Grade+Three+Computer+Lessons

Grade 3
Students in third grade will continue improving their keyboarding and word processing skills by focusing on correct finger placement on the keyboard. Some topics we'll explore in the lab: Expand your Cyber Skills at [|WoogiWorld!] - Visit [|Study Island]! -- [|Brainpop Jr. Internet Safety Movie] - Visit our new It's All Good Wiki! --- [|This I Believe] from Wells Elementary School [|Persuasion Map] --- Visit [|Nettrekker] Explore online educational videos on [|Brainpop Jr.] or [|Brainpop]! Try these interactive activities at [|ABCya]! [|O.R.E.O. Cookie Project 2010] [|O.R.E.O. Voice Thread] - //**Math Links**// [|Multiplication Practice] Visit [|EVERYDAY MATH ONLINE] [|Elapsed Time] [|Clock Wise] [|Pattern Blocks] -- //**Science Links**// Explore [|seed growth] [|Watch it grow!] [|Plant Power] //**Reading and Writing Links**// [|Little Explorers] [|Askability: Symbol Based ELA] Landforms [|Mt. Vesuvius Webcam] [|Mt. Vesuvius online] [|Landforms] [|Landforms and Bodies of Water Look it Up!] [|KidsGeo.com: Landforms] [|Types of Land] [|Watch a "homemade" Brainpop Jr]. movie on volcanoes created by 3rd grade class in Kentucky! --- **Titanic Resources** [|RMS Titanic Links] [|Great Titanic Passenger Search] [|Titanic in the Classroom] [|Titanic Database] [|Ocean Planet: How Deep Can They Go?] [|Library of Congress: Titanic Resources] **Other Websites to Explore:** [|InfoPlease Biography Page] [|Meet Amazing Americans] [|Ask for Kids] //Programs we'll explore in the lab:// Type To Learn 3 Microsoft Word/Paint Inspiration Heartsoft Knowing English Sentences and Words Microsoft Powerpoint Edmark Calculating Crew and Number Heroes Zoombinis Logical Journey Students will also review Internet Safety Skills by using the [|Netsmartz ,] [|WoogiWorld] and [|Disney Surfswell Island] websites. || All lessons are designed to integrate computer skills with grade level curriculum. --- Animal Project Links [|Enchanted Learning Animal Printouts] //Don't forget to use the username & password for Enchanted Learning!// [|KidsClick Animals] [|SeaWorld Animal Bytes] [|Animal Web] [|Yahoo Animal Pages] = = = = = = = = =Third Grade Concepts and Projects=

General Computer Awareness

 * Use appropriate terminology when referring to parts of the computer
 * Learn to move and resize windows
 * Learn to change the view of a window
 * Learn to change the name of a file

Painting Software Skills

 * Use Kid Pix 4 for Schools to draw a picture and write a descriptive paragraph
 * Learn to use the lasso to select an image in the paint program
 * Learn to copy and paste part of a drawing

Word Processing Software Skills

 * Use Microsoft Word to produce word processed paragraphs
 * Reinforce proper spacing
 * Become aware of word wrap and learn to press return at the end of a paragraph
 * Use copy, cut, and paste
 * Become aware of the spell check feature

MultiMedia Software Skills

 * Learn about the basic elements of a multimedia program
 * Use MediaBlender to place text, drawings, and clipart into a simple screen

Internet Awareness

 * Use [|Yahooligans] to learn how to search for a topic
 * Practice finding the appropriate website of the many listed in a search result
 * Learn to use hyperlinks and the back button

Skill/ Drill Software Skills

 * Learn to start, use, and shut down: Ice Cream Truck, Math Essentials: Addition and Subtraction, Reading Blaster Ages 5-7, and Math Essentials: Multiplication and Division

Keyboard Awareness

 * Become familiar with the proper position of the fingers on the home row keys (a, s, d, f, j, k, l, ;)
 * Practice using formal keyboard skills for the home row keys and be introduced to using formal keyboard skills for the alphabet
 * Keyboard practice using the [|Dance Mat Typing] web site.

Skill Assessment Tools

 * Participate in the STAR Early Literacy program once during the school year
 * Participate in the Math Facts in a Flash program to practice speed and accuracy in solving addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems
 * Participate in the Accelerated Math program to practice math problem solving skills

CyberSmart! Curriculum

 * Learn to be safe online
 * Learn to use good manners when sending an email
 * Learn to use category searches on Yahooligans