Less than $5 Homeschool Computer Science & Technology Internet Activities (by date, oldest first)

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, students learn about artificial intelligence 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.  Next, students explore how music, pictures and words can be generated with artificial intelligence by completing a series of short, hands-on activities. 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)

· Creating Music, Art, & Words with Artificial Intelligence Project – Instructions, Handout, and Answer Key

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

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

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· Introduction to the Lesson and WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period

· Creating Music, Art, and Words with Artificial Intelligence Student Project – 1.5 – 2 (50 minute) class periods

· Word Search Puzzle – 20-30 minutes

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Lesson Overview

In this lesson, students learn more about safe and reliable use of the Internet in the digital age as they learn how to decipher between fake and real news, spot misleading websites, avoid clickbait, and recognize rumors or misleading information on social media. The lesson starts with a PowerPoint presentation (teacher led or distributed to students to read themselves) that outlines some of the pitfalls of erroneous or misleading information on the Internet. Then, students complete several lessons to develop their skills in recognizing fake news, fake websites, clickbait, and other misinformation. These can also be done with a partner or in a small group if the teacher prefers. Next, students work with a group to answer critical thinking questions about the ethics of fake news and ways to prevent contributing to the problem. Also included with the lesson is a word search puzzle, great 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 grades or high school as well.

Materials Required:

· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)

· Access to Microsoft Word or Google Docs and Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· PowerPoint Presentation – Misinformation in the Digital Age

· 3 Lessons with Instructions, Grading Rubrics, and Answer Keys

· Reference Sheet: How to Recognize Fake Websites and News

· Group Discussion Critical Thinking Questions with Teacher Guide for Use

· Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· Introduction to the Unit and PowerPoint Presentation: 1 (50 minute) class period

· 3 lessons: 3-4 (50 minute) class periods (for all three lessons)

· Group Discussion Questions: 1-3 (50 minute) class periods depending on class/group size

· Word Search Puzzle: about 20-30 minutes

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In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in San Francisco, California and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then create a presentation using Google Earth to showcase their information along with pictures, videos and maps. Included with the lesson are student expectations, grading rubric and a tutorial for Google Earth (a free, Web 2.0 tool that does not require download). For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.

This is a great activity for a social studies or history class, or for a technology class. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well.

Materials Required:

· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)

· Access to Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (optional – students can use Web 2.0 tools instead)

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric

· Google Earth Getting Started Tutorial

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· Introduction to the Lesson: Video (link below), overview of the project - .5 - 1 (50 minute) class period

· Research and Google Earth Project: 2-4 (50 minute) class periods

· Presentation of projects to class (optional): Time will vary based on how many presentations are shown and time for discussion

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.

Note: This lesson replaces Google Tour Builder - Architectural Landmarks in San Francisco. Google Tours has been discontinued 7/2021.

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In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Independence Day (July 4) 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.  Also included is a word search puzzle with answer key, perfect as a part of the lesson, or as an extension activity for early finishers.

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
• WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)
• WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)
• Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key

Approximate Lesson Duration:

• 1 – 1.5 (50 minute) class periods

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This set of 15 educational posters if perfect for introducing coding vocabulary to your students. The words are from Code.org's computing program for children Course 1. The words are basic and thus transferable to other coding programs. They can be posted so that students can refer back to them.

The words included are:

algorithm

Blockly

code

command

computer science

event

Internet

iteration

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persistence

program

run program

toolbox

username

workspace

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This set of 15 educational posters if perfect for introducing computer vocabulary to your students. The words are from Code.org's computing program for children Course 3. The words are basic and thus transferable to other coding programs. They can then be posted so that students can refer back to them.

The words included are:

computational thinking

crowdsourcing

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servers

URL

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This set of 7 educationals posters if perfect for introducing computer vocabulary to your students. The words are from Code.org's computing program for children Course 2. The words are basic and thus transferable to other coding programs. They can then be posted so that students can refer back to them.

The words included are:

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bug

conditionals

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