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Introduction
Welcome to exploring technology. Ever seen a computer mouse before? Meet Marty. He’s here to help guide you as you explore technology. What exactly is technology? You will soon find out! Marty will help you investigate some of the newest gadgets and gizmos used today. In this project you will learn to do by doing by exploring the Internet with your leader, taking a close look at the inside and outside of computers, and exploring some of their many uses.
Some uses of the computer that will be explored includes finding out about a variety of ways to socialize online and by
adding to your computer experience by choosing a personalized project. Project
choices include drawing pictures, creating posters, and working with photos.
Modern technologies can offer endless opportunities for you to explore and try out many different things. The choice is yours! Marty can hardly wait to get started!
4-H Technology Series
Exploring Technology
Surf Smart!
The World Wide Web is an exciting place, but be safe! Always take your leader with you. Also, don’t believe everything you read. Make sure your information is true and up-to-date. Be sure to check when it was written and who wrote it.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Project Summary 2
Skill Builder 1: What is Technology?
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Skill Builder 2: Connecting Online
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Skill Builder 3: Find It, Share It
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Skill Builder 4: Bits and Pieces
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Skill Builder 5: Save It, Store It
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Skill Builder 6: Memory and Maintenance
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Skill Builder 7: So Much to Do
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Showcase Challenge 19
Portfolio Page 21
- Draft 2009 -
Learning is 3D!
To help you get the most out of your learning, each project
meeting has the following parts: Dream it! Plan for success
Do it! Hands on learning Dig it! What did you learn?
Do it!
Dream it!
Dig it!
Marty Fun Facts!
Marty the computer mouse knows lots of interesting facts. Look for boxes like this
throughout the manual for neat and important information.
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What Skills Will You Learn?
Members will be able to... Activities Page
Skill Builder
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What is Technology? Identify old and new technologies Recognize emerging technology fields Research GPS Reference an information source
Tech-no? Tech-yes, Technology Then & Now Connecting with Technology, Locating GPS, Referencing Sources Techo-Jargon (Talk the Talk) Cool Technology; Educated Guessing
3 3 4 4 5 5
Skill Builder
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Connecting Online Explore the Internet and the WWW Review online safety
Online Experience! Let’s Go Surfing! Sharing Information
6 7 7
Skill Builder
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Find It, Share It Use hyperlinks Search effectively Communicate online
Surfing Lessons Hunting Hints Media Matching Get Some Experience
8 8 9 9
Skill Builder
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Bits and Pieces Identify computers and their parts See how computers work Discover different types of software
Pick a Part Puzzling Programs Sneak a Peek Inside Picture This
10 11 11 11
Skill Builder
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Save It, Store It Picture how computers store files Manage files
What’s in a Name? Controlling File Clutter Managing My Files; Let’s Compare!
12 13 13
Skill Builder
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Memory and Maintenance Understand computer memory Compare storage devices Understand basic computer care
Measuring Memory; Data to Go Computer Care- The Inside Story Computer Health and Safety Avoiding Disasters
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When you successfully complete your builders, you will showcase what you have learned.
Showcase &
Portfolio
Explain success in using the skills listed above
Showcase Challenge My Portfolio Page
19 21
Skill Builder
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So Much to Do Recognize and use software Understand software applications in
professional fields
Mix and Match Software Challenge Program Practice, Computer Careers
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Each section or ‘Builder’ in this project has activities that will help your project group learn to do by doing while learning new skills and having fun!
To complete this project, you must Complete the activities in each ‘Builder’ OR a similar activity that focuses on
the same skills, as you and your leader may plan other activities Plan and complete the Showcase Challenge Complete the Portfolio Page Participate in your club’s Achievement. (See the inside back cover for more
information about 4-H Achievements. )
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Skill Builder 1: What is Technology?
Skills Checklist:
Identify old and new technologies Recognize emerging technology fields Research GPS Reference an information source
Dream it!
Tech-no? Tech-yes?
Help Marty decide which of the following are examples of technology. Circle the pictures you think are examples of past or present technology.
Important words
Watch for these important words throughout this builder: Technology, Techniques, Emerging technologies,
Fields, Reference, Jargon
According to Marty…
Technology includes all the things we make and use, like tools, machines, hardware, utensils and all sorts of gadgets that help us every day. Technology can also be new and better ways to do the things we do, called techniques. State-of-the-art technology refers to the latest or newest gadgets, machines or techniques in use so far.
