Williamsfield School District #210

Curriculum Map 2007-2008

Yelm, Star / Kindergarten Technology / Elementary School

Computer Operations
Log on/off network
Demonstrate proper care of equipment
Recognize/Use icons and buttons used for various jobs
Access school library website
Comply with District Internet Use Agreement

Keyboarding
Uses Right/Left had on correct side of keyboard
Use right hand on cursors
Use correct fingering for space bar and enter keys
Place cursor at appropriate place on screen
Sits correctly at keyboard
Places hands in correct position on home row keys

Graphics
Create basic images with Kidpix
Use simple techniques to modify images
Takes pictures with digital camera

Presentation and Publishing
Print out picture and share with others
Recognize basic characteristics of multimedia
Create a group project with teacher assistance
Select correct printer and print a picture
Produce a single slide or page to be used in a group project
Learn basic multimedia technology

Ethical and Social Issues
Recognize why people use computers
Identify how technology has changed lives
Identify how the community uses technology

Communication Tools
Uses email with teacher’s help

Research Tools
Student identifies parts of a web browser screen

Text Processing
Know the following terms:  open, save print, bold, italic, underline, left align, center, font color, highlight
Type first name in lower case letters
Locate keys as needed