Middle School Technology

WHAT WE LEARN IN COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY

For GrADES TK - 5, PLEASE GO TO APPROPRIATE CLASS PAGE 

 

6th Grade Computer/Technology (45 Minimum Weekly Minutes)
•  Understands computer-related terminology and how computer function
•  Understands the basics of keyboard memory
•  Can successfully compile a written piece using a computer program - including paragraphs, biography, and Excel
•  Continues using formal keyboarding skills and increasing computer speed by at least 5 words per minute-timed typing test 
•  Understands copyright laws involving internet websites and gives credit to authors of electronic works
•  Recognizes parts of a spreadsheet, moves among and formats cells, makes graphs

7th Grade Computer/Technology (45 Minimum Weekly Minutes)
•  Develops an understanding of the development of computers and technology in the past, present, and future
•  Understands computer-related terminology and how computers function
•  Learns to use computers as tools for home and business
•  Discusses Internet safety, ethics, and copyright issues pertaining to computer usage and giving credit to authors of electronic work
•  Works in PowerPoint and Excel
•  Continues improving formal keyboarding skills and increasing typing speed 5 more words per minute via timed typing tests

8th Grade Computer/Technology (45 Minimum Weekly Minutes)
•  Becomes more proficient at keyboarding, increasing speed by another 5 words per minute via timed typing tests 
•  Proceeds to write creatively using editing skills
•  Discusses ethical issues
•  Reviews correct computer/software terminology
•  Uses spreadsheets and databases
•  Uses Excel and PowerPoint
•  Merges graphics into Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
•  Correctly formats formal papers and bibliographies