Technology Then and Now
Pretend you are a Stone Age inventor. Your home is a cave. Your materials are stone, bone, wood and animal hides. Draw a picture of a new tool you invented on the ‘cave wall’ below.
Now pretend you are back in today’s world. Draw a picture of yourself using a piece of state-of-the-art technology on the computer below.
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Finding safer, cheaper ways to create energy.
Using biology + genetics to change living
things.
Creating new,
“greener” vehicles.
Building molecule-sized devices.
Designing robots to
make and do things for us.
Using computers to work with information.
Biotechnology
Energy Technologies
Transportation Technologies
Nanotechnology
Robotics
Information Technology (IT)
Technology of Today and Tomorrow
Technology is always changing! The newest ideas are the emerging technologies. Technologies that are related are grouped in fields.
Connecting with Technology
Draw a line from each arrow to connect each field with its description.
Do it!
Locating GPS
Technology is everywhere! Your computer is information technology and so is the Internet. Use technology to research technology! Ask your leader to help you search the Internet to learn about GPS.
What does GPS stand for?
What information does GPS give you?
Name two places where you might see a GPS unit.
List two jobs where you might use GPS.
Don’t take what doesn’t belong to you!
Where did you find that
….information?
When you use the words or ideas of others, always give the authors credit.
Referencing Sources: Ask your leader to help you reference your sources. Copy down the website addresses where you found the information you used.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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Environment _________________________________________________________
Food /Agriculture _________________________________________________________
Communication _________________________________________________________
Entertainment _________________________________________________________
Thinking ahead: Portfolio page update — How could you show your understanding of technology?
Dig it!
Educated Guessing
Life was very different when there was no electricity, no motors and no telecommunication. We take most of the today’s technology for granted. Try to imagine how tech-nology will affect the future. Think about emerging tech-nologies. For each of the fields listed below, imagine one new technological advancement that you believe could be here within the next 30 years. Record your prediction.
Just
Kidding!
Marty Says….
Don’t forget to check your work… ...See you back here in 30 years!
Techno-jargon (Talk the talk)
As you may have began to notice, technology has a lot of language that is all its own. This subject-specific language is called jargon. Understanding the jargon is important if you plan to understand the technology.
Cool Technology
You’ve taken a look at GPS technology, but there are lots of other exciting new technologies to check out. With your leader’s help, find information about at least one of the following emerging technologies. Check off the ones you explore.
Wireless transmission of electricity: no cords, no batteries Nanotubes: teeny tiny technology Touch screen technology: no keyboard necessary Hydrogen fuel cells: cars without pollution. Prosthetic Robotics: brain-controlled artificial limbs.
What’s Next?
Now that you have a basic understanding of technology and it’s many fields, we’ll take a closer look specifically at information technology. In the next builder you’ll learn about the Internet and how it works. You’ll be warned of some potential online dangers and have a chance to surf some cool sites!
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Dream it! The Internet and the World Wide Web
Think of the internet as a community of computers all around the world. They are connected by cables or wireless signals so information can travel between them. Each computer has its own unique address, like a postal address.
While the Internet links the computers, the World Wide Web is a network that helps us find the information pages, called web pages, that we want to surf or browse. Each web page created is given a unique address called a URL. Typing a URL into the address bar of your web browser is one way to go to that web page. Several web pages linked together form a website. The main page of a website is called the home page.
Online Experience!
Fill out the following chart to see what you’ve done and what you still want to do online.
Have you done it online? Want to try it?
Online Activity Done it! Want to! Online Activity Done it! Want to!
Play games Learn how to make/fix stuff
Check the weather Send birthday cards
Use instant messaging Download or listen to music
Send email Other? _______________
Skill Builder 2: Connecting Online
Skills Checklist:
Explore the Internet and the World Wide Web
Review online safety
Important Words
Watch for these important words throughout this builder:
Browsing, Internet, Web page, World Wide Web, URL, Address bar, Web
browser, Website, Malware
Marty says…
You’ve been surfing or browsing with your leader, but do you really know what the internet is? This builder will help you understand what the internet actually is, so that you when you need it you can use it to its fullest potential.
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Dig it!
Sharing information: The Internet is all about sharing. Find a way to share some of what you have learned about the Internet with others. Try at least one of the following ideas:
Teach a friend or family member. Choose two websites that you really like and guide them as they explore. (Be sure the sites you choose are new to them.)
