Computer Education Scope and Sequence 2010
Lower School Technology Curriculum by Grade
1st Grade Computer Lab
Objectives
Students learn mouse control through drag-and-drop exercises. Students are introduced to the
computer keyboard; students become familiar with the home row and begin to touch type their
own name. Students are exposed to word processing and presentation software through
appropriate projects.
Materials
Computer lab with 20 computer stations; Microsoft Office Suite software; Various educational
web sites (BuildABear, Coloring Online); UltraKey keyboarding software; KidPix software.
Methods
Teaching and methodology include guided instruction in touch typing to increase their skills in
touch typing; specially-designed projects that enhance their mouse skills and software abilities;
and educational web sites that limit their internet advertising exposure, but still promote specific
computer skills.
Assessment
Students are evaluated based on their work ethic during computer class time. Students are also
evaluated on their willingness to listen and follow verbal instructions from the teacher. The
teacher will observe each student’s progress and participation as the school year progresses.
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Computer Education Scope and Sequence 2010
Lower School Technology Curriculum by Grade
2nd Grade Computer Lab
Objectives
Students build on skills learned in 1st grade computer lab. Students also learn all the keys on the
computer keyboard and should begin to type words easily. In addition, students learn to insert
pictures from a file and continue to be exposed to word processing and presentation software
through appropriate projects.
Materials
Computer lab with 20 computer stations; Microsoft Office Suite software; Various educational
web sites (BuildABear, Coloring Online, Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government for Kids, Arthur
on PBS Kids, Berenstain Bears, Welcome to Seussville, 50 States Game); UltraKey keyboarding
software; KidPix software.
Methods
Teaching and methodology include guided instruction through lessons to increase their skills in
touch typing; specially-designed projects that enhance their mouse skills and software abilities;
and educational web sites that limit their internet advertising exposure, but still promote specific
computer skills.
Assessment
Students are evaluated based on their work ethic during computer class time. Students are also
evaluated on their willingness to listen and follow verbal and written instructions from the
teacher. The teacher will observe each student’s progress and participation as the school year
progresses.
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Computer Education Scope and Sequence 2010
Lower School Technology Curriculum by Grade
3rd Grade Computer Lab
Objectives
Students build on skills learned in 2nd grade computer lab. Students also begin to take typing
tests to measure their keyboarding speed and accuracy. In addition, students learn to use ClipArt
and copy-and-paste pictures from one location to another. Students continue to be exposed to
word processing and presentation software through appropriate projects. Students also begin to
be exposed to internet research using search engines.
Materials
Computer lab with 20 computer stations; Microsoft Office Suite software; Various educational
web sites (Kit’s Money Matters, Wacky Web Tales, Build Your Own Alien, Make Your Own
Cartouche, Egyptian Challenge Game, BuildABear); UltraKey keyboarding software; Typing Pal
Junior software; Typing Pal Online subscription web site; TyperShark software; KidPix
software.
Methods
Teaching and methodology include guided instruction in completing all the lessons in UltraKey
to increase their skills in touch typing; after completing UltraKey, students will be able to work
at their own pace through Typing Pal Junior. Students are also encouraged to practice typing at
home with a school-paid subscription to Typing Pal Online. Students will be guided in
completion of specially-designed projects that enhance their mouse skills and software abilities;
educational web sites that limit their internet advertising exposure, but still promote specific
computer skills, and experience in searching the internet for useful information.
Assessment
Students are evaluated based on their work ethic during computer class time. Students are also
evaluated on their willingness to listen and follow verbal and written instructions from the
teacher. The teacher will observe each student’s progress and participation as the school year
progresses. Students are also evaluated based on their keyboarding speed and accuracy; by the
end of 3rd grade, students should be typing 10-12 words per minute.
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Computer Education Scope and Sequence 2010
Lower School Technology Curriculum by Grade
4th Grade Computer Lab
Objectives
Students build on skills learned in 3rd grade computer lab. Students also continue to take typing
tests to measure their keyboarding speed and accuracy. In addition, students continue to perfect
picture insertion and ClipArt skills. Students begin to become more aware of presentation/design
skills by arranging pictures pleasingly on a page. Students continue to be exposed to word
processing and presentation software through appropriate projects. Students also continue to be
exposed to internet research using expanded search procedures, including an in-depth section on
internet safety and etiquette.
