Teacher: CORE Computer Applications I
Year: 2014-15
Month: All
Months
Course: Computer Applications I
Spreadsheet ~ This unit introduces the students to the basic as well as intermediate functions of a spreadsheet.
Standards
Essential
Questions
RST.11.4-Determine the meaning of symbols, key
What is a
terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases spreadsheet?
as they are used in a specific scientific or technical
context relevant to grades 11–12 texts and topics. What is a function?
CP.I.A-Apply basic mathematical operations to solve
problems.
What is Order of
CP.III.A-Use algebraic operations to solve problems. Operation and how
CP.V.A-Analyze and interpret data using common does it make a
statistical procedures.
difference?
CP.VI.A-Use mathematical procedures to analyze
and solve business problems.
15.4.12.A-Influence of Emerging Technologies ~
Apply the creative and productive use of emerging
technologies for educational and personal success.
Assessments Skills
Content
Lessons
Spreadsheet
Quiz
define spreadsheet terminology.
spreadsheet terminology
Student Grades Handouts
calculate summary statistics.
spreadsheet advantages
apply order of operation to spreadsheet formulas.
basic spreadsheet formulas
define and apply basic functions
summary statistic formulas
Spreadsheet
Practical Test
Resources
Worksheets
Textbook
Spreadsheet
Theory Test
order of operation
Functions
Spreadsheet
Standards
Essential Questions
Assessments Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
RST.11.4-Determine the meaning of
symbols, key terms, and other domainspecific words and phrases as they are
used in a specific scientific or technical
context relevant to grades 11–12 texts
and topics.
CP.I.A-Apply basic mathematical
operations to solve problems.
CP.III.A-Use algebraic operations to solve
problems.
CP.V.A-Analyze and interpret data using
common statistical procedures.
CP.VI.A-Use mathematical procedures to
analyze and solve business problems.
15.4.12.A-Influence of Emerging
Technologies ~ Apply the creative and
productive use of emerging technologies
for educational and personal success.
What is Order of Operation
and how does it make a
difference?
Spreadsheet
Test
define spreadsheet terminology.
spreadsheet terminology
Handouts
calculate summary statistics.
spreadsheet advantages
Word
Processing
Grades
apply order of operation to spreadsheet formulas.
basic spreadsheet formulas
understand the difference between absolute references
and relative cell references.
summary statistic formulas
What is an absolute cell
reference and a relative cell
reference?
What is the LOOKUP and the
CHOOSE functions? How is
one better than the other?
What is the IF function and
how and when should it be
applied?
order of operation
apply the CHOOSE function to perform calculations.
apply the concept of a LOOKUP table.
tell why a LOOKUP table is superior to the CHOOSE
function.
absolute and relative cell
reference
CHOOSE function
LOOKUP table
explain how and when to apply the IF function
IF function
Worksheets
Textbook
Word Processing ~ This unit introduces the students to basic as well as intermediate features of word processing.
Standards
Essential Questions
CO.IV.A-Use technology to enhance the
effectiveness of communication.
15.4.12.A-Influence of Emerging
Technologies ~ Apply the creative and
productive use of emerging technologies
for educational and personal success.
CO.I.A-Communicate in a clear, complete,
concise, correct, and courteous manner
on personal and professional levels.
Assessments Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
What are the advantage of use Word Processing define word processing terminology.
word processing software?
Quiz
list advantages of word processing
What are the different tab
Word Processing
markers?
Practical Test
identify icons and toolbars.
word processing terminology
Employee
Evaluation
Handouts
What is a hanging indent and
how is it created?
icons
word processing advantages
Worksheets
toolbars
Textbook
Word Processing locate shortcut commands
Theory Test
know and apply tab markers
What is the difference
between text formatting and
paragraph formatting?
What is the find and replace
feature?
How is an outline created in a
word processing program?
commands
approximate the proper placement of tab markers
tab markers
demonstrate proper formatting
text placement in a table
create a hanging indent
handing indent
name parts of the word processing ruler
parts of a ruler
apply proper page formatting
page numbers
apply lines, shading, and boxes to selected material.
page formatting
demonstrate application of cut/paste, copy/drag, and
copy/paste operations.
graphic tools
cut/paste, drop/drag,
copy/paste
apply find/replace feature to documents.
create outlines utilizing the advanced features of word
processing.
find/replace
outline feature
enumerations
Databases ~
This unit introduces the students to the basic as well as intermediate features of a database.