Make your own “Top 5 Websites” list. Include the name of the website, its URL and a descrip-tion of what you’ll find there. Copy it and give it to your friends and family members.
Once you’ve shared your favorite websites, Answer the following questions:
Describe how you felt while doing this activity?
Great Good OK Tense Bad Other _____________________
Why? _________________________________________________
Name one thing you want to show others (possible Project Showcase idea?).
_____________________________________________________
Name one thing you learned about yourself. (Don’t forget to add to your Portfolio Page.)
_____________________________________________________
Marty Says….
Wikipedia, YouTube, Facebook, Picnik, Yahoo Answers, Google and SearchMe are all very interesting websites. There are lots of others too, but some content just isn’t for children, so…
Always surf with an adult! Never give out your personal information
like your name, address or phone number!
Some websites may be safe for you, but not for your computer. You may find more than you are looking for!
Malicious + Software = Malware Some sites contain malware, designed to invade or damage your computer.
Learn about malware at Wydea on the Internet at www.wydea.com.
Do it!
Let’s go surfing! With your leader, check out at least 2 of the websites listed below. After browsing, describe what you did or learned to your leader.
Time for Kids www.timeforkids.com
Google Earth www.earth.google.com
How Stuff Works www.howstuffworks.com
Kids National Geographic www.kids.nationalgeographic.com
Kongregate www.kongregate.com
Other? ____________ ___________________
What’s Next?
Surfing is fun — but sometimes you really need specific information. The next builder will help you practice searching — effectively! Then you’ll learn about some different kinds of social media — different ways people get together to share information or just chat online.
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Go to <www.4h.mb.ca> Look through the website to practice your surfing.
Describe something you
learned there:
_________________________________
_________________________________
Skill Builder 3: Find It, Share It
Dream it!
Skills Checklist:
Use hyperlinks Search effectively Communicate online
Important Words
Watch for these important words throughout this builder:
Hyperlinks, navigate, search engine, social
media
Hunting Hints Now you have a world of information at your fingertips, but can you find what you want? If you know exactly which website to look on, copy its URL (web address) into the address bar on your browser. If not, you can search using a search engine. Popular search engines include Google, Yahoo, and Dogpile. What search engine do you usually use?
_________________________
To make your search more effective use:
multiple key words quotations + or - signs
They will help you narrow your search. For additional advice on searching the web, watch the video at: http://video.about.com/google/Search-Effectively-Online.htm
Surfing Lessons To surf you need a web browser. Which browser do you use?
________________
Can you name another one?
________________
When you surf the web, you move from web page to web page, like a surfer would move from wave to wave.
Click on hyperlinks, also called links, to make the jump. A word, a button or even a picture can be a hyperlink. To recognize one, run your mouse over it and the pointer turns into a hand. Click on the link and off you go!
Your browser remembers the path you take and has back and forward buttons to help you navigate.
Go online with your leader to find out what the refresh (reload), stop and home browser buttons do. Explain why you might use them:
Refresh:_____________________ _________________________
Stop:_______________________ _________________________
Home:______________________ _________________________
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Do it!
Media Matching:
There are many ways to share and interact with others using the Internet. These tools are called social media. Some are used in business and some just for fun! Match the social media terms to their definitions. (Try using Wikipedia or Webopedia.)
______________ Electronic mail that allows you to send and receive messages
______________ Page of information posted on the Web
______________ Website built as a group project that anyone can add to or edit
______________ Online journal that you can add to and show the world
______________ Two way live text messaging, like a private chat room
______________ Location on the www made up of one or more linked web pages
Here are some other social media terms you might want to find out about:
Dig it! Work with your leader to Get Some Experience. Try at least three of the following:
Send an email. Participate in a chat room. Call a friend using Skype. Send an instant message to a friend. Tweet someone you know. Contribute to a wiki or blog.
What kind of social media do you like best? _____________________________________
Why? _________________________________________________________________
Be sure to add your online experience to your Portfolio Page. Plan to showcase these new skills.
Bulletin board
Chat room
VoIP
Webconference
Tweet/Twitter
Webinar
Webcast
Podcast
Website Email Web page
Wiki Blog Instant messaging
What’s Next?
Next look at what’s inside your computer — see how it works and, with the right instructions, a sample of what it can do.