Materials
Computer lab with 20 computer stations; Microsoft Office Suite software; Various educational
web sites (BrainPop Computer Viruses, Faux Paw’s FunZone, Google, Surf Swell Island,
Disney’s Webtoons, Using the Web, Wacky Web Tales, BuildABear); UltraKey keyboarding
software; Typing Pal Junior software; Typing Pal Online subscription web site; TyperShark
software; KidPix software.
Methods
Teaching and methodology include guided instruction in completion of all the lessons in
UltraKey (again this year) to increase their skills in touch typing; after completing UltraKey,
students will be able to work at their own pace through Typing Pal Junior. Students are also
encouraged to practice typing at home with a school-paid subscription to Typing Pal Online.
Students are guided in completing specially-designed projects that enhance their mouse skills
and software abilities; educational web sites that limit their internet advertising exposure, but still
promote specific computer skills; and continue to gain experience in searching the internet and
evaluating the sources of information.
Assessment
Students are evaluated based on their work ethic during computer class time. Students are also
evaluated on their willingness to listen and follow verbal and written instructions from the
teacher. The teacher will observe each student’s progress and participation as the school year
progresses. Students are also evaluated based on their keyboarding speed and accuracy; by the
end of 4th grade, students should be typing 12-15 words per minute.
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Computer Education Scope and Sequence 2010
Middle School Technology Curriculum by Grade
5th Grade Computer Science
Objectives
Students will continue to improve typing speed and accuracy. Students will become familiar with
Microsoft Office software including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Students will apply
appropriate Internet searching and safety techniques. Students will create email accounts and
open email attachments. Students will learn how to create and manage files on the local area
network as well as external storage devices. Students will learn proper computer technology in
regard to hardware and software. Students will complete 10 academic based computer projects
through collaborative efforts between the regular classroom teacher and the computer teacher
throughout the course of the year.
Materials
Computer lab with 20 Gateway computer systems, Microsoft Office Suite software, TyperShark
software, Typing Pal Junior software, UltraKey software, Internet Explorer, Privacy Playground:
The First Adventure of the Three CyberPigs website, USB flash drive, and Gmail
Methods
Teaching and methodology used include keyboarding practice, teacher instruction and skill
practice, class discussion, cooperative learning, and research projects. Some examples of projects
include digital storytelling, graphing in Excel in math and science classes, creating digital
graphic organizers in literature, and producing Powerpoint presentations of material from
academic classes.
Assessment
Students will be assessed through class projects, class presentations and typing skill checks.
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Computer Education Scope and Sequence 2010
Middle School Technology Curriculum by Grade
6th Grade Computer Science
Objectives
Students will continue to improve typing speed and accuracy. Students will continue to become
familiar with Microsoft Office software including Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel by
learning advanced skills. Students will apply appropriate Internet searching and safety
techniques. Students will maintain email accounts including the use of email attachments.
Students will learn how to create and manage files on the local area network as well as external
storage devices. Students will continue to learn proper computer technology in regard to
hardware and software. Students will complete 10 academic based computer projects through
collaborative efforts between the regular classroom teacher and the computer teacher throughout
the course of the year.
Materials
Computer lab with 20 Gateway computer systems, Microsoft Office Suite software, TyperShark
software, Typing Pal Junior software, UltraKey software, Internet Explorer, CyberSense and
Nonsense: The Second Adventure of the Three CyberPigs website, USB flash drive, and Gmail
Methods
Teaching and methodology used include keyboarding practice, teacher instruction and skill
practice, class discussion, cooperative learning, and research projects. Some examples of projects
include digital storytelling, graphing in Excel in math and science classes, creating digital
graphic organizers in literature, and producing Powerpoint presentations of material from
academic classes.
Assessment
Students will be assessed through class projects, class presentations and typing skill checks.
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Computer Education Scope and Sequence 2010
Middle School Technology Curriculum by Grade
7th Grade Computer Science
Objectives
Students will continue to improve typing speed and accuracy. Students will continue to become
familiar with Microsoft Office software including Word, Publisher, Access, and Excel by
learning advanced skills. Students will create a music video in PhotoStory. Students will apply
appropriate Internet searching and safety techniques. Students will maintain email accounts
including the use of email attachments. Students will learn how to create and manage files on
the local area network as well as external storage devices. Students will continue to learn proper
computer technology in regards to hardware and software. Students will complete 10 academic
based computer projects through collaborative efforts between the regular classroom teacher and
the computer teacher throughout the course of the year.
