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EASTSIDE LUTHERAN SCHOOL
 
CURRICULUM GUIDE
 
 
Computer   
 
Objectives—Scope and Sequence
            (I=introduce; R=reinforce; M=master/maintain
 

                              
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                         COMPUTER AWARENESS OBJECTIVES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Identify the five major parts of a computer
I
R
R
M
 
 
 
 
 
Ability to use commercial software
I
R
R
R
M
 
 
 
 
Define and use appropriate computer terms
 
I
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Describe ways computers affect people’s lives
 
 
 
I
R
R
 
 
 
Identify computer related occupations
 
 
 
I
R
R
 
 
 
Understand that there are a variety of computer types
 
 
 
 
 
I
R
 
 
Describe common uses for the computer
 
 
 
 
 
I
R
 
 
Understand copyright laws
 
 
 
 
 
I
R
R
M
Privacy implications with computers
 
 
 
 
 
 
I
R
M
CyberCrime in society
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I
R
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                             COMPUTER SKILLS OBJECTIVES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Identify letters and numbers on the keyboard
I
R
M
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proper care of software and hardware
I
R
R
R
M
 
 
 
 
Keyboarding
 
I
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Ability to use the mouse or similar pointing device
 
I
M
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ability to correctly power up and down a system
 
 
I
M
 
 
 
 
 
Identify and use keyboard shortcuts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I
R
R
                            SOFTWARE USAGE OBJECTIVES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interact with drill and practice programs
I
R
R
R
M
 
 
 
 
Interact with simulation programs
 
I
R
R
M
 
 
 
 
Using the Windows Finder
 
I
R
R
R
R
M
 
 
Web Browser
 
I
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
E-Mail
 
 
 
I
R
R
M
 
 
Word Processing
 
 
 
I
R
R
R
R
R
Graphics
 
 
 
I
R
R
R
R
R
Desktop Publishing
 
 
 
 
I
R
R
R
R
Database
 
 
 
 
 
I
R
R
R
Spreadsheets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I
R
FTP Software
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I
R
Excel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I
R
Powerpoint
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I
R
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

           
 
Curriculum Outline
 
I. Computer Awareness Objectives
            A. Identify five major parts of a computer
                        1. Central Processing Unit
                        2. Monitor
                        3. User input devices
                                    a. keyboard
                                    b. mouse
                                    c. scanner
                                    d. modem
                                    e. other
                        4. Storage/Input Devices
                                    a. floppy disk drives
                                    b. hard disk drives
                                    c. other
                        5. Output devices
                                    a. ink jet printer
                                    b. laser printer
                                    c. other
 
            B. Ability to use commercial software
 
            C. Define and use appropriate computer terms
                        1. Each grade will use the appropriate terms for its level.
                        2. The terms will be reinforced through use by the students.
                        3. Each teacher should concentrate on using correct terminology.
                       
 
            D. Understand that there are a variety of computer types
                        1. There is more than one manufacturer of computers.
                        2. Each manufacturer uses its own operating system.
                        3. Software for one system will not run on another without translation.
 
            E. Describe common uses for the computer
                        1. Word Processor
                        2. Desktop Publishing
                        3. Database
                        4. Spreadsheet
                        5. Graphics
                        6. Audio
                        7. Communication
 
            F. Describe ways computers affect people’s lives
                        1.  Used to find sources in libraries.
                        2. Used to keep records.
                        3. Used to entertain.
                        4. The list goes on and on
 
            G. Identify computer related occupations
                        1. Architect
                        2. Engineer
                        3. Accounting
                        4. Medicine
                        5. The list goes on and on
 
            H. Understanding Copyright Laws
                        1. Understanding commercial software, shareware, freeware, public domain.
                        2. As leaders for our children it is imperative that we set an example by
                              obeying copyright laws.
 
            I. Privacy Implications with computers
                        1. Many personal records are public access.
                        2. Records may be used against you.
                        3. Records may be altered, damaged, and even lost
 
            J. Cybercrime in society
                        1. Credit card fraud
                        2. Social security fraud
                        3. Electronic surveillance
                        4. Bank fraud
                        5. The list goes on and on
 
II. Computer Skills Objectives
 
            A. Identify numbers and letters on the keyboard
                        1. Students should recognize the alphabet on the keyboard
                        2. Students should recognize the difference between upper and lower case
                              letters.
                        3. Students should recognize the two sets of numbers on the keyboard.
 