Mouse Memo — about social media sites…
Popular social networking sites like My Space and Facebook allow members to load up their own little piece of the web to share with friends, or the world. Photobucket allows you to share photos and You Tube shares videos. Notice: Most have age restrictions. Some require parental consent.
Their content is not always appropriate.
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Skill Builder 4: Bits and Pieces
Statistically speaking...
According to Economist.com, Canada ranks second in the world in computer ownership with 87.6 computers for every 100 people. (December 18, 2008). Israel leads with 122.
Computers are made up of two kinds of parts:
Pick a Part:
Not all personal computers look exactly alike. Looking at your computer: Is it a desktop, laptop or PDA? ______________________________ What parts can you identify correctly? Point to them. Circle the ones you have from the list below.
Monitor Keyboard
Mouse / Touchpad Power cord
Speakers
Tower or Case Power Button
USB ports CD/DVD drive
Printer
Joystick Gamepad
Microphone Webcam Scanner
Dream it!
…Eeeeek!
Warning: Don’t mess with program files or your program won’t work! Warning: Don’t mess with system files or your computer won’t work!
Parts you can see and touch — called hardware. Some hardware parts are built-in,
some are connected with cables or wirelessly.
Parts inside that you can’t — called software. Software programs are sets of instructions
for your computer to do just about anything.
What do you call a computer superhero?
A Screen Saver!
Skills Checklist:
Identify computers and their parts
See how computers work Discover different types of
software
Important Words
Watch for these important words throughout this builder:
Hardware, Software, Desktop, Laptop,
PDA, Program files, System files
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Puzzling Programs: Unscramble the names of software program you might use to:
browse the Internet ifreoxf ________________ edit digital photographs: sopophtoh ________________ publish a newsletter: ruplsibeh ________________ operate your computer: ilxnu ________________
Do it!
Sneak a Peek Inside:
Go to Wydea at <www.wydea.com> to find out what happens inside your computer. Your leader can help you follow the videos link to watch “Computers- How Do They Think?”.
Next try to Click-N-Learn about the pieces inside a computer at Kids Online at <http://www.kids-online.net/learn/click/table.html>
Dig it!
Picture This — Me at the Computer:
What software were you using? _________________________________________________
What technology did you use to get this picture? ____________________________________
What can you do with your favourite program? _____________________________________ Picture yourself demonstrating your skills in your Project Showcase! It’s time to update your Portfolio Page.
What’s Next?
Now that you know a bit about how computers can be used to make files you will need to know what to do with the files you create. Learn how to manage your files in the next builder.
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Skill Builder 5: Save It, Store It
Files:
You create a file when you save something, like a something you wrote, a picture, a song, or a video.
Folders:
Folders are used group files that belong together. By default (automatically) your computer chooses to put your files in a folder like (My) Documents.
According to Marty…
Your computer works with information and stores it too. Think of your computer like a filing cabinet! Pieces of information are stored as files that are kept in folders and put away in different places, kind of like drawers. Organization is important! You’ll want to be able to find your files when you need them.
Dream it!
What’s in a Name?
To tell files apart, every file has a unique name. Reading the file name should tell you what’s in your file — next week, next month or next year. File names are made up of letters and numbers and can include some symbols. Talk with your leader about why you should be consistent when naming files.
Use the rules above to find the best file name in each column. File extensions are automatically added on to the end of your file name by the program used to create it. (ex: .doc or .docx or .wps) Find out why the computer needs them. _________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Be specific, use plain words. Include dates. Use all lower case, no capital letters. Don’t use ? | / \ % * : “ < > or . Limit name length, < 27 characters. Be consistent, to keep related files together.
Skills Checklist:
Picture how computers store files Manage files
Important Words
Watch for these important words throughout this builder:
File, Folder, Default, My Documents, File extension, File management, Nesting
my drawing list 2010 science september 2
horse drawing july 2009 2010 xmas. list schmwksep12
Horse drawing july 09 christmas list 2010 science homework report: September 2
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Attention! Mouse Message!
Only delete files you’re absolutely sure you’ll never
need again! Never delete anything you
don’t recognize!
1. Make a new folder in My Documents, named exploring technology.
2. Open a word processor, type your name on the page, save the file to your new folder with an appropriate name, close the file.
