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8th grade computer science lessons for Easel Activities
Algorithm Flowcharts for Middle School Computer Science | Unplugged Coding
Are you teaching your students to think like computer scientists? Before they can learn to code, new programmers need to learn how to plan their code using algorithm flowcharts. In this unplugged coding lesson, students will learn how to create algorithms that break down large tasks into small, simple actions and visually record their thought processes using flowcharts.Get all the Intro to Computer Science resources here and SAVE!The lesson begins with students exploring flowcharts and creating
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5th - 8th
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Autonomous Vehicle Research Project and CER Writing for STEM, Robotics, and AI
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic! Help your students learn about new technologies and the benefits and limitations with this autonomous car research project. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft an argumentative essay using the CER format. Get all 4 STEM Research Projects here and save 20%!The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students begin with gathering evidence from a video and an article. The sources introduce students
Grades:
6th - 10th
Computer Parts Activities for Computer Science, Computer Lab, and Technology
So, you're teaching a middle school computer science, technology, or computer lab course... Now what? This resource will help you start class strong by teaching the basic computer parts and functions. Your students will explore misconceptions, learn about the history of computers, and identify common input and output devices through a class discussion, a webquest, and a puzzle activity.Get all the Intro to Computer Science resources here and SAVE!First, you’ll explore your students' prior knowle
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6th - 8th
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Computer Coding Worksheets for Middle School Computer Science and Hour of Code
How can you get your students to move from computer science newbies to confident coders? This computer coding resource will help you teach your students to analyze a task, plan an algorithm, and translate their plan into code. Get all the Intro to Computer Science resources here and SAVE!The lesson starts with unplugged computer coding worksheets. Your students will engage in a fun exploration of writing instructions for a “robot” mouse to solve a simple maze. Then they will practice writing alg
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5th - 8th
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Computer Algorithm Activities to Learn to Code for Computer Science
So, you're teaching computer science... Now what? This resource will help you kick off your course by teaching the basics. In this lesson, students will define algorithms in the context of computer science and learn how to write an effective algorithm. Get all the Intro to Computer Science resources here and SAVE!The lesson starts with a fun exploration where students write instructions for their "robot" teacher to follow. Then they gather facts about algorithms from an instructional video and f
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6th - 8th
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Computer Science and Coding Research Project for STEM and Sub Plans
"Why do we need to learn this?" Help your computer science students answer this question and more with this STEM research project. Your students will use video and text resources to research why they should learn to code. Then they will create and justify a claim about whether all students should be required to learn the basics of computer science before graduating high school. Get all the Intro to Computer Science resources here and SAVE! The lesson begins with students gathering evidence from
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6th - 8th
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Engaging STEM Challenge: Decode Secret Messages with Fun Encryption Activities
Description: Ignite your students' passion for STEM education through an exhilarating and hands-on experience with our captivating STEM Challenge: Decode Secret Messages. This all-inclusive activity seamlessly blends the physical and digital worlds, catering to diverse learning styles and preferences.Key Features: Unlocking Curiosity: Delve into the world of encryption and decryption with this interactive STEM challenge. Seamlessly combining pen, paper, and scissors, this activity is perfect for
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5th - 9th
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ChatGPT Critical Thinking Debate Slideshow: Should ChatGPT be allowed in school?
Should Chat GPT Artificial Intelligence tools be allowed in schools? Or is this cheating?FULL ChatGPT Slideshow Lesson + Editable WorksheetsChat GPT / Artificial Intelligence Critical Thinking DebateWriting Reflection AssignmentIncludes bonus Deepfake Critical Thinking Lesson + worksheets!FREE: The entire CHAT GPT critical thinking video lesson is on YouTube The shorter version (1h 19m) tells you when to pause the video to lead a classroom discussion.The longer version (3h 19m) explains to stude
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6th - 10th
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Scratch Coding Project: Natural Disasters
Integrate coding into your science or reading lessons! This low prep project guides students through planning a Scratch coding animation to model solutions to problems caused by natural hazards. Aligned with the 4th grade NGSS standard (4-ESS3-2 Earth and Human Activity), this unit can also be applied to 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade NGSS units focusing on natural hazards3rd-8th coding units in technology or STEAM classes (ISTE Computational Thinking standards)3rd-6th grade informational reading or re
Grades:
3rd - 8th
NGSS:
4-ESS3-2
Also included in: Scratch Coding Project Bundle
Neuralink Lesson Plan | Current Events | Neuroscience AI Robots STEM | Worksheet
Neuralink Lesson Plan - Monkey playing Video Games - Digital and Print Worksheets - Futurology STEM Worksheet - Artificial intelligence ( AI ) focused activitiesHave a classroom debate about monkeys playing video games, robots, brain implants, and future technology. This futurology STEM lesson starts with a monkey that has learned to play video games. This is done through Neuralink. An artificial intelligence (AI) created by the inventor of Tesla, Elon Musk. The device reads the brain waves of a
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5th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-3
HTML Worksheet - Ordered, Unordered, and Definition Lists
This is a worksheet designed to help students practice structural and semantic markups using HTML lists. This worksheet should be given after an introduction of the different variety and uses of HTML lists.Lesson Title: Introduction to Lists in HTMLObjective:Students will understand the three types of lists in HTML: ordered, unordered, and definition.Students will be able to write simple HTML code to create ordered lists, unordered lists, and definition lists.Materials:Computer with a web browse
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6th - 12th
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"bits" & Pixel Art Images | Computer Science | Technology | Sub Ready
In the "bits" Pixel Art Images Activities, student learn about "bits" as a bit relates to computer science and bits as computer storage. The included activities help students progress from 1-bit to 2-bit pixel art images, challenge themselves with a 3 bit project. 1 "bit" allows students to only work with 2 colors (as a bit is only capable of storing to states, typically on or off). With 2 "bits", they can work with a palette of four colors to create more complex and detailed pixel art designs.
