6th Grade Curriculum
6th Grade Curriculum
Purpose: To provide grade six students at Indian River Middle School with the requisite skills and knowledge to use the computer as an effective tool to communicate ideas and information, conduct research and expand their base of knowledge beyond the home and classroom.
Purpose: To provide grade six students at Indian River Middle School with the requisite skills and knowledge to use the computer as an effective tool to communicate ideas and information, conduct research and expand their base of knowledge beyond the home and classroom.
Methodology: Grade six students will attend Computer Science class every other day on our six day cycle. Our Computer Technology curriculum has many components. These components and their focus vary but ultimately contribute to the main goal of preparing students for their future academically and in the digital world.
Methodology: Grade six students will attend Computer Science class every other day on our six day cycle. Our Computer Technology curriculum has many components. These components and their focus vary but ultimately contribute to the main goal of preparing students for their future academically and in the digital world.
Google Chrome
Google Chrome
Google Drive
Google Drive
Google Apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)
Google Apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)
G-Mail
G-Mail
Web 2.0 Tools and Resources
Web 2.0 Tools and Resources
Keyboarding (Typing Web)
Keyboarding (Typing Web)
Math Enrichment (IXL Math, Sum Dog, Buzz Math)
Math Enrichment (IXL Math, Sum Dog, Buzz Math)
ELA Enrichment (Castle Learning)
ELA Enrichment (Castle Learning)
7th and 8th Grade Curriculum
7th and 8th Grade Curriculum
Purpose: To provide seventh and eighth grade students with the opportunity to develop higher level computer skills. Students will be exposed to a variety of technologies that stimulate creativity and innovation while fostering digital competence.
Purpose: To provide seventh and eighth grade students with the opportunity to develop higher level computer skills. Students will be exposed to a variety of technologies that stimulate creativity and innovation while fostering digital competence.
Methodology: The components of the seventh and eighth grade curriculum's are built around the standards outlined by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). The six National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) reflect the six units students will explore in computer technology class, they are listed below.
Methodology: The components of the seventh and eighth grade curriculum's are built around the standards outlined by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). The six National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) reflect the six units students will explore in computer technology class, they are listed below.
Creativity and Innovation
Creativity and Innovation
Communication and Collaboration
Communication and Collaboration
Research and Information Fluency
Research and Information Fluency
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship
Technology Operations and Concepts
Technology Operations and Concepts
Throughout computer class students will encounter many different programs, resources, web 2.0 applications and software that fulfills the mandated requirements but more importantly, gives students the tools to be successful in today's digital world. This class will unravel possibilities in communication, innovation and information that will prove be beneficial in their educational journey as well as their personal lives. As technology continues to make rapid developments, I believe it has become vital to prepare our youth for the technical future that lies ahead of them.
Throughout computer class students will encounter many different programs, resources, web 2.0 applications and software that fulfills the mandated requirements but more importantly, gives students the tools to be successful in today's digital world. This class will unravel possibilities in communication, innovation and information that will prove be beneficial in their educational journey as well as their personal lives. As technology continues to make rapid developments, I believe it has become vital to prepare our youth for the technical future that lies ahead of them.