3. Create a second file, type in your age, save this file to your new folder with a fitting name, close it as well.
4. In My Documents, rename these two files.
5. Create a new folder nested in your exploring technology folder, name it about me .
6. Copy one of your files into your nested folder.
7. Move your other file into your nested folder.
8. When finished, empty your folder. Delete the files and nested folder you made in it. Leave your exploring technology folder to store the files you’ll create in later skill builders.
9. Look at the list of management skills below. Check new skills you have practiced.
Create a file Create a folder Save a file in a folder Rename a file or folder Move a file or folder Copy a file or folder Delete a file
Controlling File Clutter:
Organizing your files is called file management. Keep your files organized by creating additional folders inside (My) Documents like (My) Pictures, (My) Music and (My) Videos. Creating folders inside other folders is called nesting. Think about what would happen over time if you didn’t sort the files you saved in My Documents — if you didn’t create nested folders to group related files. Describe the problem this would cause:________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
Dig it!
Let’s compare!
Think about file management. Compare it to organizing your possessions in boxes in your closet. Draw lines to connect similar activities.
Find and label a box Rename a folder
Put a possession in a box Delete a file
Change the label on a box Delete a folder full of files
Throw out a full box Save a file in a folder Throw out a possession Create and name a folder
Dream it!
Managing my Files: With your leader’s help, do the following file management practice activity:
Don’t forget to plan to showcase these skills and record them
on your Portfolio Page!
What’s Next?
Now that you know how to take care of your files, let’s look at the computer memory they are stored in. We’ll also look at computer care in builder six, Maintenance and Memory.
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Type of Storage Storage Device Size
Magnetic Storage magnetism used to store and erase data. (movies)
Tapes
Hard drives
Optical Storage laser beam reads and “etches” data onto CDs. (music)
CD-R
CD-WR
Flash Storage electricity used to store or erase data. (cameras)
Memory cards
USB flash drives (sticks)
Skill Builder 6: Memory & Maintenance
Dream it!
Measuring Memory: Storage devices don’t all hold the same amount. Size is measured in bytes of information. If it takes about 1 byte to store a single letter or digit and: 1024 bytes = 1 kilobyte (KB) 1024 kilobytes = 1 megabyte (MB) 1024 megabytes = 1 gigabyte (GB) 1024 gigabytes = 1 terabyte (TB) How many bytes are in a gigabyte?_________________________ Which do you think takes more memory, a colour photo or a page of typing? _______________
Data to Go: There are many data storage options. Check out your workstation, go online or visit an electronics store to find the approximate sizes of the kinds storage devices below.
Why was there a bug in the computer?
It was looking for a byte to eat!
What is a computer’s first sign of old age?
Loss of memory!
What happened when the computer fell on the floor?
It slipped a disk!
RAM memory is not an
installation procedure.
RAM RAM and ROM
RAM memory is inside your computer does its working or “thinking”. More RAM memory more thinking ability more information processing.
ROM memory is storage. The hard disk drive, CDs, and sticks are examples. More ROM memory more information storage.
Skills Checklist:
Understand computer memory
Compare storage devices Understand basic computer
care
Important Words
Watch for these important words throughout this builder:
RAM, ROM, Storage, Byte, System tools,
Defrag, Disk cleanup
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1. If your computer isn’t working check to see if it has power first.
2. You can develop health problems sitting still at your computer for long periods of time.
3. Running too many programs at the same time can slow down your computer or make it freeze.
4. Defragment your hard drive every week.
5. Rebooting your computer sometimes fixes your computer when it is not working right.
6. It is not important to close all windows before shutting off your computer.
7. Never use your vacuum to clean your computer.
8. Don’t open email you aren’t expecting, it may contain malware.
9. Any magnet could erase your floppy disk or your hard drive.
10. Unplug your computer during a thunder storm.
Computer Health & Safety: Most of us share our computers with others, spreading germs when we touch the keys. Always wash your hands before and after you use your computer!
A computer’s enemies include dirt, dust, liquids, heat, cold, harsh cleaners, magnets, power surges and spikes, static electricity, electrical storms, and malware. Research these hazards to help you correctly complete the True or False quiz below.
Computer Care — The Inside Story: Your computer comes with system tools; these are programs to find and fix problems and make your computer run faster.
Ask your leader to guide you through a hard drive defrag and a disk cleanup. Discuss what happens. Be sure you know what you’re doing, so you don’t delete important files!
