Fostering an Inclusive Computing Culture

108 lessons found.

"So, you want to work for the DNI"

This is an introduction to the CyberSecurity aspect of National Intelligence

Jerry Updike 9-12 Computer ScienceSocial StudiesTechnology
CybersecurityData CollectionGenCyberRoboticsmicro:bit

“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

5 Senses

Students will learn about the 5 senses as a whole then learn about each individual sense and complete science activities …

Sandra Joslin K-2 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsScience

Algorithmic Maze

Students will use popsicle sticks to design maze systems and work to create a flowchart that helps a user to find the …

Garrid Halsey 6-8 ArtComputer Science

Algorithms

This lesson explains what algorithms are and how they work in relation to computer science. It breaks the concept down …

Christy Rodgers 6-8 Computer ScienceEngineeringMathematics +1

All about the Internet

How Does the Internet Work? Learning about networks, protocols, TCP/IP

Christy Rodgers 6-8 Computer ScienceTechnology

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

Basic aspects of Cyber security and Copyrights

Students will be learning about the basic aspects of Cyber security. They will become aware of how to protect their …

Judes Francois 3-56-8 CybersecurityReading/Language Arts
CybersecurityGenCyber

Battle your CuteBot

Get ready to battle your CuteBot car! Develop code for your Microbit using loops, variables, and conditionals to …

Stephanie Newhouse 6-8 Computer Science
Project-Basedmicro:bit

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

Blind Maze - a lesson with combined classes K and 5

This is an unplugged activity where students will work in mixed grade level teams (Kindergarten and 5th grade) to guide …

Melissa Harris K-23-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language Arts
Unplugged

Blind Maze (Collaborative activity with 5th Grade

This is an unplugged activity, in collaboration with 5th grade, that will help students learn to give directions …

Sadie Graff K-2 Computer ScienceMathematics
Unplugged

Coding Critter

The students will create a path for the coding critter to follow using arrow cards and then inputting the directions …

Jody Durst K-2 Computer ScienceMathematics
Robotics

CODIS & Forensic Science

Students will work together (in teams of 4) as forensic scientists to solve the crime of “Who broke into our school and …

Alicia Vonberg 6-8 Computer ScienceEngineeringScience
Data CollectionUnplugged

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

Computational Thinking

Through this lesson, students will be introduced to the basics of computational thinking including decomposition, …

Julia Tyser 3-56-8 Computer Science
ScratchUnplugged

Computer Basics (Collaborative lesson with K and 5)

5th grade students will mentor kindergarten students in how to properly care for and navigate their personal computer. …

Melissa Harris K-23-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsTechnology

Computer Basics (Collaborative lesson with K and 5th)

Kindergarten students will be working with 5th grade students to learn about the proper care and use of their computers. …

Sadie Graff K-23-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsTechnology

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

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

Creating a Gear Amusement Park

Students will use peer collaboration, engineering, problem solving, & reflection, when given a set of Funny Gears & …

Amber McClure K-2 Computer ScienceEngineeringReading/Language Arts
Data Collection

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

Cybersecurity: Denial of Service Attack

In this fun lesson plan, students will model one type of attack (a denial-of-service attack) and figure out how to …

Jumoke Adebimpe 9-12 Computer Science
CybersecurityGenCyber

Daily Life Algorithms (1st Grade)

The teacher will present a slideshow outlining the definition of an algorithm, which will provide examples of algorithms …

Stacy Lynn Martinez K-2 Computer Science

Darn! I forgot my password...again!

Middle School Students love to share everything-including their water bottles, their sense of humor and even their …

Tracey Winey 6-8 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsTechnology
Code.org

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

Do’s and Don'ts on the internet

Introduction: “Today, we live in a time characterized by rapid technology transformation, and resulting social, …

Janixa Brugos 6-8 CybersecuritySocial-Emotional Learning
CybersecurityGenCyber

Dr. Suess Venn Diagram Activity using Google Slides

Create a Venn Diagram using Google Slides. The activity can be used for Dr. Seuss' birthday and incorporates moving Red …

Charles Morton 3-56-8 Computer ScienceReading/Language Arts
Project-Based

Draw a snowflake with code

Draw a snowflake using code.org. My students were really challenged to follow the directions in the lesson, so I created …

Michelle Black 3-5 ArtComputer ScienceMathematics
Code.org

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

Exploration with Tetrix

Tetrix: In this lesson students will sort/ organize the school's Tetrix sets to ensure each set is complete. After …

Melissa Harris 3-56-8 ArtComputer ScienceEngineering +3
Robotics

Game of Life Spelling

This lesson is meant to introduce what coding is to elementary aged students and how to use block code. Students will …

Rachel Leone Gibson 3-5 Computer ScienceTechnology
Unpluggedmicro:bit

Get to Know Me

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

Kiley Hiser K-2 Computer ScienceTechnology

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

Get to Know Me Keynote Activity

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

Will Burns 3-5 Computer ScienceTechnology

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

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

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

I Am a Weather Watcher

Students will become weather watchers. They will journal the weather everyday and document the temperature using the …

Sarah McKenzie K-2 Computer ScienceScienceTechnology
Data Collectionmicro:bit

I Can Create a Thermometer

Students will be able to experiment with micro-bits. Then students will be able to create the code for taking a …

Sarah McKenzie K-2 Computer ScienceScience
Data Collectionmicro:bit

Importance and use of compasses

This lesson will probably take one block day, or 85-minute class. It will be a hands-on activity filled class that …

Michelle Petty 6-8 Computer ScienceSocial Studies
micro:bit

Input/Output what's it all about?

