Grade+Four+Computer+Lessons



Fourth Grade Concepts and Projects=

General Computer Awareness

 * Learn to choose and delete files, create folders, move files to a folder, and delete folders
 * Understand and respect copyright laws

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

 * Create simple one page documents in Microsoft Word based on classroom curriculum with proper spacing, clipart, and proper spelling
 * Learn to change the layout of a document
 * Learn to create indents, and hanging indents
 * Use page breaks

MultiMedia Software Skills

 * Use MediaBlender to create a presentation
 * Learn to create a series of screens with text, graphs, and buttons for simple navigatoiin
 * Create simple animation effects
 * Learn to use special effects on graphic images such as rotate and scale

Internet Awareness

 * Use [|Quintura for Kids] to learn how to search for a topic
 * Locate information in a web page by completing a Planet WebQuest
 * Locate clipart and graphics online for use in MediaBlender and Word

Skill/ Drill Software Skills

 * Learn to start, use, and shut down: Ice Cream Truck, Math Essentials: Addition and Subtraction, and Math Essentials: Multiplication and Division

Keyboard Awareness

 * Begin to master the alphabet using formal keyboarding skills
 * Keyboard practice using the [|Dance Mat Typing] web site.

Spreadsheet Software Skills

 * Learn to recognize the parts of a spreadsheet
 * Understand the purpose of spreadsheets
 * Move to a specific cell and type words and numbers using Microsoft Excel
 * Clear the contents of a cell
 * Select a block of cells and sort information

Presentation Software Skills

 * Understand the concept of slides and electronic presentations
 * Learn about different slide views
 * Create and delete slides using Microsoft PowerPoint
 * Add text to a slide
 * Use drawing tool bar to create a shape presentation

Skill Assessment Tools

 * Participate in the Accelerated Reading program to practice reading comprehension skills
 * Participate in the Math Facts in a Flash program to practice speed and accuracy in solving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems
 * Participate in the Accelerated Math program to practice math problem solving skills

CyberSmart! Curriculum

 * Learn to be safe online
 * Learn to use key word searches in Quintura for Kids
 * Learn where CyberSpace is in our country

Grade 4
In the fourth grade, students will continue to work to improve keyboarding and word processing skills while focusing on correct finger placement on the home row keys and accuracy while typing. - Practice your skills at [|Study Island!] Visit [|EVERYDAY MATH ONLINE] Visit [|netTrekker]! Explore [|Brainpop]! Try these interactive activities at [|ABCya]! Visit our new It's All Good Wiki! --- Online Safety [|Meet the Wizzywigs!] [|Brainpop's Internet Safety Movie] [|Professor Garfield] [|Common Sense with Phineas & Ferb] - Some programs and websites we'll explore in the lab: [|Interactive Math Dictionary] [|Study Island] [|4th Grade Team Website at FFES] [|Create a Timeline]

[|Multiplication & Division Practice] Type for Fun

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Powerpoint

Inspiration

//**US STATES/REGIONS**// Visit [|50states.com] to locate information on a state or region in the U.S. Find your state song [|here]! More information on US states and regions at [|The World Almanac for Kids]! Scroll down to see a list of all the states. [|InfoPlease]details the 50 states [|Stately Knowledge] from the Internet Public Library [|Factmonster] provides links to each of the 50 states [|50 States Hangman!] [|Try your hand at US Regions--Level 1] [|More US Region Practice--Level 2] [|Practice with the states and capitals] [|Place the States Online Game] [|U.S. Capitals Level 1] [|U.S. Capitals Level 2] [|U.S. Capitals Level 4] [|US Geography Quiz] --- //**MATH LINKS**// [|Decimal Squares] [|The Factor Game] [|Enchanted Learning] [|Facts on File] [|BrainPop] [|Elapsed Time] [|Clock Wise] [|Create A Graph Website] [|Virtual Manipulatives] [|Shodor Math Activities] [|Geometry Matching Game] [|Virtual Geoboard] [|Polygon or Not?] [|Geometry Glossary] [|Geometric Shape Flashcards] [|Geometric Hidden Pictures] [|Math Lab: Identify types of Angles] [|Shapes & Measures: Angles] [|Angle Hangman] [|Solid and Shapes Hangman] [|Triangle Sorting] -- SCIENCE LINKS [|Build-a-Fish] Create a fish with the right adaptations to survive! [|Squish the Fish] Try your hand at protecting Squish against the red blob! [|Ecokids: Animal Adaptations] Match up the animal adaptions! [|Kratts' Creatures] Explore the continents of the world and the animals that live there. Adaptations are explored. --- Biography Links [|Info Please] [|Meet Amazing Americans] [|Wikipedia] Calculating Crew and Number Heroes Students will also be introduced to Internet Safety Skills by using the Netsmartz website. || We'll also spend some time evaluating websites and learning how to search efficiently. These lessons are designed to integrate technology skills with grade level curriculum.