Sixth Grade Computer Science (AKS)
COMPUTER BASICS
1– use the mouse (clicking, double-clicking, holding, and dragging)(QCC)
2 – identify computer components (QCC)
3 – identify and explain the components of the desktop (QCC)
4 – define the terminology associated with the desktop (QCC)
5 – explain the function of the clipboard (QCC)
6 – manipulate windows (open, close, style, resize, move, scroll)(QCC)
7 – demonstrate proper care and simple troubleshooting techniquesof computer equipment (QCC)
WORD PROCESSING
8 – explain the purpose of a word processor (QCC)
9 – manipulate text (insert, delete, align, change fonts, style,size, and color of text) (QCC)
10– create, add and alter graphics (QCC)
11– edit documents (thesaurus function and spell check) (QCC)
12 – change document layout (margin, page orientation, spacing,blank lines, and tab set)
13 – use a variety of graphic tools (A- text, pointer, freehand and lasso) (QCC)
14 – compose a word processing document at the keyboard (QCC)
KEYBOARDING
15 -explore correct techniques of keyboarding (home row and ergonomics)(QCC)
LAN OPERATIONS
16 – explore the concepts and components of a LAN
17 – demonstrate the ability to log on, log off (QCC)
18 – explore selecting a printer
19 – explore identifying a path for saving
COMPUTER ETHICS
20 – explore the terms and purpose of ethics
COMPUTER SPREADSHEETS
21 – identify purpose and functions of spreadsheets (QCC)
22 – identify the components of spreadsheets (cells, rows, andcolumns)
23 – demonstrate the use of a formula (average) (QCC)
24 – create and modify the display of a chart or graph (QCC)
PRESENTATION SOFTWARE
25 – identify the purpose and uses of various multimedia software(QCC)
26 – create, save and present a multimedia project (QCC)
27 – identify the tools of a software program and their uses(browser, text, selection and editor) (QCC)
28 – add new cards or pages to a project (QCC)
29 – manipulate background appearance (QCC)
30 – import and edit graphics (moving, changing size) (QCC)
31 – create text fields (QCC)
32 – create, program and edit buttons (QCC)
33 – explore the addition of movies and sounds to projects (QCC)
COMPUTER HISTORY
34 – explore the people, events and terms related to computerhistory
Seventh Grade Computer Science (AKS)
COMPUTER BASICS
1 – use the mouse (clicking, double-clicking, holding and dragging)(QCC)
2 – define and explain the component of the desktop (QCC)
3 – define the term “icon” (QCC)
4 – explain the function of the clipboard (QCC)
5 – manipulate windows (open, close, style, resize, move, scroll)(QCC)
6 – demonstrate proper care and simple troubleshooting techniquesfor computer equipment (QCC)
WORD PROCESSING
7 – demonstrate and expand understanding of the purpose of aword processor (QCC)
8 – manipulate text (text fields) (QCC)
9 – create, add and alter graphics (borders, layered objects,rotated, flipped) (QCC)
10 – edit documents (thesaurus function, spell check and zoomscale) (QCC)
11 – change document layout (margin, page setup and tab set)
12 – use a variety of graphic tools (circle, bezigon, fill,line size and arrows) (QCC)
KEYBOARDING
13 – explore correct techniques of keyboarding (QCC)
14 – add reach keys
LAN OPERATIONS
15 – demonstrate understanding of the concepts and componentsof a LAN
16 – demonstrate the ability to log on and log off (QCC)
17 – demonstrate the ability to select printers
18 – demonstrate identifying the path for saving
COMPUTER ETHICS
19 – demonstrate understanding of the terms and purposes of ethics
COMPUTER TERMS
20 – define and use computer related terms (hardware, software,Internet, World Wide Web, etc.)
DATABASE
21 – explore, describe, and manipulate a database (QCC)
SPREADSHEET
22 – demonstrate understanding of purpose and function of a spreadsheet(QCC)
23 – demonstrate understanding of components of a spreadsheet(change size of columns and rows) 24 – demonstrate the use of aformula (average and sum) (QCC)
25 – create and modify display of data in a chart or graph (QCC)
PROGRAMMING
26 – identify what a computer language is and relate it to Logo(QCC)
27 – create and edit multimedia projects using a variety ofLogo tools (QCC)
28 – demonstrate the proper use of a variety of Logo commands(FD, BK, RT, LT, seth, setsh, PE, PU, PD, CG) (QCC)
29 – demonstrate a variety of multimedia features (sounds, movies,graphics, and digitizing) (QCC)
30 – create and edit procedures (subroutines)
Eighth Grade Computer Science (AKS)
WORD PROCESSING
1– demonstrate understanding of the purpose of a word processor(QCC)
2 – master the ability to manipulate text (select appropriatefonts, serif and sans serif) (QCC)
3 – master the ability to create, add and alter graphics (distortion,shear, aligning, grouping and perspective)(QCC)
4 – demonstrate understanding of editing functions (thesaurusand spell check) (QCC)
5 – demonstrate understanding of changing document layout (margin,page set up and tab set) (QCC)
6 – demonstrate understanding of and expand use of a varietyof graphic tools (spray can, paint bucket, patterns and text wrap) (QCC)
7 – create stationary files
KEYBOARDING
8 – explore correct techniques of keyboarding (QCC)
9 – use number keys
LAN OPERATIONS
10 – demonstrate understanding of the concepts and componentsof a LAN
11 – master the ability to log on and log off
12 – master the ability to select a printer
13 – master identifying a path for saving
COMPUTER ETHICS
14 – demonstrate understanding of the terms and purposes of ethics
COMPUTER CAREERS
15 – identify and understand computer careers as they relateto the business world
DATABASE
16 – review and apply uses of a database
SPREADSHEETS
17 – master identification and application of the purpose andfunction of spreadsheets (QCC)
18 – create and modify characteristics of a chart
19 – master basic components (insert headers, add borders, andremove grid lines) (QCC)
20 – master the use of formulas (minimum and maximum) (QCC)
21 – manipulate data (fill down and fill right) (QCC)
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
22 – explore the components and terminology associated with telecommunications(QCC)
PRESENTATION SOFTWARE
23 – identify the purpose and uses of presentation software (QCC)
24 – demonstrate understanding of the tools of software programsand their uses (browser, edit, select and text tool) (QCC)
25 – add new cards or pages to a project (QCC)
26 – demonstrate understanding of modification of backgroundappearance (QCC)
27 – import and edit graphics (resize and move) (QCC)
28 – demonstrate understanding of text fields (QCC)
29 – create, program and edit buttons (QCC)
30 – add movies and sounds to projects (QCC)
31 – create a project and save it (QCC)