Grade 8 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
1. Create and save a new document
a. Identify intended
use
b. Use save and save as
2. Open, view, and print documents
a. Use print preview
b. Print entire file or
selected parts
3. Format documents
a. Selecting font style
& size
b. Word spacing
c. Indenting
d. Justifying text
e. Line spacing
f. Selecting page
orientation
g. Margins
h. Setting tabs
i. Using headers, footers,
& pagination
4. Edit text
a. Changing font style
& size
b. Cutting, copying,
pasting, & deleting text
c. Using spell check
d. Using thesaurus
e. Using find &
replace feature
5. Use desktop publishing techniques
a. Inserting graphics
b. Sizing graphics
c. Columns
d. Tables
6. Use a word processor in real world context to:
a. Write stories or
poems
b. Type reports
c. Generate letters
d. *Add entries to a
bibliography
e. Create a resume
Additional Resources:
MS Word Tutorials:
Tutorial with self quiz!
Word Tutorial
Word Tutorial
Word Tutorial
Word Tutorial
Word Tutorial
1. Use and understand basic computer related terms:
a. Login (log-in)
b. Cursor
c. Icon
d. Scroll bar
e. Hour glass/busy
f. Word processor
g. Minimize
h. Maximize
i. Network
j. Directory
k. Open File
l. Edit
m. Hardware
n. Software
o. Electronic mail
(e-mail)
p. Copyright
q. Software piracy
r. License agreement
s. Computer manual
t. File
u. Telecommunication
v. Multimedia
w. Internet
x. Desktop publishing
y. Database
z. Query
aa. Field
bb. Record
cc. Spreadsheet
dd. Cell
ee. Column
ff. Row
gg. Formula
hh. Boolean search
2. Identify basic computer hardware components and peripheral
devices:
a. Keyboard & mouse
b. Monitor
c. Printer
d. Headphones/Speakers
e. CD-ROM
f. Hard drive
g. Floppy drive
h. Disk
i. File server
j. RAM
3. Care and appropriate use of hardware
a. Demonstrate
appropriate care and use of keyboard & mouse
b. Demonstrate appropriate
care and use of computer disks
c. Demonstrate appropriate
care and use of CD-ROM
d. Demonstrate ability to
turn computer off/on independently
e. Demonstrate appropriate
care and use of printer
f. Demonstrate
appropriate care and use of special keyboard keys. (ESC, Shift, arrow
keys, spacebar, backspace, Delete, Enter, Alt, Ctrl, etc.)
4. Identify the functions and advantages of computer productivity
software
a. Word processing
b. Telecommunications
c. Spreadsheet
d. Database
5. Use basic computer management skills
a. Demonstrate ability
to access and exit software
b. Demonstrate ability to
manage files (saving, retrieving)
c. Demonstrate ability to
organize file
d. Demonstrate ability to
use disk utilities (formatting, copying, deleting, creating backup,
saving)
Additional Resource:
Online Video- The Binary System:
Take a neat little pre-test to test your prior knowledge, (while the video loads,) then view
the video: The Binary System
Now retake the test.
- Computer Networking
and Telecommunication Skills
1. Use the network by:
a.
Demonstrating appropriate use of log-in numbers/names
b.
Demonstrating appropriate use of network printing
c.
Saving files to individual home directories
d.
Using multiple storage drives (A:\, and C:\)
e.
Accessing on-line information for research
f.
Accessing information from a directory
g.
Sending and receiving electronic mail
h.
Setting up user passwords
i.
Knowing the importance of password security
Additional Resources:
Online Flash Movie- How Encryption Works:
Learn how information is scrambled for privacy when sent
through the Internet in: How
Encryption Works.
Online Flash Movie- How Online Shopping Works:
Online Flash Movie- How Online Shopping Works:
Find out how information is processed and scrambled
for privacy when credit card data is sent through the Internet in: How
Online Shopping Works.
1. Shows understanding of appropriate legal/ethical conduct by:
a. Demonstrating
appropriate use of computers
b. Demonstrating
appropriate computer etiquette
d. Respecting the
privacy of all users.
