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Kindergarten
Kindergarten is the year that
students are introduced to the computer. In
Kindergarten students learn how to correctly identify the computer, monitor,
keyboard, mouse, speakers and printer. Work
on improving mouse skills, learn how to open and close programs, and “log-in”
and “sign-in” to programs. They
are introduced to the following special keys on the keyboard: enter, shift,
space and period. Students
will work on typing their names correctly, as well as, start writing beginning
sentences. At
the end of the year they create books with simple illustrations and sentences.
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SKILL
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VOCABULARY
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EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES
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STATE STANDARDS
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Students
will correctly identify the computer hardware
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Monitor,
CPU, printer, keyboard, mouse
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Students
will use KidPix to create a drawing of a computer with appropriate hardware.
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A,
B
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Students
will work on developing and improving mouse skills
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Logging
In, Double Click, Right Click, Scroll
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Students
will use Starfall.com to develop mouse skills when reading and interacting
with the stories.
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A,
B
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Students
will be introduced to logging in to a program.
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Log-in,
Password, User Name
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Students
will use Accelerated Reading Program.
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B
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Students
begin to use the keyboard to input information. Students learn to type their
names, use special keys and type simple sentences using keyboarding skills.
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Shift
Key, Space Bar, Backspace
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Students
will use Word to begin typing their names and simple sentences.
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A,
B, E
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First
Grade
First Graders build on the
computer skills acquired in Kindergarten. Students
must now be able to correctly identify computer hardware.
They are expected to
independently use special keys such as: shift, enter, space, period, and
question mark. Students
learn how to correctly “sign in” and “log in” to programs.
Students are introduced
to saving and opening documents. They
work on improving mouse skills, as well as, how to open and close programs.
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SKILL
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VOCABULARY
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EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES
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STATE STANDARDS
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Students
will correctly identify the computer hardware.
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monitor,
CPU, printer, keyboard, mouse
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Students
will use KidPix to create a drawing of a computer with appropriate hardware
and label the parts.
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A,
B
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Students
will work on developing and improving mouse skills.
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double
click, right click, scroll
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Students
will use Starfall.com to develop mouse skills when reading and interacting
with the stories.
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A,
B
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Students
will correctly identify important keys on the keyboard and know their function.
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shift
key, space bar, backspace, enter
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Students
will use Word to type using appropriate keys.
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A,
B, E
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Students
will correctly type sentences using capital letters and punctuation.
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shift
key, space bar, period, question mark, software, font, font size
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The
students can create sentences and stories using Word or KidWorks Deluxe
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A,
B, E
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Students
will use “Start” Menu to correctly access grade appropriate programs.
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“start”
menu, programs
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A,
B
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Students
will learn how to save and open documents.
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file,
open, save, save as
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Students
will use Word or KidWorks Deluxe to create documents to save and open.
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A,
B, E, F
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Students
will be able to locate simple graphics and add them to their work.
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insert,
graphic, drag
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Students
will add graphics to documents using KidWorks Deluxe and Word.
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A,
B, E, F
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Students
will understand the safety and appropriate use of technology and the internet.
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Internet,
search
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Teacher
will discuss appropriate use of technology and Internet.
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A,
B, D
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Second Grade
Second Graders will correctly
identify computer hardware and explain how it is used. Students are encouraged
to type with correct hands and fingers. Word will be reviewed and PowerPoint
will be introduced. They are also introduced to Internet use and safety, as
well as using it for research. This research will be used for projects in Word
and PowerPoint. Students begin using computer generated graphic organizers to
add to their collection of data for research.
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SKILL
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VOCABULARY
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EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES
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STATE STANDARDS
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Students
will now correctly identify computer hardware and explain how it is used.
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Monitor,
keyboard, CPU, mouse, printer, floppy disk, hard drive
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Students
will refer to the components using the proper vocabulary
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A,B,C
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Students
will review word processing skills.
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Font,
font size, bold, italic, underline, landscape, portrait, cursor, backspace,
delete
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Students
will use Word to work on authorship to create and illustrate books.
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A,B,C,E,F
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Students
will be introduced to graphing skills.
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Icons,
date
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Students
collect and enter data using Graph Master. They create graphs and interpret
the data.
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A,B,C,F
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Students
will insert and maniulate graphics in Word.
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Tool
bar, clipart
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Students
will illustrate their writings with clipart.
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A,B,C,E,F
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Students
will be introduced to the basics of creating a PowerPoint presentation
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Slides,
graphics, word art
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Students
will use PowerPoint to create visuals for their research.
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A,B,C,E,F
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Students
will practice safe Internet use through guided lessons.
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Internet,
search, URL, address bar, back, refresh
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Students
will use Internet Explorer to research various topics on the Internet.
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A,B,C,E,F
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Students
will save files to a folder and open files in a folder.
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Save,
save as
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Students
will work on various types of writing while increasing their understanding of
Word.
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A,B,C,E
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Third
Grade
Third Graders are able to
evaluate their growth towards independent computer use as they complete a
technology skills survey at the beginning and end of each school year.
Keyboarding skills focus
on home row keys. Students
are introduced to the components of the computer. Students
receive unique user names and passwords which allow them to save their work to
a server. They
also become more familiar with word-processing and presentation software, and
are introduced to desktop publishing. They
continue incorporating graphics, including digital photos into documents.
Research skills are a key
factor as students use the internet as a source for information gathering.
Students create
electronic portfolios which include assignments completed while using
word-processing and presentation software.
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SKILL
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VOCABULARY
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EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES
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STATE STANDARDS
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Students
work on combining graphics and text to create signs, cards, etc. using tools
such as Word Art etc.
