Cocalico School District Course Curriculum Details Course: Computer - Gr6 Area: Information, Communication, and Productivity Big Idea: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operations of technology systems. Students use technology to learn, to communicate, increase productivity, and become competent users of technology. Students manage and create effective oral, written, and multimedia communication in a variety of forms and contexts.

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Objective: 1: Selecting the appropriate writing type to produce a work product. • 15.3.8.A.

• Word processor • Spreadsheet • Presentation software

• Class discussion and demonstration

• The Microsoft Package • GoogleDocs

• Visual observation

Objective: 2: Produce a variety of business documents and reports; focus on content, style, and format. • 15.3.8.B.

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Desktop Icons Trash Menu bar Selected text Title bar System folder Save box Clipboard Dock Folder Close box Double clicking Scroll bars Size box Applications

• Schoology Powerpoint • Worksheet/studyguide

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Schoology quiz

Objective: 3: Produce a variety of business documents and reports; focus on content, style, and format. • 15.3.8.B. • 15.3.8.D. • 15.3.8.E.

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Word 1.doc Word 2.doc Table.doc Charlie.doc LnCollage.doc Excel Intro.xls

• Microsoft Word • Microsoft Excel

• Projects are graded using a rubric and the premise of the Principals of Design.

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Cocalico School District Course Curriculum Details Course: Computer - Gr6 Area: Safety and Ethical/Social Issues Big Idea: Students understand safety and ethical/social issues related to technology. Students practice and engage in safe, responsible and ethical use of technology. Students develop positive attitudes toward technology use that supports lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

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Objective: 1: Distinguish between relevant and non-relevant information for note taking, questioning, or decision making. • 15.3.8.I.

• Class discussion • Group discussions • Netsmartz.org videos

• Google Chrome • Google Presenter • Microsoft PowerPoint

• Projects are graded using a rubric and the premise of the Principals of Design.

• Role playing scenarios

• Observation • Self/Peer assessment

• Class discussion • Role playing

• Google Chrome • Google Presenter • Microsoft PowerPoint

• Projects are graded using a rubric and the premise of the Principals of Design.

• Class discussion • Group discussions • Netsmartz.org videos

• Google Chrome • Google Presenter • Microsoft PowerPoint

• Projects are graded using a rubric and the premise of the Principals of Design.

• Online review games and worksheet

• Internet • PDF

• Quiz

Objective: 2: Determine the situational appropriateness of verbal and non-verbal behaviors. • 15.3.8.K.

• Class discussion • Role playing

Objective: 3: Demonstrate proper etiquette when networking either face-to-face or online. • 15.3.8.M.

Objective: 4: Discuss the rules of digital citizenship. • 15.3.8.T.

Objective: 5: Apply strategies to understand directions. • 15.3.8.C.

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• Qwerty keyboard

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Cocalico School District Course Curriculum Details Course: Computer - Gr6 Area: Research, Inquiry/Problem-Solving, and Innovation Big Idea: Students understand the role of technology in research and experimentation. Students engage technology in developing solutions for solving problems in the real world. Students will use technology for original creation and innovation.

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Objective: 1: Describe varieties of mobile communication used within businesses and/or organizations. • 15.3.8.V.

• GoogleSearch and discussion

• Internet • PDF

• Class discussion

• Google products

• Rubric

Objective: 2: Use electronic communication with peers and/or educators to produce a work product. • 15.3.12.W.

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• Internet safety presentation

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