e. Obeying copyright
laws
Information
Management Skills
1. Access/retrieve information:
a. Identify a
need for information
b. Identify
appropriate resources
c. Use of library
catalog (LAN)
d. Use of Internet
e. Define search
parameters
f. Use of
commercial database
g. Produce research
project incorporating information retrieved from at least two different types of sources
h. *Use of student
created database
2. Information organization:
a. Identify
useful information from search
b. Take
notes/paraphrase from search
c. Cite electronic
sources for bibliography
3. Information analysis:
a. Compare
information from at least two sources
b. Identify trends
in data
c. Evaluate for
accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias
Database Skills
1. Creating and saving databases
a. *Identify
intended use
b. *Specify data
organization
c. *Name fields
d. *Set field
attributes
e. *Enter data in a
consistent form
f. *Edit data
as needed
2. Retrieving data
a. Sort
b. Search for
specific data by field
3. Edit data
a. *Add records
to a file
b. *Add fields to a
record
c. *Delete records
from a database file
d. *Delete a field
from a record
e. *Save updated
records
- Spreadsheet Skills
1. Creating and saving spreadsheets
a. Identify
intended use
b. Specify data
organization
c. Determine columns
and rows
d. Set cell
attributes
e. Create simple
calculation formulas
f. Enter and
edit data
2. Retrieving data
a. Sort data
b. Create chart(s)
c. Print
spreadsheets
3. Edit data
a. Insert column
or row
b. Delete column or
row
c. Use fill
down/across
d. Save updated
spreadsheet
4. Generating graphs from spreadsheets
a. Determine and
create appropriate type of graph
- Multimedia Skills
1. Prepare an electronic presentation
a. Create and
edit slides/screens
b. Add and edit text
(font, size, color)
c. Design a
presentation using 4 or more different forms of media
2. Creating the look of your presentation
a. Customize the
background
b. Arrange objects
on the slide/screen
c. Insert graphics,
clip art, and/or digital pictures
d. Use Word Art to
enhance titles or to create original art
3. Customize
a. Add slide
transitions to your slide show
b. Use sounds to
enhance your presentation *Optional
c. Place video in
your presentation *Optional
d. Create slide
layouts for tables and/or charts
e. Create a
hyper-link to at least one Web site
f. Arrange
slides/screens in a logical and appropriate order
g. Animate text
and/or graphics to add impact *Optional
4. Save
a. Save a
presentation as a new and/or existing presentation and close the file
b. Save As
presentation to a new location (shared directory for presentation)
c. *Save As HTML for
use on a web page
5. Present
a. Open an
existing multi-media project
b. Practice
presentation skills for audience (use of microphone, posture, delivery skills)
c. Deliver
presentation using projection device
d. Create notes to
have for final presentation
Online Flash Movie- How Online Shopping Works:
Find out how information is processed and scrambled
for privacy when credit card data is sent through the Internet in: How
Online Shopping Works.
1. Shows understanding of appropriate legal/ethical conduct by:
a. Demonstrating
appropriate use of computers
b. Demonstrating
appropriate computer etiquette
d. Respecting the
privacy of all users.
e. Obeying copyright
laws
- Information
Management Skills
1. Access/retrieve information:
a. Identify a
need for information
b. Identify
appropriate resources
c. Use of library
catalog (LAN)
d. Use of Internet
e. Define search
parameters
f. Use of
commercial database
g. Produce research
project incorporating information retrieved from at least two different types of sources
h. *Use of student
created database
2. Information organization:
a. Identify
useful information from search
b. Take
notes/paraphrase from search
c. Cite electronic
sources for bibliography
3. Information analysis:
a. Compare
information from at least two sources
b. Identify trends
in data
c. Evaluate for
accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias
- Database Skills
1. Creating and saving databases
a. *Identify
intended use
b. *Specify data
organization
c. *Name fields
d. *Set field
attributes
e. *Enter data in a
consistent form
f. *Edit data
as needed
2. Retrieving data
a. Sort
b. Search for
specific data by field
3. Edit data
a. *Add records
to a file
b. *Add fields to a
record
c. *Delete records
from a database file
d. *Delete a field
from a record
e. *Save updated
records
- Spreadsheet Skills
1. Creating and saving spreadsheets
a. Identify
intended use
b. Specify data
organization
c. Determine columns
and rows
d. Set cell
attributes
e. Create simple
calculation formulas
f. Enter and
edit data
2. Retrieving data
a. Sort data
b. Create chart(s)
c. Print
spreadsheets
3. Edit data
a. Insert column
or row
b. Delete column or
row
c. Use fill
down/across
d. Save updated
spreadsheet
4. Generating graphs from spreadsheets
a. Determine and
create appropriate type of graph
- Multimedia Skills
1. Prepare an electronic presentation
a. Create and
edit slides/screens
b. Add and edit text
(font, size, color)
c. Design a
presentation using 4 or more different forms of media
2. Creating the look of your presentation
a. Customize the
background
b. Arrange objects
on the slide/screen
c. Insert graphics,
clip art, and/or digital pictures
d. Use Word Art to
enhance titles or to create original art
3. Customize
a. Add slide
transitions to your slide show
b. Use sounds to
enhance your presentation *Optional
c. Place video in
your presentation *Optional
d. Create slide
layouts for tables and/or charts
e. Create a
hyper-link to at least one Web site
f. Arrange
slides/screens in a logical and appropriate order
g. Animate text
and/or graphics to add impact *Optional
4. Save
a. Save a
presentation as a new and/or existing presentation and close the file
b. Save As
presentation to a new location (shared directory for presentation)
c. *Save As HTML for
use on a web page
5. Present
a. Open an
existing multi-media project
b. Practice
presentation skills for audience (use of microphone, posture, delivery skills)
c. Deliver
presentation using projection device
d. Create notes to
have for final presentation
Additional resource:
Online Flash Movie- Streaming Media:
Online Flash Movie- Streaming Media:
Learn how streaming multimedia information is sent through the
Internet in: How
Streaming Media Works
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