CURRICULUM MAPPING Subject: Computer Technology

Grade:

First

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

Practice correct etiquette involved in using a computer. Practice responsible use of technology systems and software Log on to network at Temple Beth Am Day School 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 Understand basic concepts of data storage devices Use basic concepts of data storage devices Identify flash drives, CDs and DVDs Demonstrate proper care and use of flash drives, CDs and DVDs Access files from storage devices Become familiar with basic file structure (drives > folders > files). Identify the basic components of a printer--ink, toner, paper, paper tray,

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Use print preview to see how a file will print

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:     

Type to Learn 4 Byteback.org Index cards for student usernames Notecards sent home to memorize usernames/passwords Activboard lesson created by teacher (input/output/processing)

E. Technology   

Student will use individual computer Teacher will use Activboard to demonstrate/model activities Student will reveal correct answers using Activboard

F. Assessment    

Teacher observation Student logs on to the computer at TBAM Student demonstrates use of resources on the TBAM network Student responds to questions asked during large group instruction

II. Unit: Mouse Basics A. Content/Essential Questions Select, Drag and Double Click Left and Right mouse buttons Standards: International Society for Technology in Education 6. Technology Operations and Concepts  Understand and use technology systems  Select and use applications effectively and productively

The student will be able to:         

Explain what a pointer is and how a pointer device (or mouse) is used Explain what selected objects look like and how to distinguish between them Select items, one at a time Change from one selection to another Select multiple items at a time Double-click an item Associate double-clicking with opening Use a mouse Move objects (drag and drop an item) from one location to another

C. Activities/Procedures     

Large group instruction Practice as a group (simulated) Small group instruction Computer use and practice through integrated activities on the Internet Completion of lessons through OneDrive

D. Resources   

Type to Learn 4 ABCya Tux Paint

E. Technology  

Student will use individual computer Teacher will use Activboard to demonstrate/model activities

F. Assessment     

Teacher observation Student demonstrates use of mouse through point, click, select, and drag using the left button Student begins to right click Student responds to questions asked during large group instruction Student completes activities on the internet

III. Unit: Introduction to Keyboard A. Content/Essential Questions Letter recognition and placement

Use of left and right hand Beginning Sounds 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 Practice letter sounds and phonics 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 Form and sound out words Begin to punctuate question and exclamatory sentences Complete simple mathematical expressions

C. Activities/Procedures     

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 Type to Learn or Byteback.org

D. Resources 

Type to Learn 4

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Byteback.org Dance Mat Typing Purple/ Green Stickers for left/right identification Colored Keyboard sign at each computer station Virtual keyboard used on Activboard Billy Bear ABCya.com Sesame Street Online Big Brown Bear (magnetic letters) Byte Back Typing Dog Tricks

E. Technology   

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

F. Assessment      

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

IV. Unit: Beginning Graphics A. Content/Essential Questions Icon recognition Use of Graphics Software to draw and color 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 Combine and use colors and tools Use the Eraser tool Begin to 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 Use symbol and symbolism to create a flag

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C. Activities/Procedures     

Large group instruction Practice as a group Individual practice at the board Completion of lessons through OneDrive Drawing with Tux Paint Software

D. Resources 

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

F. Assessment  

Teacher observation Student creates drawings using Tux Paint: Sukkot, Personal Flag, Spring Picture

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 6. Technology Operations and Concepts  Understand and use technology systems  Select and use applications effectively and productively B. Skills The student will be able to:         

Open a word processing program Create a new document Use the cursor Begin to organize information Close a file Open a file Print a file Save a file Exit a word processing program

C. Activities/Procedures     

Large group instruction Practice as a group Individual practice at the board Completion of lessons through OneDrive Use of Word

D. Resources:  

Type to Learn 4 Word

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

F. Assessment  

Teacher observation Student creates, saves and prints “About Me” document

VI. Unit: Computer and iPad Navigation A. Content/Essential Questions Use of Laptop programs Use of iPad apps Use of and Navigation of File Structures Web Browsing Basics Online Safety and Appropriate Use of the Internet 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  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 Demonstrate understanding of concept of mobile device navigation

C. Activities/Procedures   

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

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Completion of lessons through OneDrive Completion of exercises on various internet sites

D. Resources     

Type to Learn 4 Chrome and the Internet Readwritethink.org ABCYA.com iPad apps o Cargo-bot o Kodable o Scratch Jr.

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 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 Standards: International Society for Technology in Education 2. Communication and Collaboration

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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 B. Skills The student will be able to:     

Navigate file structures Locate information on a web-page 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 Practice as a group Individual practice at the board Completion of exercises on various internet sites

D. Resources         

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

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

F. Assessment 

Teacher observation

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Student navigates through 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