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Middle School Curriculum :: Computer Science |
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5
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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.
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6
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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.
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7
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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.
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8
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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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