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Students watch videos about basic troubleshooting, malware and viruses and create a troubleshooting chart.
Students use a flowchart to solve specific computer problems.
Students learn about malware and spyware, research best virus and malware programs, check their home computing devices, play a PBS Learning game
Students learn to do basic troubleshooting, research solutions, and try to fix the problem.
Students learn techniques to troubleshooting technology problems through scenarios and tips
Students learn about Boolean Searching, Dictionary.com, InfoTrak, and how to search the Michigan E Library
Gather relevant information by narrowing down results using Boolean and Google filter features
Assess credibility and accuracy of source information from print and digital sources
How to cite sources correctly
Students learn how to fact check an article and tell the difference between real and fake news.
Spend less time searching by using the advanced search function in Google!
Students build online searching skills and best sites for searching
3D pens are an easy way to create a 3D object. You can design from scratch or use a template. The pens work like a glue gun, except that they use the same filament in a 3D printer. The objects that the students create can be used in project based learning projects.
Students will master the parts of speech, practice writing, and revising using a visual cue for engagement.
This Internet fact finding activity is as easy A-B-C! Students will get an introduction to safe search engines, including MeL, (Michigan e-Library.org), to find ways to do a basic online search safely for information by simply using the letters of the alphabet.
Students go on a hunt to find a word for each letter of the alphabet from a free online picture dictionary.
Sight Word Bingo is a great option for practicing sight words in a steady, consistent format. This game is a great independent center practice, whole group, or small group option. At the end of each game, the students are provided with a percentage score correct. This can also be used as a data tracking tool if scores and answers are monitored and collected. This game also provides built-in differentiation through sight word levels pre-primer to third grade.
In fourth grade, students learn how to be better researchers and using AR Flashcards, they are taken to a new level with the interactivity of augmented reality. AR Flashcards Lincoln is an iOS app where students can see a full size Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg address, place magical doorways on the ground and walk through them using their device to visit places Lincoln lived.
In third grade students learn about Michigan history. The Michigan eLibrary has compiled a number of websites suitable for children to learn more about our state. There is information on Michigan Native Americans, folklore, wildlife, birds, bugs, and much more.