CURRICULUM MAPPING Subject: Computer Technology

Grade: Second

I. Unit: Computer Basics A. Content/Essential Questions Following Computer Technology Rules Enter Username and password Open and Close Windows Logoff Computer Basic parts of the computer Mouse and Touchpad Data Storage Printers Speakers and headsets Symbols of Technology Understanding of Input, Output and Processing Standards: International Society for Technology in Education 6. Technology Operations and Concepts  Understand and use technology systems B. Skills The student will be able to:              

Exhibit correct etiquette involved in using a computer Exhibit responsible use of technology systems and software Log on to network at Temple Beth Am Day School Access resources on the TBAM network Leave the computer ready for other students (logoff) Identify symbols of technology associated with specific functions Identify functions of technology based on their symbols Demonstrate understanding that symbols can act as instructions for working with technology Identify: keyboard, mouse, monitor, CPU, speakers, printer Explain the basic concepts of data storage devices Use the basic concepts of data storage devices Identify flash drives, CDs and DVDs Student learns proper care and use of flash drives, CDs and DVDs Access files from storage devices

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Start to be familiar with basic file structure (drives > folders > files) Open files Save files with a name and place Navigate between two programs or windows Identify the basic components of a printer--ink, toner, paper, paper tray Use print preview to see how a file will print Choose correct printer to print color or black and white

C. Activities/Procedures     

Large group instruction Practice as a group (simulated) Small group instruction Computer use and practice Completion of lessons through OneDrive

D. Resources/Materials     

Office 365 OneDrive Chrome browser Index cards for student usernames Activboard lesson created by teacher (input/output/processing) Word

E. Technology    

Student will use individual laptop and iPad Teacher will use Activboard to demonstrate/model activities Student will reveal correct answers using Activboard See above: Resources

F. Assessment   

Teacher observation Student logs on to the computer at TBAM Student responds to questions asked during large group instruction

III. Unit: Introduction to Keyboard A. Content/Essential Questions Letter recognition and placement Use of left and right hand Typing Numbers Typing Words

Shift Key Symbols Standards: International Society for Technology in Education 6. Technology Operations and Concepts  Understand and use technology systems B. Skills The student will be able to:           

Identify left and right hand Use both hands on the keyboard Gain familiarity with the placement of the keys on the keyboard Identify the relationship between pressing keys on the keyboard and seeing letters on the screen Identify and key the letters of the alphabet Identify and key numbers on the keyboard Develop the skill of keying letters to form words Use the Shift key to make capital letters Identify and key symbols with and without the Shift key Practice using technology for real-world application Practice using capital letters

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Large group instruction Practice as a group (simulated) Individual practice at the board (role play) Computer use and practice through integrated activities on the Internet Completion of lessons through Office 365 OneDrive Use of Word

D. Resources/Materials  

Keyboard Picture Word

E. Technology   

Student uses individual computer keyboard Teacher uses Activboard to demonstrate/model activities Student models keyboard use on the Activboard

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See above: Resources

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Teacher observation Student demonstrates use of both hands during computer activities. Student demonstrates use of left hand only on the left side of the keyboard. Student demonstrates use of right hand only on the right side of the keyboard. Student responds to questions asked during large group instruction Student completes activities on the internet. Student completes activities in Microsoft Word

IV. Unit: Beginning Graphics A. Content/Essential Questions Icon recognition Use of Graphics Software to draw and color Use of Graphics within Word Processing program Brushes and Line Tools Shape and Fill Tools Standards: International Society for Technology in Education 1. Creativity and Innovation  Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes  Create original works as a means of personal or group expression B. Skills The student will be able to:          

Use the mouse to drag, click, and select objects Identify the different areas of a graphic drawing program: tool box, color palette and drawing area Use graphic program, colors and tools Use the Eraser tool Use the Pencil, Brush, and Line tools to draw lines and shapes Add elements to a drawing Use tools and colors to draw a picture Use text tools to add name elements to a picture Create a document using graphics software Combine shapes to make other shapes

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Insert clip art and online pictures Manipulate moves, sizes, places clip art and pictures correctly

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Large group instruction Practice as a group Individual practice at the board Completion of lessons through OneDrive Drawing with Tux Paint Software o Graphic of student name o Shape drawing o Sukkot picture Use of Graphics within Word o Portfolio Cover o Word Art Words

D. Resources/Materials   

Type to Learn 4 Tux Paint Word – use of Text Boxes, Color and Picture Tools

E. Technology    

Teacher will use Activboard to demonstrate/model activities Student will use software on the Activboard Student will use software on their individual computer See above: Resources

