Grade one
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Grade 1 will be studying the following units this year in computer class:
* Using the network - students will learn how to create and access a folder on the shared network, they will also learn how to save documents to their folder on the network.
* Understanding the PC- learning about the components of a desktop pc, what each mouse pointer indicates, the different buttons on an internet browser screen and the names and uses of the main keys on a keyboard.
*Copy and paste into Office - Students will learn how to search, copy and paste images from the internet into Word.
* Basic Word processing - students will be learning the basics of Microsoft Word. Skills covered in this unit are: Font editing [color, size,style], alignment, and inserting images. Students will also be learning how to use the erase, enter, and space bar keys on the keyboard.
* Typing - students will be working on developing their typing proficiency. They will be using sites such as Dance Mat Typing, Keyboard Zoo (ABCYA), Jump Key (ABCYA).
* Educational Websites - Students will access their online educational websites and use their time in the lab to utilise these tools [RazKids, IXL Math].
* Using the network - students will learn how to create and access a folder on the shared network, they will also learn how to save documents to their folder on the network.
* Understanding the PC- learning about the components of a desktop pc, what each mouse pointer indicates, the different buttons on an internet browser screen and the names and uses of the main keys on a keyboard.
*Copy and paste into Office - Students will learn how to search, copy and paste images from the internet into Word.
* Basic Word processing - students will be learning the basics of Microsoft Word. Skills covered in this unit are: Font editing [color, size,style], alignment, and inserting images. Students will also be learning how to use the erase, enter, and space bar keys on the keyboard.
* Typing - students will be working on developing their typing proficiency. They will be using sites such as Dance Mat Typing, Keyboard Zoo (ABCYA), Jump Key (ABCYA).
* Educational Websites - Students will access their online educational websites and use their time in the lab to utilise these tools [RazKids, IXL Math].
Unit resources/Details
Unit 1:
Using the network and Basic Word Processing:
Unit 2:
Understanding the PC peripherals:
Unit 3:
Using the network and Basic Word Processing:
- Students learn how to make a folder on the shared classroom network
- Students learn how to access and close their folder
- Students will learn how to open an Office document and save it to their folder on the network
- Students will learn how to open a saved document in their folder, make edits and re-save the document
- students will learn how to use the font editing tools in Word, erase, enter, and space buttons on the keyboard
Unit 2:
Understanding the PC peripherals:
- Students will learn and recognise the main pc peripherals [monitor, keyboard, mouse, computer tower]
- Students will learn and recognise the main keys on the keyboard [Volume keys, erase, enter, space bar]
- Students will learn and recognise the different mouse cursors
- Students will learn and recognise the different buttons on a web browser
Unit 3: