Computers 6- 2019-20

Topic outline

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  Welcome to 6th Grade Computer Class!
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  Keyboarding

  Keyboarding Learning Targets:

  Students will demonstrate correct touch keyboarding techniques.

  Students will develop and improve keystroking speed and accuracy. 

  Students will demonstrate skill in using numbers, symbols and punctuation marks.

  
  

  Keyboarding I Can Statements:

  I can use accurate technology terminology

  I can touch type accurately.
  

  • Keyboarding Pre-Test Quiz
  • Introduction to Keyboarding Video Assignment
  • Bell Ringer Typing Practice Assignment
  • Typing Games URL
  • Typing Games URL
  • Keyboarding Study Guide Questions Quiz
  • Hands Covered Typing Practice URL
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  Outer Hardware Components

  Not available
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  Presentation Software Unit

  Not available
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  Word Processing Unit

  Word Processing Learning Targets:

  Students will understand formatting concepts. Students will create error-free documents. Students will demonstrate ability to print and upload documents to Moodle.

  Word Processing I Can Statements:

  I can create a new document.
  I can identify the pare of the normal view screen.  
  I can understand menus and toolbars.
  I can enter text. 
  I can check spelling and grammar of a document.
  I can use edit/replace commands. 
  I can make corrections using auto-correct, automatic spell checking, and automatic grammar checking.
  I can save a document.
  I can preview a document.
  I can print a document or upload the document to Moodle. 

  
  

  • Microsoft Word Assignment #1 File
  • Microsoft Ribbon Presentation File
  • Scavenger Hunt File
  • Microsoft Paint Tutorial File
  • Microsoft Paint Storefront Project Assignment
  • Paint Project (Choices 1-4) Assignment
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  Animation Unit

  Learning Target:

  Students will understand the concept of simple animation.

  
  

  Animation I Can Statements:

  I can launch Pivot Stickfigure Animator.

  I can retrieve a saved animation.

  I can import a background.

  I can create frames of animation.

  I can save an animation.

  I can export an animation.

  I can import an animation.

  I can import an animation into Windows Movie Maker.

  I can add titles and credits.

  I can import music and/or sound effects.

  I can render my project to a finished movie format.

  I can login to Moodle.

  I can upload a file to Moodle.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  • Getting Started with Pivot Animator Assignment
  • Pivot Animator Project Instructions File
  • Grading Rubric for Pivot Animator File
  • EXAMPLE File
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  Welcome to the Web Unit

  Not available
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  Spreadsheet Unit

  Learning Targets Spreadsheet Unit:

  Students will know how to create a spreadsheet and perform calculations using a formula.  Student will use databases or spreadsheets to make predictions , develop strategies, and evaluate decisions to assist with solving a problem.

  
  

  Spreadsheet Unit I Can Statements:

  I can launch Microsoft Excel.

  I can name, save and create a spreadsheet.

  I can enter data into a spreadsheet. 

  I can use formula view.

  I can login and upload a file to Moodle.

  
  

  • Excel House Activity Assignment
  • Vocabulary Review URL
  • Excel Word Search Assignment
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  Extension Acitivities- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

  Programing Activities:

  Students will use coding sites and Gamestar Mechanic to learn coding.
  

  • Code Monster URL
  • Code Monkey URL
  • Khan Academy Hour of Code URL
  • Typing Trainer Program URL
  • Free Photos for Education Projects URL
  • Science Challenge Games URL
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  6th Grade Basic Computer Skills Proficiency Post Test

  • Computers 6- Basic Computer Skills Pre-Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 10

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