• Kid Pix
• Math Pack Early Years
• Internet sites

Computer Curriculum Grade 2 (45 minutes per week)

OBJECTIVES:

• Student should be able to identify the key parts of the computer.
• Student should be able to turn on and off the computer properly.
• Student will use appropriate terminology when speaking about the computer and is able to identify numbers and letters on the keyboard.

Word processing:

• Student will be able to Open, Save and Print a document.
• Basic word processing skills- Letters, Numbers, Return Key, Space Bar,, Mouse movement, Shift Key, Back Space Key, Basic Punctuation.
• Word processing practice using AppleWorks (e.g. writing stories, poems etc.)

Typing

• Learn proper body and hand position
• Typing practice using MacMavis Typing

Graphics:

• Student will utilize graphics programs like Kid Pix.

Multimedia:

• Student will record sounds and integrate them into an illustrated story.

Intercurricular support

• Improve mathematical skills using Math Pack activities.
• Use AppleWorks Drawing program to create geometric figures.
• Use Word documents for class projects.
• Collaboration with class teachers on Units of Inquiry.

ASSESSMENT:

Students will be evaluated on their basic computer skills, using a check listed format. Class participation, effort, achievement in the projects, improvement

SOFTWARE:

The students in grade 2 will use the following software programs:

MacMavis Typing

AppleWorks (6.0)

Microsoft Word

Kid Pix

Math Pack activities

Computer Curriculum Grade 3 (one hour per week)

OBJECTIVES:

• Student should demonstrate an understanding of the basic parts of the computer.
• Student should be able to turn on and off the computer independently.
• Student will use basic technology vocabulary when referring to computers.

Typing

• Typing practice using MacMavis Typing Program

Word processing:

• Student will be able to Open, Save, Delete and Print a document using Menu options and shortcut Commands.
• Student will open and save a file from and to a disk or folder.
• Student will be able to: undo a mistake, copy text, start a new page, change fonts, colors and sizes, insert a frame or picture.basic word processing skills- Letters, Numbers, Return Key, Space Bar, Cursor, Mouse movement, Shift Key, Back Space Key, Basic Punctuation.
• Word processing practice using Microsoft Word (e.g. writing stories, poems etc.).

Graphic:

• Student will utilize graphics programs like Kid Pix and Microsoft Wordcreate a poster, invitation or card.
• Use of Photoshop Elements to create and modify graphics.

Multimedia:

• Power Point presentation on a curriculum related topic.
• Class Wiki to publish work.
• Use of Flipcams to record interviews and presentations.

Intercurricular support

• Improve mathematical skills using Math Pack activities.
• Collaboration with class teachers on Units of Inquiry.

ASSESSMENT:

Students will be evaluated on their basic computer skills, using a check listed format and according to class participation, effort, achievement in the projects, improvement.

SOFTWARE:

The students in grade 3 will use the following software programs:

MacMavis Typing

AppleWorks (6.0)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Kid Pix

Math Pack activities

Computer Curriculum Grade 4 (one hour per week)

OBJECTIVES:

• Student should demonstrate an understanding of the basic parts of the computer.
• Student should be able to turn on and off the computer independently and be able to access a local network.
• Student will use basic technology vocabulary when referring to computers.
• Student uses the computer to problem solve.
• Student uses different software tools for different tasks.
• Student recognizes the purpose of Word processing, desktop publishing, multimedia, and spreadsheet programs.
• Student will demonstrate the proper use of keyboard and mouse.

Typing

• Typing practice using Mac Mavis Typing Program WPM (words per minutes) goal.

Word processing:

• Student will be able to Open, Save, Delete and Print a document using Menu options and Command.
• Student will open and save a file from and to a disk or folder in the appropriate location.
• Student will be able to use a word processing program like AppleWorks or Microsoft Word to undo a mistake, cut, copy, paste text, start a new page, change fonts, colors and sizes, insert a frame or picture, copy text from different documents.
• Student will use a mouse to select (highlight) words and sentences.
• Student will use a word processing program to create simple projects with little assistance.
• Word processing practice using Microsoft Word (e.g. writing stories, poems etc.).
  

Spreadsheets

• Microsoft Excel to create graphs.

