3rd Quarter

Touch Typing and Research Skills Development

Second Grade Technology Lessons focus on typing skills development and word processing (Q1), spreadsheets and coding (Q2), research (Q3), and presentations (Q4).

In the 3rd quarter, students advance their typing skills and develop beginning research skills. Students will research about a variety of animals and insects. Students will learn to locate important information on a webpage using page titles, headings, subheadings, bold text, links, and text search techniques such as Ctrl + F (Find).

* NOTE: To simplify searching for beginner searchers, it is good practice to point students to specific, grade-level appropriate websites. As students gain confidence and skills, they may be able to search more independently. Print research activity sheets and allow students to use pencils to transcribe what they find on the screen to paper.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Review Typing Stage 6-9:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until done.

Additional Typing Practice:

• 3 Minutes of Typing Rocket JR.
  • Type with both hands, try to get a final score of 60 points or more.
• Finish level 2 of Keyboard Climber 2. Type with both hands.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Guided Internet Research and Enrichment

Demonstrations:

• Discuss internet browsers and their usage.
• Demonstrate how to find information by using the webpage's HEADINGS to locate information
  • Work out answers in class as needed.

Aardvark Research:

• Download and print copies of the research sheet.
• Students practice researching information on the internet.
  • Use the website link on the research sheet to find answers. This website has grade appropriate reading for 2nd - 3rd graders.
  • Students are encouraged to scan the page's headings and subheadings to help find information more efficiently.
• Students use pencils to write their answers in complete sentences on the sheet.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Review Typing Stage 6-9:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until done.

Additional Typing Practice:

• 3 Minutes of Typing Rocket JR.
  • Type with both hands, try to get a final score of 60 points or more.
• Finish level 2 of Keyboard Climber 2. Type with both hands.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Guided Internet Research and Enrichment

Demonstrations:

• Discuss internet browsers and their usage.
• Demonstrate how to find information by using the webpage's HEADINGS to locate information
  • Work out answers in class as needed.

Blue Whale Research:

• Download and print copies of the research sheet.
• Students practice researching information on the internet.
  • Use the website link on the research sheet to find answers. This website has grade appropriate reading for 2nd - 3rd graders.
  • Students are encouraged to scan the page's headings and subheadings to help find information more efficiently.
• Students use pencils to write their answers in complete sentences on the sheet.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Review Typing Stage 6-9:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until done.

Additional Typing Practice:

• 3 Minutes of Typing Rocket JR.
  • Type with both hands, try to get a final score of 60 points or more.
• Finish level 2 of Keyboard Climber 2. Type with both hands.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Guided Internet Research and Enrichment

Demonstrations:

• Discuss internet browsers and their usage.
• Demonstrate how to find information by using the webpage's HEADINGS to locate information
  • Work out answers in class as needed.

Butterfly Research:

• Download and print copies of the research sheet.
• Students practice researching information on the internet.
  • Use the website link on the research sheet to find answers. This website has grade appropriate reading for 2nd - 3rd graders.
  • Students are encouraged to scan the page's headings and subheadings to help find information more efficiently.
• Students use pencils to write their answers in complete sentences on the sheet.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Review Typing Stage 6-9:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until done.

Additional Typing Practice:

• 3 Minutes of Typing Rocket JR.
  • Type with both hands, try to get a final score of 60 points or more.
• Finish level 2 of Keyboard Climber 2. Type with both hands.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Guided Internet Research and Enrichment

Demonstrations:

• Discuss internet browsers and their usage.
• Demonstrate how to find information by using the webpage's HEADINGS to locate information
  • Work out answers in class as needed.

Tiger Research:

• Download and print copies of the research sheet.
• Students practice researching information on the internet.
  • Use the website link on the research sheet to find answers. This website has grade appropriate reading for 2nd - 3rd graders.
  • Students are encouraged to scan the page's headings and subheadings to help find information more efficiently.
• Students use pencils to write their answers in complete sentences on the sheet.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Review Typing Stage 6-9:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until done.