Grades:
2nd - 8th
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Keyboarding: Bottom Row Interactive Practice & Sub Ready
Experience Engaging Keyboarding Learning with Easel.Learning Keyboarding is more fun and challenging with Easel. The Learn the Bottom Row & Symbol Keys Keyboarding activities, help learners practice and learn not only keys but also vocabulary of the keyboard (i.e. percent, ampersand, hash/number/pound, etc.) through matching drag and drop activities. It's learning by association.No keyboard necessary to complete these activities, just a mouse or touch screen. It's helpful to pre-teach using
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PreK - 12th
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TED Talk Worksheet and Activity Pack - 19 - New Bionics That Let Us Dance
Great Lessons For Any Occasion. The TED Talks Worksheet and Activity Pack is more than just another worksheet, it is a valuable resource including pre and post watch activities, useful links, and suggestions to make your lesson the perfect fit for your students and needs. We all understand that each class has its own needs depending on age, level, and composition—just pick what you need for your class and you’re ready to go! Every pack has something different to offer, introducing activities tha
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Feb. 24 Mathematician Puzzle: Katherine Johnson of NASA | Computer Programming
February 24 of the Mystery Year is a day to remember Katherine Johnson — for whom the movie Hidden Figures is based. The math clues for finding the year involve computer program skills involving a loop, exponents, and prime numbers. The puzzle discusses Johnson's amazing work as a mathematician during the early years of the U.S. space program — while overcoming constraints of segregation and gender bias. Your PDF Download Includes:1-page Student Puzzle prepped for Easel1-page Answer Key with sam
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6th - 8th
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Scientist Biography Video Research Project - Google Doc link included!
Use this project in-person OR as a digital distance learning activity! Give your students a new way of presenting biographical research with a video. 3-steps for student work includes research, planning and final project. Included: - detailed lesson plan- student PDF worksheets- link to student worksheets in Google Docs- detailed rubric
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Video Research Projects for Science - Google Doc link included!
The Veldt VS ChatGPT Comparative Analysis | Bradbury vs OpenAI
Please Note: This comparative analysis requires access to an OpenAI account in which students, or a guided lesson by the teacher, can interact with ChatGPT.This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what your class will do:Compare the 'Nursery' in The Veldt with ChatGPTEngage with 6 high-level, short answer questionsExplore the the terminology of ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer)Ask a series of questions to ChatGPT and compare its answers with how the Nursery answered t
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: The Veldt by Ray Bradbury Bundle | Lit & Comparative Analysis | ChatGPT
Dec. 9 STEM Puzzle: Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, Computer Scientist | Mixed Review
Grace Hopper, a computer programming pioneer, was born on December 9 of the Mystery Year. The math clues for finding the year involve percent, measurement conversions, negative exponents, and error identification (debugging) in evaluating an expression involving exponents in a real-world context. Your PDF download includes:2-page digital version with horizontal layout, prepped for Easel 1-page printable version5 pages of Teacher Notes including step-by-step Solutions, Extensions (including a co
Grades:
6th - 8th
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TED Talk Worksheet and Activity Pack -07- Thrilling Potential of SixthSense Tech
Great Lessons For Any Occasion. The TED Talks Worksheet and Activity Pack is more than just another worksheet, it is a valuable resource including pre and post watch activities, useful links, and suggestions to make your lesson the perfect fit for your students and needs. We all understand that each class has its own needs depending on age, level, and composition—just pick what you need for your class and you’re ready to go! Every pack has something different to offer, introducing activities tha
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Last Question VS ChatGPT Comparative Analysis | Asimov vs OpenAI
Please Note: This comparative analysis requires access to an OpenAI account in which students, or a guided lesson by the teacher, can interact with ChatGPT.This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what your class will do:Compare the 'AC' in The Last Question with ChatGPTEngage with 6 high-level, short answer questionsExplore the the terminology of ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer)Ask a series of questions to ChatGPT and compare its answers with how the AC answered tho
Grades:
7th - 12th
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