Impacts of Computing

89 lessons found.

“Weather” you know or not…. Classroom temperature is a hot topic!

This lesson merges weather, microbit, programming and social impact. Does the temperature of a classroom matter? Yes! In …

Tracey Winey 6-8 Computer ScienceScienceTechnology
micro:bit

“White Energy Journey”

Students will work independently to design a ‘driving base’ using the SPIKE PRIME LEGO sets. Upon completion of the base …

Alicia Vonberg 6-8 Computer ScienceEngineeringScience +1
Data CollectionProject-BasedRobotics

Algorithms and Programming, Impacts of Computing

Explaining what algorithms are and how computers use them. Students will try to follow a set of step by step …

Brooke George 3-5 Computer Science

Algorithms with origami

Explaining what algorithms are and how computers use them.

Brooke George 3-5 Computer Science

Algorithms With Origami

Explaining what algorithms are and how computers use them.

Marisol Armstrong 3-5 Computer Science
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aMAZEing Margaret Hamilton

In this lesson students will begin by reading about Margaret Hamilton in 'Margaret and the Moon' by Dean Robbins. After …

Kalista Pendleton K-23-5 Computer ScienceEngineeringReading/Language Arts +2
Project-BasedRobotics

Analog and Digital Signals Project

This is a project for students to experience the differences between analog and digital waves. Students will be …

Sara Percy 6-8 Computer ScienceScience
micro:bit

Bake Sale Lesson1

This is the first day of a two-part lesson in entrepreneurship marketing research. In the overall project, Bake Sale, …

Nate Reinhardt 9-12 BusinessComputer Science
Data CollectionUnplugged

Being Aware of What You Share

Kids share a lot of information whenever they go online -- sometimes on purpose, sometimes not. But do they understand …

Autumn Spiva 6-8 Computer ScienceReading/Language Arts

Brochure of Community

This is a research project of students community. After research is complete students will compile data into a …

Heidi Dicks 3-5 Social StudiesTechnology

Build Your Own Snowman

Student learners will build a snowman using a Google Slides template. They will click and drag snowman parts and …

Charles Morton 3-56-8 Reading/Language Arts
Project-Based

Careers in Cybersecurity

“Global cybersecurity job vacancies grew by 350 percent, from one million openings in 2013 to 3.5 million in 2021, …

Janixa Burgos 6-8 CybersecuritySocial-Emotional Learning
CybersecurityGenCyber

Communicating Through History: MicroBit Morse Code

Students will read articles and then construct a timeline of the progression of communication technology in the …

Becky Junge 3-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsSocial Studies
Unpluggedmicro:bit

Controlled Collaboration

Introduce your students to shared document norms while also identifying main ideas and text structures.

Marisol Armstrong 3-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsTechnology

Controlled Collaboration

Introduce your students to shared document norms while practicing identifying main idea and key details.

Crystal Graf 3-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsTechnology

Create a cookie cutter device using technology and 3D printing to understand adding and subtracting fractions.

In this lesson students will create a cookie cutter to help them practice adding and subtracting fractions. They will …

Brandi Rodriguez 3-5 Computer ScienceMathematicsTechnology

Critical Infrastructure 1

Students will be able to explain what Critical Infrastructure is, what are common components that belong to critical …

Timothy Grier 9-12 CybersecurityScience
CybersecurityGenCybermicro:bit

Critical Infrastructure 2

Students will be able to demonstrate foundational knowledge and skills that are related to cybersecurity

Timothy Grier 9-12 Computer ScienceEngineeringScience +2
CybersecurityGenCybermicro:bit

Cybersecurity 101 (4th Grade)

The teacher will introduce the topic of cybersecurity by asking students about any personal experience they have had …

Stacy Lynn Martinez 3-5 Computer ScienceTechnology
CybersecurityUnplugged

Cybersecurity Career Poster Project

Students will design a poster project detailing an individual cybersecurity career. The poster project will include …

Jana Simmerly 6-8 Computer ScienceEngineeringScience
CybersecurityData CollectionGenCyber

Data: Patterns, Cause and Effect

Students will discover, explore, model and communicate patterns found within data. This lesson/activity will incorporate …

Kendrea Herring 3-5 ArtComputer ScienceMathematics +1
Data Collectionmicro:bit

Digital and Analog Activity Project

This is a project for students to experience the differences between analog and digital waves. Students will be …

Sara Percy 6-8 Computer ScienceScience
micro:bit

Digital Citizenship Escape Room

Beginning of the year introduction to digital citizenship. Students work through escape room to perform tasks. The tasks …

Melissa Harris 3-5 ArtComputer ScienceReading/Language Arts +1
Game-Based

Discover Digital Citizenship

Students will use a decoder to decode messages that lead to exploration of Digital Citizenship resources. They will then …

Melissa Harris 3-56-8 ArtComputer ScienceMathematics +2

Do you want to build a robot

Students will learn about robots, how to program a microbit and create a microbit pet.

