Elementary Computer Curriculum K-6

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1 Elementary Computer Curriculum K-6 Kindergarten Elementary Student Instructional Strategies/Exit Goals Be Able To Do 1. Successfully use a "kindergarten" program independently. Correlation to Standards ELA 1.1 MST 1.1 Possible Programs Assessments Teacher Observation (I) = Skill is introduced at this level I. Fundamental Skills 1. Uses and Understands basic computer related terms: -- cursor (I) 2. Identifies basic computer hardware components and peripheral devices such as: -- keyboard and mouse (I) -- monitor (I) -- printer (I) -- CD Rom (I) 3. Demonstrate care and appropriate use of: -- keyboard and mouse (I) -- computer disks (I) -- CD Rom (I) -- turn computer on/off (I) -- printer (I) -- special keyboard keys 4. Use basic computer management skills --ability to access/exit software (I)

2 5. Legal/Ethical Skills --Appropriate use of computers (I) -- Appropriate computer etiquette (I) 6. Word Processing -- Use a word processor in a real world context to: -- write letters and words (I) -- use keys: space bar, arrows,escape, enter

3 1st Grade Elementary Student Instructional Strategies/Exit Goals Be Able To Do 1. Successfully use a "first grade" software program independently. 2. Write and illustrate a onethree sentence story. Correlation to Standards ELA 1.1, MST 1.1 ELA 1.2 Possible Programs Kid Works Deluxe 3. Sort and group data. MST 1.1 Kid Pix 4. Contribute to a class created multimedia presentation. ELA 4.1 Kid Pix Assessments Teacher observation activity Teacher observation project (I) = Skill is introduced at this level (R) = Skill is reinforced at this level I. Fundamental Skills 1. Uses and Understands basic computer related terms: -- cursor (R) -- word processor (I) -- edit (I) -- software (I) -- hardware (I) -- network (I) -- retrieve (I) -- save (I) 2. Identifies basic computer hardware components and peripheral devices such as: -- monitor (R) -- printer (R) -- hard drive (I) -- floppy drive (I) -- disk (I) 3. Demonstrate care and appropriate use of: -- computer disks (R)

4 -- turn computer on/off (R) -- printer (R) -- special keyboard keys (I) 4. Use basic computer management skills -- ability to access/exit software (R) -- demonstrate ability to manage files (saving/retrieving) (I) -- begin to read and follow on-screen directions (I) -- load and remove disks into drives 5. Legal/Ethical Skills -- appropriate use of computers (R) -- appropriate computer etiquette (R) -- obey copyright laws (R) 6. Word Processor A. Create and Save a New Document -- identify intended use (I) -- use save and save as (I) B. Open, view, and print documents -- use print preview (I) -- print entire file or selected parts (I) C. Format documents -- select font style and size (I) -- indenting (I) D. Use a word Processor in a real world context to: -- write stories or poems (R) E. Identify the functions and advantages of computer productivity software -- word processor (I)

5 Be Able To Do 2nd Grade Elementary Student Instructional Strategies/Exit Goals 1. Use software to illustrate a poem, a number sentence, or to demonstrate understanding of a science concept (such as change of season). 2. Write and illustrate a 3-5 sentences in length 3. Graph data that has been collected. 4. Explore resources to learn about a subject. 5. Complete activities that involve mapping. 6. Contribute to a group created multimedia presentation. I. Fundamental Skills Correlation to Standards MST 3.3 ELA 1.2, MST 1.1 Possible Programs Kid Pix, Kid Works Deluxe Kid Pix, Kid Works Deluxe Assessments project project MST 1.1 Graphers graph ELA 1.1, MST 2.1, SS 3.2 SS 3.1, SS 3.2 ELA 4.1 Internet, Webquests, Electronic Resources Kid Pix, Kid Works Deluxe 1. Uses and Understands basic computer related terms: -- cursor (R) -- word processor (R) -- edit (R) -- software (R) -- hardware (R) -- network (R) -- retrieve (R) -- save (R) -- internet (I) -- file (I) Teacher observation Teacher observation project or teacher observation 2. Identifies basic computer hardware components and peripheral devices such as: -- monitor (R)

