Effective Tech
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I am Paula Prosper. I taught Technology for five years at the Kindergarten through 6th-grade levels at a McLean, Virginia Montessori school. I developed all aspects of the the program, curriculum, and content from the ground up.
I taught High School Math for six years at an Arlington County, Virginia public school back in the 1990s. I'm now back in the math classroom at a Fairfax County, Virginia middle school.
From the fall of 2013 until the summer of 2016, my family and I lived and traveled on our 43-foot sailboat. During that time I home-schooled my two teenagers.
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Halloween Pumpkin Version 1 Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
Summary: Students create a Jack-o-Lantern image using Word shapes.
Effective Tech Lesson 1.3 or 2.4:
This lesson is in my Level 1 and Level 2 Curriculum Progressions.
Recommended for Kindergarten through Third Grade
Uses Microsoft Word, but can be adapted for other word-processing programs.
Files Included:
Teacher Instructions (pdf)
Student File (Word)
Example (pdf)
Students work in-step from teacher-directed instructions.
Opportunity for student choice: eye and nose shape, stem color
Du
K - 3rd
Computer Science - Technology
Shapes Lesson B Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
Summary: Students create shapes in a Word document to match shapes on the instruction page.
Effective Tech Lesson 2.3
This lesson is in my Level 2 Curriculum Progression.
Recommended for First through Third Grade
Uses Microsoft Word, but can be adapted for other word-processing programs.
Files Included:
Teacher Instructions (pdf)
Student File (Word)
Student Instructions (pdf)
Students work at their own pace from written/visual instructions.
Opportunity for student choice: some choice of sh
1st - 3rd
Computer Science - Technology
Halloween Pumpkin Version 3 Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
Summary: Students create a Jack-o-Lantern image using Word shapes. If time allows, students may copy/paste clipart images, create shapes, and/or add additional text to their document.
Effective Tech Lesson 4.5
This lesson is in my Level 4 Curriculum Progression.
Recommended for Third through Fifth Grade
Uses Microsoft Word, but can be adapted for other word-processing programs.
May use clip art websites, such as www.hasslefreeclipart.com
Files Included:
Teacher Instructions (pdf)
Student I
3rd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology
Shapes Lesson A Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
Summary: Students create and modify shapes in a Word document.
Effective Tech Lesson1.2
This lesson is in my Level 1 Curriculum Progression.
Recommended for Kindergarten through Second Grade
Uses Microsoft Word, but can be adapted for other word-processing programs.
Files Included:
Teacher Instructions (pdf)
Student File (Word)
Example (pdf)
Students work in-step from teacher-directed instructions.
Opportunity for student choice: fill and outline color, shape selection, pattern or Style s
K - 2nd
Computer Science - Technology
Text Formatting Lesson A Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
Summary: Students format lines of text to match instructions in a Word document.
Effective Tech Lesson 2.1
This lesson is in my Level 2 Curriculum Progression.
Recommended for First through Third Grade
Uses Microsoft Word, but can be adapted for other word-processing programs.
Files Included:
Teacher Instructions (pdf)
Student File (Word)
Answer Key (pdf)
Students work in-step from teacher-directed instructions.
Opportunity for student choice: none
Duration: One 40-minute class session
Ski
1st - 3rd
Computer Science - Technology
Intro to Google Maps Distance Calculator Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
Summary: Students use Google Maps Daft Logic Distance Calculator to find the distance between cities and to find cities a certain distance from a given location.
Effective Tech Lesson 5.14
This lesson is in my Level 5 Curriculum Progression.
Recommended for Fifth through Eighth Grade
Uses Google Maps Daft Logic Distance Calculator.
Files Included:
Teacher Instructions (pdf)
Student Instructions (pdf)
Answer Key (pdf)
Students work in-step from teacher-directed instructions.
Opportunity for
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Geography
Thankful Version 1 Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
Summary: Students create a Word document that displays text and images of things for which they are thankful. This is an excellent activity for Thanksgiving!
Effective Tech lesson 1.4 and 2.5
This lesson is in my Level 1 and Level 2 Curriculum Progressions.
