Learning with Computers: Level 5

Project 1 - "Getting Started" - Computer Basics and Word Processing Computer Skills - Identify the parts of a computer Distinguish between hardware and software Use correct posture at the keyboard Open a file Select, insert, and delete text Save and print a file Side Trips: Art, Language Arts Project 2 - "A Great Report About a Great Invention" - Word Processing Computer Skills - Locate folders and files Insert page numbers Delete folders and files Side Trips: Language Arts, Social Studies Project 3 - "The Recipe" - Word Processing Computer Skills - Create, name, and save a file Use proofreaders marks Insert numbers and bullets Use the thesaurus Side Trips: Language Arts, Health Project 4 - "The Great Debate" - Word Processing Computer Skills - Create a table Use the Copy and Paste commands Format a table Side Trips: Art, Language Arts Project 5 - "Smile!" - Word Processing Computer Skills - Use the thesaurus Use the Find/Change or Replace command Change the margins Set tabs Change fonts Side Trips: Language Arts Project 6 - "All About E-mail" - Internet Computer Skills - Use e-mail Identify the parts of an e-mail message Send e-mail Receive e-mail Reply to e-mail Side Trips: Social Studies, Language Arts Project 7 - "Searching the Internet" - Internet and Word Processing Computer Skills - Use the Internet Enter a URL Use toolbar buttons to navigate the Internet Set an Internet bookmark Use a search engine Side Trips: Language Arts, Social Studies Project 8 - "Read All About It!" - Word Processing Computer Skills - Insert a date Set page orientation Set margins Create columns Insert a graphic Side Trips: Language Arts,Math Project 9 - "Colonial Workers" - Internet and Word Processing Computer Skills - Use electronic reference tools Multitask between two open programs Cite a source Format a document Set text in three columns Use the spelling checker Side Trips: Social Studies Project 10 - "The Timeline" - Graphics and Multimedia Computer Skills - Use design and layout skills Use draw tools Add text to a timeline Side Trips: Social Studies, Art Project 11 - "Science in the Garden" - Graphics and Multimedia Computer Skills - Create a slide show Change backgrounds Insert graphics Use transitions between slides Set the time to advance slides Move a slide Side Trips: Science, Language Arts Project 12 - "Uncle Sam" - Graphics and Multimedia Computer Skills - Create a slide show Use a template Cite sources Add transitions and timing Insert audio and graphics Side Trips: Social Studies, Language Arts Project 13 - "Figure It Out" - Spreadsheet Computer Skills - Enter data in a spreadsheet Use a spreadsheet to solve problems Use the Average formula Format a spreadsheet Add charts Side Trips: Math Project 14 - "Whats for Lunch?" - Spreadsheet Computer Skills - Create a spreadsheet Use a spreadsheet to solve problems Delete a column Insert a line graph Add shading Center text Format text Side Trips: Health, Music Project 15 - "Road Trip!" - Spreadsheet Computer Skills Use a spreadsheet to solve problems Insert data in a spreadsheet Use formulas Add borders and shading Side Trips: Language Arts,Math Project 16 - "Across America" - Database Computer Skills - Use a database Add data Insert, modify, and delete a field Search for data Side Trips: Social Studies, Health Project 17 - "Student Profiles" - Database Computer Skills - Insert a field Add data Insert a record Delete a field Delete a record Move a field Sort data Side Trips: Science, Language Arts Project 18 - "A Bright Idea" - Database Computer Skills - Create a database Insert fields and records Sort data Use electronic reference tools Add data Multitask using two programs Side Trips: Science , Art Glossary