6 -- printer (R) -- hard drive (R) -- floppy drive (R) -- disk (R) 3. Demonstrate care and appropriate use of: -- computer disks (R) -- turn computer on/off (R) -- printer (R) -- special keyboard keys (R) 4. Use basic computer management skills -- ability to access/exit software - Run a program from the start menu -- demonstrate ability to manage files (saving/retrieving) (R) 5. Identify the functions and advantages of computer productivity software -- word processor (R) 6. Legal/Ethical Skills -- appropriate use of computers (R) -- appropriate computer etiquette (R) -- obey copyright laws (R) 7. Word Processor A. Create and Save a New Document -- identify intended use (R) -- use save and save as (R) B. Open, view, and print documents -- use print preview (R) -- print entire file or selected parts (R) C. Format documents -- select font style and size (R) -- indenting (R) -- justifying text (I) D. Edit text -- changing font style and size (I) E. Use desktop publishing techniques (I)

7 F. Use a word Processor in a real world context to: -- write stories or poems (R) 8. Information Management Systems A. Access/ Retrieve Information -- identify need for information (I) -- identify appropriate resources (I)

8 3rd Grade Elementary Student Instructional Strategies/Exit Goals Be Able To Do 1. Write and illustrate a story, report, essay, or poem that is 5-8 sentences in length. 2. Revise and edit a piece of writing on the computer. 3. Evaluate data that has been collected and graphed. 4. Complete a basic search for information on a topic of research within a given theme. 5. Complete activities that involve using a combination of critical thinking skills and geography skills. 6. Evaluate a program given specific criteria. 7. Complete a multimedia project using a template. Correlation to Standards ELA 2.2 ELA 1.2 MST 3.7 ELA 3.4, MST 2.1 SS 3.1, SS 3.2 ELA 3.2 ELA 3.2 Possible Programs Internet, Webquests, Electronic References Assessments project project graph Teacher observation or completed activity Teacher observation or completed project evaluation project Skills introduced and maintained in 3rd Grade: I. Fundamental Skills

9 1. Uses and Understands basic computer related terms: -- cursor (R) -- word processor (R) -- edit (R) -- software (R) -- hardware (R) -- network (R) -- retrieve (R) -- save (R) -- internet (R) -- file (R) -- copyright (I) -- telecommunications (I) 2. Identifies basic computer hardware components and peripheral devices such as: -- monitor (R) -- printer (R) -- hard drive (R) -- floppy drive (R) -- disk (R) -- file server (I) 3. Demonstrate care and appropriate use of: -- computer disks (R) -- turn computer on/off (R) -- printer (R) -- special keyboard keys (R) 4. Use basic computer management skills -- ability to access/exit software (R) -- demonstrate ability to manage files (saving/retrieving) (R) 5. Identify the functions and advantages of computer productivity software -- word processor (R) 6. Legal/Ethical Skills -- appropriate use of computers (R) -- appropriate computer etiquette (R) -- obey copyright laws (R) 7. Word Processing

10 A. Create and Save a New Document -- identify intended use (R) -- use save and save as (R) B. Open, view, and print documents -- use print preview (R) -- print entire file or selected parts (R) C. Format documents -- select font style and size (R) -- indenting (R) -- justifying text (R) D. Edit text -- changing font style and size (R) -- cutting, copying, pasting, and deleting text (I) -- using spell check (I) E. Use desktop publishing techniques -- inserting graphics (I) F. Use a word Processor in a real world context to: -- write stories or poems (R) -- type reports (I) 8. Information Management Skills A. Access/ Retrieve Information -- identify need for information (R) -- identify appropriate resources (R) -- develop information organization strategies (I) -- identify the functions and advantages of computer productivity software (I)