            B. Keyboarding
                        1. Students will build on their keyboarding knowledge learned in the primary
                              grades.
                        2. Students will be expected to use correct fingering in typing.
                        3. Students will use a variety of keyboarding tutoring programs to accomplish
                              this.
                        4. Students will use their keyboarding skills to accomplish a variety of tasks in
                              the upper grades.
 
            C. Identify and use keyboard shortcuts
                        1. Students will be able to use the command-key combinations to
                             accomplish tasks quicker.
                        2. Students will be able to assign keyboard shortcuts or function keys to
                              macros.
 
            D. Proper care of software and hardware
            E. Ability to manipulate the mouse
                        1. Ability to move the mouse to specific items.
                        2. Ability to select those items with the mouse button.
                        3. recognize and apply mouse terms such as click, right click, left click, drag.
 
            F. Ability to power up and power down a system
 
III. Computer Usage Objectives
 
            A. Operating the Windows finder
                        1. Using the File Menu
                                    a. New
                                    b. Open
                                    c. Close
                                    d. Save
                                    e. Save As
                                    f. Page Setup
                                    g. Print
                                    h. Quit
2. Using the Edit Menu
                                    a. Undo
                                    b. Cut
                                    c. Copy
                                    d. Paste
                                    e. clear
                                    f. Select All
                                    g. Publishing
                                    h. Special Functions
                        3. Using the View Menu
                        4. Using the Help Menu
                        5. Using the Applications Menu
                                    a. Hide
                                    b. Show
                                    c. Finder
                                    d. Students will also use this menu to toggle between two applications
                                          being run simultaneously.
                        6. Using Pop-Up Windows
 
            B. Interact with drill and practice applications
                        1. Students will be able to select and launch these applications
                        2. Students will be able to work with a particular application’s menus to
                              accomplish their task.
                        3. Students will be able to quit these applications.
 
            C. Interact with simulation applications
                        1. Students will be able to select and launch these applications.
                        2. Students will be able to work with a particular application’s menus to
                             accomplish their task.
                        3. Students will be able to quit these applications.
 
            D. Word Processing
                        1. Students will use correct formatting techniques, including tabs and
                              paragraph ruler, when creating word documents.
                        2. Students will use the art library to add graphics to their word processing
                             document.
                        3. Students will use keyboarding skills to produce written assignments.
                        4.  Students will use the word processor to complete papers for other
                              classes.
                        5. Students will use the spell checker to aid in proofreading their documents.
 
            E. Database
                        1. Students will learn the structure of a database.
                        2. Students will create their own database.
                        3. Students will use existing databases.
                                    a. Students will search library databases.
                                    b. Students will search commercial databases.
 
            F. Spreadsheet
                        1. Students will learn that the spreadsheet is composed of rows and columns.
                        2. Students will use the spreadsheet as a calculator.
                        3. Students will use the spreadsheet to graph numeric values.
                        4. Students will use the spreadsheet to organize information into tables.
 
            G. Graphics
                        1. Students will be able to use and modify clip art in their documents.
                        2. Students will be able to use the assorted drawing tools.
                        3.  Students will be able to use the painting tools.
                       
            H. Desktop Publishing
                        1. Students will publish a classroom newsletter.
                        2. Students will produce posters and signs.
                        3. Students will create a topical slide show.
 
            I. Web Browser
                        1. Students will view web pages which have been teacher selected to
                              increase the curriculum resources.
                        2. Students will learn how to formulate searches.
                        3. Students will browse online “websites” for research purposes.
                        4. Students will categorize their sites using bookmarks.
                        5. Students will use the web to download appropriate files.
                        6. Student will learn how to create web pages using the HTML standard.
 
            J. E-Mail
                        1. Students will learn the fundamental types of e-mail service.
                        2. Students will learn about netiquette in using electronic communication.
                        3. Students will send and receive e-mail.
                        4. Students will send files via e-mail using attachments.
 
            K. Excel
                        1. Students will learn basic Excel language and formatting.
                        2. Students will create their own Excel spreadsheet.
 
            L. Powerpoint
                        1. Students will learn basic Powerpoint language and formatting.
                        2. Students will present an original Powerpoint presentation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
                       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
           
 
 
                       
                       
 
                       
                       

 

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