Computer Curriculum

Jr. Kindergarten
The JK computer curriculum is based on the letter of the week in alignment with the classroom lessons. Students will study the letter of the week using computer programs to assure that they can:
• Identity the various parts of the computer (e.g. mouse, keyboard, monitor).
• Use the mouse correctly.
• Understand the start letter, letter sound, and word recognition.
• Recognize that letters will repeat when a key is held down.
Programs and curriculum include:
• Print Artist
• River Deep Programs (e.g. Bailey’s Book House and Millie’s Math House)
• Starfall.com
Units and assignments include:
• The Weekly Letter of the Week Graphics Page

Kindergarten
Students will study using computer programs to:
• Identify various parts of the computer (e.g. mouse, keyboard, monitor, printer, CD, CPU).
• Recognize home row keys, shift key, space bar and arrow keys.
• Recognize and use upper and lower case letters.
• Become comfortable with the programs menu and the Internet menu.
• Learn to open and save a document to their file or to the teachers file.
Programs and curriculum include:
• Print Artist
• Kidpix
• Future Kids
• Mavis Beacon Types
• River Deep Programs (e.g. Bailey’s Book House and Millie’s Math House)
Units and assignments include:
• Log-On (learning parts of the computer)
• World’s Fair
• World Wildlife

First Grade
Students will study using computer programs to:
• Identify various parts of the computer (e.g. mouse, keyboard, monitor, printer, CD, CPU). • Recognize   the shift key, space bar, number keys, backspace and delete key and arrow keys.
• Recognize home row keys and use proper finger placement.
• Recognize and use upper and lower case letters.
• Knowledge of when to insert CD and know when it is appropriate to remove.
• Handle and use CD’s appropriately.
• Feel comfortable with the programs menu and internet menu.
• Be able to do simple search on the Internet.
• Be able to open and save a document to their file or teachers file software programs at teacher   direction.
Programs and curriculum include:
• PowerPoint in conjunction with core class project(s)
• Print Artist
• Kidpix
• Future Kids
• Mavis Beacon Types
• Supervised basic Internet research and safety
Units and assignments include:
• Level II Log-On (learning parts of the computer)
• World’s Fair - Advanced
• World Wildlife - Advanced

Second Grade
Students will study using computer programs to:
• Identify various parts of the computer, monitor, CD, keyboard (including ten key), printer.
• Recognize and use return key, space bar, shift key, backspace, arrow keys.
• Recognize the location of the letter and number keys.
• Knowledge and use of home keys and proper finger placement on proper keys.
• Knowledge and use of the computer menu.
• Knowledge and use of the cursor.
• Microsoft Word and Microsoft Publisher used for writing reports and basic learning menu: change
  color, size, font, insert graphic and spell check.
• Use of software programs for learning math, grammar, spelling, reading, social studies and science.
• Introduce Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Maintain individual folders and/or flash drive with personal writing.
• Simple knowledge and use of editing skills.
Programs and curriculum include:
• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word and Publisher
• Mavis Beacon Types
• Internet research and safety
Units and assignments include:
• Research in conjunction with core class project(s) Core Knowledge 2nd grade biographies
• Keyboarding

Third Grade
Students will study using computer programs to:
• Expand skills from previous grades
• Utilize increasingly complex programs including writing and editing using spell check and other
  function of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Publisher.
• Recognize the computer as an integral part of the learning environment.
• Master keyboarding techniques.
• Maintain individual folders and/or flash drive with personal writing.
• Load and run programs independently.
• Implement and use the software in our computer lab.
• Expand on Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint skills.
Programs and curriculum include:
• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word and Publisher
• Mavis Beacon Types
• Internet research and safety
Units and assignments include:
• Research in conjunction with core class project(s): Core Knowledge 3rd grade biographies
• Energy in the United States

Fourth Grade
Students will study using computer programs to:
• Expand skills from provides grades.
• Knowledge and use of the Internet.
• Continue to utilize and greatly expand on Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Excel and
   Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Maintain individual folders and/or flash drive with personal writing.
• Knowledge of editing skills.
Programs and curriculum include:
• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word and Publisher
• Mavis Beacon Types
• Internet research and safety
Units and assignments include:
• Research in conjunction with core class project(s): Core Knowledge 4th grade biographies
• Energy in the United States

Fifth and Sixth Grade
Students will study using computer programs to:
• Expand skills from provides grades.
• Set and achieve personal goals for speed and accuracy with keyboarding.
• Recognize the computer as an essential tool for doing the work of learning and communicating.
• Knowledge and use of the Internet service.
• Expand on Excel with basic spreadsheet and graph insert.
• Expand on PowerPoint and slide presentations.
Programs and curriculum include:
• Lego Robotics basic programming
• Research in conjunction with core class project(s): Core Knowledge 5th grade biographies
• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word and Publisher
• Mavis Beacon Types
• Internet research and safety
Units and assignments include:
• Lego Robotics
• Beginning Web Design
• Research in conjunction with core class project(s): Core Knowledge 5th grade biographies

Sixth Grade
Students will study using computer programs to:
• Expand skills from provides grades.
• Set an achieve personal goals for speed and accuracy with keyboarding.
• Recognize the computer as an essential tool for doing the work of learning and communicating.
• Knowledge and use of the Internet service.
• Expand on Excel with basic spreadsheet and graph insert.
• Expand on PowerPoint and slide presentations.
Programs and curriculum include:
• Lego Robotics basic programming
• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word and Publisher
• Mavis Beacon Type
• Internet research and safety
Units and assignments include:
• Lego Robotics
• Beginning Web Design
• Research in conjunction with core class project(s): Core Knowledge 6th grade biographies