5.14 The student will give examples and explain how computer science had changed …
5.14 The student will give examples and explain how computer science had changed the world and express how computing technologies influence, and are influenced by, cultural practices.Students will research native Americans and their use of technologies on reservations. They will then answer the following questions: What are some of the technologies being used on the reservations?What are technologies native Americans need better access to?Think of a way to help this technological divide with native peoples.
This lesson will briefly introduce students to common computing systems they or …
This lesson will briefly introduce students to common computing systems they or their families use on a daily basis. The lesson focuses on responsible behaviors students can demonstrate to protect their information while using these computing systems. Students will learn to keep their information private, log out of shared devices, be respectful when communicating with others, and keep passwords private. All concepts are taught with the theme of becoming a technology superheros.
Learn about the many ways technology has transformed wildlife medicine and education. …
Learn about the many ways technology has transformed wildlife medicine and education. In many cases, technology has allowed us to treat injured wildlife more quickly and more effectively and has shaped the way we form our protocols and procedures. New technologies have also allowed us to expand our educational footprint and reach new people around the world.
Which is better? Let’s track the differences between collecting weather data outside …
Which is better? Let’s track the differences between collecting weather data outside and collecting the weather online? What will we notice? Then you’ll get the chance to play weather reporter and report on all the data you collected.
Students will use knowledge about computing technologies we have in the present-day, …
Students will use knowledge about computing technologies we have in the present-day, pretend to travel back in time to use current computing technologies to make an improvement to a civilization of the past.
This video explores how a PhD student in the School of Pharmacy …
This video explores how a PhD student in the School of Pharmacy at VCU uses computer science and virtual reality to improve patient outcomes. The primary purpose of computer science is to use the power of computers along with human ingenuity to solve real-world problems. .
How do you find out if a tornado or hurricane is coming? …
How do you find out if a tornado or hurricane is coming? Can you predict it yourself or do you have to rely on the weather channel to tell you? What happens when they miss detecting a storm? Let’s dive in and look at ways that technology can help predict powerful storms!
This slideshow reinforces the idea of being nice when using a computer …
This slideshow reinforces the idea of being nice when using a computer and what to do if someone sends something to you that makes you feel uncomfortable.
Students will learn about The Water Walker, Josephine Mandamin, and discuss and …
Students will learn about The Water Walker, Josephine Mandamin, and discuss and research topics related to the protection of our water sources. Students will then take their research and consider how advancements in technology over the past 50 years (specifically transportation and and business (shipping, manufacturing) have impacted the local water supplies.This lesson was created through a partnership between CodeVA and the Virginia Tribal Education Consortium (VTEC).
Students will compare the technology of weather instruments long ago to weather …
Students will compare the technology of weather instruments long ago to weather instruments today. They will then make a weather vane and compare it to a weather vane connected with technology.
This slide presentation looks at technology from a different perspective. Most often …
This slide presentation looks at technology from a different perspective. Most often we view technology as something that is digital, but in this lesson we discover that technology is anything made by man that can help us - including computers, cell phones, scissors, glue, etc. Students will be asked to decipher between technological items and non-technological items through a cut and sort (optional handout - link provided in slides), they will go on a classroom scavenger hunt to locate technological items, and they will write sentences about how their found items help us (documentation handout also included in slides). The slides provide teacher notes and links to resources used.
Computing technology is driven by people’s needs and wants. New computing technology …
Computing technology is driven by people’s needs and wants. New computing technology is created and existing technologies are modified to increase their benefits (e.g., Internet search recommendations), decrease their risks (e.g., autonomous cars), and meet societal demands (e.g., smartphone apps). This presentation is an introductory lesson for SOL 3.14
This is the 4th and last activity in the CS Heros Unit …
This is the 4th and last activity in the CS Heros Unit of Study.Students have watched a PBS CS video and read several articles about early computer science heros. Next, they took three short (5 to 9 questions) quiz. These math-up activites cover the computer scientists and inventors learned about (Parts 1-3) in the videos, articles, and quizzes. When all three parts and the match-ups are complete, my students type one paragraph to be shared in a collaborative presentation. We design this together in class to highlight how these CS Heros and their inventions have helped Virginia advance and grow in technology commerce as well as contribute to the global economy. Students make one slide with their paragraph and another with images of Virginia-based companys, technological discoveries, and/or computer scientists. Once slides are shared to me, I add them to the presentation and we upload the presentation to our Google Classroom. We review slides over the upcoming weeks, a few slides shared each day, until all students have presented.
Students will watch a PBS CS video and read an article about …
Students will watch a PBS CS video and read an article about early computer science heros. Next, they will take a quick 9 question quiz. This is the first part of three total lessons in the unit. There is also a fourth part, which is an interactive match-up of all the heros and their inventions compbined from all three parts. When all three parts and the match-up are complete, my students type one paragraph that is shared in a collaborative presentation we design together in class to highlight how these CS Heros and their inventions have helped Virginia advance and grow in technology commerce as well as contribute to the global economy. Students make one slide with their paragraph and another with images of Virginia-based companys, technological discoveries, and/or computer scientists. Once slides are shared to me, I add them to the presentation and we upload the presentation to our Google Classroom and review them over the upcoming weeks, a few slides shared each day, until all students have presented.
Students will watch a PBS CS video and read an article about …
Students will watch a PBS CS video and read an article about early computer science heros. Next, they will take a quick 9 question quiz. This is the second part of three total lessons in the unit. There is also a fourth part, which is an interactive match-up of all the heros and their inventions combined from all three parts. When all three parts and the match-ups are complete, my students type one paragraph that is shared in a collaborative presentation we design together in class to highlight how these CS Heros and their inventions have helped Virginia advance and grow in technology commerce as well as contribute to the global economy. Students make one slide with their paragraph and another with images of Virginia-based companys, technological discoveries, and/or computer scientists. Once slides are shared to me, I add them to the presentation and we upload the presentation to our Google Classroom and review them over the upcoming weeks, a few slides shared each day, until all students have presented.
Students will watch a PBS CS video and read an article about …
Students will watch a PBS CS video and read an article about early computer science heros. Next, they will take a quick 9 question quiz. This is the third part of three total lessons in the unit. There is also a fourth part, which is an interactive match-up of all the heros and their inventions combined from all three parts. When all three parts and the match-up are complete, my students type one paragraph that is shared in a collaborative presentation we design together in class to highlight how these CS Heros and their inventions have helped Virginia advance and grow in technology commerce as well as contribute to the global economy. Students make one slide with their paragraph and another with images of Virginia-based companys, technological discoveries, and/or computer scientists. Once slides are shared to me, I add them to the presentation and we upload the presentation to our Google Classroom and review them over the upcoming weeks, a few slides shared each day, until all students have presented.
Students will read the article about the computer helped land the Apollo …
Students will read the article about the computer helped land the Apollo 11 compare to a modern day cell phone to see the information about how technology has go greatly changed.
This is a writing prompt choice board intended to be used in …
This is a writing prompt choice board intended to be used in a writing center or station. In my classroom we typically use one choice board per week. Students choose up to 4 items to complete for the week. I do 4 items to give students time to finish incomplete work on Fridays, to work on final drafts, to edit a selected item, or to share their writing with peers. You can make the rules for your classroom to best suit your teaching style and your student's needs.
The choice board includes 8 prompts and one Student Choice square based on Impacts of Computing standards for first grade.
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