Target Technology SOLs


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Welcome!  This site has been designed to assist with the teaching and learning of the Virginia State Computer/Technology Standards of Learning to be mastered by the end of grade five. The technology terms and quizzes included on these pages incorporate these requirements with additional information for the more advanced, technology-minded student.

Although the Resources page is divided into sections labeled "Mostly for Students" and "Especially for Teachers," both students and teachers are invited and encouraged to explore all of the links in both sections.  Students are especially encouraged to view the spreadsheet and database PowerPoint presentations listed in the teacher resources.

  Binary Bits and Bytes - From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Math Teacher Link, learn about bits, bytes, and the binary code by interactively turning switches on and off. 

Technology Terms - Look up over 140 technology terms in six different categories.  Each word is defined, explained, and linked to an online glossary.  Many include pictures and graphics.

 
 
Spelling & Vocabulary Activities - Print three technology spelling and vocabulary lists complete with related activities.   Students will enjoy completing the crossword puzzles, configured words, word searches, word scrambles, and practice spelling tests.
 
 
Complete On-line Crosswords - Can you complete these two on-line crossword puzzles?  Click on one of the links below to find out.
                         Crossword #1                        Crossword #2
 
 
 Test Your Technology Knowledge - Take an interactive technology quiz from one of three difficulty levels, Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced.
 
 
Play Technology Hangman - Test your knowledge of technology buzzwords with TekMom's technology hangman.
 
 
   Search Engines & Encyclopedias  Follow this link to get help with Internet research.   Included on this page are on-line encylopedias and search engine strategies to help you refine your Internet search.
 
 
Check Other Fun & Informative Resources
View a list of other technology resourses for additional tips and information.  Included here are fun quizzes for teachers and students, a technology glossary, SOL sites, online PowerPoint Presentations and tutorials, and lesson plan ideas.
 
 
References and Credits

 

This site has been created by Karen Etherington, Manassas City Public Schools
ketherington@manassas.k12.va.us
Last Updated March 21, 2000

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