Additional Typing Practice:

• 3 Minutes of Typing Rocket JR.
  • Type with both hands, try to get a final score of 60 points or more.
• Finish level 2 of Keyboard Climber 2. Type with both hands.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Guided Internet Research and Enrichment

Demonstrations:

• Discuss internet browsers and their usage.
• Demonstrate how to find information by using the webpage's HEADINGS to locate information
  • Work out answers in class as needed.

Shark Research:

• Download and print copies of the research sheet.
• Students practice researching information on the internet.
  • Use the website link on the research sheet to find answers. This website has grade appropriate reading for 2nd - 3rd graders.
  • Students are encouraged to scan the page's headings and subheadings to help find information more efficiently.
• Students use pencils to write their answers in complete sentences on the sheet.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Review Typing Stage 6-9:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until done.

Additional Typing Practice:

• 3 Minutes of Typing Rocket JR.
  • Type with both hands, try to get a final score of 60 points or more.
• Finish level 2 of Keyboard Climber 2. Type with both hands.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Guided Internet Research and Enrichment

Demonstrations:

• Discuss internet browsers and their usage.
• Demonstrate how to find information by using the webpage's HEADINGS to locate information
  • Work out answers in class as needed.

Chimpanzee Research:

• Download and print copies of the research sheet.
• Students practice researching information on the internet.
  • Use the website link on the research sheet to find answers. This website has grade appropriate reading for 2nd - 3rd graders.
  • Students are encouraged to scan the page's headings and subheadings to help find information more efficiently.
• Students use pencils to write their answers in complete sentences on the sheet.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Review Typing Stage 6-9:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until done.

Additional Typing Practice:

• 3 Minutes of Typing Rocket JR.
  • Type with both hands, try to get a final score of 60 points or more.
• Finish level 2 of Keyboard Climber 2. Type with both hands.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Guided Internet Research and Enrichment

Demonstrations:

• Discuss internet browsers and their usage.
• Demonstrate how to find information by using the webpage's HEADINGS to locate information
  • Work out answers in class as needed.

Panda Research:

• Download and print copies of the research sheet.
• Students practice researching information on the internet.
  • Use the website link on the research sheet to find answers. This website has grade appropriate reading for 2nd - 3rd graders.
  • Students are encouraged to scan the page's headings and subheadings to help find information more efficiently.
• Students use pencils to write their answers in complete sentences on the sheet.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Review Typing Stage 6-9:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until done.

Additional Typing Practice:

• 3 Minutes of Typing Rocket JR.
  • Type with both hands, try to get a final score of 60 points or more.
• Finish level 2 of Keyboard Climber 2. Type with both hands.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Guided Internet Research and Enrichment

Demonstrations:

• Discuss internet browsers and their usage.
• Demonstrate how to find information by using the webpage's HEADINGS to locate information
  • Work out answers in class as needed.

Dinosaur Research:

• Download and print copies of the research sheet.
• Students practice researching information on the internet.
  • Use the website link on the research sheet to find answers. This website has grade appropriate reading for 2nd - 3rd graders.
  • Students are encouraged to scan the page's headings and subheadings to help find information more efficiently.
• Students use pencils to write their answers in complete sentences on the sheet.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Review Typing Stage 6-9:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until done.

Additional Typing Practice:

• 3 Minutes of Typing Rocket JR.
  • Type with both hands, try to get a final score of 60 points or more.
• Finish level 2 of Keyboard Climber 2. Type with both hands.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Guided Internet Research and Enrichment

Demonstrations:

• Discuss internet browsers and their usage.
• Demonstrate how to find information by using the webpage's HEADINGS to locate information
  • Work out answers in class as needed.

Ray Research:

• Download and print copies of the research sheet.
• Students practice researching information on the internet.
  • Use the website link on the research sheet to find answers. This website has grade appropriate reading for 2nd - 3rd graders.
  • Students are encouraged to scan the page's headings and subheadings to help find information more efficiently.
• Students use pencils to write their answers in complete sentences on the sheet.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.