Recommended for Kindergarten through Third Grade
Uses Microsoft Word, but can be adapted for other word-processing programs.
Files Included:
Teacher Instructions (pdf)
Student File (Word)
Example (pdf)
Students work in-step from teach
K - 3rd
Computer Science - Technology
Clip Art Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
Effective Tech: Lesson 1.1: Clip Art
Summary: Students copy/paste one to four clipart images from a website to a Word document.
This lesson is the very first lesson in my Level 1 Curriculum Progression.
Recommended for Kindergarten through Second Grade
Uses Microsoft Word, but can be adapted for other word-processing programs.
Uses the website: www.hasslefreeclipart.com
Files Included:
Teacher Instructions (pdf)
Student File (Word)
Example (pdf)
Students work in-step from teacher-direct
K - 2nd
Computer Science - Technology
PowerPoint C: Summer Vacation Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
Summary: Students create a PowerPoint presentation about their summer vacation.
Effective Tech Lesson 4.3
This lesson is in my Level 4 Curriculum Progression.
Recommended for Third through Fifth Grade
Uses Microsoft PowerPoint, but can be adapted for other presentation programs.
May use images from the internet or student’s personal digital photos.
Files Included:
Teacher Instructions (pdf)
Student Instructions (pdf)
Students work at their own pace from written instructions.
Opportunity for
3rd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology
Using Tabs Lesson A Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
Summary: Students format text in a Word document with various tab settings.
Effective Tech Lesson 4.6
This lesson is in my Level 4 Curriculum Progression, but is also appropriate for older students
Recommended for Third through Eighth Grade.
Uses Microsoft Word, but can be adapted for other word-processing programs.
Files Included:
Teacher Instructions (pdf)
Student File (Word)
Answer Key (pdf)
Students work in-step from teacher-directed instructions.
Opportunity for student choice: none
D
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Thankful Version 2 Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
Summary: Students create a Word document that displays text and images of things they are thankful for. This is an excellent activity for Thanksgiving!
Effective Tech Lesson 3.6
This lesson is in my Level 3 Curriculum Progression.
Recommended for Second through Fourth Grade
Uses Microsoft Word, but can be adapted for other word-processing programs.
Files Included:
Teacher Instructions (pdf)
Student File (Word)
Example (pdf)
Students work in-step from teacher-directed instructions.
Opportu
2nd - 4th
Computer Science - Technology
Text Formatting Lesson C Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
Summary: Students format lines of text to match instructions in a Word document.
Effective Tech Lesson 3.1
This lesson is in my Level 3 Curriculum Progression.
Recommended for Second through Fourth Grade
Uses Microsoft Word, but can be adapted for other word-processing programs.
Files Included:
Teacher Instructions (pdf)
Student File (Word)
Answer Key (pdf)
Students work at their own pace from written instructions.
Opportunity for student choice: text font and font color
Duration: One 40-m
2nd - 4th
Computer Science - Technology
Shapes Lesson C Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
Summary: Students create shapes in a Word document to match shapes on the instruction page.
Effective Tech Lesson 3.3
This lesson is in my Level 3 Curriculum Progression.
Recommended for Second through Fourth Grade
Uses Microsoft Word, but can be adapted for other word-processing programs.
Files Included:
Teacher Instructions (pdf)
Student File (Word)
Student Instructions (pdf)
Students work at their own pace from visual instructions.
Opportunity for student choice: none
Duration: One 40-m
2nd - 4th
Computer Science - Technology
Shapes Lesson E Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
This lesson is in my Level 4 Curriculum Progression.
Recommended for Third through Fifth Grade
Uses Microsoft Word, but can be adapted for other word-processing programs.
Summary: Students create and modify shapes to match instructions in a Word document.
Files Included:
Teacher Instructions (pdf)
Student Instructions (pdf)
Students work at their own pace from visual instructions.
Opportunity for student choice: none
Duration: One or two 40-minute class sessions (or less)
Skills introduced:
3rd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology
Solar System Table Version 2 Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
Summary: Students create a table in a Word document that displays information about the solar system.
