Middle School Curriculum :: Computer Science

5

5th graders learn basic computer concepts that focus on word processing with Word, keyboarding, file management, Internet use, and security and privacy issues concerning internet use.

6

6th graders learn to use Excel to create basic spreadsheets and corresponding graphs, and PowerPoint to create slide presentations.  They also review basic file management by creating folders, files, and moving documents between the network and their individual drives, and security and privacy issues.

7

7th graders may choose to take other computer electives.

In Multimedia students use software that combines animation, graphics, text, sound, photographs, and video with user interactivity; projects include the production of computer presentations, web pages, and interactive kiosks. 

 

Robotics offers students an opportunity for exploring robotics, science, image processing, music, and more. Students assemble robots and program them using wireless technology. 

 

In Newspaper/Media students learn various design and desktop publishing applications to create brochures, newsletters, and booklets.

8

All 8th graders must take Computer Applications, a directed review of word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications. Students may choose to take other computer electives.

 

In Multimedia students use software that combines animation, graphics, text, sound, photographs, and video with user interactivity; projects include the production of computer presentations, web pages, and interactive kiosks. 

 

Robotics offers students an opportunity for exploring robotics, science, image processing, music, and more. Students assemble robots and program them using wireless technology. 

 

In Newspaper/Media students learn various design and desktop publishing applications to create brochures, newsletters, and booklets.

 
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