Students will be able to show mouse control by navigating the Internet and Google Classroom.
I can use a computer mouse to point to things on the screen.
I can click on something on the screen with a computer mouse.
Mouse Navigation
Place your thumb on the left side of the mouse
Index finger should rest on the left side of the mouse.
Middle finger rests on the right side of the mouse.
Ring and little finger rests on the right side of the mouse.
Palm cups the end of the mouse gently.
Base of the wrist rests on the table
Trace the Letters
Students will be able identify and name parts of a computer system.
I can name the parts of a computer.
I can understand and use terminology when talking about a computer system.
Parts of the Computer:
Computer Parts Review
Discuss what we will do in the lab
Talk about rules of the computer lab
Review the names of the main computer parts such as monitor, keyboard, mouse, CPU through songs, videos, worksheets, and more!
Computer Parts Matching Game
Find the Technology
Students will be able to learn basic keyboarding skills:
Identifying letters on the keyboard
Typing their name
Typing Uppercase and lowercase letters
Students will be able to:
distinguish between when to use a computer (laptop, chromebook), cellphone, tablet.
understand the difference between hardware and software.
understand and define problems come up with hardware and software.
define and identify the difference between inputs and outputs.