4th

This is the computer curriculum page for Palmer River Elementary School's Grade 4 Computer Program. We complete tasks in chronological order from top to bottom.

Beginning of year presentation

(0.75) Class Intro and Expectations

Welcome to Computer Class. This presentation will run you through important safety and classroom expectations.

(0.25) Internet Safety Pledge

I will tell my trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or confused.
I will ask my trusted adult before sharing information like my name, address, and phone number.
I won't meet face-to-face with anyone from the Internet.
I will always use good netiquette and not be rude or mean online.

Fun First Day Activity

Freerice.com is an educational trivia game owned by the UN World Food Programme (WFP

(1) Accelerated Start

ClassLink

Google Classroom

Google Meet

Google Profiles

This will be a busy class where students will test their logins to the above programs. More advanced training will come in the following weeks.

(1) Xtramath, Lexia Core 5 and Typing Club

Built on the science of reading, Lexia® Core5® Reading is a research-proven program that accelerates the development of literacy skills for students of all abilities, helping them make the critical shift from learning to read to reading to learn.

Xtramath

XtraMath is a free web program that teaches addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts which are critical to success in mathematics.

Typing Club

Learn touch typing online using TypingClub's free typing courses. It includes 650 typing games, typing tests and videos.

(0.5) Digital Citizenship Program

Our Digital Citizenship courses cover key topics such as online safety & privacy, creating accounts and good practices for keeping them safe, communication skills, and recognizing cyberbullying. We also stress the importance of being a digital creator, balancing time spent on devices, and thinking critically about news and media.

This is a fourth grade focused program and the GOAL is to complete the program by the end of the school year.

(0.5) Digital Literacy Program

Our course covers key Digital Literacy skills such as using a mouse, touchpad, and keyboard in addition to important software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation skills.

This is a fourth grade focused program and the GOAL is to complete the program by the end of the school year.

(1) ST Math

ST Math is a K–8 supplemental math program that uses visual, game-based learning grounded in neuroscience to build deep conceptual understanding.

(7) Google Drive Review

Google Drive is a cloud based platform for writing in documents, presentations, spreadsheets and drawing. With constant auto save and the ability to share and work collaboratively, Google Drive is one of the most productive tools on the internet. In Grade 4 we deliver the most rigorous program possible. We practice using all of the buttons on the editing toolbar via a crazy letters class. In another class we practice inserting copyright free images. For a fun finish, students will complete a rigorous lesson practicing with Google Drive tools and finish with the driving test!

(1) Crazy Letters and Google Drive

In this class we will practice:

Logging in
Adding Mr. Pearse's classroom.
Finding the assignment.
Bold, Italicise and underline
Centering and aligning
Text color, size and style
Printing
Turn in assignment.
Logging out

(1) Inserting Images and Google Classroom

Find an image from a COPYRIGHT FREE SOURCE like Google Explore, pixabay, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons or Unsplash.
Practice dragging and dropping images into a document.
Centering images.
Cropping an image.
Resizing and moving an image.

6. Practice layering text on top of an image object in a document.

(5) Class A Google Driver's License

Practice the following concepts and then do the driver's test to see if you qualify!

(1) Health Class - Stress and Connection

Students explore techniques for coping with stress such as healthy physical habits, mindfulness practices, and social connection. They follow characters as they explore the mind-body connection and discover techniques for managing stress. This class is part of the Everfi Health and Wellness Curriculum to be run from grades 2–4.

(1) Logging Into Various School Programs

Xtramath

XtraMath is a free web program that teaches addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts which are critical to success in mathematics.

Brainpop Jr.

BrainPOP® creates animated, curricular content that engages students, supports educators, and bolsters achievement.

Storyworks

Is the skill-building ELA magazine that inspires and empowers students in grades 4 to 6 with fascinating and authentic stories.

(3) MLA Citation Machine

In this class, students will create MLA style citations as a way of saying thank you to the author for the use of their information.

Students will create a Google Document, find the information needed in a book or website, and then enter that data into a citation generator. The final product, the MLA citation, is then copy/pasted into the Google Doc. The goal in this activity is five citations in one class.

