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Grade 6 Curriculum and Resources:

  • Class Handouts: 
    Computer Lab 508 Daily Log Sheet Paper size 8 1/2" x 11" Just Print it!
    Computer Lab Agreement Paper size 8 1/2" x 14" Just Print it!

  • Course Description 

    The information technology studies in Level 5 emphasize skills in using word processing, data bases, and storage devices. Desk-top publishing documents are produced and additional problem-solving skills are introduced.

    Student learning will meet the New York State Standards for Intermediate Computer Technology

    • Word Processing Skills

    1. Create and save a new document
      1. Identify intended use
      2. Use save and save as
    2. Open, view, and print documents
      1. Print entire file
      2. Use print preview
      3. Print selected parts
    3. Format documents
      1. Selecting font style & size
      2. Word spacing
      3. Indenting
      4. Justifying text
      5. Line spacing
      6. Change case
      7. *Selecting page orientation
      8. *Margins
    4. Edit text
      1. Changing font style & size
      2. Cutting, copying, pasting, & deleting text
      3. Using spell check
      4. *Using thesaurus
      5. *Using find & replace feature
    5. Use desktop publishing techniques
      1. Inserting graphics
      2. Sizing graphics
      3. *Columns
    6. Use a word processor in real world context to:
      1. Write stories or poems
      2. Type reports
      3. Generate letters

    Additional Resources:

    MS Word Tutorials:
    Tutorial with self quiz!
    Word Tutorial
    Word Tutorial
    Word Tutorial
    Word Tutorial
    Word Tutorial

    • Fundamental Computer Skills
    1. Use and understand basic computer related terms:
      1. Login (log-in)
      2. Cursor
      3. Icon
      4. Scroll bar
      5. Hour glass/busy
      6. Word processor
      7. Internet
      8. Minimize
      9. Maximize
      10. Network
      11. Directory
      12. Open File
      13. Edit
      14. Hardware
      15. Software
      16. Copyright
      17. Software piracy
      18. License agreement
      19. Electronic mail (e-mail)
      20. Computer manual
      21. File
      22. Telecommunication
      23. Multimedia
      24. Desktop publishing
    2. Identify basic computer hardware components and peripheral devices:
      1. Keyboard & mouse
      2. Monitor
      3. Printer
      4. Headphones/Speakers
      5. CD-ROM
      6. Hard drive
      7. Floppy drive
      8. Disk
      9. File server
    3. Care and appropriate use of hardware
      1. Demonstrate appropriate care and use of keyboard & mouse
      2. Demonstrate appropriate care and use of computer disks
      3. Demonstrate appropriate care and use of CD-ROM
      4. Demonstrate ability to turn computer off/on independently
      5. Demonstrate appropriate care and use of printer
      6. Demonstrate appropriate care and use of special keyboard keys
        (Shift key, arrow keys, spacebar, Backspace, Enter key)
      7. Demonstrate appropriate care and use of special keyboard keys
        (Ctrl, Alt, Delete, Tab, Esc)
      8. Demonstrate appropriate care and use of special keyboard keys
        (Home, End, Page Up, Page Down)
    4. Identify the functions and advantages of computer productivity software
      1. Word processing
      2. Telecommunications (E-mail & Internet)
    5. Use basic computer management skills
      1. Demonstrate ability to access and exit software
      2. Demonstrate ability to manage files (saving, retrieving)
    • Computer Networking and Telecommunication Skills
    1. Use the network by:
      1. Demonstrating appropriate use of log-in numbers/names
      2. Demonstrating appropriate use of network printing
      3. Saving files to individual home directories
      4. Using multiple storage drives (A:\, and C:\)
      5. Accessing on-line information for research
      6. Accessing information from a directory
      7. Sending and receiving electronic mail

    Additional Resources:

    Internet Safety

    Online Safety Video 
    Take a neat little pre-test to test your prior knowledge (while the video loads,) then view a video about Online Safety. Now retake the test.

    Online Safety Comic
    Learn how to protect yourself from unsolicited email (spam!)

    Online Video- The Internet:
    Take a neat little pre-test to test your prior knowledge (while the video loads,) then view a video The Internet. Now retake the test.

    Article- Birth of the Internet:
    Read this article that explains how the Internet came into existence.

    Online Flash Movie- Connecting to the Internet:
    View a video that explains what happens when you are Connecting to the Internet. 

    Online Flash Movie- How the Web Works:
    Learn what the World Wide Web is in How the Web Works.

    Article- Domain Names:
     Find out what the extensions- .com, .net, .org, and .edu mean!

    Article- Understanding Web Addresses:
    Read this article that explains the parts of an Internet address (URL.)

    Online Flash Movie- How the Internet Works:

    Online Flash Movie- How E-mail Works:
    Learn what happens when you send electronic mail through the Internet in How E-mail Works.