Students will learn the definition of input/output as it relates to computing and will use the Micro:bits to demonstrate …

Christy Rodgers 3-56-8 Computer ScienceEngineeringTechnology
Web Designmicro:bit

Integrity and Keep It Simple

The purpose for this lesson is to help you understand the notions or aspects of integrity and the simplicity with which …

Judes Francois 3-56-8 CybersecurityScienceSocial Studies +1
CybersecurityGenCyber

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

Intro to Coding a Microbit

In this lesson the students will be introduced to the website MakeCode with programing the microbit simulator. To start …

Terri Flock K-23-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsTechnology
micro:bit

Intro To Coding a Microbit

Students will be introduced to block coding using the website makecode.org. They will code a virtual microbit by …

Kiley Hiser K-23-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsTechnology
Code.orgmicro:bit

Intro to Coding- Unplugged

Directions for Coding- unplugged

Minda Blevins K-2 Computer Science
Unplugged

Intro to Cybersecurity HAND Concepts Part 2

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 ScienceScienceTechnology
CybersecurityGenCybermicro:bit

Intro to Problem Solving

This lesson is a fun introduction to the open-ended, collaborative, and creative problem solving students will be using …

Autumn Spiva 6-8 Computer ScienceEngineeringReading/Language Arts +1
Data CollectionProject-Based

Introducing our Technology

This lesson is designed to be delivered early in the year to establish a common knowledge base on the programs to be …

Chase Christensen K-2 Computer ScienceMathematicsReading/Language Arts

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

Inventing & Problem Solving with the 3 R’s (Reduce/Reuse/Recycle)

Students will work collaboratively to respond to a text by using recycled materials to create an invention that will …

Amber McClure K-2 Computer ScienceEngineeringReading/Language Arts
Data CollectionRoboticsUnplugged

Kindergarten Computer Scientists

Through six mini lessons, kindergarten students will be introduced to Computer Science. Beginning with a working …

Julia Tyser K-2 Computer Science
Project-BasedRobotics

Learning the Importance of Authentication Factors

Students will learn what authentication factors are, and the importance of keeping them private. They will apply the use …

Kathleen Cherry K-2 Computer Science

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

Litter Hunt

In this lesson, pupils develop their understanding of the micro:bit by using the buttons and sensors on the device to …

Becki Butterfield K-2 Computer Science
Game-Basedmicro:bit

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 a Pepper’s Ghost Illusion using Microbit Technology

This lesson is going to be a supplemental lesson to our OpenSciEd Light and Matter unit that we are implementing this …

Morgan Krysl 6-8 Science
micro:bit

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

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

Microbit Basics

This is an introductory lesson that I used with my 5th & 6th grade students. This lesson introduces students to basic …

Sandra Joslin 3-5 Computer Science
micro:bit

MicroBit Multiplication

In this lesson students will work on their multiplication math fact fluency and practice coding using a MicroBit. …

Kalista Pendleton 3-5 Computer ScienceMathematicsTechnology
micro:bit

Microbit programming

Creating a program for their microbit 'pets'. Their program must include noise, pictures and words/phrases

Sandra Joslin 3-5 ArtComputer ScienceEngineering +3
Roboticsmicro:bit

Microbit programming-Creating a Micropet

Students will create a micropet and then program it to perform various outcomes depending on what they do to it. …

Sandra Joslin 3-5 ArtComputer ScienceEngineering +1
Project-Basedmicro:bit

Microbits Introduction

This lesson is used to introduce microbits to students. Students will be able to code with inclusion of sequences, …

Sandra Joslin 3-5 Computer ScienceTechnology
micro:bit

Modeling Plate Motions using Microbit Technology

This lesson is going to be a supplemental lesson to our OpenSciEd Plate Tectonics unit that we are implementing this …

Morgan Krysl 6-8 Computer ScienceEngineeringScience +1
micro:bit

Multiplication with MicroBits

This activity allows students to practice their multiplication fact fluency while also covering computer science …

Kalista Pendleton 3-5 Computer ScienceMathematicsTechnology
micro: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

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

Tracey Winey 6-8 ArtComputer Science
micro:bit

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

O' is for Outlaw

Students will be studying Outlaws and Law Enforcement in Wyoming History. We will talk about how technology has changed …

Katie Cline 3-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsSocial Studies +1

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

PE Online Resources

Students will be using their school-provided technology (whether it be an IPad or a Chromebook) and being walked through …

Cameron Spade K-2 Computer SciencePhysical Education

Power walkers

Students will program a mirco: bit to count steps while walking and then while power walking. They will compare the two …

Casey Harmon 6-8 Computer ScienceScience
Data Collectionmicro:bit

Powerful Passwords

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

Marisol Armstrong K-23-5 Computer ScienceTechnology
Code.orgWeb Design

Powerful Passwords

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

Marisol Armstrong 3-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsTechnology
Code.org

Programming your friend on a path K-2 students will be programming Little Red Riding Hood to Grandmas House 3-5th grade students will be programming their friend to deliver their latest I-phone or game from manufacturing to delivery

Students will use arrows on a piece of graph paper to give directions to their classmates. They will guide their friends …

Michelle Black K-23-5 Computer Science
Robotics

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

Representing Information

This lesson introduces the concept of sending bits of information from one place to another.

James Winn 9-12 Computer ScienceTechnology
Data CollectionProject-Basedmicro:bit

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

Scratch Multi-Level Maze

Students will use Scratch to create a multi-level maze. Students will program a main sprite, obstacles and a goal, which …

Adrienne Unertl 3-56-8 ArtComputer ScienceEngineering +1
Game-BasedProject-BasedScratch

Scratch Sort: Events & Loops

Students explore Scratch and recognize how the categories and blocks within the categories help students create projects …

Minda Blevins 3-5 Computer Science
Scratch

Sequencing = Storytelling

This lesson helps learners connect storytelling with simple coding through the study of the sequence of events. It …

Devin Hodgins K-2 Computer ScienceLibrary MediaReading/Language Arts
RoboticsScratchUnplugged

Sequencing-Storytelling

This lesson, as adapted and written, is for middle school students in the library setting. Students will explore …

Devin Hodgins 6-8 Computer ScienceReading/Language Arts
Code.orgRoboticsScratch

Shark Tank Activity (Problem Solving)

This is an unplugged activity where students will design an application for a cell phone or personal device to solve a …

Shirley Johns 6-8 ArtComputer ScienceMathematics
Unplugged

Student Choice Mission

In this final project for the course, students team to Independently, scope the features of a piece of software,or …

James Cunningham 9-12 Computer ScienceEngineeringTechnology

TALK TO THE HAND - KEEP IT SIMPLE

The students will be able to create a handbook using the Hand Method of CyberSecurity.

Shamrie Jones 6-8 CybersecurityTechnology
CybersecurityGenCybermicro:bit

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 – INTEGRITY

The students will be able to create a handbook using the Hand Method of CyberSecurity.

Shamrie Jones 6-8 CybersecurityTechnology
CybersecurityGenCybermicro:bit

Thanksgiving Day Parade

This lesson is a great one to do right before Thanksgiving. Students will read or listen to the book Balloons Over …

Kalista Pendleton 3-5 Computer ScienceEngineeringReading/Language Arts +1
Project-BasedRobotics

The HANDbook

Implementing effective cybersecurity measures is particularly challenging today because there are more devices than …

Everett Fleming 9-12 CybersecurityMathematics
CybersecurityGenCyber

The Problem with Plastics

3rd grade learns about Jacques Cousteau and his conservation efforts to clean up the ocean. Plastic waste has become a …

Kathy Manker 3-5 Computer ScienceMathematicsReading/Language Arts +2
Data Collection

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

Variables

This lesson introduces the use of variables to store data or the results of mathematical operations. Students will …

Autumn Spiva 6-8 Computer ScienceMathematics
micro:bit

Volcano Animation

Students use flowcharts and repetition to explore building a volcanic eruption on a Micro:Bit.

Becki Butterfield 3-5 Computer ScienceEngineeringMathematics +4
Data CollectionUnpluggedmicro:bit

Volcano interactions with Earth's Spheres

In this lesson students will use the microbit to develop volcanic eruptions.

Mandy M Sewell 3-5 Computer ScienceEngineeringReading/Language Arts +2
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

WHAT DOES TECHNOLOGY LOOK LIKE?

Students will brainstorm what technology is, what it looks like and the parts/functions of a computer.

Alicia Auzqui K-2 Computer ScienceReading/Language Arts

What is Technology?

The purpose of this lesson was to introduce the students to what the definition of technology is, what everyday items …

Michelle Petty 6-8 Computer ScienceSocial Studies

What to do with the stuff I have

Students are given CONNEX or VEX pieces from a build kit and are given a mission. As a team they will create an artifact …

Will Barnes 6-8 ArtComputer Science

WonderBots

We are going to start by introducing the WonderBots to the children. I will introduce them to the program and the IPad …

Sadie Graff K-2 Computer ScienceTechnology
Robotics