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MIFFLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MCSD Computer Curriculum

6th Grade Computer

Planned Instruction

Title of Planned Instruction:   Computer

Subject Area:   Science and Technology                   Grade Level:   Six
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: This course will enable students to learn the basic functions of word processing and basic keyboarding skills. They will be able to use the tool bars to set up projects, check for errors, save, and print.

Required Time: 1 year                  Course Credit: 0.33

Major Text(s) and Resources:

          
Names of District Subject Area Curriculum Writing Committee:
  • Richard Strausburg
  • Beth A. Aumiller
  • Bret D. Monsell
  • Edna L. Snook
  • Lanielle D. Reese
  • Kelley Dixon
  • Steve White
  • Karen Galbraith
  • Kirk McMinn
Date of Board Approval:
Major Topics  
   
Course Objectives and Performance Indicators
Subject Area: Science and Technology
Strand
: 3.7 Technological Devices
Course
: Computer – Grade 6
  Course Objectives Performance Indicators Assessment Options
C. Explain and demonstrate basic computer operations and concepts. Demonstrate age appropriate keyboarding skills and techniques.

Recognize and use proper computer terms.

--Class Projects
--Tests, quizzes
--Teacher observation
D. Apply computer software to solve specific problems. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of word processing and drawing programs by successfully completing teacher-designed computer projects.

Demonstrate the ability to insert pictures and graphics into a word processing document.

Identify software designed to meet specific needs.

Demonstrate the ability to use a spreadsheet and create a graph.

--Class Projects
--Tests, quizzes
--Teacher observation
E. Explain basic computer communications systems.

Describe the organization and functions of the basic parts that make up the World Wide Web.

Apply electronic mail functions when available

 

--Class Projects
--Tests, quizzes
--Teacher observation

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District Recommended Instructional Approaches For the Course

To Drive Teacher’s Instructional Activities

  • Direct instruction
  • Projects

 

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