11 4th Grade Elementary Student Instructional Strategies/Exit Goals Be Able To Do Correlation to Standards Possible Programs Assessments 1. Write and revise a document that is three paragraphs in length, using pictures, charts, and/or graphs to help illustrate a point. ELA 1.2 Word writing activity 2. Create a graph using information collected over time and analyze the graph. MST 3.4 Excel graph 3. Complete a search for information on a topic of research and use the information in a meaningful way. ELA 3.4, MST 2.1 Internet, Webquests, Electronic References project 4. Complete activities that involve using a combination of critical thinking skills and problem solving. MST 1.3 Teacher observation 5. Evaluate a program given specific criteria. ELA 3.2 evaluation 6. Create a multimedia presentation. ELA 3.2 Word, Kid Pix, PowerPoint project I. Fundamental Skills 1. Uses and Understands basic computer related terms: -- cursor (R) -- word processor (R) -- edit (R) -- software (R) -- hardware (R) -- network (R) -- retrieve (R) -- save (R) -- internet (R) -- file (R) -- copyright (R) -- telecommunications (RI)

12 -- login (I) -- software piracy (I) -- license agreement (I) -- spreadsheet (I) -- cell (I) -- column (I) -- row (I) -- multimedia (I) 2. Identifies basic computer hardware components and peripheral devices such as: -- monitor (R) -- printer (R) -- hard drive (R) -- floppy drive (R) -- disk (R) -- file server (R) -- scanner (I) -- digital camera (I) -- graphics tablet (I) 3. Demonstrate care and appropriate use of: -- computer disks (R) -- turn computer on/off (R) -- printer (R) -- special keyboard keys (R) 4. Use basic computer management skills -- ability to access/exit software (R) -- demonstrate ability to manage files (saving/retrieving) (R) 5. Identify the functions and advantages of computer productivity software -- word processor (R) -- spreadsheet (I) 6. Legal/Ethical Skills -- appropriate use of computers (R) -- appropriate computer etiquette (R) -- obey copyright laws (R) 7. Word Processing -- create and save a new document

13 -- identify intended use (R) -- use save and save as (R) A. Open, view, and print documents -- use print preview (R) -- print entire file or selected parts (R) B. Format documents -- select font style and size (R) -- indenting (R) -- justifying text (R) -- line spacing (I) C. Edit text -- changing font style and size (R) -- cutting, copying, pasting, and deleting text (R) -- using spell check (I) D. Use desktop publishing techniques -- inserting graphics (R) E. Use a word Processor in a real world context to: -- write stories or poems (R) -- type reports (I) -- generate letters (I) 7. Information Management Skills A. Access/ Retrieve Information -- identify need for information (R) -- identify appropriate resources (R) B. Information Organization -- Identify useful information from research (I) -- take notes/paraphrase from research (I) 8. Spreadsheets A. Creating and Saving Spreadsheets (I) -- identify intended use (I) -- specify data organization (I) -- determine columns and rows (I) -- enter and edit data (I) B. Retrieving data -- create charts (I) C. Generate graphs -- determine and create appropriate type of graph (I)

14 5th Grade Elementary Student Instructional Strategies/Exit Goals Software - Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet, Inspiration I. Fundamental Skills 1. Uses and Understands basic computer related terms: -- cursor (R) -- word processor (R) -- edit (R) -- software (R) -- hardware (R) -- network (R) -- retrieve (R) -- save (R) -- internet (R) -- file (R) -- copyright (R) -- telecommunications (R) -- login (R) -- (R) -- software piracy (R) -- license agreement (R) -- spreadsheet (R) -- cell (R) -- column (R) -- row (R) -- multimedia (R) -- query (I) 2. Identifies basic computer hardware components and peripheral devices such as: -- monitor (R) -- printer (R) -- hard drive (R) -- floppy drive (R) -- disk (R) -- file server (R) -- scanner (R) -- camera (R) -- graphics tablet (R)

15 3. Demonstrate care and appropriate use of: -- computer disks (R) -- turn computer on/off (R) -- printer (R) -- special keyboard keys (R) -- digital camera (R) -- scanner (I) 4. Use basic computer management skills -- ability to access/exit software (R) -- demonstrate ability to manage files (saving/retrieving) (R) 5. Identify the functions and advantages of computer productivity software -- word processor (R) -- spreadsheet (R) -- multimedia project (I) 6. Legal/Ethical Issues -- appropriate use of computers (R) -- appropriate computer etiquette (R) -- obey copyright laws (R) 7. Word Processing A. Create and Save a New Document -- identify intended use (R) -- use save and save as (R) B. Open, view, and print documents -- use print preview (R) -- print entire file or selected parts (R) C. Format documents -- select font style and size (R) -- indenting (R) -- justifying text (R) -- line spacing (R) D. Edit text -- changing font style and size (R -- cutting, copying, pasting, and deleting text -- using spell check

