Fifth Grade Computer Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Turn the monitor and computer on and off

Log on to the computer

Locate and Save documents to student folders

Verbally identify computer parts:

Computer

Keyboard

Monitor

Screen

Mouse

Mouse pad

Headphone and jack

Volume control

 

Word Processing Skills

Locate and use Function Keys

Capital

Shift keys

Spacebar

Enter

Backspace/Delete for editing

Number/Arrow keys

Type first and last name

Type, edit and print simple sentences and paragraphs

 Use one space between words and sentences

Proper punctuation at the end of sentence

Capital letter at the beginning of sentence

Insert words into sentences and letters into words

Align text

Create a text box

Change size, style and color of text

Use spell check and thesaurus correctly

Cut, copy, paste

Use bulleted and numbered lists Use draw capabilities
Insert, resize, and move graphics Use Word Art

Demonstrate appropriate keyboarding skills

 

Publishing Skills

Create and print a color greeting card

Create a multi media Power Point presentation

Create and print a color brochure

Create and print a newsletter or flyer

 

Internet Skills

Access specific Curriculum Links

Access Home Page (Moreland Elementary School)

Navigate Using Browser Keys

Use search engines to solve research questions

Find and access a  favorite web site

Add a favorite site

 

Other computer lab activities will include many curriculum based internet sites

 

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