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copy,
paste, insert, click and drag, drag and drop, graphics, jpeg, gif
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Student
will use Word to create signs and other published works.
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A,
B, E.
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Students
practice word-processing skills such as editing, formatting, inserting
pictures, saving and opening files under their user name.
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drive,
server, open, save, username, folder, jumpdrive/ flashdrive
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The
students will use Word to practice authorship as they create various forms of
writing.
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A,
B, F
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Students
create graphs from collected data.
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gridlines,
cells, columns, rows, data, x-axis, y-axis, icon
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The
students will use GraphMaster and/or Excel to collect data (i.e. weather) from
the internet. They create and interpret graphs using data.
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A,
B, E , J
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Students
become more familiar with PowerPoint presentations. They add more advanced
features to their presentations.
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slide,
insert, title, subtitle, textbox, graphic, WordArt, background
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The
student will create PowerPoint presentations based on research. Students add
pictures and backgrounds to their presentations.
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A,
B, E, F
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Students
will be instructed on use and safety of the Internet. Students continue to use
the internet as a tool for research.
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window,
address bar, URL, pop-up, browser, search-engine, hyperlink
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The
student will use the Internet to research various topics. This research in
turn is used in student's work.
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A,
B, H, I
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Fourth
Grade
Students in
fourth grade are able to evaluate their growth towards independent computer
use as they complete a technology skills survey at the beginning and end of
each school year. Students review basic use of word processing and
presentation software with the goal of independent usage. More advanced
features are introduced with these programs. Students will be instructed in
the use of file management concepts. Students are given more opportunities to
create graphics using a digital camera. Research skills play a major role as
students use the Internet as a source for information gathering. Students
create an electronic portfolio to include assignments completed using word
processing and presentation software. They will begin working with multiple
programs simultaneously.
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SKILL
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VOCABULARY
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EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES
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STATE STANDARDS
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Students
will work on combining graphics and text to create signs, cards, etc.
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landscape,
portrait, graphic, insert, font size, font style
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Students
will use KidPix to create a drawing of a computer with appropriate hardware.
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A,
B, F
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Students
will independently apply skills such as editing, formatting, inserting
pictures from clip art saving and opening files. Students will create digital
pictures and graphics.
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landscape,
portrait, graphic, insert, font size, font style, file, folder, save as,
highlight
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Students
will improve authorship skills as they create various forms of writing. They
improve editing skills as they use the editing tools in Word. Students will
incorporate text, graphics, and color into documents.
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A,
B, F
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Students
will become independent creators of graphs.
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gridline,
cells, columns, rows, data, x-axis, y-axis
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Student
will use programs such as Graph Master/Excel to create graphs from collected
data.
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A,
B, E, J
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Students
will use rubrics to create presentations, with limited guidance. Students will
be introduced to more advanced features in the design, layout, and
presentation of their slide show.
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slide,
insert, title, subtitle, text box, graphic, word art, background
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Students
create PowerPoint presentations based on grade-level curriculum.
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A,
B, E, F, J
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Student
will be instructed on how to safely navigate the internet. Students will be
taught to identify appropriate and reliable sources on the Internet.
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URL,
hyperlink, address bar, website, homepage, browser, search engine, keyword
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Students
will use the Internet to research various topics. This research in turn is
used as students work in programs such as Word and Power Point.
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A,
B, C, D, H, I
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Fifth
Grade
Students in
fifth grade are able to evaluate their growth towards independent computer use
as they complete a technology skills survey at the beginning and end of each
school year. Students will continue their use of basic word processing and
presentation software with the goal of completing the basics on their own.
More advanced features will be developed in these programs. Students will
continue with their understanding of file management concepts. Opportunities
will be given to students to create graphics using a digital camera. Research
skills will continue to play a major role as students use the Internet as a
source for information gathering. Electronic portfolios will be used to save
students’ assignments. They will continue working in multiple programs
simultaneously to select the best program for the job.
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SKILL
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VOCABULARY
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EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES
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STATE STANDARDS
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Students
will work on combining graphics and text to create signs, cards, etc.
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Landscape,
portrait, graphic, insert, font size, font style
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Students
will use KidPix and Microsoft Paint to create a drawing of a computer with
appropriate hardware
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A,
C, G, H, L, M
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Students
will independently apply skills such as editing, formatting, inserting
pictures from clip art saving and opening files. Students will create digital
pictures and graphics.
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Landscape,
portrait, graphic, insert, font size, font style, file, folder, save as,
highlight
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Students
will improve authorship skills as they
create
various forms of writing. They improve editing skills as thy use the editing
tools in Word. Students will incorporate text, graphics, and color into
documents.
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C,
D, E, F, G, H, J, K, M
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Students
will become independent creators of graphs.
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Gridline,
cells, columns, rows, data, x-axis, y-axis
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Student
will use programs such as Graph Master/Excel to create graphs from collected
data.
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E,
F, G, H, J, K, L,
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Students
will create presentations, using rubrics as guidelines, with limited guidance.
Students will be introduced to more advanced features in the design, layout,
and presentation of their slide show.
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Slide,
insert, title, subtitle, text box, graphic, word art, background, transitions,
animations, rehearse timing, action buttons, and sound
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Students
create Power Point presentations based on grade-level curriculum
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C,
E, F, G, H, M
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Student
will be instructed on how to safely navigate the Internet.
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URL,
hyperlink, address bar, website, homepage, browser, search engine, keyword,
history and refresh
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Students
will use the internet to research various topics. This research in turn will
be used as students work in programs such as Word and PowerPoint.
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A,
C, E, F, J, M, N
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