Christ the King School

These are some of the computer lessons that will be taught during computer class.

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Word Processing

The students will:
input and edit simple text in a word processing document
use standard and formatting toolbars
create illustrations using drawing tools
design WordArt
insert and format text boxes
align text: right and justify
apply headers and footers
wrap text around an image (text wrap)
insert and format tables
adjust line spacing
insert page numbers
set and clear tabs: left, center, right, and decimal
adjust page setup: margins, orientation, vertical spacing
insert borders: text and page
set hanging indents
create and format a multi-page document

Type reports from homerooms.

Internet

The student will:
develop an awareness of safe Internet usage
search for specific information using a hierarchy structure
distinguish between search engines, search directories
properly cite a webpage or online document in a bibliography
discuss and demonstrate e-mail and internet etiquette
employ advanced search techniques (+.-, “"”, etc.)
identify URL extension types (com, gov, edu, mil, gov, etc.)
evaluate authenticity accuracy and credibility of a website
identify parts of a URL (domain server, directory, sub-directory extension)
explain the different components of the internet: WWW, e-mail, telnet, FTP
articulate advantages and disadvantages of the internet

Spreadsheet

The students will:
interpret data in a graph or chart
label chart titles and axes
format charts
create a data table with multiple rows and columns
enter simple data and labels in a workbook
use the Sum function to add values
enter simple formulas: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
create a variety of charts or graphs
use cell referencing in formulas and functions
perform fill series functions using select criteria
copy a chart or graph into another document
copy formulas within a spreadsheet using relative cell reference
copy formulas within a spreadsheet using absolute cell reference

Database

The student will:
use prepared electronic databases such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, catalogs, etc.
employ search strategies (subject trees, keywords, table of contents) to retrieve information from prepared electronic databases
sort information alphabetically and/or numerically by field in a prepared database
create a simple database to enter and manage information
define fields and records in a database
sort and filter data with various criteria
filter data using Custom Filter (MS Excel)

merge database records with word processing document

Students will look up technology terms in an online computer dictionary (webopedia.com).

Keyboarding

The student will:
use QWERTY keyboard method to learn number and symbol keys
use advanced keyboarding functions: Ctrl (apple key) A, S, P, C, X, V
key from an edited rough draft using QWERTY method
compose a document as you key (at the keyboard)
enter numbers using 10 -key
develop keyboarding proficiency. 8th –- 40 Words Per Minute with 85% Accuracy

Students go to typingtest.com once a quarter to record their typing scores with an online typing test to track their progress.

Students practice on a regular basis with a typing program called Type to Learn 3. When they complete all of the 25 lessons, their typing chart is printed out and taken home. A typing certificate is given to students at the end of the year to award their typing progress.

Multimedia/Presentation

The student will;
share an electronic creation
plan and create a multimedia presentation incorporating text, images, and slide transitions (PowerPoint and Kid Pix)
use space and design elements to enhance slide/presentation
animate elements: text, objects, slides, etc.
incorporate sound into a presentation

8th Grade Newsletter Create a newsletter in Powerpoint