7th Grade | mr-rogers-computers

7th Grade Computers- a general goal for all middle school computers classes is to prepare and aid students when they work on core class computer assignments.

Basic Computers Review-Terminology, basic operations, user information protection and file management will be review and re-addressed. ***Usually takes 1 week***

Review/ Continued work with Touch Typing- students will continue to develop the ability to type without using their vision to help them locate the keys. If students have not had typing before, students will work throughout the quarter to develop the initial skill. Students who have previously completed a touch typing course will continue to work and refine their keyboarding skills. Assessments of student work will be collected throughout the quarter.

Microsoft Word- Formatting topics like line spacing, text alignment, bullets, text font style, text font size, bold, etc. are covered through a series of assignments which include personal business letters. Unit usually takes 2-3 weeks.

Microsoft Excel- Spreadsheet creation and manipulation are addressed. Topics including cell borders, cell formatting, setting print areas, formulas, functions, merging cells, wrapping text, etc during this unit through multiple assignments. Unit usually takes 2-3 weeks.

Microsoft PowerPoint- Presentation software and individual presentation skills are covered during this unit. Unit takes 1 to 2 weeks.

Internet Issues Ethics and Safety- students will work through activities that address current Internet terminology and current issues. Unit will last 2 to 4 days.

Assignments/Videos and other Class Resources

Microsoft Word

Word Notes Screen Labeled Quiz Study Guide

Word Notes Video 1 Blank Screen Labeling

Word Notes Video 2

Word Notes Video 3

Assignments

File Management File Management Tutorial

Formatting Formatting #1 Tutorial

Creating List/Spacing Creating List/Spacing Tutorial

Proofing Editing Proofing Editing Tutorial

Formatting #2 Formatting #2 Part 2