16 E. Use desktop publishing techniques (R) -- inserting graphics (R) F. Use a word Processor in a real world context to: -- write stories or poems (R) -- type reports (R) -- generate letters (R) 8. Management Information Skills A. Access/ Retrieve Information --identify need for information (R) --identify appropriate resources (R) B. Information Organization -- identify useful information from research (R) -- take notes/paraphrase from research (R) -- cite electronic source for bibliography (I) 9. Spreadsheet A. Creating and Saving Spreadsheet -- identify intended use (R) -- specify data organization (R) -- determine columns and rows (R) -- enter and edit data (R) B. Retrieving Data -- create chart (R) -- print spreadsheet (I) C. Generate graphs from spreadsheet -- determine and create appropriate type of graph (R) -- incorporate graphs in word processing (I)

17 6th Grade Elementary Student Instructional Strategies/Exit Goals Software - Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet, Inspiration, Powerpoint I. Fundamental Skills 1. Uses and Understands basic computer related terms: --cursor (R) --word processor (R) --edit (R) --software (R) --hardware (R) --network (R) --retrieve (R) --save (R) --internet (R) --file (R) --copyright (R) --telecommunications (R) --login (R) -- (R) --software piracy (R) --license agreement (R) --spreadsheet (R) --cell (R) --column (R) --row (R) --multimedia (R) --query (R) --Desktop Publishing (DTP) (I) --multitasking (I) 2. Identifies basic computer hardware components and peripheral devices such as: --keyboard and mouse (R) --monitor (R) --printer (R) --CD Rom (R) --hard drive (R) --floppy drive (R) --disk (R) --file server (R) --scanner (R)

18 --camera (R) --graphics tablet (R) 3. Demonstrate care and appropriate use of: --keyboard and mouse (R) --computer disks (R) --CD Rom (R) --turn computer on/off (R) --printer (R) --special keyboard keys (R) -- basic software troubleshooting (I) 4. Use basic computer management skills --ability to access/exit software (R) --demonstrate ability to manage files (saving/retrieving) (R) -- understand importance of technology in today's society (I) -- use proper keyboard techniques (touch control, accuracy, speed, etc.) (I) 5. Identify the functions and advantages of computer productivity software --word processor (R) --spreadsheet (R) 6. Legal/Ethical Issues -- appropriate use of computers (R) -- appropriate computer etiquette (R) -- obey copyright laws (R) 7. Word Processing A. Create and Save a New Document -- identify intended use (R) -- use save and save as (R) B. Open, view, and print documents -- use print preview (R) -- print entire file or selected parts (R) C. Format documents -- select font style and size (R) -- indenting (R) -- justifying text (R) -- line spacing (R) -- selecting page orientation (I) -- margins (I)

19 D. Edit text -- changing font style and size (R -- cutting, copying, pasting & deleting text -- using spell check E. Use desktop publishing techniques (R) -- inserting graphics (R) -- columns (I) F. Use a word Processor in a real world context to: -- write stories or poems (R) -- type reports (R) -- generate letters (R) 8. Management Information Skills A. Access/ Retrieve Information -- identify need for information (R) -- identify appropriate resources (R) -- produce research project incorporating information retrieved from at least 2 diff. types of sources (I) B. Information Organization -- identify useful information from research (R) -- take notes/paraphrase from research (R) -- cite electronic source for bibliography (R) C. Information Analysis: -- compare information from at least two sources (I) 9. Spreadsheet A. Creating and Saving Spreadsheet -- identify intended use (R) -- specify data organization (R) -- determine columns and rows (R) -- enter and edit data (R) B. Retrieving Data -- create chart (R) -- print spreadsheet (R) C. Generate graphs from spreadsheet -- determine and create appropriate type of graph (R) -- incorporate graphs in word processing (R)