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 

(2) Star Reading and Star Math

 Star Assessments are computer-adaptive tests (CATs) for Kindergarten to Grade 8 students that measure reading, math, and early literacy skills. Testing is conducted in the Fall, Winter, and Spring to determine the academic needs of our students and also measure the academic growth of our student population.

(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) Lexia Core 5

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. 

(1) Freckle

Freckle helps K-4 teachers differentiate instruction and reach every student at their own level across Math, ELA, Social Studies and Science. It includes the entire grade level curriculum in each subject area and comes with practice questions, hints and videos to support learning and allow the student to move ahead.

(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:

(1) Inserting Images and Google Classroom

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!

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) 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.

(0.5) Xtra Math 

(2) Typing Practice

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

(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.


(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

Phase 2 - Organize Image

Phase 3 - Play

 Phase 4 - Publish

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

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: 84e4a436

Everfi Pre Test        Everfi Post Test

(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 its major cities.

 

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

Identify the language, major religion, and peoples of Mexico.

 

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

Canada

On a map of North America, locate Canada, its provinces, and 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.

 

Describe the major ethnic and religious groups of modern Canada.

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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?

(0.25) Erika's Cyber Security Crossword 

This crossword gives players a group of words and clues. The aim is to click the clue and then click the word. If it’s correct, the relevant crossword section will populate and turn green. 

(0.75) Parts of a Computer 

Watch the Brainpop Jr. video about the different parts of a computer (hardware). Then test your learning by completing the crossword puzzle. 

Brainpop Jr - Computers Video

Grade 4 Computer Parts Crossword Puzzle

(1) Canva and Image Editing 

Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create presentations, posters, logos and more. 

Click on the following video tutorials to get a head start in Canva at home!

Welcome Home | Start Designing | Easy Editing

(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.

First time logging in click HERE

Click on your code above and then click on the Google symbol to log in and be automatically added to your Grade 4 classroom.

 (?) 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