    Netiquette FAQ

    Online Games- Internet Terms:
    This includes vocabulary or terminology related to the Internet. These games contain the above vocabulary terms elated to computer telecommunications. Play each game (Matching, Concentration, Flash Cards and Word Search) until you are fluent in each one.
                  Review these terms before you try the above activities:

    A B
    Internet computers connected throughout the world
    server manages and delivers info. for client computer
    PSP Public Service Provider
    WWW World Wide Web
    Browser software that allows user to access & View web pages
    Netscape popular graphical browser
    homepage first web page viewed
    URL Uniform Resource Locator
    HTML HyperText Markup Language
    HTTP HyperText Transfer Protocol
    Hyperlinks highlighted words that take you to another page
    Firewall security measures designed to protect network
    host computer on the Internet
    domain name of computer on the Internet
    bookmark keeps a web address handy
    Archie finds files on Net
    Gopher finds info. by using menus
    FTP File Transfer Protocol
    Address identification code

    Online Games- Email, E-mail, Everywhere
    These games will help a novice in the world of e-mail become more comfortable with basic e-mail concepts and terms. Play each game (Matching, Concentration, Flash Cards and Word Search) until you are fluent in each one.
                   Review these terms before you try the above activities:
    A B
    Reply to a message Answer a message
    Forward Send mail you have recieved to another person
    CC Carbon Copy
    BCC Blind Carbon Copy
    Signature Information about yourself that is added to the bottom of a e-mail message
    Send Release a message for delivery
    Listserv A mail reflector
    Attachment A file that is included in a message
    Delete Permently remove a message
    Compose Create a new message
    Move to folder Organize your mail
    Inbox Where new mail apears
    Outbox Where mail goes after send
    Sent Items Where copies of all mail you have sent is stored
    Deleted Items Where copies of all mail you have deleted is stored
    From Who sent the mail
    Subject What the message is about
    Check for new mail Manally initiate a request for new mail
    flag Mark a message for yourself to follow up or mark a message with a request for someone else.
    Importance Help you identify the type of item

    Online Games- Telecommunications Basics  These games contain the above vocabulary terms elated to computer telecommunications. Play each game (Matching, Concentration, Flash Cards and Word Search) until you are fluent in each one.
                Review these terms before you try the above activities:

    A B
    channel medium through which information travels
    receiver person or device that receives information
    source person or device that sends information
    telecommunications transmission of info. from one location to another by electronic means
    BBS bulletin board system for posting messages
    online directly connected to the CPU
    modem device used to connect computer to telephone line
    baud the speed of a communications channel
    email electronic mail
    password way to limit access to computer info.
    ATM automated teller machine for banking transactions
    EFT electronic funds transfer
    Boolean search criteria where two or more conditions must be true for successful search
    keywords words using in programming that instruct the computer to perform a function
    virus program designed to attach itself to other programs; it can damage data files and cause system failures
    hacking persistent efforts to use a computer to gain illegal or unauthorized entry to another computer system
    phone fraud illegal use of telephones or lines to avoid charges
    satellite earth-orbiting man-made object off of which telecommunication signals and computer data are bounced
    network system of linked computers and other devices that allows computers to share and exchange info.
    SIG Special Interest Group--group of people with common interests who share info. about their interests on a BBS
    SYSOP Systems Operator; manages BBS
    piracy duplication and distribution of copyrighted software
    vandalism damage and destroy computer records, information, or network
    • Legal/Ethical Skills
    1. Shows understanding of appropriate legal/ethical conduct by:
      1. Demonstrating appropriate use of computers
      2. Demonstrating appropriate computer etiquette
      3. Respecting the privacy of all users 
      4. Obeying copyright laws
    • Information Management Skills
    1. Access/retrieve information:
      1. Identify a need for information
      2. Identify appropriate resources
      3. Use of library catalog (LAN)
      4. Use of Internet
      5. Define search parameters
      6. Use of commercial database 
      7. *Produce research project incorporating information retrieved from at least two different types of sources
    2. Information organization:
      1. Identify useful information from search
      2. Take notes/paraphrase from search
      3. Cite electronic sources for bibliography
    3. Information analysis:
      1. *Compare information from at least two sources
    • Multimedia Skills
    1. Prepare an electronic presentation
      1. Create and edit slides/screens
      2. Add and edit text (font, size, color)
    2. Change the look of your presentation
      1. Customize the background
      2. Arrange objects on the slide/screen
      3. Insert graphics, clip art, and/or digital pictures
      4. Use Word Art to enhance titles or to create original art
    3. Customize
      1. Add slide transitions to your slide show
    4. Save
      1. Save a presentation as a new and/or existing presentation and close the file
      2. Save As presentation to a new location (shared directory for presentation)
    5. Present
      1. Open an existing multi-media project
      2. Practice presentation skills for audience (use of microphone, posture, delivery skills)
      3. Deliver presentation using projection device
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