Computer Computer Course Information Kindergarten Basics Log On/Off appropriately Open/Close Programs Close Windows Use Start

tart menu to find programs and documents

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Graphics Create picture graphics using Paint program Use Interactive Network Software for entertainment and supplementary learning Print the graphic page Typing Be able to recognize home row and basic keys Be able to type their full name.

Grade 1 Basics Log On/ Off using their individual Ids and passwords Familiar with home row keys and be able to place left/right hands accurately on the keyboard Graphics Be able to use Microsoft Paint program to draw Picture graphics Be able to print the graphic page Word Processing Create a new word document or open and existing document. Be able to save files, edit text and type spelling words Knows the difference between save and save as Be able to insert pictures in a document Be able to paste copied information Internet Be able to identify the Internet Explorer icon Be able to use a search engine to find information Use browser toolbar (forward, backward, home) Open web pages using web addresses Copy information from web Save web images to file

Computer Grade 2 Basics Open/ Close Programs Use Start menu to find programs and documents Create, open and save files Minimize and maximize windows Work in multiple windows Print preview and print documents

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Typing Use both hands in proper position, use correct fingering, looking at the monitor Use Shift, Caps Lock, Page down and up keys Types 10 wpm, 70% accuracy Word Processing Create a new document or open an existing one Enter and manipulate text and images using editing tools (Copy, Paste, Cut) Adjust alignment Change font size, color, style, underline and bold Print the document Close and quit the program Desktop Publishing Type, format and edit text Choose and add graphics from a variety of souces Publish stories, reports written in class Print Internet Open Web pages using web addresses Understand appropriate/ inappropriate use Use browser toolbar (forward, backward, home) Save and Use bookmarks/favorite Use search engines to find information

Computer Grade 3

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Typing Use both hands in proper position use correct fingering, looking at the monitor Use shift, caps lock and keyboard shortcuts Type 10wpm, 80% accuracy Word Processing Use File menu to create new, open, close, save as, print preview and print files Create tables Use spell check and thesaurus Find and replace text Use tab key Use Edit menu: undo Type spelling words changing font and size Desktop Publishing Type, format and edit text Use File menu to create new, open, close, save as, print preview and print the document Choose and add graphics from a variety of sources Use spell check and thesaurus Presentation programs Create storyboard from research/information Create new slides Choose slide layout Add text and pictures Add sound and video Add background and transitions Add animation of text and images Internet Open Web pages using web addresses Understand appropriate. inappropriate use Use browser toolbar (forward, backward, home) Save and use bookmarks/favorite Use search engines to find information Download and save images

Computer Grade 4 Basics Use computer vocabulary Organize and manage files Create/delete folders Use the find command Navigate hard disk through dialogue boxes Log into school network

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Typing Use both hands in proper position, use correct fingering, looking at the monitor Use shift, caps lock and keyboard shortcuts Type 15 wpm, 80% accuracy Word Processing Create a new document or open an existing document Use Edit menu: cut, copy, paste, select all Change font, size, underline, bold using the toolbar Create tables Use spell check and thesaurus Find and replace text Modify page setup (Portfolio/landscape) Create Headers/Footers Create Footnotes Presents final drafts of writing revised and edited Spreadsheet Create a new spreadsheet and open an existing one Add, Delete and modify data Create three kinds of graph or chart from data : Bar, pie and line Understand Which charts/graphs are appropriate to present findings Presentation Programs Create storyboard from research/information Create new slides Choose slide layout Add Text and Pictures Add sound and Video Add Background and Transitions Add animation of text and images African Safari synthesizes: Research on Animals

Computer Communication Use email and discussion board on blackboard Internet Download and save files Download and Save Images Understand Virus Safety Follows software directions independently

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Grade 5 Basics Use Computer vocabulary Organize and manage files Create/Delete folders Use the Find Command Navigate hard disk through dialogue boxes Log into school network Typing Use both hands in proper position, use correct fingering, loking at the monitor Use shift, caps lock and keyboard shortcuts Type 20wpm, 80% accuracy Word Processing Use File menu: new, open, close, save as, print preview and print Set margins Create tables Use spell check and thesaurus Modify Page setup Create headers and Footers Create Footnotes Type Stories and Reports Spreadsheet Create a new spreadsheet and open an existing one Add, Delve, and Modify Data Create a Graph or Chart from Data Understand which Charts/Graphs are appropriate to present findings Presentation Programs Create Storyboard from Research/information Create new slides Choose Slide layout Add text and pictures

Computer Add sound and video Add background and transitions Add animation of text and images Add graphic to research paper

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Internet Download and save files Download and save images Understand Virus safety Understand Plagiarism Create Bibliographies