Sandra Joslin 3-5 Computer ScienceMathematicsReading/Language Arts +1
Data CollectionProject-BasedRoboticsmicro:bit

E' is for Erosion

Students will learn the effects of wind and water erosion. They will create their own landscape to show how water …

Katie Cline 3-5 Computer ScienceEngineeringScience +1
Cybersecurity

ELA9: Identifying Point of View using Cyber Security

Analysis of the Unreliable Narrator with Cyber Security

Andrew Disney 9-12 Computer ScienceReading/Language Arts
CybersecurityGenCyber

Ethics in Technology

Examination of ethical concerns revolving around technology, specifically social media and technology giants like Google

Jamie Le Jambre 6-89-12 Computer ScienceSocial StudiesTechnology
Data Collection

Evolution and Impact of Technology Throughout History

This is going to be one of the first lessons that will be taught this school year as a way to set the stage for the year …

Michelle Petty 6-8 Computer ScienceSocial StudiesTechnology
Project-Based

Evolution of the Telephone

Students spend several periods looking at the development of communication over the past 200 years.

Victoria Davis K-23-5 Computer ScienceScienceSocial Studies +1
micro:bit

Exploring Outputs with an RGB Light Strip

In this lesson you will be introducing the connection of color with computer science through the use of a micro:bit and …

Laramie McCullough 6-89-12 ArtComputer ScienceEngineering +1
micro:bit

Future Job Research

Student is required to 'explore future occupations' as defined by Occupational Outlook Handbook at …

Harry C Guess 6-8 Computer ScienceTechnology
Project-BasedWeb Design

Geographic Information Systems: Introduction and Map Creation

This lesson introduces Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to students. We explore ways in which GIS impacts our …

Whitney Wilking 6-8 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsSocial Studies +1
Data Collection

Get to Know Me

Students will participate in a community building activity that will integrate Computer Science through the use of the …

Melanie Mullikin K-23-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsTechnology

Getting started with Micro:bit

Students will explore the functions of the MIcro: bit. Students have not had experience with this and I have very …

Melissa Harris K-23-5 Computer ScienceMathematicsReading/Language Arts +1
micro:bit

Getting to Know You, CPU

Students will be introduced to Micro:Bit technology and have the opportunity to program the Micro:Bit to share some …

Becky Junge 3-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language Arts
Web Designmicro:bit

GIS Watershed Information

Students use GIS online software to analyze local watersheds and draw conclusions about earth changes over time and …

Victoria L Davis 6-8 Computer ScienceScienceTechnology
Data Collection

HexBug Mazes

In this lesson/activity students will learn about who Margaret Hamilton is and what she did for NASA. Students will be …

Kalista Pendleton 3-5 Computer ScienceEngineeringScience +2
Project-BasedRobotics

Hour of Code introduction/ Ecosystems

this will be an introduction to coding using Hour of Code, as a refresher/ attention grabber right after Christmas …

Brenna Franklin 6-8 Science
Code.orgData Collection

How Information is Transferred Over the Internet and Internet/Database Search Strategies

Students will be introduced to the concept of data/information transfer across computer devices and the Internet, …

Ron Chesmore 6-8 Computer ScienceLibrary MediaTechnology
Unplugged

How safe are they?

Each group will be provided a different scenario regarding cyber security. After analyzing the scenario, they will need …

Brian Axon 9-12 CybersecurityReading/Language Arts
CybersecurityGenCyber

I = Integrity

Students will locate, read and research articles from sources to better understand using credible sources for research.

Billie Rainey 6-8 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsSocial Studies +1
CybersecurityGenCyber

Impacts of Computing

Students will begin the year of computer science by talking about how the people in their lives use different types of …

Traci Gardner K-2 Computer ScienceReading/Language Arts

Internet Information Research and Retrieval Processes and Effective Search Strategies

This lesson will introduce the concepts of information research strategies, information storage, and retrieval systems …

Ron Chesmore 6-8 Computer ScienceLibrary MediaTechnology
Data CollectionUnplugged

Internet Safe!

