2nd Quarter

Touch Typing, Spreadsheets and Coding

Second Grade Technology Lessons focus on typing skills development and word processing (Q1), spreadsheets and coding (Q2), research (Q3), and presentations (Q4).

In the 2nd quarter, students continue to develop typing proficiency. Students also create spreadsheets with charts. Students will learn spreadsheet vocabulary such as rows, columns, cells, data, and values. Students will be introduced to coding and beginning programming concepts.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Review Typing Stage 4:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until done with Dance Mat Typing.

Additional Typing Practice:

• 3 Minutes of Typing Rocket JR.
  • Type with both hands, try to get a final score of 60 points or more.
• Finish level 3 of Keyboard Climber 2. Type with both hands.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Spreadsheet with Chart and Enrichment

Demonstrations:

• Demonstrate how to enter text and numbers into the spreadsheet.
• Demonstrate how to create a chart with the data entered.
• Watch the How to Create Your First Chart in 25 Seconds tutorial.

Favorite Pet Spreadsheet:

• Use the tally sheet to survey the class on their favorite pet.
• Students use the data collected to create their spreadsheet and charts.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Review Typing Stage 4:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until done with Dance Mat Typing.

Additional Typing Practice:

• 3 Minutes of Typing Rocket JR.
  • Type with both hands, try to get a final score of 60 points or more.
• Finish level 3 of Keyboard Climber 2. Type with both hands.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Spreadsheet with Chart and Enrichment

Demonstrations:

• Demonstrate how to enter text and numbers into the spreadsheet.
• Demonstrate how to create a chart with the data entered.
• Watch the How to Create Your First Chart in 25 Seconds tutorial.

Party Supplies Spreadsheet with Chart:

• Create the Party Supplies spreadsheet with chart.
• Enter text data in column A and number values in column B.
• Students create chart using their text and numbers. Students will save / print finished work.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Review Typing Stage 4:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until done with Dance Mat Typing.

Additional Typing Practice:

• 3 Minutes of Typing Rocket JR.
  • Type with both hands, try to get a final score of 60 points or more.
• Finish level 3 of Keyboard Climber 2. Type with both hands.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Spreadsheet with Chart and Enrichment

Demonstrations:

• Demonstrate how to enter text and numbers into the spreadsheet.
• Demonstrate how to create a chart with the data entered.
• Watch the How to Create Your First Chart in 25 Seconds tutorial.

How Do You Get to School Spreadsheet with Chart:

• Use the tally sheet to survey the class.
• Use the data collected to create spreadsheets and charts.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Review Typing Stage 4:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until done with Dance Mat Typing.

Additional Typing Practice:

• 3 Minutes of Typing Rocket JR.
  • Type with both hands, try to get a final score of 60 points or more.
• Finish level 3 of Keyboard Climber 2. Type with both hands.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Spreadsheet with Chart and Enrichment

Demonstrations:

• Demonstrate how to enter text and numbers into the spreadsheet.
• Demonstrate how to create a chart with the data entered.
• Watch the How to Create Your First Chart in 25 Seconds tutorial.

What is Your Favorite Subject Spreadsheet with Chart:

• Use the tally sheet to survey the class.
• Use the data collected to create spreadsheets and charts.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Review Typing Stage 4:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until done with Dance Mat Typing.

Additional Typing Practice:

• 3 Minutes of Typing Rocket JR.
  • Type with both hands, try to get a final score of 60 points or more.
• Finish level 3 of Keyboard Climber 2. Type with both hands.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Spreadsheet with Chart and Enrichment

Demonstrations:

• Demonstrate how to enter text and numbers into the spreadsheet.
• Demonstrate how to create a chart with the data entered.
• Watch the How to Create Your First Chart in 25 Seconds tutorial.

What is Your Favorite Ice Cream Flavor Spreadsheet with Chart:

• Use the tally sheet to survey the class.
• Use the data collected to create spreadsheets and charts.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Review Typing Stage 4:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until done with Dance Mat Typing.

Additional Typing Practice:

• 3 Minutes of Typing Rocket JR.
  • Type with both hands, try to get a final score of 60 points or more.
• Finish level 3 of Keyboard Climber 2. Type with both hands.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Coding for Kids and Enrichment

Demonstrations:

• Demonstrate how to solve a few of the coding puzzles.

Coding Practice:

• Go to code.org and login with your username and password.
• Work at your own pace on the challenges in Course 1.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Review Typing Stage 4:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until done with Dance Mat Typing.

Additional Typing Practice:

• 3 Minutes of Typing Rocket JR.
  • Type with both hands, try to get a final score of 60 points or more.
• Finish level 3 of Keyboard Climber 2. Type with both hands.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Coding for Kids and Enrichment

Demonstrations:

• Demonstrate how to solve a few of the coding puzzles.

Coding Practice:

• Go to code.org and login with your username and password.
• Work at your own pace on the challenges in Course 1.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Review Typing Stage 4:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until done with Dance Mat Typing.

Additional Typing Practice:

• 3 Minutes of Typing Rocket JR.
  • Type with both hands, try to get a final score of 60 points or more.
• Finish level 3 of Keyboard Climber 2. Type with both hands.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Coding for Kids and Enrichment

Demonstrations:

• Demonstrate how to solve a few of the coding puzzles.

Coding Practice:

• Go to code.org and login with your username and password.
• Work at your own pace on the challenges in Course 1.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Review Typing Stage 4:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until done with Dance Mat Typing.

Additional Typing Practice:

• 3 Minutes of Typing Rocket JR.
  • Type with both hands, try to get a final score of 60 points or more.
• Finish level 3 of Keyboard Climber 2. Type with both hands.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Coding for Kids and Enrichment

Demonstrations:

• Demonstrate how to solve a few of the coding puzzles.

Coding Practice:

• Go to code.org and login with your username and password.
• Work at your own pace on the challenges in Course 1.