Standards
Essential Questions
Assessments Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
CP.V.A-Analyze and interpret data using
common statistical procedures.
RST.11.9-Synthesize information from a
range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments,
simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon,
or concept, resolving conflicting
information when possible.
IT.IX.A-Use, plan, develop, and maintain
database management systems.
15.4.12.A-Influence of Emerging
Technologies ~ Apply the creative and
productive use of emerging technologies
for educational and personal success.
What is a database?
Database
Practical Test
define database terminology
database terminology
Handouts
understand the advantages of a database.
database advantages
Brandywine
Iron Teacher
Competition
understand the differences between fields,
records and entries.
fields
What are some examples of a
database?
What is a database made up
of?
Textbook
records
How do you sort a database?
able to define fields, records, and entries.
able to apply formats to a database.
sort and group entries in a database.
How do you calculate sub
summaries and grand trailing
summaries?
calculate a sub summary for grouped information.
Worksheets
entries
database formats
What are the various views
associated with a database?
How do you create a report in
a database?
calculate a grand trailing summary for a database. sorting and grouping a database
sub summaries
utilize the graphic tools to emphasize text.
grand trailing summaries
apply the find feature to a database.
graphic tools
apply proper page formatting.
find feature
organize various database views.
align headings, fields, and entries.
create a list view of a database.
printing options
create a layout with multiple finds.
heading and footers
create a report of specific information.
database views
list view
multiple finds
database reports
Databases
Standards
Essential Questions
Assessments Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
CP.V.A-Analyze and interpret data using
common statistical procedures.
RST.11.5-Analyze how the text structures
information or ideas into categories or
hierarchies, demonstrating understanding
of the information or ideas.
RST.11.9-Synthesize information from a
range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments,
simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon,
or concept, resolving conflicting
information when possible.
IT.IX.A-Use, plan, develop, and maintain
database management systems.
15.4.12.A-Influence of Emerging
Technologies ~ Apply the creative and
productive use of emerging technologies
for educational and personal success.
What is a database?
Database Theory able to apply formats to a database.
Quiz
columnar forms
Christmas
Mailing List
Handouts
What are some examples of a
database?
sort and group entries in a database.
calculations
number precision
calculate a sub summary for grouped information.
What is a database made up
of?
How do you sort a database?
How do you calculate sub
summaries and grand trailing
summaries?
How do you create a report in
a database?
Textbook
defining fields
calculate a grand trailing summary for a database.
sorting
utilize the graphic tools to emphasize text.
sub summary calculations
apply the find feature to a database.
trailing grand summary calculations
apply proper page formatting.
What are the various views
associated with a database?
Worksheets
organize various database views.
create a list view of a database.
create a layout with multiple finds.
create a report of specific information.
Integration
Standards
Essential Questions
Assessments Skills
Content
Lessons
RST.11.7-Integrate and evaluate multiple
sources of information presented in
diverse formats and media (e.g.,
quantitative data, video, multimedia) in
order to address a question or solve a
problem.
RST.11.9-Synthesize information from a
range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments,
simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon,
or concept, resolving conflicting
information when possible.
NETS.2.b-communicate information and
ideas effectively to multiple audiences
using a variety of media and formats.
15.4.12.A-Influence of Emerging
Technologies ~ Apply the creative and
productive use of emerging technologies
for educational and personal success.
What is integration?
Friends Mail
Merge
define forms of program integration
Friends Mailing Handouts
Labels
How can the same information
be used in various programs?
How do you create a table in a
work processing documents
with information from a
spreadsheet?
How do you integrate data
between Word and Excel?
able to define and apply integration from
spreadsheets to databases to word processing
advantages of integration
creating mailing labels utilizing a database
program
Worksheets
decisions of program integration
Textbook
create tables in word processing using information moving information
from spreadsheets
mailing labels
copy information from a spreadsheet into a
database
creating tables
chart information from a spreadsheet
How do you import a Word
outline into PowerPoint?
Resources
charts
use information for word processing, spreadsheets mail merge
and databases to create various projects
graphics