Computer Literacy Curriculum

Fourth Grade

 

A student in Fourth Grade will demonstrate behavior that is in keeping with Catholic values when using technology, including respect for property, honesty, and compassion. A Fourth Grade student will identify everyday uses of computers and appreciate the academic possibilities available through technology.

 

In addition to supporting and mastering the General Computing Knowledge objectives introduced in the previous grades, a student completing the Fourth Grade will:

 

á      Create a folder.

á      Move files to a folder.

á      Copy files to another disk.

á      Describe different input and output devices.

á      Identify everyday uses of computers.

á      Explain virus protection and what it does.

 

In addition to supporting the Keyboarding objectives from previous grades, a student completing the Fourth Grade in the Diocese of San Diego will continue to polish and enhance formal keyboarding skills using proper technique.

 

A Fourth Grade student will use software that supports Core-Curriculum objectives.

 

In addition to supporting and mastering the Graphics concepts introduced in the previous grades, a student completing the Fourth Grade will:

 

á      Highlight a graphic using the frame/marquee or lasso tool in a point program.

á      Move a graphic to another location on the screen in a graphics program.

á      Duplicate an object in a graphics program.

á      Apply special effects to a graphic, such as rotate, stretch, and perspective, in a graphics program.

á      Change the size or shape of an object using the edge handles in a graphics program.

á      Use the text tool in a graphics program.

á      Move an object in a graphics program.

 

In addition to supporting and mastering the Word Processing concepts introduced in the previous grades, a student completing the Fourth Grade will:

 

á      Cut, copy, and paste text.

á      Demonstrate proofreading skills.

 

 

 

A student will be introduced to the Internet and Telecommunications and, prior to the completion of Fourth Grade, will:

 

á      Understand the function, restrictions and security of electronic mail (e-mail).

á      Open a Web browser.            

á      Enter a Uniform Resource Locator (URL).

á      Use hypertext links.              

á      Use the tool bar in a Web browser.   

á      Use a variety of ways to get to a Web site.   

á      Save sites using a bookmark, hot list, or favorite.

á      Use the Ôsave asÕ command.

 

A student will be introduced to Electronic Presentations and, prior to the completion of Fourth Grade, will:

 

á      Understand the concept of slides.

á      Understand the concept of electronic presentations.

á      Understand the concept of views.

á      Create a new slide.

á      Delete a slide.

á      Move between the different views.