Materials
Computer lab with 20 Gateway computer systems, Microsoft Office Suite software, TyperShark
software, Typing Pal Junior software, UltraKey software, YouTube Downloader software,
Internet Explorer, PhotoStory software, USB flash drive, and Gmail.
Methods
Teaching and methodology used include keyboarding practice, teacher instruction and skill
practice, class discussion, cooperative learning, and research projects. Some examples of projects
include digital storytelling, graphing in Excel in math and science classes, creating digital
graphic organizers in literature, and producing Powerpoint presentations of material from
academic classes.
Assessment
Students will be assessed through class projects, class presentations and typing skill checks.
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Computer Education Scope and Sequence 2010
Middle School Technology Curriculum by Grade
8th Grade Computer Science
Objectives
Students will complete the WCS Computer Science Proficiency Exam which consists of 15
different projects using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Upon
completion of the Exam, students will receive one high school unit of computer technology
completion credit. Students will complete 10 academic based computer projects through
collaborative efforts between the regular classroom teacher and the computer teacher throughout
the course of the year.
Materials
Computer lab with 20 Gateway computer systems, Microsoft Office Suite software, TyperShark
software, TypingMaster software, 8th grade Computer Proficiency Completion Booklet,
Skateboards, Inc. software, Skateboards, Inc. student workbook, USB flash drive, and Gmail
Methods
Teaching and methodology include the distribution of the 8th Grade Computer Proficiency
Completion Booklet which contains 14 projects that students complete in order at their own
pace. Students are given until the end of the quarter to complete all projects.
Assessment
Students will be assessed through class projects and typing skill checks. All projects must be
completed with an 80% or better by the end of the class. Students are required to redo projects
that do not receive a mastery score of 80%. A typing score of 30 words per minute or more with
90% accuracy is expected by the end of the class.
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Computer Education Scope and Sequence 2010
Upper School Technology Curriculum
Introduction to Programming and Web Design
Objectives
This class will present an overview of the Java programming language as well as an introduction
to programming with SCRATCH (an object oriented program developed at MIT for teaching
programming concepts). Each student will learn how to program simple programs with the
objective of creating interest in our AP Computer programming course. Along with the
programming component of this course, the students will be introduced to web editing programs,
graphic applications and animation tools that can be used to design web sites. The students will
produce a functioning website using files that they create.
Materials
Computer lab with 20 computer stations. Various applications for programming and web design
which include. Scratch, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Blue Pelican (a
Java editor).
Methods
Students will be guided through lessons many of which will require that the students produce a
specific document. As students master techniques of the preliminary documents it is expected
that they will be able to generalize and produce their own documents based on specifications
given to them by the teacher.
Assessment
Assessment will be purely project based. Students will be evaluated on what they can produce.
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Computer Education Scope and Sequence 2010
Upper School Technology Curriculum
AP Computer Science A Course
Objectives
The following is a description of the Computer Science A course as described by the College
Board. Computer Science A emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with an
emphasis on problem solving and algorithm development and is meant to be the equivalent of a
first-semester course in computer science. It also includes the study of data structures and
abstraction, but these topics are not covered to the extent that they are covered in Computer
Science AB.
Materials
Computer lab with 20 computer stations. Blue Pelican Java Textbook by Charles E. Cook
Version 3.0.5j Copyright © 2004 - 2009 by Charles E. Cook; Refugio, Tx. Blue Pelican Java
editor will be used to produce Java programs.
Methods
Students will be guided through lessons as set down by the Blue Pelican Textbook and in
accordance with the College Board’s guidelines for the Computer Science A Course. Students
will complete specially-designed projects and labs that will enhance the lessons in the Textbook.
Assessment
Exams will be given at periodic points within the course to evaluate the knowledge gained from
the lessons. Students are further evaluated based on their work with creating Java programs and
exercises design to increase their programming knowledge. Students are prepared for but not
required to take the College Board’s AP Exam in May.
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