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Below are the main topics and detailed
standards/skill sets we cover in the grade 6 course. It focuses on the most
common Microsoft Applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), in addition to
ethical and safety issues while using computers and the Internet.
Common
Program Functions
 | Be able to start and exit a Windows application and utilize sources of
online help |
| Identify common on-screen elements of Windows applications, change
application settings, and manage files within an application |
| Perform common editing (cut, copy, paste, spell check, etc.) and
formatting (fonts, margins, tabs, etc.) functions |
| Perform common printing functions |
Microsoft
Word
Inserting and Modifying
Text
| Insert,
modify, and move text and symbols
|
| Apply
and modify text formats
|
| Correct
spelling and grammar usage
|
| Apply
font and text effects
|
| Enter
and format Date and Time
|
| Apply
character styles |
| Creating
and Modifying Paragraphs
|
| Apply
bullet, outline, and numbering format to paragraphs
|
Formatting Paragraphs
| Create
and modify a header and footer |
| Create
and modify tables |
Managing Documents
| Save
documents using different names and file formats |
Working With Graphics
| Insert
images and graphics |
Microsoft
PowerPoint
Creating a Presentation
| Create
presentations (manually and using automated tools) |
| Add
slides to and delete slides from presentations |
| Modify
headers and footers in the Slide Master |
Inserting and Modifying
Visual Elements
| Add
tables, charts, clip art, and bitmap images to slides |
| Customize
slide backgrounds |
| Add
OfficeArt elements to slides |
Modifying Presentation
Formats
| Apply
formats to presentations |
| Apply
animation schemes |
| Apply
slide transitions |
| Rehearse
timing |
| Rearrange
slides |
| Modify
slide layout |
| Add
links to a presentation |
Microsoft
Excel
Working With Cells and
Cell Data
| Insert,
Delete, and move cells
|
| Check
spelling |
| Check
spelling |
| Find
and replace cell data and formats |
Managing Workbooks
| Save
workbooks using different names and file formats
|
Modifying Workbooks
| Insert
and delete worksheets
|
Creating and Revising
Formulas
| Create
and revise formulas |
Creating and Modifying
Graphics
| Create,
modify, position, and print charts |
| Create,
modify, and position graphics |
Workgroup Collaboration
| Create
hyperlinks |
Computer
Ethics, Etiquette, and Safety
Using
the Internet
| Identify different types of information sources on the Internet |
| Be able to use a Web browsing application |
| Be able to search the Internet for information |
The
Impact of Computing and the Internet on Society
| Identify how computers are used in different areas of work, school, and
home |
| Identify the risks of using computer hardware and software |
| Identify how to use the Internet safely and legally |
Grading
Policies
Things I look for:
| R.O.A.R. |
| Positive behavior |
| On-task |
| Active listening |
| Positive contributions |
| Positive attitudes |
| Collaboration |
| Cooperation |
Microsoft Word – 10%
Microsoft PowerPoint – 10%
Microsoft Excel – 10%
Final Project - 20%
Final Participation - 25%
Things I look for:
| R.O.A.R. |
| Positive behavior |
| On-task |
| Active listening |
| Positive contributions |
| Positive attitudes |
| Collaboration |
| Cooperation |
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