Detailed Instructions for accessing digital resource

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Streamline Your STEAM Classroom with this 'Ready to Go' Resource Package

Bring your STEAM lessons to life with this easy-to-use resource package. Simply print, copy, and go!

The package includes everything you need to get started, including STEAM bulletin board headers, project "rules", a pre-activity for students to research and learn about the aspects of STEAM, a teacher planning sheet, student workbook, student reflection sheet, and student presentation guidelines.

This "Ready to Go" resource is the perfect solution for busy teachers who want to integrate STEAM into their curriculum with minimal preparation time. Give your students the chance to learn about and experience the exciting world of STEAM with this comprehensive and user-friendly resource package.

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• Great resource for in class and for my after school maker club. I love the journal prompts to encourage students to share their thinking. (Jemagic Resources)
• Good resource for extensions. (DiAnna M)

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You're about to start a Robotics Unit and you're looking for an informative and FUN way to introduce students to robots. THis Web Quest gives them the history of robots, looks at different types of robots and includes thought provoking video links.

They'll browse the websites of world leaders in robots, both humanoid and manufacturing. They'll complete charts and tables. They'll answer critical thinking questions.

This file includes:
-Word document that you can print to give students a hard copy of the activity.
-PDF file of student handout that you can load in your LMS (I use Canvas and it works beautifully!) so that students have access to the links.
-Word document of the answer key.
-PDF version of the answer key.

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This engaging worksheet is designed to introduce students to key computer science terms and concepts in a fun, interactive way. Perfect for middle and high school classrooms, this activity helps students familiarize themselves with essential vocabulary while fostering problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Ideal for the first day of class, this crossword puzzle is a great icebreaker that also reinforces learning. Use it as a warm-up activity, homework, or as part of your introduction to computer science curriculum.

Key Features:

• Computer Science Vocabulary: Introduces key terms and concepts

• Engaging Worksheet: Fun and interactive way to start the school year

• Critical Thinking: Encourages problem-solving skills

• Classroom Ready: Perfect for middle and high school students

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 20 Pages ( 10 Pages For Puzzles + 10 Pages For Solution )

• ( PDF + PNG Files )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

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Empower your students with this comprehensive, printable resource designed to enhance critical thinking, reading comprehension, and academic skills using AI. This downloadable PDF includes five detailed reading passages that explore how ChatGPT can assist students across various areas of school life, including homework assistance, exam revision strategies, language learning support, creative writing development, and effective time management.

Each passage is accompanied by a robust set of practice exercises—multiple-choice questions (MCQs), true or false statements, fill-in-the-blanks, and open-ended questions—making it ideal for classroom instruction, individual study, or blended learning environments. These worksheets are perfect for students in upper elementary to high school levels (Grades 5–10) and are aligned with 21st-century digital learning skills. Whether you're a teacher looking to integrate technology into your lesson plans or a parent supporting at-home learning, this resource helps bridge the gap between education and AI in a structured, thoughtful way.

Overview of Unit
In this lesson, students learn how to use the free Web 2.0 tool www.canva.com to create a wallpaper image that can be uploaded to their cell phone. No download is required to use the product, making it easy for teachers who are not able to download software on classroom computers to still give their students a choice in learning.

Students are provided with a quick tutorial, as well as links to other resources to help them with their designs. The tutorial is intended to help students get started with the program and then use the resources within the program to refine their creations. This lesson is fully editable, allowing for modifications to fit specific classrooms.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6, 7 and 8) but could also be used with high school students. It is a quick, fun lesson that is great to use during a design unit or just to fill in a day before a school holiday or as a break between other lessons.

Resources Required

· Access to computers for each student with Internet access

Project Duration (approximate)

· Whole class overview - demonstration of Canva and resources for the lesson: 15—20 minutes

· Phone Wallpaper Design Project: 1 -2 (50 minute) class period

Files Included with this Lesson

· Teacher Notes and Resources

· Quick Getting Started Tutorial for Students

· Phone Wallpaper Design Project with grading rubric

· Sample Project

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Now with digital worksheet to support distance learning!

This product features an engaging Technology Talk activity that will have your new students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving all in one class period. In this activity, they must choose between 6 different quotes about technology and articulate why the quote aligns with their own perspective. Use this lesson every year to set the tone for what you expect in class; it is a great way to gain insight about your students' current attitudes toward technology. We have also recently added a digital version of the Technology Talk worksheet for use on Google Slides.

