Collinsville Unit 10 School District
Kindergarten Scope and Sequence Benchmarks

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1.  Basic Operation and Concepts 2.   Social, Ethical and Human Issues 3.  Productivity Tools
4.  Communication Tools 5.  Research Tools 6.  Problem-Solving and Decision Making Tools
I = Introduce D = Develop S = Secure
1.   Basic Operations and Concepts

Activities

Identify main computer components... I   1.1

Computer Lessons - web site
Growing With Technology - web site
Computer Basics K-2 - PowerPoint

Identify computer peripherals... I   1.2 Enchanted Learning Print-out - web site
Growing With Technology - web site
Computer Basics K-2 - PowerPoint
Demonstrate proper use of storage devices... I   1.3 Demonstrate use of CD ROM drive, Floppy Disk drive and removable USB flash or zip drive
Computer Basics K-2 - PowerPoint
Understand and use computer terms... I   1.4

Enchanted Learning Computer Terms - web site
Growing With Technology - web site
Buzz Words - web site
Computer Terms - handout

Understand and use basic network terms... I   1.5 Growing With Technology - web site
Buzz Words - web site
Understand and use Windows operating system elements... I   1.6 Growing With Technology - web site
Buzz Words - web site
Use basic Internet terms... I   1.7 Growing With Technology - web site
Buzz Words - web site
Understand and use keyboard functions I   1.8 Keyboard Functions - handout
Keyboard Functions - web site
Turn computer on/off... I a 1.9 Demonstration
Login with network account name I b 1.9 Introduce by end of first semester, student use by end of school year
Use mouse skills... I d 1.9 Mouse Practice Games and Activities
Online Activities using Mouse Skills
Launch and run various computer applications I e 1.9 Demonstration by teacher, then student use
Locate program menu bar and select menu item I f 1.9 Demonstration by teacher
Quit various computer applications using the close button I D g 1.9 Locate and use the X, Quit, Stop or other means to exit applications
Resize window using minimize/maximize button I j 1.9 Demonstration by teacher
Insert and run CD-ROM software I   1.10 Demonstration by teacher

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2.   Social, Ethical and Human Issues

Activities

Established district, school, classroom and computer lab policies I c 2.2 Discussion by teacher
Computer Rules -  handout
Demonstrate appropriate care and use of all technology systems equipment I   2.4 Demonstration by teacher
Understand appropriate Internet communication social and safety issues... I   2.5 Internet Safety - web links
Faux Paw movie - (from www.ikeepsafe.org)
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology I   2.6 All About Me activities from Alphabet Soup Web Site

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3.   Productivity Tools

Activities

Enter text - word processing MS Word, Student Writing Center, etc. I c 3.1 Type Name
Print a document I z 3.1 Type Name
Access and open a program - visual arts, MS Paint, KidPix, etc. I a 3.2 All About Me KidPix
Access and use program tools (paint brush, pencil, paint bucket, etc.) I b 3.2 All About Me KidPix
Create a graphic I c 3.2 All About Me KidPix
Edit color and pattern I d 3.2 All About Me KidPix
Add text to a graphic I e 3.2 All About Me KidPix

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4.   Communication Tools

Activities

Access and open a multimedia program... I a 4.2 Kindergarten Friend PowerPoint Activity
Open/start a new presentation... I b 4.2 Kindergarten Friend PowerPoint Activity
Add text to a slide... I c 4.2 Kindergarten Friend PowerPoint Activity
Insert relevant graphics to a slide... I f 4.2 Kindergarten Friend PowerPoint Activity
Add sound effects to a slide I k 4.2 Kindergarten Friend PowerPoint Activity
Access staff-posted reference material from the district's web site I   4.4 Kindergarten Friend PowerPoint Activity

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5.   Research Tools

Activities

View a web site accessed by teacher I a 5.2 Starfall.com
All About Me - Starfall.com activity
 
6.   Problem-Solving and Decision Making Tools

Activities

View and contribute to a group-created graph... I a 6.4 Graph Club Activities
Family Tree - Inspiration

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