Kindergarten

    The students are working on Mouse control and learning how to open icons.

    Programs -

             A to Zap!

             Putt Putt Saves the Zoo

First Grade

       First Grade students are working on moving around a program;

inserting CD Roms and learning the Parts of a Computer.

        Programs -

                Interactive Reading Journey

                Microsoft Word

Second Grade

       The students are learning the Parts of a Computer and beginning keyboarding skills which includes learning the home row keys, enter key and space bar functions.  Visit my Internet Sites link to find some great web sites for improving the student's keyboarding skills. They are also learning how to use the keyboard to manage the sound and brightness of the computer.

        Programs -

                Bernie's Typing Travels

                Microsoft Word - I'm T-rrific document

Third Grade

       The students are reviewing the Parts of a Computer and their definitions.  They are continuing to work on

their keyboarding skills.  Visit my Internet Sites link to find some great web sites for improving the student's keyboarding skills.

       Programs -

             Bernie's Typing Travels

             Microsoft Word

             Microsoft Powerpoint - Meaning of a Name

Fourth Grade

        The fourth grade students are learning Computer Parts Definitions, input components

and output components.  The students continue working on their keyboarding skills and working on increasing their words per minute.  Visit my Internet Sites link to find some great web sites for improving the student's keyboarding skills.

This months project is titled Fast Food Math.  Once the students have successfully completed the internet search, they will design a powerpoint on their favorite meal and calculate the calories.          

        Programs -

                Bernie's Typing Travels

             Internet Site:  www.calorieking.com/foods

             Microsoft Powerpoint - How Many Calories?

Fifth Grade

            The fifth grade students are reviewing Computer Parts Definitions.  By now, the students should know all the keys on the keyboard and will be working on improving their words per minute.  Visit my Internet Sites link to find some great web sites for improving the student's keyboarding skills. 

This months project is titled What a Trip!  Once the teams gather their information, they are to insert the data into a powerpoint presentation. 

        Programs -

                Bernie's Typing Travels

             Internet Sites:

                        www.travelocity.com

                www.hotel.com

             Microsoft Powerpoint - What a Trip PowerPoint