Students will understand what it means to be an active, safe, and responsible citizen when participating in an online …

Megan Moore 3-5 Computer ScienceTechnology
Cybersecurity

Introduction to Computer Science and SpeedGeeking 101

Part 1: Gauge student understanding of computer science and introduce basic CS vocabulary. Part 2: Teach students about …

Whitney Wilking 6-8 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsTechnology
Data CollectionRobotics

Introduction to Cybersecurity Hand Concepts

This lesson will take two days to go over the 6 parts of the hand in relation to cybersecurity. We will do a general …

Ashley Gecewicz 9-12 Computer ScienceMathematicsReading/Language Arts +2
CybersecurityGenCyber

Keep Your Lips Sealed

There are multiple ways to gain information. Many people will openly provide information with minimal thought to how the …

Holley Nichols 9-12 Computer ScienceEngineeringTechnology
CybersecurityData CollectionGenCyber

Lesson Plan 3-Security Risks & Consequences

Students will work individually and in groups to determine how they have been “hacked” and one item “stolen” from them. …

Alicia Vonberg 6-8 Computer ScienceTechnology
CybersecurityRobotics

Library - Robotics for Students in the Functional Life Skills (FLS) Program

This lesson provides robotics opportunities in the library for students with complex needs in the Functional Life …

Devin Hodgins 6-8 Computer ScienceEngineeringReading/Language Arts +1
Data CollectionRobotics

Magellan and Technology

Adapted from: Flocabulary.com 7/2020 “Become a Map-Maker and Explorer” Use this lesson plan to commemorate Magellan’s …

Timothy George 3-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsSocial Studies +1

Making Good Decisions Online/Computer Parts (Kindergarten)

In the first activity, with the slideshow displayed, the teacher will facilitate a discussion about making good …

Stacy Lynn Martinez K-2 Computer ScienceTechnology

Malware: The Rat

With the increase in available technology and connectivity, cyber hackers are looking for vulnerable software to gather …

Jonathan Broersma 3-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language Arts
Cybersecurity

Micro:bits / Makerspace

The lesson is for coding with micro:bits. It is written broadly for implementation as an activity for a whole group of …

Devin Hodgins 6-8 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsTechnology
Project-BasedRoboticsmicro:bit

Micro:bits / Makerspace

The lesson is for coding with micro:bits. It is written broadly for implementation as an activity for a whole group of …

Devin Hodgins 3-56-8 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsTechnology
Data CollectionProject-Basedmicro:bit

Micro:bits on the Fly with Lego Cars

Students will explore how sensors are used in our lives and what they could measure. Students will build a Lego car and …

Julie Snyder 6-8 Computer ScienceScience
Data CollectionProject-Basedmicro:bit

Miscommunication in Communication

For the Nature of Science students are practicing going through steps in scientific inquiry. Students need to …

Jesica Jones-Saka 6-8 Computer ScienceScience
CybersecurityGenCybermicro:bit

Music is Life

Students will use coding to develop animation and sound for a music simulator. students will demonstrate locating and …

Will Barnes 6-8 Computer ScienceMathematicsMusic
Robotics

Nature Art: Merging Nature, Algorithms, and Programming in an inclusive environment

This lesson is an introduction to computational thinking and the BBC micro:bit. Students learn how to create nature …

Tracey Winey 6-8 ArtComputer ScienceReading/Language Arts +1
micro:bit

Online Mindfulness

On the internet, students interact with websites, peers, and strangers throughout the day. With that said, students must …

Jonathan Broersma 3-5 Computer ScienceTechnology
Cybersecurity

Our Christmas Book

Students will create a page in a class book about their favorite part of Christmas using words and pictures. Students …

Sarah McKenzie K-2 Computer ScienceReading/Language Arts

Protect Your Passwords

This activity teaches students the importance of creating a safe and secure password. In addition, students will also …

Kryssi Soule 3-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsSocial Studies +1
Code.orgWeb Design

Radio Communicating with Microbits

In this project, you and a partner will code a program that is capable of sending a coded message to each other. Each of …

Taylor Plantt 6-8 Computer ScienceEngineeringSocial Studies +1
Cybersecuritymicro:bit

Radio Kindness

Sharing and receiving kindness is a good way to support your well-being and that of your friends. In this activity you …

Anita Tope K-23-5 Computer ScienceScienceSocial Studies +2
micro:bit

Real World Cyber Security Historical Event

Cybersecurity and personal information protection go hand in hand. This is the second of a three lesson unit that offers …

Chad Lemley 3-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsSocial Studies +1
Cybersecurity

Real World Cyber Security in the Present

Cybersecurity and personal information protection go hand in hand. This is the third of a three lesson unit offering 5th …

Chad Lemley 3-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsSocial Studies +1
Cybersecurity

Real World Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity and personal information protection go hand in hand. This is the first of a three lesson unit that …

Chad Lemley 3-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsSocial Studies +1
Cybersecurity

Robotics for Students in the Functional Life Skills (FLS) Program

As the library exists to offer an inclusive space for everyone, this lesson is geared toward giving students with …

Devin Hodgins 6-8 Computer ScienceEngineeringMathematics +2
Data CollectionRobotics

Scientific Technologies

Students research a field of science that interests them and the technologies that are used to solve-problems in that …

Amanda Katelyn Carson K-23-56-8 Computer ScienceScience
Data Collectionmicro:bit

Secrets Told!

Kids love to talk in code so parents and teachers can't figure out what they are saying. Enter the world of emojis and …

Holley Nichols 9-12 Computer ScienceEngineeringTechnology
CybersecurityGenCyber

Secure Your Future. Cyber Security Safety.

Students will be provided a scenario. In this scenario, a student is applying to a college. They have created an …

Brian Axon 9-12 CybersecurityReading/Language Arts
CybersecurityGenCyber

Security Risks & Consequences

This lesson can be done either in person OR virtually. Students will work individually and in groups to determine how …

Alicia Vonberg 6-8 Computer ScienceEngineeringScience +1
Cybersecurity

See Ya Later, Alligator: Coding and Ratio Tabless

Students will work in pairs to build ratio tables defining a list of data for distance traveled by various animals over …

Becky Junge 3-5 Computer ScienceMathematicsTechnology
Data CollectionProject-Basedmicro:bit

Self Driving Moral Dilemma and Machine Learning - 1

This lesson asks students to create their own moral dilemma scenario and create possible outcomes for their scenario. …

Garrid Halsey 6-8 Computer ScienceEngineeringSocial Studies +1

Shark Tank

Students will design an application to solve a problem that exists in 'their world'. They will need to create something …

Shirley Johns 6-8 ArtComputer ScienceEngineering +2
Data Collection

Sonic Pi: Midi Synthesizer

Most commercial music produced today involves the use of synthesized and sampled sounds. MIDI (musical instrument …

Colin Botts 3-5 Computer ScienceMusic

Sunlight Sensor

Turn your micro:bit into a light sensor! Using the light level sensor feature of the micro:bit, students will program …

Anita Tope 3-5 Computer ScienceScience
Data Collectionmicro:bit

Surprise! We get to have new Pets!

This is an opportunity for students to learn more about coding through creating a micro:pet with a partner, It will …

Phaedra Davila K-23-5 ArtComputer ScienceScience +1
CybersecurityGenCybermicro:bit

Talk to the Hand

This is practicing lesson plan for Thinking like an Adversary and the Availability.

Everett Fleming 9-12 CybersecurityMathematics
CybersecurityData CollectionGenCyber

TALK TO THE HAND – DEFENSE IN DEPTH

Defense in depth is a strategy that leverages multiple security measures to protect an organization's assets. The …

Lorraine Grice 9-12 CybersecurityTechnology
CybersecurityGenCybermicro:bit

TALK TO THE HAND – THINK LIKE AN ADVERSARY

In this lesson, future CyberSecurity specialists (aka students) will develop a CyberSecurity handbook where they will …

Lorraine Grice 9-12 CybersecurityTechnology
CybersecurityGenCybermicro:bit

Technology Compare and Contrast

Students will independently or collaboratively compare and contrast technology and how it has changed our lives and how …

Megan Moore 3-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language Arts
Project-Basedmicro:bit

Technology Compare and Contrast

Students will independently or collaboratively compare and contrast technology and how it has changed our lives and how …

Megan Moore 3-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language Arts
Project-Basedmicro:bit

The Card Catalog: Computer of Yesteryear

This lesson will show students how computer coding is used to solve the problem of quickly accessing books using the …

Michelle Ottoes 3-56-8 Computer ScienceLibrary MediaReading/Language Arts

They're Listening

This lesson is going to be about discussing internet safety, and how simple home items may be listening.

David Fonseca 9-12 CybersecurityReading/Language Arts
CybersecurityGenCyber

Think Like a Hacker

Students will pretend they are in charge of cybersecurity for a app. Their job it to retain users and increase the …

Adrienne Unertl 3-56-89-12 Computer ScienceTechnology
Cybersecurity

Using Microbits to measure conductivity of metallic, ionic and covalent bonds.

• Observe the conductivity strength between different types of bonds, metallic, ionic and covalent. • …

Samantha Schwessinger 9-12 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsScience
micro:bit

Wax Museum Part 1

In this lesson series, students will research ways that technology has impacted the world. They can choose to research …

Taylor Wailes-Putnam 3-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsScience +1
Unplugged

Wax Museum Technology Part 1

In this lesson series, students will research ways that technology has impacted the world. They can choose to research …

Taylor Wailes-Putnam 3-5 ArtComputer ScienceEngineering +6
Unplugged