Websites 1

Animal: Dog

URL: https://www.thesprucepets.com/what-to-expect-at-dogs-first-vet-visit-8695914

Animal: Axolotl

URL: https://www.animalia.bio/axolotl

Animal: Red Panda

URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_panda

Animal: Platypus

URL: https://www.treehugger.com/quirky-facts-about-platypus-4864070

Animal: Lion

URL: https://www.draliceviolett.com/blog-tour-chasing-lions

Websites 2

Location: Machu Picchu, Peru

URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machu_Picchu

Location: Amazon Rainforest, South America

URL: https://www.worldwildlife.org/places/amazon

Location: Antarctica

URL: https://www.swoop-antarctica.com/blog/what-i-learned-from-my-first-trip-to-antarctica/

Location: Yellowstone National Park, USA

URL: https://samantha-brown.com/destinations/locals-guide-to-yellowstone/

Location: Victoria Falls, South Africa

URL: https://travelbeyond.com/victoria-falls-zimbabwe-safari-vs-city-stay/

(2) Digital Citizenship and Typing Practice (cont)

Digital Citizenship and Literacy

OUR GOAL: to complete the program by the end of the year.

Typing Practice

OUR GOAL: to complete the program by the end of the year.

(1) Hour of Code

Copy of ChangeTheWorld_v5.mp4

Change The World!

Computer science is a foundational field that opens doors for all boys and girls. Starring Sheryl Sandberg, Jasmine Lawrence, Karlie Kloss, May-Li Khoe, Mia Epner, Alice Steinglass, Jess Lee, Jessica Alba, Paola Mejía Minaya, Malala Yousafzai, and Susan Wojcicki.

Hour of Code

It's a 45 minute introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code" and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, an innovator.

Minecraft Activity

Use blocks of code to take Steve or Alex on an adventure through this Minecraft world.

(1) Code.org

Code. org is a non-profit organization that aims to encourage students to learn computer science. This program is an accelerated Blockly style program to learn concepts such as code sequencing, conditions, looping and repeat functions.

The Grinch | Minecraft | Moana

(1) Befunky and Image Editing

Befunky is a free online photo editor and collage maker with beautiful filters, seasonal effects, touch-ups, stickers and fonts.

In this class we will be focusing on cropping, resizing, rotating and object layering techniques.

Phase 1 - Setup

Log into Google Drive
Create new document and title "Image Editing".
In a new tab bring up mrpearse.us.
Click on Befunky.
In another new tab bring up an animal in Pixabay.

Phase 2 - Organize Image

Using the HD version of the Pixabay image, save it to the desktop.
Upload it into Pixabay.

Phase 3 - Play

Crop the image.
Rotate the image.
Resize the image.
Insert text layer onto animal.
1. Animals name.
2. Your name.

Phase 4 - Publish

Save image back to desktop.
Upload/insert the original (before) and edited (after) images into your Google Drive document.
Print the document and take it home to show your family.

MCAS Computer Based Testing

The Massachusetts Department of Education strongly recommends that schools have all their students view the student tutorial, even those who have previously participated in computer-based testing, and especially students who have not previously participated in computer-based testing. During the tutorial, students will click through different screens and review brief descriptions on how to navigate through the student testing platform. The tutorial shows students how to use different onscreen tools and accessibility features, as well as how to enter seal codes at the beginning of a session, and how to review responses before submitting a test. The tutorial contains no audio component, so educators may want to view the tutorial to become familiar with the tools and features before viewing it with students. The tutorial should take approximately 20–30 minutes to complete.

Click on the image above for the official MCAS website with ALL official links and test configurations.

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Computer BasedPaper Based Test

2025 Math

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(3) Everfi Digital Wellness and Safety Program

The world is smaller than you think. Going online can put the world at your fingertips. But being connected also has risks. That’s why it’s important to know how to get the most benefit from being online and protect yourself, too. Let’s figure out how…

Logging in for the first time? CLICK HERE

And use this code: C1DC0D04

(1) Canva Choice Activity

Comic Strip

Make your own comic strip where the main character is an animal of your choice. Use artificial intelligence (AI) images to bring your comic strip to life.

What Are You Doing This Summer?

Make your own collage of artificial intelligence (AI) images where the main character (you) is an animal of your choice. Have that animal participating in up to six activities.