F. Assessment  Teacher observation  Student creates drawings using Tux Paint o Name o Bedroom o Shape o Sukkot V. Unit: Word Processing Basics A. Content/Essential Questions Introduction to File Open, Save, and Save As Introduction to File Structures and File Naming Placement of Cursor

Use of spacebar, backspace, delete and enter Introduction to entering, editing, and formatting text Standards: International Society for Technology in Education 5. Digital Citizenship  Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology  Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity  Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship 6. Technology Operations and Concepts  Understand and use technology systems  Select and use applications effectively and productively  Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies B. Skills The student will be able to:                  

Open a word processing program Create a new document Use the cursor Identify and locate the cursor in a word processing program Begin to organize information Choose a file Open a file Edit a file Save a file Use the Tab key for spacing of paragraphs Use the arrow key to move the cursor on screen Write about drawings they have created Use Bold, Underline and Italics features to emphasize text Change font, font sizes and colors appropriately Type and format poetry using Word Use print preview before printing a file Print a file Exit a word processing program

C. Activities/Procedures   

Large group instruction Practice as a group Individual practice at the board

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Completion of lessons through OneDrive Use of Word o Poetry typing and formatting including:  cinquain  acrostic  Have you seen my poem?  storybook poems

D. Resources/Materials    

OneDrive Microsoft Word Poetry Samples Beautiful storybooks – Fairy Tales

E. Technology    

Teacher will use Activboard to demonstrate/model activities Student will use software on the Activboard Student will use software on their individual computer See above: Resources

F. Assessment  

Teacher observation Student creates, edits, saves and prints documents

VI. Unit: Computer Navigation A. Content/Essential Questions Use of Desktop Navigation of File Structures Web Browsing Basics Online Safety and Appropriate Use of the Internet Netiquette Basics Standards: International Society for Technology in Education 5. Digital Citizenship  Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology  Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity  Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship

6. Technology Operations and Concepts  Understand and use technology systems  Select and use applications effectively and productively  Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies B. Skills The student will be able to:       

Demonstrate understanding of the concept of computer programs Open and close computer programs Demonstrate understanding of the concept of a computer desktop Use a computer desktop Identify and open files and folders Navigate file structures Navigate the Internet on Web Field Trips

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Large group instruction Practice as a group Individual practice at the board Completion of lessons through Easytech Completion of exercises on various internet sites Exploration through Web Field Trips o A Walk in the Woods o Making of a Tree o Smokey Bear o Totem Pole research o Israel research o Make your own Ben & Jerry flavor - Shavout

D. Resources/Materials  

EasyTech (www.learning.com) Internet Explorer & the world wide web

E. Technology    

Teacher will use Activboard to demonstrate/model activities Student will use software on the Activboard Student will use software on their individual computer See above: Resources

F. Assessment

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Teacher observation Student navigates through J drive Student navigates through different sites on the internet Student demonstrates understanding of personal information. Student asks grownups for help with items they can’t read or don’t understand.

VII. Unit: Jewish Holidays A. Content/Essential Questions Use of the Internet to teach and reinforce Judaic studies, customs and traditions Skill practice in mouse use, navigation Visual skill building and problem solving through the use of online coloring, puzzles, word search, questioning Web Browsing Basics Online Safety and Appropriate Use of the Internet Use of Graphics programs to create Holiday depictions Standards: International Society for Technology in Education 2. Communication and Collaboration  Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures 3. Research and Information Fluency  Plan strategies to guide inquiry  Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media  Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks B. Skills The student will be able to:     

Navigate file structures Locate information on a webpage Scroll through pages, up and down, back and forth. Problem solve to complete puzzles, answer quizzes Identify correct answers to Judaic questions

C. Activities/Procedures 

Large group instruction

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Practice as a group Individual practice at the board Completion of exercises on various internet sites Student uses Tux Paint to create a Sukkot

D. Resources/Materials          

Chrome and the Internet Dltk-kids.com/world/jewish/puzzles/2.htm Torahtots.com/holidays/rosh/ Chabad.org/kids Elijahrocks Babaganewz Aish Apples4theteacher Jigzone Tux Paint

E. Technology    

Teacher will use Activboard to demonstrate/model activities Student will use software on the Activboard Student will use software on their individual computer See above: Resources

F. Assessment     

Teacher observation Student navigates OneDrive Student navigates through different sites on the internet Student problem solves to complete puzzles, word searches, coloring and activities Student chooses activities that they would like to complete

Revised: June 2, 2015