6th+Grade+Computer+Class

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The first several weeks of 6th grade computer class is learning how to type using the touch-type technique.
===For additional practice, students can use the following resources: [|Timed Typing] [|Online Typing Course]Typing Games===

Ch. 2: Finding and Organizing Information Ch. 3: Connecting to the Word's Information || Lesson 1 Notes Pages: Notes Presentation: Activities: 1A Comment on Computers & Communication 1B Software Suggestions & 1C Information Processing and Photo Editing || * Discover various types of hardware Lesson 2 Notes Pages: Notes Presentation: || * Harness the power of an operating system Lesson 3 Notes Pages: Notes Presentation: || * Learn the parts of a program window Keyboarding Lessons 1-25 Timed Typings || **__Objective:__** Notes Pages: Notes Presentation: Data File: 4C Applications & Apps 4E Add Styles to Updated Space History 4G Acceptable Use Policy || * Open, save, and close data and document files Data File: Notes Pages: Notes Presentation: || * Learn about storage spaces Notes Pages: Notes Presentation: * || * Create folders Data Files: Notes Pages: Notes Presentation: Activities: Data Files: (none) Notes Pages: Notes Presentation: //See Lesson 7 **(combination notes)**// Activities: Data Files: (none) Notes pages: Notes Presentation: Activities: (in book) || * Delete files Applying what you have learned: page 68-69 ||  || Data Files: (none) Notes pages: Notes Presentation: Activites: Notes Presentation: Data File: 11C Questions || * Learn about networks and the Internet Notes: Notes Presentation: Chapter 3 Questions Chapter 3 Average Team Search Results || * Use the History feature of a browser Lesson 13 Presentation Notes: Data File: Cybercrime || * Learn about ethics and netiquette rules Student Notes: Notes Presentation: Search Engine/Online Safety Terms of Use/License Rules || * Learn about safety issues related to using the Internet Spyware pg. 108 ||  || Proofing worksheet (see Mrs. Keehn) Proof Assignment: pg. 88 (evens), 89 bottom paragraph, 98 top paragraph. ||  || Personal Business Letters: Letter 1 - pg Letter 2 - pg Letter 3 - pg ||  || Celebrity Addresses Write to a Celeb Celebrity Detective Fanmail Seeing Stars CelebAddresses Free Celebrity Addresses ||   ||
 * **Unit 1: Digital Communication Tools** || **Objective/Standard** ||
 * __Chapters 1-3__
 * Ch. 1: Lessons 1-4
 * Ch. 2: Lessons 5-9
 * Ch. 3: Lesson 10-14 || Ch. 1: Applying Computer Basics
 * __** Chapter 1: Applying Computer Basics **__ ||  ||
 * **__Lesson 1: Computer Hardware and Software__**
 * Identify three types of software
 * Learn the five steps of information processing
 * Discuss the use of computers ||
 * **__Lesson 2: Login and Operating System Basics__**
 * Log into your computer
 * Set your password
 * Study the typical desktop
 * Sharpen your mouse and mouse safety skills
 * Turn off and restart your computer ||
 * **__Lesson 3: Windows OS Basics__**
 * Open applications with All Programs
 * Use the Start menu's search box to pen applications
 * Minimize, maximize, restore, and resize windows ||
 * **//Chapter 1, Lessons 1-3 Review: Page 36. (Questions 1-10 only + Practical Application)//** ||  ||
 * **__Touch Typing:__**
 * Touch Typing
 * Speed/Accuracy ||
 * **__Lesson 4: Microsoft Word and Ribbon Basics__**
 * Key text in Microsoft Word
 * Format text quickly using the Ribbon's styles feature in Word
 * Print a document in Word
 * Discuss rules for acceptable computer use ||
 * //** Chapter 1 Review: Lessons 1-4, Page 36 . **// ||  ||
 * __**Chapter 1: Finding and Organizing Information (Lessons 5-9) .**__ ||  ||
 * **Lesson 5: Exploring your Digital Space**
 * **Lesson 5: Exploring your Digital Space**
 * Discuss folders, labels, and tags
 * Navigate folders in Windows ||
 * **Lesson 6: Organizing your Digital Space**
 * Rename, delete, and move folders
 * Create subfolders ||
 * **Lesson 7: Working with Application Files**
 * 7A Moon Project
 * 7B Moon Project
 * 7C Distances || * Create and save a file in Word
 * Follwo file paths to save and find files
 * Open a Word file and save using a new name
 * Open an Excel file and save using a new name
 * Copy and paste information between files ||
 * **Lesson 8: Find Information and Print Files**
 * 8A Moon Project
 * 8B Moon Project
 * 7C Distances || * Open two programs at once
 * Switch between active and incactive programs
 * Find information in Word and Excel files
 * Copy and paste answers from one approach to anotehr
 * Preview and print Word and Excel files ||
 * **Lesson 9: Managing Files**
 * Rename files
 * Copy files from one folder to another
 * Move files from one folder to another ||
 * __**Chapter 2 Review: Page 68**__
 * **Chapter 3: Connecting to the World's Information (Lessons 10-14)** ||  ||
 * **__Lesson 10: Computers and Daily Life__**
 * **__Lesson 10: Computers and Daily Life__**
 * Computers and productivity
 * Computer Uses || * Learn how the space program improved today's technologies
 * Study the history of computers
 * Consider how computers are part of everyday life ||
 * **__Lesson 11: Internet Basics__**
 * Learn about connecting to teh Internet
 * Explore the parts of teh web browser window
 * Access and navigate web pages ||
 * **__Lesson 12: Browser and Search Features__**
 * Add a website to a favorites list
 * Access a website from the favorites list
 * Use the search feature online ||
 * **__Lesson 13: Computer Ethics & Crime__**
 * Evaluate an email message for netiquette
 * Learn about computer crime
 * Find articles about computer crime ||
 * **__Lesson 14: Safety and Copyright Issues__**
 * Use a search engine to find information on the Internet
 * Learn about copyright issues ||
 * //**Chapter 3 Review pg. 107**//
 * Proofreading Notes: [[file:Proofreader's Marks.doc]]
 * Proofreading Notes: [[file:Proofreader's Marks.doc]]
 * Personal Business Letter Notes: [[file:Personal Business Letter.doc]]
 * **Celebrity Letter Resources:**
 * **Celebrity Letter Resources:**