Effective Tech Lesson 3.13
This lesson is in my Level 3 Curriculum Progression.
Recommended for Second through Fourth Grade
Uses Microsoft Word, but can be adapted for other word-processing programs.
Uses the websites: http://www.dkimages.com/discover/Home/index.html, http://www.universetoday.com/guide-to-space/the-solar-system/how-far-are-the-planets-from-the-sun/
Files Included:
Teacher Ins
2nd - 4th
Computer Science - Technology
Text Formatting Lesson B Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
Summary: Students format lines of text to match instructions in a Word document.
Effective Tech Lesson 2.2
This lesson is in my Level 2 Curriculum Progression.
Recommended for First through Third Grade
Uses Microsoft Word, but can be adapted for other word-processing programs.
Files Included:
Teacher Instructions (pdf)
Student File (Word)
Answer Key (pdf)
Students work at their own pace from written/visual instructions.
Opportunity for student choice: none
Duration: One 40-minute class ses
1st - 3rd
Computer Science - Technology
Shapes Lesson D Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
Summary: Students create shapes in a Word document to match shapes on the instruction page and format images according to instructions.
Effective Tech Lesson 3.7:
This lesson is in my Level 3 Curriculum Progression.
Recommended for Second through Fourth Grade
Uses Microsoft Word, but can be adapted for other word-processing programs.
Files Included:
Teacher Instructions (pdf)
Student File (Word)
Students work at their own pace from written/visual instructions.
Opportunity for student choic
2nd - 4th
Computer Science - Technology
Text Formatting Lesson E Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
Summary: Students format lines of text to match instructions in a Word document.
Effective Tech Lesson 4.1
This lesson is in my Level 4 Curriculum Progression.
Recommended for Third through Fifth Grade
Uses Microsoft Word, but can be adapted for other word-processing programs.
Files Included:
Teacher Instructions (pdf)
Student File (pdf)
Answer Key (pdf)
Students work at their own pace from written instructions.
Opportunity for student choice: none
Duration: One 40-minute class session
Ski
3rd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology
Messaging With Text Technology Lesson Plan & Materials
Summary: Students learn how font and color choices can communicate certain messages. Students complete a worksheet and discuss (in pairs or as a class) various font choices. Students create four “party invitations” in the form of text-boxes and format the invitations to communicate particular aspects of the message.
Effective Tech Lesson 5.3
This lesson is in my Level 5 Curriculum Progression.
Recommended for Fifth through Eighth Grade
Uses Microsoft Word, but can be adapted for other word-pr
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Graphic Arts
Solar System Table Version 1
Summary: Students create a table in a Word document that displays information about the solar system.
Effective Tech Lesson 2.11
This lesson is in my Level 2 Curriculum Progression.
Recommended for First through Third Grade
Uses Microsoft Word, but can be adapted for other word-processing programs.
Uses the website: http://www.dkimages.com/discover/Home/index.html
Files Included:
Teacher Instructions (pdf)
Example (pdf)
Students work in-step from teacher-directed instructions.
Opportunity
1st - 3rd
Astronomy, Computer Science - Technology
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About the store
Experience
I am Paula Prosper. I taught Technology for five years at the Kindergarten through 6th-grade levels at a McLean, Virginia Montessori school. I developed all aspects of the the program, curriculum, and content from the ground up.
I taught High School Math for six years at an Arlington County, Virginia public school back in the 1990s. I'm now back in the math classroom at a Fairfax County, Virginia middle school.
From the fall of 2013 until the summer of 2016, my family and I lived and traveled on our 43-foot sailboat. During that time I home-schooled my two teenagers.
Teaching style
I specialize in creating technology lessons with easy-to-understand and detailed step-by-step instructions. These are utilized for either direct-instruction lessons or as written/visual materials for the student.
Awards & shining teacher moments
My article, The Ultimate Going Out, is published in the Summer 2015 issue of Montessori Life.
Another article, called Close Family Still on the Go, was published in Vero's Voice in May 2016.
My own education history
B.A. in Studio Arts from Trinity College in Hartford, CT
M.A. in Education from George Washington University
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