Cocalico School District Course Curriculum Details Course: Computer - Gr8 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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Key Vocabulary

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Objective: 1: Select 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

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

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Betrayed.pdf Letter-table.pdf Newsletter.pdf Reader.pdf Tab Letter.pdf Word Review

Objective: 3: Apply strategies to understand directions. • 15.3.8.C.

• Qwerty keyboard • Worksheet

• Online review games and worksheet • Expense worksheet

• Internet • PDF • Microsoft Excel

• Quiz • Class review

Objective: 4: Deliver presentations using a variety of techniques and media; employ conventions of language. • 15.3.8.H.

• Principals of Design

• About Me.ppt

• Microsoft PowerPoint

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

• Microsoft PowerPoint

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

Objective: 5: Create a multimedia project using student-created digital media. • 15.4.8.K.

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• Principals of design

• About Me.ppt

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Cocalico School District Course Curriculum Details Course: Computer - Gr8 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.

PA/Common Core Standards

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Objective: 1: Identify barriers to active listening (e.g., environmental, peer, time, cultural distractions). • 15.3.8.J.

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• Class discussion • Group discussions • Netsmartz.org videos

• Google Chrome • Microsoft PowerPoint

• 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 - Gr8 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.

PA/Common Core Standards

Assessment Anchors/ Eligible Content

Key Vocabulary

Learning Activities

Materials/ Resources/ Technology Tools

Common Summative Assessments/ Targeted Outcomes

Objective: 1: Determine the situational appropriateness of verbal and non-verbal behaviors. • 15.3.8.K.

• Class discussion

• Class expectations

Objective: 2: Describe the characteristics of positive role models for development of work ethic and leadership skills. • 15.3.8.L.

• Class discussion

• Class expectations

Objective: 3: Describe leadership communication skills necessary for goal setting and generating ideas. • 15.3.8.P.

• Class discussion

• Class expectations

• Compare/Contrast activity

• Whiteboard • Discussion points

• Class observation on participation

• Whiteboard • Discussion points

• Class observation on participation

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• Project rubric

Objective: 4: Analyze the influence of emerging technologies on daily life. • 15.4.8.A.

Objective: 5: Compare and contrast peripheral devices of computing systems for specific needs. • 15.4.8.C.

• Compare/Contrast activity

Objective: 6: Apply appropriate electronic communication based on message requirements. • • • • •

15.3.8.S. 15.3.8.U. 15.3.8.V. 15.3.8.X. 15.3.8.F.

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Ken Burn effect Event library Project library Audio effect Video effect

• Nursery rhymes • Persuasive paragraphs • Infomercial script

Microsoft Word GoogleDocs iMovie Video cameras

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