(1) Duolingo and Language Learning

With the free mobile app or by using the web and a few minutes a day, everyone can Duolingo. Learn 30+ languages online with bite-size lessons based on science.

(7) Mexico and Canada Webquest

Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District , Massachusetts

INTRODUCTION

In this webquest you will be discovering interesting and important facts about Mexico and Canada.

Mexico is located South of the United States. With a population of 128 million population it is the 11th most populated nation in the world (United States being 3rd with 328 million people). Mexico is a net exporter of manufactured goods.

Canada is located to the north of us. It has a population of 38 million people. It is larger than the United States in land area (by about 100,000 square miles). In fact, Canada is the second largest nation in the world, second to Russia.

CANADA 4K DESTINATION 🇨🇦.mp4

What does Canada look like?

Mexico Live it to believe it.mp4

What does Mexico look like?

PROCEDURE

Your job is to complete the following:

Step 1 Form into groups of three (Mr. Pearse will help you with that).

Step 2 Choose the nation you wish to research.

Step 3 Create a Google Presentation on your nation. Share that presentation with your partners.

Step 4 Create a title slide.

Step 5 Create headings for each slide based on the topics listed below in black (at least 10 headings).

Step 6 Create a slide titled "Bibliography". This is where you will list the websites you have used.

Step 7 Insert at Least four facts per slide.

Step 8 Insert at least two primary artifact images per slide.

Step 9 List at least three sources of facts in your bibliography.

Step 10 Orally present to the class what you have learned about your nation.

Google Presentation FORMAT

1. A minimim of twelve slides.

2. At least four facts per slide

3. At least two picture per slide.

4. Include a bibliography of where you got your information from.

RESOURCES

Mexico

On a map of North America, locate Mexico and list 6 major cities with population.

List of Cities in Mexico With Population (Wikipedia)

Describe the climate, four major physical characteristics, and four major natural resources of Mexico and explain their relationship to the Mexican economy.

Identify the two languages and six major religions of the people of Mexico. Provide details and fun facts.

Identify three types of traditional Mexican cuisine traditionally consumed in Mexico.

Cuisine (Wikipedia)

Identify six native flora (plants) and fauna (animals) found in Mexico.

Plants and Animals (Britannica.com)
Native plants of Mexico (worldatlas.com)
Animals of Mexico (animals.bio)

Identify when Mexico became an independent nation and describe how independence was achieved in four facts.

Canada

On a map of North America, locate Canada, and list it's thirteen provinces, and six major cities.

Describe the climate, major physical characteristics, and major natural resources of Canada and explain their relationship to settlement, trade, and the Canadian economy (provide four facts per slide).

Climate and Physical Characteristics
Natural Resources
- Forests (Pew Trust)
- Minerals (Government of Canada)
- Fishing (oceana.ca)
- Energy (Wikipedia)
- Natural Resources (Wikipedia)
Settlement and Trade in Canada
- Where do people live in Canada (Vox)
- Population Density Map (Wikipedia)
The Canadian Economy
- Fun Facts About the Canadian Economy (lovetoknow.com)
- Economy Facts for Kids

Describe six major ethnic and religious groups of modern Canada.

Identify when Canada became an independent nation and explain how independence was achieved in four facts.

History and Government of Canada (thecanadianencyclopedia.ca)

Identify the location of at least two Native American tribes in Canada (e.g., Kwakiutl and Micmac) and the Inuit nation and describe their major social features in four facts).

Identify the major language groups in Canada, their geographic location, and the relations among them.

Spoken Languages of Canada (Wikipedia)

EVALUATION

Click here to view the rubric!

Read the rubrics to understand the expectations your teacher has for you. It is very important that you do your best and complete all of the tasks.

CONCLUSION

How has your research project compared to other members of your class? Do you feel you have learned or developed new skills from this webquest?

(?) End Of Year Spiral Activities

Typing and Digital Citizenship

Our Goal: to complete the grade level typing and digital citizenship program on typingclub.com

Freckle

Our Goal: to get green bars in each of our animals (strands of math), which means we have mastered all math topics in our grade level.

Xtramath

Our Goal: to complete/master addition, subtraction and multiplication and division math facts.

Code.org

Our Goal: to complete the grade level computer science program specifically designed for grade 4 by code.org

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