Meriden Public Schools Math Literature Curriculum Student Technology Strands and Objectives
Strand 1: Basic Operations and Concepts
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a. identify computer hardware and use appropriate grade level terminology: monitor, keyboard, mouse, CPU, disk drive and CD-ROM. |
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b. use a mouse appropriately. |
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c. log into a network account with a username and password. |
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d. log out of a network account. |
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e. double-click to open a software program. |
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f. exit a software program by clicking the appropriate icon, using the pull-down menu or clicking the “X.” |
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g. locate the menu bar and pull down each menu. |
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h. choose options from the menu bar using the mouse. |
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i. identify the active (bold) and non-active (gray) options in a menu. |
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j. save a file using the mouse. |
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k. open a file from a network folder using the mouse. |
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l. enter text. |
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m. use the Shift key for capitalization. |
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n. use punctuation keys. |
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o. use the Delete or Backspace key to erase text. |
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p. use the space bar. |
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q. print a document. |
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r. use the Enter key to start a new line of text. |
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s. use the scroll buttons to move within a document. |
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t. demonstrate the use of the insertion point (cursor) and I-beam. |
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u. highlight text. |
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v. use basic keyboard shortcuts. |
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Strand 2: Social, Ethical and Human Issues
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a. demonstrate basic care of computers and peripherals. |
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b. exhibit proper legal and ethical behavior in the use of technology. |
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c. respect the privacy of other students’ files. |
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d. understand and abide by Meriden Public Schools’ Acceptable Use Policy. |
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Strand 3: Keyboarding
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a. use grade level terminology specific to keyboarding. |
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b. use a keyboard to locate the letters of the alphabet. |
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c. recognize left and right sides of the keyboard. |
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d. identify letters and numbers on the keyboard. |
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e. locate grade appropriate keys: Enter, Space, Backspace, Delete, Tab, Arrow, Shift and Escape. |
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f. use combination keys. |
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g. practice correct keyboarding posture. |
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Strand 4: Word Processing
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a. use grade level terminology specific to word processing software. |
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b. delete text using click and Backspace key. |
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c. apply the concept of text wrap. |
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d. use significant keys: Tab, Shift, Space and Ctrl. |
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e. use edit undo. |
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f. save to a designated location. |
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g. retrieve documents from a drive. |
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h. apply center and left margin justifications. |
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i. format text by changing size, font and style. |
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j. format text by changing text color. |
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k. use the spell check. |
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l. construct a bulleted list. |
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m. paste a picture from the Internet. |
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n. import, position and manipulate relevant graphics into a word processing document. |
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o. integrate draw tools. |
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p. access page setup options: margins and orientation. |
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q. create a table and enter text into it. |
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Strand 5: Internet
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a. use grade level terminology specific to the Internet. |
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b. navigate from the home page. |
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c. click on hyperlinks to access web pages. |
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d. use the toolbar in a web browser. |
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e. access specific sites using URLs. |
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f. use the “copy command” from a web browser to copy an image and paste it into an application. |
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g. evaluate the accuracy, relevance, and bias of electronic information sources. |
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Strand 6: Spreadsheet
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a. use grade level terminology specific to spreadsheets: cells, rows and columns. |
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b. navigate to a cell on a spreadsheet. |
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c. enter text and numbers into a spreadsheet. |
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d. change column width and row height. |
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e. select a cell and a block of cells. |
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f. edit a cell. |
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g. distinguish between values (numbers) and labels (text). |
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h. format a cell and a block of cells. |
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i. display the cell borders. |
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j. convert a spreadsheet into a chart or graph. |
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k. format a graph after it is created. |
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l. enter formulas for simple calculations. |
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m. copy a formula to other cells. |
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Strand 7: Desktop Publishing
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a. use grade level terminology specific to desktop publishing software. |
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b. apply basic object concepts: move, resize, add/delete and edit. |
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c. edit text boxes. |
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d. use layout navigation skills: zoom and scroll. |
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e. insert an image into a document. |
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f. use basic drawing tools to enhance a document. |
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g. create text boxes. |
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Strand 8: Multimedia
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a. define the basic elements of a multimedia presentation. |
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b. plan and create a storyboard for a multimedia presentation. |
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c. create a series of slides with text and graphics. |
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d. navigate between slides. |
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e. edit a text box. |
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f. format text and objects. |
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g. create a background with a color or theme. |
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h. insert a clip art image. |
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i. insert a picture file from multiple sources: disk, scanner, camera or Internet. |
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j. create a text box. |
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k. use the Internet to access content information. |
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l. use draw tools from the Drawing Toolbar. |
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m. reorder slides using the Slide Sorter View. |
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n. incorporate sound into a presentation. |
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o. add Slide Transitions between slides. |
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