Identify the five parts of a computer

Identify floppy disks/CD-ROMS

Learn to use the mouse

Locate and use letter, number and special keyboard keys

Begin to follow on-screen program directions

Practice and extend competencies of previous grade level

Introduce keyboarding concepts (right hand/left hand)

Insert and remove disks/CDs into drives

Begin to recognize and follow on screen symbols(+/-/x)

Develop an understanding of the importance of technology

Practice and extend competencies of previous grade level

Run a program from the Start Button

Use basic word processing program

Demonstrate ability to save, quit, exit and resume programs

Proper shut down procedures

Practice and extend competencies of previous grade level

Use word processing formatting

Demonstrate ability to name, save and print published work

Introduce keyboarding skills - finger placement

Explore the Internet and WWW - responsibly and safely

Practice and extend competencies of previous grade level

Use word processing and editing

Use electronic resources/reference tools

Extend competencies using multimedia tools (i.e. digital camera)

Understand and exhibit ethical behavior related to technology

Practice and extend competencies of previous grade level

Plan and create a multimedia project

Extend word processing skills

Evaluate intent and accuracy of information resources

Be able to use proper keyboard techniques