Do it!
Dig it!
Avoiding Disasters
Choose at least five of the potential threats you have explored in this builder. Describe the problem each might cause and suggest at least one possible solution. Make a poster to share your computer care tips.
….Psssst: Could this fit into your Portfolio Page and/or your Project Showcase?
What’s Next?
It’s good to know about storage and computer care, but it’s more fun to find out what your computer can do! In the next builder you’ll explore and try out some different software!
Marty knows he should never ever... ...eat or drink at the computer!
Note: If your computer mouse begins
to behave spastically, it may need cleaning. Marty
wants to remind you - always
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Dream it!
Mix and Match Software Challenge:
Your leader will be a resource to help you match each type of software to its descriptions below. Circle each of the application software examples you recognize.
Skill Builder 7: So Much to Do
Skills Checklist:
Recognize and use software Understand software
applications in professional fields
Marty knows there are lots of options. The more you try, the more you’ll learn. Take photography software for example — whatever you want to do… Save and store, Edit and enhance Create scrapbook pages or personalized calendars Share as screen savers, slide shows, or online albums Send in emails to others or order prints online
…software will help you do it!
1. Designs and update web pages.
2. Plays and/or creates music.
3. Creates files made with text (typing), may allow limited use of graphics.
4. Does calculations needed for business math (accounting, bookkeeping).
5. Makes and edits video productions.
6. Saves, searches and sorts huge amounts of related information files. ex: telephone book.
7. Creates publications like this book, allowing you to combine text and graphics creatively.
8. Designs schematics (plans) to build almost anything.
9. Creates cartoons.
10. Creates and/or edits images — from drawings (like clipart) to digital photos.
11. Makes electronic slide shows.
_____ Database MS Access _____ Spreadsheets MS Excel _____ Graphics software Corel Draw _____ Word processors Open Office Writer _____ Music software Music Player _____ Desktop publishers MS Publisher _____ Presentation graphics programs PowerPoint _____ Animation software ToonBoom Animation _____ Drafting programs CadPro _____ Video editors Cyperlink PowerDirector _____ Webpage editor Adobe Dreamweaver
Important Words
Watch for these important words throughout this builder:
Spreadsheet, Database, Word processor,
Presentation graphics program
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Dig it!
Computer Careers:
Choose the application you have enjoyed most in this builder. ___________________________ List at least two things you could use it to do now.
1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
3. Who needs computer skills?! Circle the jobs where computer skills would be useful. Farmer Graphic Artist Daycare Director
Nurse Electrician Journalist
Salesman Mechanic Parent
Quick Quotes I wish life had an Undo function. ~Author Unknown Computers have lots of memory but no imagination. ~Author Unknown
Use a graphics program like MS Paint to make a picture about technology.
Use a word processor to write a letter to thank your leader for their time and patience.
Create business cards for yourself or a friend using a desktop publisher.
Design a calendar using your digital photos.
Design and complete your own project using different software.
Do it!
Program Practice
Games aren’t the only kind of software that can be fun to explore! Plan with your leader to do two of the projects below. Be creative!
Remember to name your files appropriately. Save them in your folder in My Documents.
How will you use your computer skills? keep information? do research? do work? have fun? connect with others? _______________
What’s Next?
Now that you have finished all the builders it’s time to finish planning and do your Showcase Challenge. It will help you prepare for 4-H Achievement. Be sure your Portfolio Page is complete! Fill in all of the Exploring Technology Project Skills chart on page 21. Space is provided for you to write down some thoughts and reflections on the project.
Quick Quote
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. ~Confucius
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Member’s Notes
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Now that you have finished this project, it is time to think about how you will share your experiences and knowledge with others. You may put your new skills to work by helping at a community event or at your club Achievement or teaching others about your topic. The goal of the Showcase Challenge is to help highlight your new skills and help you understand how you can use them. It can be an opportunity to receive feedback from others on your project. So go back through your manual and find some highlights of your learning (what you are proud of) and think about how you will “showcase” it.
Showcase Challenge Bringing it all together!
Demonstrate something you made or learned about
Make a poster or display
Make a pamphlet Make a computer presentation (e.g. PowerPoint)
Give a speech Write a report
Use your new skills to help with the Club Achievement plans
Or come up with your own idea. It is up to you and your leader!
Dream It!
