Take the “User Friendly” approach to increase your students' knowledge of computing systems with this simple and fun lesson. Students will be able to identify basic computer components, compare hardware vs software, and troubleshoot simple problems when using their tablets.

Students will take a virtual reality tour of the five regions in Virginia and the main agricultural products in each. During the tours, students will place miniature models of agricultural products on the map of Virginia regions. Learn about the impacts of networking and virtual reality field trips.

Students will view and discuss a slide show of the history of advancements in technology. Compare and contrast three types of extreme weather in satellite imagery and VR.

Students will dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and explore how it can be used to create a personal wellness plan. They will compare an AI generated plan with those created using the MyPlate widget, a familiar nutritional tool. Through the use of a Venn diagram, students will visualize the differences between the two plans, sparking curiosity  and discussion about the power and limitations of AI in everyday life. 

We're going on a light hunt!  Students will be engaged in this hands-on light investigation, they will investigate how different materials are affected by light. Students will use their knowledge in computer science by sorting and organizing items based on one or two attributes. 

What do you think will happen to Peppermint Puffs that are put in warm water, cold water, oil, and vinegar?  Will they dissolve?  In which substance will they dissolve the fastest?  In this experiment, your students will find out!  Students will also record their data and use technology (a spreadsheet on their Chrome book) to analyze, graph and discuss their learning.

What materials dissolve in water?  How does water temperature affect this?  Your students will work in groups using a thermometer and timer to discover if salt, sugar, sand, and flour will dissolve best in hot or cold water.  Further, your class will learn to record and submit data on a Google form and create graphs.  This will allow you to have great class discussions to draw conclusions about the effect temperature has on dissolving matter. 

This media literacy explains how information travels the globe and how we can find out where it came from. Students will complete an end user guide to help navigate on the internet. 

Children are always taught “not to play with their food” but in this sensory lesson, that’s exactly what we are going to do.  We are going to use our five senses to explore some healthy fruits. We are going to learn how to gather, use and analyze our data to answer questions.

This lesson offers a fun, hands-on approach to teaching students about the importance of creating strong passwords in a real life setting.

Engaging activities to support kindergarten graphing.

Students get a hands-on approach to identifying a problem and working through steps to create a solution.

Students will create their own PSA on computer science, highlighting impacts of computing and a data-related career (e.g. data analyst, data scientist, data engineer, data architect).

Reporting the Weather: Students using the power of our local network weather station to forecast, record, and share weather data.

Welcome to an out-of-this-world journey through our solar system! In this interactive lesson,students will embark on a journey to understand how changes in technology have impacted science learning through reading, hands-on model manipulation, projector visuals, model building, and newer technology like MERGE Cubes.

Students will learn a new vocabulary word - Responsibility.  Read a story about some responsible bugs and then brainstorm ideas for being responsible at home and in the classroom.

Technology has changed drastically - from smartphones to virtual reality. In this lesson, you will review the main types of Simple Machines.  Through class discussions, your students will compare how both technology and simple machines have changed and are used differently than they were in the past.   Your students will then explore and build examples of modern-day machinery. 

Students will use their understanding of password security to create a model of the layers of the Earth. Each layer essential to our Earth’s systems and processes just as the components of a strong password are important to enhance cybersecurity. 

Everyone loves rock candy, especially fifth graders. Have students engage in a sequenced investigation to discover how adding heat to a sugar and water mixture creates a solution. Students will be amazed as the solution cools and forms edible crystals.