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MIFFLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MCSD Computer Curriculum

7th Grade Computer

Planned Instruction

Title of Planned Instruction:   Computer

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

Course Description:

This course will enable students to continue to utilize word processing and keyboarding skills, as well as the internet. Students will also be introduced to Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Power Point, and E-mail.

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
Grade/Course
: Computer – Grade 7
  Course Objectives Performance Indicators Assessment Options
C. Explain and demonstrate basic computer operations and concepts.  Recognize and use computer terms correctly.

Demonstrate age appropriate keyboarding skills and techniques.

Describe the function of input and output devices.

Know specialized computer applications used in the community.

--Projects
--Tests and quizzes
--Teacher observation
D. Apply computer software to solve specific problems. Demonstrate intermediate skills in utilizing word processing, database and spreadsheet software.

Demonstrate basic graphic manipulation techniques.

Demonstrate the ability to insert graphics from a different source into a document.

Demonstrate the ability to filter, sort, and match information, and create reports in a database.

Use software to explore career possibilities.

Identify and solve basic software problems relevant to specific software applications.

Identify basic multimedia applications.

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of desktop publishing applications.

--Projects
--Tests and quizzes
--Teacher observation
E. Explain basic computer communications systems. Apply basic navigational web techniques to logon to the Internet and move through teacher-directed informational web sites.

Apply basic on-line search techniques to gather research information on the Internet and use it to solve specific problems

Apply advanced electronic mail functions when available.

--Projects
--Tests and quizzes
--Teacher observation

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District Recommended Instructional Approaches For the Course

To Drive Teacher’s Instructional Activities

  • Direct instruction
  • 2 Projects
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