Less than $5 Middle School Computer Science & Technology Activities (by rating)

This is a highly engaging science WebQuest about robins. Students will be able to read, listen to bird calls, and watch short video clips while learning about robins. It is paired with a Make a Bird Nest STEM challenge. Students will need to gather natural materials and build a nest meeting several mathematical criteria: including width, height, and weight. There are three worksheets that can be completed along with specific instructions for the challenge, and an engineering and design process recording sheet.

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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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1. Program Implementation Sheet: Seamlessly integrate the program into your curriculum or therapy sessions with our comprehensive implementation guide. Follow step-by-step instructions for effective program delivery and maximize learning outcomes.
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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.

Unlock a World of Benefits:

• 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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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

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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.

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, students learn about the history of Parent’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.   Next, they create a greeting card using Adobe Express (free, online software).  A tutorial is included for the project, along with student expectations/instructions and a grading rubric.  Additionally, a word search puzzle (with answer key) is included to use for early finishers or as a part of the lesson.

This lesson includes alternatives to be inclusive for students who are from non-traditional families as well.  It 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)

• Greeting card project – Instructions, tutorial, and grading rubric

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

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

Approximate Lesson Duration:

• WebQuest: 1 (50 minute) class period
• Greeting card project: 1-1.5 (50 minute) class periods
• Word Search Puzzle: 15-20 minutes

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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.

What people are saying:

• 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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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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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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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 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

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• 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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• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

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This engaging educational resource simplifies cloud computing for young learners and beginners, transforming abstract tech concepts into relatable, everyday examples. Using clear language and vibrant analogies (like an "invisible sky cloud" for data storage), it covers:

Key Concepts Taught:

• Definition: Storing/using data online instead of on local devices.
• How It Works: Requests sent to remote servers in data centers.
• Benefits: Access files anywhere, save device space, easy sharing.
• Security: Importance of strong passwords and privacy.
• Real-World Uses: Saving photos, streaming movies, school/business collaboration.

Interactive Learning Tools:

• Multiple-choice & True/False Questions – Reinforce basics (e.g., "Files are stored on servers, not your computer").
• Short Answer & Open-Ended Prompts – Encourage reflection ("How would life change without cloud computing?").
• Fill-in-the-Blanks & Vocabulary Matching – Solidify terms like servers, data centers, and devices.
• Creative Activity – Kids draw their own "cloud" and describe its uses.
• Answer Key – Supports self-checking or teaching.

Perfect For:

• Ages 8–14 – Aligns with STEM curricula or tech literacy programs.
• Teachers – Ready-to-use worksheets for classrooms.
• Parents – Fun, screen-free introduction to digital concepts.

Why It Stands Out:

• Kid-Centric Approach: Compares cloud computing to familiar actions (e.g., saving photos online).
• Safety Focus: Teaches cybersecurity habits early.
• Future-Ready Skills: Prepares kids for a tech-driven world.

Theme: "The internet isn’t just for games—it’s a powerful tool that works like magic!"

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Groundhog 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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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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This is a MUST HAVE resource to make teaching Digital Media Literacy easy!

ONTARIO TEACHERS: This will help you teach the new Digital Media Literacy strand in the 2023 Language curriculum.

This package goes beyond the conversations about cyberbullying and safe use. In this resource you will find student sheets and posters for the nine elements of digital citizenship:

* digital health and wellness

* digital security

* digital rights and responsibilities

* digital literacy

* digital law

* digital etiquette

* digital communication

* digital commerce

* digital access

Each topic has a student page that asks thought provoking questions and provides a bit of information on the specific topic. These pages are meant to start a conversation and get students thinking about their digital lives and all it entails.

Each topic also has a black and white poster that matches the student sheet, using the same icon for quick recognition.

What others are saying:

• This was a great introduction activity. (Teresa P)
• I am excited to use this in the fall when I present Responsibility with internet uses. (Kami J)

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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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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.

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, students learn about the history of Grandparent’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.  Next, students interview a grandparent (or another person they are close to from that generation) to compare life today with the life their grandparent lived. Interview questions are provided to encourage students to learn more about their grandparent through conversation. These questions can be answered through research on the Internet from that time period if the student does not have someone to interview. Using the answers from the questions, students create a presentation in either MS PowerPoint or Google Slides. Instructions/expectations are included for the project, along with a grading rubric. Additionally, a word search puzzle (with answer key) is included to use for early finishers or as a part of the lesson.

This lesson includes alternatives to be inclusive for students who are from non-traditional families as well. It 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)

· Comparing Life Between Generations – Instructions, interview questions, and grading rubric

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

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

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· WebQuest: 1 (50 minute) class period

· Comparing Life Between Generations project: 2 (50 minute) class periods

· Word Search Puzzle: 15-20 minutes

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Coding for computers and tablets.

STEAM initiatives are supported with this package.

This resource is a great starting of place for those that would like to incorporate coding into their STEAM/STEM or technology lessons.

This resource includes 5 different "stations" that could be done as a whole class activity, or more like traditional ELL and math learning centres.

There are two reading pages included to help students better understand binary coding and block coding.

The coding "challenge journal” has been tested with students in grades 4-7. Each task provided students with enough challenge that the tasks could be completed in two 40-50 minute periods. Students are asked reflective questions in each of the tasks.

What others are saying:

• Great unit. Very easy to use, and my students really enjoyed the assignments/activities. (Melissa G)
• Great ideas to use with my library classes! Thank you! (Lisa W)
• This is a great place to start.(Cristy D)

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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!