Product includes:

• Comprehensive Lesson Plan
• "Tech Talk" Sheet for students to fill out
• 6 Corresponding "Technology Quote" signs to hang up around your room
• Digital Worksheet to support distance learning for use with Google Drive
• Detailed instructions for accessing digital resource

Though I utilize this product on the first day of school, it really can be used all year long. I hope that it is as successful in your class as it is in mine!

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Are you looking for an activity to end the quarter/semester? This activity has students to disect an appliance and take a look at it's inside through an "Appliance Autopsy." It's an engaging activity as studnets open up every day items from around the hosue to see what makes them work.

The Autopsy Report includes basics of an autopsy report with spaces for drawings and critical thinking.

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Fun Computer Science | Programmers Jigsaw Puzzle Template Puzzles is an engaging and creative activity pack designed for young learners. This unique resource combines the fun of jigsaw puzzles with the creativity of coloring pages. Children will delight in solving the jigsaw puzzles to reveal adorable quotes about Computer science , coding . After completing the puzzles, they can express their artistic skills by coloring the pictures in vibrant hues.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Pages

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about April Fool’s Day as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file.  Additionally, a word search puzzle (with answer key) is included to use for early finishers or as a part of the lesson.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

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

· WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)

· WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)

· Word Search Puzzle (non-editable, .pdf)

· Word Search Puzzle Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· 1 (50 minute) class period

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Do you want to raise awareness for those in wheelchairs? How do you do that in an engineering class? You find instances where ADA is not being followed and you have your students design a new entry way in CAD! That's what this lesson is all about!! Students are made aware of a local building that does not meet ADA requirements and the owner is being sued. Your students work for an engineering firm. They must, first, research the law. Then they design a new entry way that meets ADA requirements.

This lesson includes:
Student Handout
Graphic Organizer
PowerPoint presentation
Google SketchUp rendering of the building front

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Computer science Jigsaw Puzzles Template is an engaging and creative activity pack designed for young learners. This unique resource combines the fun of jigsaw puzzles with the creativity of coloring pages. Children will delight in solving the jigsaw puzzles to reveal adorable images of Computer science setting. After completing the puzzles, they can express their artistic skills by coloring the pictures in vibrant hues.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

NOTE

• This is a digital item.
• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
• No refunds as this is a digital product.

This unit connects learning with technology to Social Studies. This is perfect for technology class or for use in a Social Studies or History classroom that wants to incorporate technology with a lesson. No download is required to use eMaze (www.emaze.com) - a free product, making it easy for teachers who are not able to download software on classroom computers to still give their students a choice in learning.

In this lesson, students are provided with a quick tutorial, as well as links to other resources to help them with their project. The tutorial is intended to help students get started with the program and then use the resources within the program to refine their creations. Students create a presentation about their choice of one of several topics about the culture of the Roaring 20’s after researching them. They use that information along with graphics, pictures and background to create a finished presentation that explains how their topic influenced society then and now, and also add their own opinions and insights to it.

This is an excellent creative project to add to a unit on American History or the 1920’s. This project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with upper elementary or high school students.

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.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources

• Student Project Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Getting Started Tutorial for eMaze

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Using the Engineering Design Process is one of the most basic ideas in the CTAE classroom. Whether your building robots, designing engineering projects or both, this activity will get the entire class engaged on one activity!

You have discovered a Radioactive Boulder in your town! Your town must work together to create a series of LEGO devices to move the boulder out of town.

Students design and build a project that will move a LEGO ball across the desktops in the classroom. Once the ball begins its journey across the tabletops, it can not be touched by human hands.

Engineering Design Process in full use here!!

Identifity the problem!

Brainstorm!

Design!

Build!

Test!

Redesign!

In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic.    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 with this lesson is a word search puzzle that includes an answer key.  Additionally, a video project is included, allowing students to utilize Adobe Express (formerly Adobe Spark), a free, no download needed option.

This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary or high school as well.  This is also a great cross-curricular lesson combining social studies/history with technology, which also works well to leave for a substitute teacher!

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.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Important Moments in History: The Kennedy Assassination WebQuest Activity
  (print and editable digital files included)

• Important Moments in History: The Kennedy Assassination WebQuest Answer
  Key

• Word Search Puzzle – Kennedy Assassination Terms (includes answer key)

• Events of JFK’s Assassination Video Project Expectations

• Quick Start Guide: Adobe Express video program (formerly Adobe Spark)

Approximate Lesson Duration:

• WebQuest – 1 (50 minute) class period
• Word Search Puzzle – 15 minutes
• Video Project in Adobe Express (including research) – 1.5 – 3 (50 minute) class periods