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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.
(0.25) Internet Safety Pledge
(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
Fun First Day Activity
Freerice.com is an educational trivia game owned by the UN World Food Programme (WFP
(1) Accelerated Start
(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
(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
XtraMath is a free web program that teaches addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts which are critical to success in mathematics.
Typing Club
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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(5) Class A Google Driver's License
Practice the following concepts and then do the driver's test to see if you qualify!
bold, italicize, underline and strikethrough | superscript and subscript | clear formatting | custom font list | rotate text box | shapes | group and ungroup | lines | scribble | insert video | word art | cropping images | image options | insert tables | add columns and rows | merge and unmerge cells | distribute rows and columns | comment | Google Drawing | create new slide | page setup | slide layout, transitions and animations | share | download as | create a gif
(1) Health Class - Stress and Connection
(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
(1) Logging Into Various School Programs
Xtramath
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 Jr.
BrainPOP® creates animated, curricular content that engages students, supports educators, and bolsters achievement.
Storyworks
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
(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
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
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)
(2) Digital Citizenship and Typing Practice (cont)
Digital Citizenship and Literacy
Digital Citizenship and Literacy
OUR GOAL: to complete the program by the end of the year.
Typing Practice
Typing Practice
OUR GOAL: to complete the program by the end of the year.
(1) Hour of Code
(1) Hour of Code
Copy of ChangeTheWorld_v5.mp4Change The World!
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
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
Minecraft Activity
Use blocks of code to take Steve or Alex on an adventure through this Minecraft world.
(1) Code.org
(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
(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.
Animals name.
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
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.
Connections & Community | Safety & Privacy | Screen Time Vs Offline Time | Technology & Data | Rights and Literacy | Evaluating Content
(3) Everfi Digital Wellness and Safety Program
(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
(1) Canva Choice Activity
Comic Strip
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?
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
(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.
(?) End Of Year Spiral Activities
(?) End Of Year Spiral Activities
Typing and Digital Citizenship
Typing and Digital Citizenship
Our Goal: to complete the grade level typing and digital citizenship program on typingclub.com
Freckle
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
Xtramath
Our Goal: to complete/master addition, subtraction and multiplication and division math facts.
Code.org
Code.org
Our Goal: to complete the grade level computer science program specifically designed for grade 4 by code.org
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