Graphic:

• Student will utilize graphics programs like Kid Pix to create a poster, invitation or card.
• Create graphics using Drawing and Painting tools with AppleWorks (e.g. create a replica of a medieval building).
• Student will utilize a graphic program to create enhancement for reports and presentations.
• Student will be able to add a border, change layout, add Clip Art images to a document.
• Use of Photoshop Elements to create and modify graphics.
  

Multimedia:

• Student will learn and use terminology pertaining to multimedia.
• Student will create a slide show using Microsoft Power Point
• Use the Scanner to reproduce images or pictures to transfer to multimedia presentations
• Student will learn how to download images from internet to transfer to multimedia presentations
• Class Wiki to publish work
• Use of Flipcams to record interviews and presentations and create infomercials.

Intercurricular support

• Improve mathematical skills using Math Pack activities and Math web sites.
• Collaboration with class teachers on Units of Inquiry.

ASSESSMENT:

Students will be evaluated on their basic computer skills, using a check listed format and according to class participation, effort, achievement in the projects, improvement.

 

SOFTWARE:

The students in grade 4 will use the following software programs:

MacMavis Typing

AppleWorks (6.0)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Exel

Microsoft PowerPoint

 

GoogleMap
Kid Pix

Photoshop Elements

Math Pack activities

 

Computer Curriculum Grade 5 (one hour per week)

OBJECTIVES:

• Student should demonstrate an understanding of the basic parts of the computer and be able to access a local network and share files and programs through the net.
• Student uses the keyboard and mouse with increasing efficiency.
• Student will use proper terminology when referring to such items as software. (system, application, file), hardware, primary memory (RAM), secondary memory (disk drive, hard drive, CD ROM).
• Student uses appropriate software to gather, chart, sort, graph and manage data (data representation with spreadsheet).
• Uses the computer to problem solve.
• Uses different software tools for different tasks.
• Recognizes the purpose of Word processing, desktop publishing, multimedia, and spreadsheet programs.
• Student will use the scanner to import graphics and photographs into a computer program.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to save work onto a pendrive.
• Use of Flipcams to record interviews and presentations.

Typing

• Typing practice using Mac Mavis with set WPM (words per minutes) goal.

Word processing:

• Student will be able to Open, Save, Delete and Print a document using Menu options and Command.
• Student will open and save a file from and to a disk or folder in the appropriate location.
• Student will be able to use a word processing program like AppleWorks or Microsoft Word to undo a mistake, cut, copy, paste text, start a new page, change fonts, colors and sizes, insert a frame or picture, copy text from different documents, use Find and use Help.
• Basic word processing skills- Letters, Numbers, Return Key, Space Bar, Cursor, Mouse movement, Shift Key, Back Space Key, Basic Punctuation.
• Student will use a mouse to select (highlight) words and sentences and edit them as needed.
• Student will use a word processing program to create simple projects with little assistance.
  

Spreadsheets

• Microsoft Excel to create graphs.

Graphics:

• Student will utilize graphics programs like Kid Pix and Photoshop Elements to create a poster, invitation or card either related to a classroom activity or a contents specific subject area (e.g. posters for environmental awareness).
• Create graphics using Drawing and Painting tools with AppleWorks (e.g. create a replica of a medieval building).
• Student will utilize a graphic program to create enhancement for reports and presentations.
• Student will add a border, change layout, add Clip Art images to a document.
  

Multimedia:

• Student will learn and use terminology pertaining to multimedia.
• Students will create posters using Microsoft Word's SmartArd Graphics and Object Palette shapes.
• Student will create a Power Point slide show presentation.
• Student will use the Scanner to reproduce images or pictures to transfer to multimedia presentations.
• Student will learn how to incorporate sounds in multimedia presentations.
• Students will use their class Wiki to publish work.
• Student will use Flipcams to record interviews and presentations.

Intercurricular support

• Improve mathematical skills using Math Pack activities and Math Internet websites.
• Collaborations for Units of Inquiry work.

ASSESSMENT:

Students will be evaluated on their basic computer skills, using a check listed format and according to class participation, effort, achievement in the projects, improvement.

SOFTWARE:

The students in grade 5 will use the following software programs:

AppleWorks (6.0)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Exel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Kid Pix

Photoshop Elements

Mac Mavis

Math Pack activities

GoogleMap

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