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
