Grades 1-4

K-4 Standards: A1,2,9 – Grade 1Vocabulary•Identify basic computer parts: computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse•Uses proper vocabulary for on-screen items such as icons, software, shortcuts, scroll bar Operating System•Logon/off the network•Print to network printer Icons•Starts programs from the desktop•Recognizes common icons such as print, save

K-4 Standards: A1,2,9 – Grade 2Vocabulary•Identify basic computer parts: computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse•Uses proper vocabulary for on-screen items such as icons, software, shortcuts, scroll bar Operating System•Logon/off the network•Save file to u drive•Open a saved file from u drive•Print to network printer Icons•Starts programs from the desktop•Recognizes common icons such as print, save, copy and paste, undo

K-4 Standards: A2,7,B10,B1 – Grade 3Operating System•Logon/off the network•Open a file from u drive or work folder•Save to u drive•Print to network printer

Maintain files and folders• Gives documents appropriate names• Renames a document

Solves simple hardware problems•Reboot computer to handle minor problems•Handle web page errors correctly (retypes web address, refreshes screen)

Common uses of computer applications•Describes everyday uses for word-processing, spreadsheet and presentation software

K-4 Standards: A2,7,B10, B1 – Grade 4Operating System•Logon/off the network•Open a file from u drive or work folder•Save to u drive•Print to network printer

Maintain files and folders• Create folders within u drive (ie literacy, math, etc.)• Save files to subfolders

Solves simple hardware problems•Reboot computer to handle minor problems•Handle web page errors correctly (retypes web address, refreshes screen)

Common uses of computer applications•Describes everyday uses for word-processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.

K-4 Standards: A3 KeyboardingGrade 1•Identify special keyboard keys: ctrl, alt, del, shift, caps lock, backspace

Grade 2•Identify special keyboard keys: ctrl, alt, del, shift, caps lock, backspace•Inputs 25+ words into a document and 10+ numbers into a spreadsheet

Grade 3 •Familiar with most keys on the keyboard – including the numeric keypad and arrow keys•Can successfully input a piece of writing in a word processing document with multiple paragraphs

Grade 4•Can type at a rate of at least 10 wmp with a maximum of 10 errors

K-4 Standards: A4 - Word processingGrade 3• Use Max Write• Add border

Grade 4• Use Microsoft Word features (skills grades 1-3)• Use bullets• Use tabs for paragraph indenting

Grade 1• Open Max Write• Change font type, size, color• Center text• Add clip art

Grade 2• Use Max Write• Align text to the left, right or

center• Use bold, italics, underline

K-4 Standards: A5 - SpreadsheetGrade 3• Enter data in the appropriate cells• Use the chart wizard to create a bar graph

or circle graph• Change the colors of the graph• Print the graph

Grade 4• Open a spreadsheet saved in the work

folder• Save the spreadsheet to the u drive• Enter data in the appropriate cells• Use the chart wizard to create a bar graph

or circle graph• Change the colors of the graph• Print the graph

Grade 1• Open a Max Count template• Enter data in the appropriate

cells• View and interpret

corresponding graph

Grade 2• Open a Max Count template• Enter data in the appropriate

cells• View and interpret

corresponding graph

K-4 Standards: A6 - MultimediaGrade 3• Create a slide presentation with at least 5 slides• Add title and text• Add graphics• Add appropriate animation and transitions• Works in a group setting on collaborative

projects such as a presentation or Internet research

Grade 4• Create a slide presentation with at least 5 slides• Add title and text• Add graphics• Add appropriate animation and transitions• Works in a group setting on collaborative

projects such as a presentation or Internet research

Grade 1• Open a Max Show template• Add title and text• Add graphics• Add appropriate animation and

transitions

Grade 2• Open a Max Show template• Add title and text• Add graphics• Add appropriate animation and

transitions• Add sound

K-4 Standards: A8 - Graphic OrganizerGrade 1• Modify a Kidspiration template by moving graphics into appropriate categories

Grade 2• Modify a Kidspiration template by adding text and graphics to a graphic organizer

Grade 3• Create a concept map in Kidspiration with at least 3 components• Use a graphic organizer to categorize objects correctly

Grade 4• Create a concept map in Inspiration with at least 3 components• Use a graphic organizer to categorize objects correctly

K-4 Standards: B2,3,4 – Grade 2Social & Ethical Behaviors

•Understands basics of AUP, treating school property with respect•Understands password security and password safety issues

K-4 Standards: B2,3,4 – Grade 3Social & Ethical Behaviors• Understands basics of copyright materials on the Internet

• Understands guidelines regarding disclosure of personal information on the web

K-4 Standards: B2,3,4 – Grade 4Social & Ethical Behaviors• Identifies author and copyright information

on a given web page• Understands guidelines regarding

disclosure of personal information on the web

Internet Etiquette• Understands guidelines regarding email

Plagiarism• Can cite copyrighted materials

K-4 Standards: B6,7 – Grade 2Using Web browsers•Accesses web sites by clicking on links given by teacher to find information

Searching a database •Searches a child-safe web database to find relevant information

K-4 Standards: B6,7,8 – Grade 3Using Web browsers•Begins to use search engines such as Google or Yahoo •Begins to understand risks when using general search engines in terms of inaccuracy and age-inappropriate information

Searching a database •Searches a child-safe web database to find relevant information

Accuracy/Bias of Information•Can point out author of a webpage and discuss possible issues on bias and accuracy

K-4 Standards: B5,6,7,8 – Grade 4Recognizing the need for accessing and using information• Understands the advantages and disadvantages of Internet

resources versus the school or public library

Using Web browsers• Effectively searches websites • Demonstrates understanding of risks when using general search

engines in terms of inaccuracy and age-inappropriate information

Searching a database • Searches a child-safe web database to find relevant information

Accuracy/Bias of Information• Breaks down web address to recognize government and

educational websites• Can point out author of a webpage and discuss possible issues on

bias and accuracy