Here are some Showcase Challenge Suggestions:
My Showcase Challenge Plan My showcase idea: __________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
What materials and resources do I need? _________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Who do I need to help me? ___________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
When do I need to have things done by? _________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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Do It! Insert or attach your finished product or a photo of you sharing your skills in your Showcase Challenge.
Dig It! Now that you have showcased your project skills; How did your Showcase Challenge go?
What would you do differently next time?
How will you use your new skills in the future? (in different situations?)
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Name: __________________ Date: _____________ Year in 4-H: ____ Club: ______________ Hours Spent on 4-H: ____(Project and Other 4-H Activities)
Exploring Technology Project Skills Chart To be completed by the leader and the member
based on observations and conversations throughout the project.
Skill Builder
Members will be able to… Each Builder had a Skills Checklist which identified
the skill you will learn.
We know this because… Identify activities completed and record observations
and information from discussions about activities.
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Identify old and new technologies Recognize emerging technology fields Research GPS Reference an information source
2
Explore the Internet and the WWW Review online safety
3
Use hyperlinks Search effectively Communicate online
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Identify computers and their parts See how computers work Discover different types of software
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Picture how computers store files Manage files
6
Understand computer memory Compare storage devices Understand basic computer care
Additional Comments/Activities:
7 Recognize and use software Understand software applications in
professional fields
My 4-H Portfolio Page
Leader Point of Praise!
I am most impressed by… I acknowledge that the member has completed the 4-H project requirements. Leader’s Signature: _______________________________
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Member Point of Pride!
What I learned… What I need to improve on… What I want others to notice… Member’s Signature: _______________________________
Above and Beyond! In addition to project skills, 4-H also increases skills in meeting management, communications,
leadership, community involvement through participation in club, area, or provincial 4-H events or activities. List below any activities you participated in this year in 4-H.
(Some examples include Executive Positions Held, Workshops, Communication, Community Service, Rally, Bonspiels, Conferences, Judging, Camps, Trips, Awards, Representation to Area or Provincial Councils, etc)
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**Feel Free to add additional pages that include awards, certificates, new clippings, photos or other items that describe your 4-H involvement.
Point of Praise! Another’s perspective on your achievements in 4-H. (community professionals, MAFRI staff, 4-H club head leaders, 4-H Ambassadors, friends of 4-H)
I am most impressed by… I believe that you have learned… In the future I encourage you to… Signature: _______________________________
4-H Achievement
4-H Achievement is… a 4-H club celebration when members have completed their projects. Achievements are planned by the club to give recognition to members and leaders for their accomplishments in their 4-H projects and club activities.
A 4-H Achievement can take many different formats: from choosing a theme, to member project displays, to members using their new skills for the event (entertainment, food, decorating, photographer, etc.), to members presenting their project to the whole group, the options are endless and open to the creativity of the members and leaders in each club! Clubs may also plan their Achievement to promote 4-H to the community or to recognize sponsors and others who have helped the club. Members and leaders - be sure to check your project books for the project completion requirements, so you will be ready for your club’s Achievement celebration!
For more information about 4-H and the many 4-H opportunities available please visit
http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/4-h/
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for this or other 4-H projects contact:
Manitoba 4-H Projects
Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives 1129 Queens Avenue
Brandon, MB R7A 1L9
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 204-726-6613 Fax: 204-726-6260
This manual is for educational use only and is not intended as professional advice.
4-H Motto
“Learn To Do by Doing” 4-H Pledge
I pledge, My HEAD to clearer thinking, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HANDS to greater service, My HEALTH to better living, For my club, my community, and my country.
What is 4-H?
4-H is an international youth organization involving more than 7 million members in 80 countries around the world. In Canada, 4-H began in 1913 in Roland, Manitoba as a community-based organization dedicated to growth and development of rural youth. Today’s 4-H program reaches both farm and non-farm youth across Canada. The motto of “Learn to Do by Doing” is embodied in the program, as 4-H focuses on skill development as well as personal development of life skills such as communications, leadership and citizenship.
Manitoba 4-H project material is developed by
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI)
4-H Quality Equation Principles
Quality People Promote responsibility, respect, trust, honesty, fairness,
sportsmanship, citizenship, teamwork and caring. Quality Experiences
Provide members with personal development and skill development experiences.
Quality Projects Promote and value quality effort. Promote high quality, safe food production within industry standards.
