| KINDERGARTEN Kindergarten computer class will enrich the areas of learning using drawing software, keyboarding software, the SMARTBoard and the Internet. The students will improve their fine motor skills by drawing and creating with the computer mouse. They will create projects using drawing, painting, stamping and typing that relate to themes covered during the year. The students will become familiar with the keyboard using a keyboarding program. Students will be introduced to the SMART Board and its tools. The Internet will be used for math and language arts applications. Kindergarten students will be taught to be safe on the Internet using the iSafe curriculum. |
FIRST GRADE The first grade computer class will enrich the areas of learning using drawing software, keyboarding software, the SMARTBoard and the Internet. The students will become proficient in their fine motor skills of drawing, painting, stamping, and typing that relate to themes covered during the year. Word processing software and clip art feature will be introduced to students for creative writing assignments. The students will learn the home row concept and improve their skills using a keyboarding program. The Internet will be used for math and language arts applications. The students will be taught to be safe on the Internet using the iSafe curriculum. |
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| SECOND GRADE Second grade computer class will enrich the areas of learning using drawing software, keyboarding software, the SMARTBoard, SMART Notebook and the Internet. They will be proficient in creating projects using drawing, painting, stamping and typing that relate to themes covered during the year. The students will continue to use word processing software and learn additional software tools for their creative writing assignments. The students will continue to learn the home row concept and improve their skills using a keyboarding program. A spreadsheet application will be introduced to the students for a group project. The students will learn to save their work to their student folder on the school server. The Internet will be used for math and language arts applications. The students will be taught to be safe on the Internet using the iSafe curriculum. |
THIRD GRADE Third grade computer class will enrich the areas of learning using a variety of software applications, the SMARTBoard, digital cameras and the Internet. The students will use the Microsoft Office applications of Word, Excel and Power Point to complete curriculum related projects. Digital cameras will be introduced and will incorporate the images into a computer project. The students will learn keyboarding techniques. The Internet will be used for math and language arts applications and research. The students will be taught to be safe on the Internet using the iSafe curriculum. |
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| FOURTH GRADE The students will investigate the use of computers in everyday life. The students will apply word processing, spreadsheet, and multimedia software to illustrate curriculum topics centered on math, science, social studies and language arts. The students will apply basic word processing skills with emphasis on formatting styles and editing features. The students will identify basic Internet vocabulary and choose from various search engines to research a topic. The students will continue to master correct two-handed typing form and type a minimum of ten words per minute on timed typing drills. The students will continue to work toward achieving all NETS (National Education Technology Standards) Performance Indicators for Grades 3-5. |
FIFTH GRADE The students will investigate the use of computers in everyday life. The students will apply word processing, spreadsheet, and multimedia software to illustrate curriculum topics centered on math, science, social studies, and language arts. The students will apply basic word processing skills with emphasis on formatting styles and editing features. The students will identify basic Internet vocabulary and choose from various search engines to research a topic. The students will continue to master correct two-handed typing form and type a minimum of ten words per minute on timed typing drills. The students will successfully achieve all NETS (National Education Technology Standards) Performance Indicators for Grades 3-5. |
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| SIXTH GRADE The students will investigate the use of computers in everyday life. The students will apply word processing, spreadsheet, and multimedia software to illustrate curriculum topics centered on math, science, social studies, and language arts. The students will apply general word processing skills with emphasis on formatting styles and editing features. The students will apply basic spreadsheet formulas to create a variety of graphs related to the data. The students will use several multimedia formats using slides, text, and photos. The students will identify basic Internet vocabulary and choose from various search engines to research a topic. The students will continue to master correct two-handed typing form and type a minimum of fifteen words per minute on timed typing drills. The students will work toward achieving all NETS (National Education Technology Standards) Performance Indicators for Grades 6-8. |
SEVENTH GRADE The students will understand common uses of technology in daily life. The students will apply word processing, spreadsheet, and multimedia software to illustrate curriculum topics centered on math, science, social studies, and language arts. The students will apply advanced word processing techniques in multiple page documents with emphasis on formatting styles, editing, and outlining procedures. The students will apply general spreadsheet formulas to create a variety of graphs related to the data. The students will use several multimedia software applications including formats using slides, text, and photos. The students will utilize various search engines to research a topic and discern appropriateness of the site. The students will continue to master correct two-handed typing form and type a minimum of fifteen words per minute on timed typing drills. The students will continue to work toward achieving all NETS (National Education Technology Standards) Performance Indicators for Grades 6-8. |
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| EIGHTH GRADE The students will understand common uses of technology in daily life. The students will apply word processing, spreadsheet, and multimedia software to illustrate curriculum topics centered on math, science, social studies, and language arts. The students will apply advanced word processing techniques in multiple page documents with emphasis on formatting styles, editing, and outlining procedures. The students will apply general spreadsheet formulas to create a variety of graphs related to the data. The students will use several multimedia software applications including formats using slides, text, and photos. The students will utilize various search engines to research a topic and discern appropriateness of the site. The students will demonstrate the performance of correct two-handed typing form and type a minimum of twenty words per minute on timed typing drills. The students will successfully achieve all NETS (National Education Technology Standards) Performance Indicators for Grades 6-8. |
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