Writing Directions

Choose an activity to write directions on from the Web sites below. You can choose:
1. How a law is made
2. How to choose a bike
3. How to make a salad

Read about this activity on the Internet and then write down the steps needed to complete the activity.

Using presentation software, write the steps needed to teach your class how to do this activity. Use one slide for each step. Include pictures on your slides to help your classmates understand your directions.

  1. How a law is made
  2. How to choose a bike
  3. How to make a salad
Lesson Name:   Writing Directions
Objective:   Students will write step-by-step directions on how to do a particular activity and present them on slides using presentation software.
Grade:   (3-5) Lesson Login:   writing_directions
Additional disciplines:
Computer Skills
Science
Social Studies
Health
Reference
Materials:
Computer with Internet access
Presentation or Slide Show software
Printer
Interactive Whiteboard Tip:   Students can use the interactive whiteboard to present their slideshow when completed. After each, the class can discuss whether the directions were clear and could be followed.