Technology Integration
Grade 4
Lesson Plans and Websites
| Social Studies | |
| Celebrations and Customs | Learn about celebrations and customs practiced by different families; Multimedia Resources: Scanner Subject: Social Studies, Reading & Language Arts |
| Industries in Our State | Convince a large company to move to your state; Electronic Research Resources: KWL Chart U. S. Census Bureau: American FactFinder U. S. Census Bureau: Statistics of U. S. Businesses U. S. Chamber of Commerce Directory Step Into Places: Resource Guide Subject: Social Studies, Reading & Language Arts |
| Life in the Rainforest | Go on an Internet scavenger hunt!; Electronic Research, Word Processing Resources: Life in the Rainforest Template Subject: Social Studies, Science, Reading & Language Arts |
| Life on the Prairie | What types of plants and animals live in a prairie?; Simulations/Interactive Environments Subject: Social Studies, Science |
| Mixed-Up Song | Show what you know about the song "My Country 'Tis of Thee."; Word Processing Resources: "My Country 'Tis of Thee" Template Subject: Social Studies |
| Native American Research | How much do you know about the Iroquois, Makah, or Sioux?; Electronic Research, Word Processing Resources: Native American Research Template, KWL Chart Subject: Social Studies |
| Propose a State Monument | Design a new state monument; Electronic Research Resources: Graphic Organizer software National Register of Historic Places Subject: Social Studies, Reading & Language Arts |
| State Leaders Book | Create a page for a class book about state leaders; Desktop Publishing, Electronic Research Resources: State Leader Facts Handout United States House of Representatives Ben's Guide to the U. S. Congress Subject: Social Studies, Reading & Language Arts |
| State Parks Hotlist | There's lots to do in state parks where you live, from exploring caves to hiking hidden trails; Electronic Research, Word Processing Resources: Evaluation Checklist Subject: Social Studies, Reading & Language Arts |
| State Pride Collage | Show your pride as a citizen of your state; Multimedia Subject: Social Studies |
| Technology Pros and Cons | Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of old and new technologies; Technology and Society, Word Processing Resources: Technology Pros and Cons Template Subject: Social Studies, Reading & Language Arts |
| Travel Writing | Write an article about a U. S. city for a travel magazine; Word Processing National Geographic Destinations Subject: Social Studies, Reading & Language Arts |
| Writing Directions | You just won a $10 million prize! Can you help the prize committee find you?; Word Processing Subject: Social Studies, Reading & Language Arts |
| Return to top | Science |
| Adaptation Award Certificate | Give an award for an amazing adaptation; Desktop Publishing, Electronic Research Subject: Science |
| Changing Weather | Become a junior meteorologist and collect weather data; Databases, Electronic Research Subject: Science |
| Diagram of a System | We rely on a system every time we take a breath or turn on a light; Multimedia Resources: Graphic Organizer software Subject: Science |
| Evaluating Fossil Web Sites | What makes a Web site worth visiting?; Electronic Research Resources: Web Site Evaluation Checklist Subject: Science |
| How Does a Network Work? | Learn how a computer network works; Computer Basics, Technology and Society Resources: How Does a Network Work? worksheet Subject: Science |
| Hurricane Hunt | Don't believe everything you read!; Electronic Research, Word Processing Weather Video Archive: Hurricanes Subject: Science |
| Measurement in Everyday Life | What can you measure in your classroom?; Multimedia Resources: Ruler, Measuring tape Subject: Science, Reading & Language Arts |
| Planets Database | Be a planet detective!; Databases Resources: Planet Database Template Subject: Science |
| RAM, ROM, Drives, and Disks | Explore what is inside a computer; Computer Basics Resources: RAM, ROM, Drives, and Disks Worksheet Subject: Science |
| Soil Experiment | What is the best type of soil for growing plants?; Presentation Resources: KWL Chart Ask Earl: What is Soil Made Of? The Great Plant Escape: Soiled Again Subject: Science |
| Return to top | Reading & Language Arts |
| Advice for a New Fourth Grader | Give some advice to new students as a fourth grade expert; Multimedia Resources: Storyboard Template Subject: Reading & Language Arts |
| Character Trait Collaboration | Follow a fictional character's changes over the course of a book; Telecommunications Subject: Reading & Language Arts |
| Choose Your Own Adventure Story | Write a story in which your readers choose what happens next!; Presentation Resources: Graphic Organizer software How to Write a Story by Bruce Hale Subject: Reading & Language Arts |
| Hyperlinked Song | What do you picture when you hear the song "This Land Is Your Land"?; Electronic Research, Word Processing Subject: Reading & Language Arts |
| Introduction to Email | Email is everywhere!; Telecommunications, Technology and Society Subject: Reading & Language Arts |
| Movie Poem | Turn your poem into a digital movie; Multimedia Subject: Reading & Language Arts |
| Parts of Speech | Learn about parts of speech; Word Processing Resources: Parts of Speech Template Subject: Reading & Language Arts |
| Reading Quiz Questions | This is your chance to have a say in the next reading quiz!; Telecommunications Subject: Reading & Language Arts |
| Spelling, Definitions, and Synonyms | Can you say the same thing more than one way?; Word Processing Subject: Reading & Language Arts |
| Story Wheel | Create a story wheel for a book you have read; Word Processing Subject: Reading & Language Arts |
| Return to top | Math |
| Angle and Line Hunt | Discover geometry around your school; Multimedia Subject: Math |
| Designing a Fraction Game | Learn about fractions by making a fraction game!; Electronic Research Fraction-Decimal Matching Game Equivalent Fractions Concentration Virtual Manipulative: Equivalent Fractions Subject: Math |
| Exploring Equivalent Fractions | How can you decide if two different fractions are actually the same number?; Simulations/Interactive Environments Subject: Math |
| Faces, Vertices, and Edges | Explore some shapes!; Spreadsheets, Simulations/Interactive Environments Resources: Faces and Vertices Template Subject: Math |
| Shading Fractions and Decimals | You can use a spreadsheet to model fractions and decimals; Spreadsheets Resources: Shading Fractions and Decimals Template Subject: Math |
| Something's Fishy | Figure out how many fish you can put in your fish tank; Spreadsheets Resources: Something's Fishy Template Subject: Math |
| State Population | Predict your state's population in 2010!; Spreadsheets Resources: State Population Template Population Counts by State: 1900 to 2000 Subject: Math |