Curriculum K to 2

Below is an overview of materials covered in technology from Kindergarten to Second Grade.

Kindergarten

Introduction Log-in procedures & basics

  • Finding name & entering password

  • Basic interaction and care of equipment - using the mouse, keyboard, etc.

  • Waking a sleeping computer

  • Basic Vocabulary Review- Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Dock, Icons, Headphones, etc.


Input Devices

  • Manipulation of the mouse.

  • Introduction to use of the keyboard as a communication device.


The Internet

  • The basics of Safari/Chrome/Firefox - address bar, websites

  • Using shortcut tools to locate websites

  • Navigating "just right" websites

  • Common Sense Media introduction to online safety guidelines for Kindergarten students- "Going Places Safely".


Educational Websites

  • Brainpop Jr.

  • Starfall

  • ABCYA


Digital Storytelling/Graphic Design Tools

  • KidPix

  • KidPix 3D

  • These applications are used to increase proficiency in proper mouse manipulation and introduce basic keyboarding skills.

  • These applications help introduce computer vocabulary and phrases.  For e.g. "click, drag, and drop", "insert picture", "resize image", "insert text", undo, quit...


Keyboard Basics

  • Using the keyboard as an input device.

  • Letter identification

  • Capslock and shift key functions

  • Using a text box within a graphic

  • Web based keyboard instruction- BBC Dance Mat Typing and ABCYA Keyboard Zoo


Introduction to Programming

  • Learn the basic programming language through Code.org
  • Understand the terms: algorithm, loops, and conditionals.

First Grade

Log-in procedures & basics

  • Finding name & entering password

  • Basic interaction and care of equipment - using the mouse, keyboard, etc

  • Advanced Vocabulary and Basic Vocabulary Review- Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Dock, Icons, etc.


Introductory Keyboarding Skills

  • Typing Instructor

  • Web Based Programs- Dance Mat Typing, Keyboard Zoo

  • Home Row Position, Proper Posture, Finger Placement

  • Using the shift key to capitalize and access additional characters.

  • Finding punctuation keys and typing simple sentences with increased independence.


Introduction to Programming

  • Learn the basic programming language through Code.org
  • Understand the terms: algorithm, loops, and conditionals.

Digital Storytelling/Graphic Design Tools/Text Editing

  • Kidspiration- Graphic Organizer Design

  • KidPix 3D


The Internet

  • The basics of Safari/Chrome/Firefox -  buttons, address bar, tools, etc

  • Using shortcut tools to locate websites


Digital Citizenship

  • Promote responsibility and respect when using digital tools.

  • Common Sense Media Curriculum for Grade 1.

2nd Grade

Review of log-in procedures & basics

  • Finding name & entering password

  • Basic interaction and care of equipment - using the mouse, keyboard, etc

  • Vocabulary- Desktop, Dock, Icons, etc

  • Basic troubleshooting- refreshing browsers, checking power, connections, etc...


Word Processing: Google Docs, Microsoft Word

  • The basics - opening and quitting

  • File management & navigation - Save As + Open: saving a file properly (proper name, location, etc) and finding the file and opening it up on a different occasion.

  • Basic typing review - proper way to capitalize, using “Shift” for certain punctuation, 1 space between words, etc

  • Practice typing - copying a document

  • Formatting 1 - margins, when to use the return key, etc

  • Formatting 2 - Bold, Italic, Underline, etc

  • Formatting 3 - changing font size & style

  • Practice formatting - using typed document & changing font style, size, bold, etc


The Internet

  • The basics of Safari/Chrome -  buttons, address bar, tools, etc

  • Searching using Google - what the results mean, pictures, etc

  • Adding pictures into a document


Keyboarding Skills

  • DanceMat Typing

  • Typing.com


Digital Citizenship

  • Promote responsibility and respect when using digital tools.

  • Common Sense Media Curriculum for Grade 2.


Introduction to Programming

  • Learn the basic programming language through Code.org

  • Understand the terms: algorithm, loops, and conditionals.

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