[su_row][su_column size=”1/2″]Kindergarten[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”General Skills”]
- Identify parts of computer
- Use a mouse
- Find and launch a program
- Quit/Exit/Close
- Work cooperatively with others
- Cursor placement and usage
- Key boarding
[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Database”]
- Sorting/Classifying/Graphing
[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Graphics/Desktop Publishing”]
- Select Colors
- Erase
- Stamp clip art
- Re-size image
- Add graphic elements to create a picture
- Undo/Cut/Paste
[/su_spoiler][su_spoiler title=”Links”]Links to websites for Kindergartners
- http://www.starfall.com/ Great site for beginning readers
- http://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/ Student have username and password
- http://sheppardsoftware.com/
- http://www.abcya.com/
- http://www.turtlediary.com/kindergarten-games.html
- http://www.abcmouse.com/
[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion][/su_column][su_column size=”1/2″]First Grade[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”General Skills”]
- Review skills taught at previous levels
- Retrieving files
- Menu navigation
- Cursor placement and usage
- Keyboarding
- Tool bar, Scroll bar, Pull down menu
- Special keys software specific “hot keys”
- “Personal” rights
- Students will demonstrate responsible use of hardware and software
- Students will demonstrate proper respect in a lab setting
[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Word Processing”]
- Review skills taught at previous levels
- Create a new document
- Manipulating text (Cut, Copy, and Paste)
- Undo
[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Database”]
- Sorting/Classifying/Graphing
[/su_spoiler][su_spoiler title=”Communications”]
- Students will work cooperatively by assisting their fellow students
- New vocabulary
- Cautions regarding online activity at home
[/su_spoiler][su_spoiler title=”Graphics/Desktop Publishing”]
- Use Tools
- Erase, Undo, Cut and Paste
- Border
- Selecting and manipulating items
- Patterns and gradients
[/su_spoiler][su_spoiler title=”Links”]Links to websites for First Graders
- http://pbskids.org/
- http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/getskill.cgi?A1=gba&A2=6
- http://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/ Student have username and password
- http://www.abcya.com/
- https://www.xtramath.org/ Students log in with their name and assigned pin number
- http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/
- http://www.cookie.com/kids/games/viewallgames.html
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[su_row][su_column size=”1/2″]Second Grade[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”General Skills”]
- Review skills taught at previous levels
- Sizing windows (Minimize, Maximize)
- Saving files
[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Word Processing”]
- Review skills taught at previous levels
- Enter text
- Edit text
- Change fonts and sizes
- Insert Clip art
[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Spreadsheet”]
- Introduce simple math on computer
- Introduce concepts of coordinates and cells
- Enter data
- Graph data
- Use spreadsheet to create a graph or chart
- Print out a chart
[/su_spoiler][su_spoiler title=”Communications”]
- Review skills taught at previous levels
- Guided Internet use
[/su_spoiler][su_spoiler title=”Graphics/Desktop Publishing”]
- Review skills taught at previous levels
- Import objects from other programs
- Layer manipulation
- Layout and design
[/su_spoiler][su_spoiler title=”Links”]Links to websites for Second Graders
- http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/getskill.cgi?A1=gba&A2=8&A7=0
- http://www.thekidzpage.com/index.html
- http://www.kidrex.org/ (Search Engine for kids)
- http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html Fun educational content
- http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/ Educational games
- http://www.abcya.com/
- https://www.xtramath.org/home/student_sign_in Students log in with their name and assigned pin number
- https://www.spellingcity.com/bkopfensteiner/ Spelling Word Practice
[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion][/su_column] [su_column size=”1/2″]Third Grade[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”General Skills”]
- Review skills taught at previous levels
- Copyright implications
- Saving/Organizing information in a meaningful way
[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Word Processing”]
- Review skills taught at previous levels
- Spell Check
- Format
- Use of thesaurus
- Import data
- Headers/Footers
- Insert Menu
[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Database”]
- Enter data
- Design a simple database display
- Sort information in database
[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Spreadsheet”]
- Review skills taught at previous levels
- Enter labels for columns and rows
- Enter formulas
- Print report
- “What if” queries
[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Communications”]
- Review skills taught at previous levels
- Guided access to information on line (Internet search engines for kids)
[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Graphics/Desktop Publishing”]
- Review skills taught at previous levels
- Exposure to digital images from camera
[/su_spoiler][su_spoiler title=”Links”]
- http://www.kidrex.org/ (Search Engine for Kids)
- http://www.kidsclick.org/ (Search Engine for Kids)
- http://www.allsafesites.com/ (Search Engine for Kids)
- http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
- http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/getskill.cgi?A1=gba&A2=9&A7=0
- http://www.factmonster.com/ Good beginning sight for research
- http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html Fun educational content
- http://playkidsgames.com/
- http://www.carnegielibrary.org/kids/mystorymaker/ My Story Maker
- http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/ Educational games
- http://www.abcya.com/
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[su_row][su_column size=”1/2″]Fourth and Fifth Grade[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”General Skills”]
- Review skills taught at previous levels
- Storage Drives and Media
- Delete files from personal drive or disk
- Import/Export data
[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Word Processing”]
- Review skills taught at previous levels
- Practical/Efficient use of menu/toolbar-multiple ways to perform menu task “hot keys”, mouse, menu, toolbar, etc.
- Use previously created template
- Find/Replace
- Page Set-up
- Pagination/Page Breaks
[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Database”]
- Review skills taught at previous levels
- Search and find
- Search for information in database (adding, deleting, editing fields)
- Use database to create a report
- Print out a report
[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Spreadsheet”]
- Review skills taught at previous levels
- Independently design and use a more complex spreadsheet
- Print out a graph, chart
[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Communications”]
- Review skills taught at previous levels
- Ethics – “Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.”
[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Graphics/Desktop Publishing”]
- Review skills taught at previous levels
- More emphasis on layout and design
- Prepare simple slideshow with transitions
- Import graphic from outside source and edit
[/su_spoiler] [su_spoiler title=”Links”]Links to websites for 4th & 5th Graders
- http://www.allsafesites.com/ Search Engine for kids
- http://homeworkspot.com/ Homework help sites
- http://freerice.com/ Vocabulary practice that helps feed the hungry
- http://www.flashcardmachine.com/ Create your own flashcards to help you study any subject
- http://www.classbrain.com/cb_reports.htm Good starting place for reports and projects
- http://www.carnegielibrary.org/kids/mystorymaker/ Story Maker
- http://www.dltk-kids.com/puzzle.htm Jigsaw puzzles
- http://sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/puzzles/puzzlepage.htm Jigsaw Puzzles and more!
- http://www.abcya.com/
- http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/
- http://www.eastoftheweb.com/games/ Word Games
- http://www.uen.org/3-6interactives/index.shtml Activities sorted by core curriculum
[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion][/su_column] [su_column size=”1/2″]Jr. High
Jr. High students are following the 21things4students.net project that helps students improve their technology proficiency as they prepare for success in the 21st century. Tasks are adjusted to meet the Technology Standards and curriculum at SPA.
Technology Standards [/su_column][/su_row]