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Subject

Computer
Visual Arts

Technology Skills

Graphics

Topic

Computers

Product Category

Primary-Projects:TechnoPC

Level

Elementary


Samples
Riddles
Do's and Don'ts
Checklist
Certificate

Contents
Teacher Guide
Student Workbook
Blank Template
Mousercise Activity
Computer Parts Cards
Computer Spy Glass
Do's and Don'ts Cards
Windows Shut Down Cards
Logon Cards
Eraser Sample Painting
Airbrush Sample Painting
Shapes Sample Painting
Typing Sample Painting
Computer Operator's Licence
Review Questions
Extension Activities
Summary of Skills
Parent Letter
Certificate

TechnoPC

Computer Lessons for Elementary Students
TechnoPC Icon Fun activities introduce elementary students to computers. Designed for beginners, these computer lessons teach about mouse skills, computer parts, input and output, keyboarding, and computer care.

Session 1 Point and Click to Paint

TechnoPC is a series of computer lessons that teach primary students about computers in a fun, motivating way.

In the first session, students learn about computer hardware. To start, they read about the function of each device and then circle the correct answer on a riddle handout.
Computer Lessons - Students are introduced to the parts of the computer and their functions.
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Next, students identify the computer parts by playing the “Mousercise” Identification Game. The instructions and templates are provided with the TechnoPC project.

Students use a Microsoft Paint template to paint a picture.

Computer Lessons - Using the provided resource, students play the Mousercise game to learn computer parts.

They learn how to:

  • use the pencil tool
  • select a color
  • click and drag to paint
  • erase

Session 2 Click and Drag to Draw
In this session, the computer lessons review the parts of the computer and introduce rules for computer care. Included are instructions about how to play Computer Spy, as well as worksheets that ask students to identify proper, responsible behaviour. Computer Lessons - The Do and Don't worksheet shows students proper computer care guidelines.
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The session concludes with computer lessons that teach students how to "click and drag".

Computer Lessons - Primary students learn to click and drag by painting with the eraser tool. They follow detailed instructions showing how to use the mouse to create a picture using Microsoft Paint. They fill the background with a solid color and use different sizes of the eraser tool to ‘draw’ the picture.

Session 3 Click and Hold to Paint

In this session, students complete a matching activity by drawing lines to demonstrate understanding of mouse terminology such as click, drag, double click, and more.

On the computer, students paint a picture using Paint to learn to how to click and hold. This time, they learn how to use the airbrush tool.


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Learning Objectives
  • identify computer parts and explain their function
  • list computer rules
  • show appropriate behaviour on the computer
  • demonstrate mouse skills: double click, click, drag
  • classify computer parts as input or output devices
  • use the program Microsoft Paint to draw a picture
  • add student name to a text box
  • format the font, font size, font color, and font style
  • print a document
  • start and shut down the computer

Session 4 Left and Right Click to Fill
In this session, TechnoPC computer lessons teach students about the left and right mouse buttons. Students learn to identify each button on the mouse. They use their mouse skills to create a geometric design using both the left and right mouse buttons. Computer Lessons - Primary students learn to use left and right mouse buttons as they draw a geometric design.

Session 5 Fastest Typist in the World

Next, primary students classify computer parts as input and output devices, as well as lessons about the computer keyboard. Students use their keyboarding skills to type text and format the appearance of words. Later, they consider how each computer part helped them input and output information.

Session 6 Computer Operator License

The computer lessons in this session have students apply their skills by using a template to make a poster about computer care.

Students complete a checklist of skills they have learned in order to receive a Computer Operator's License..

Computer Lessons - Primary students use a checklist to track new skills. Computer Lessons - Primary students receive a Computer Operator's Certificate upon completion of the checklist.
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View Certificate

Optional Computer Lessons

Included with TechnoPC are these fun and challenging computer lessons for further enrichment:

  • Magnify This: How to use the magnifier tool.
  • Shut Down or Log Off: Think about procedures.
  • Print Preview: Learn advanced tips and tricks.
  • Edit Colors: How to customize the colors on the menu.

Testimonials

The TechnoPC curriculum went great with my K-1 students.

S. Furber, North Lake School, Christmas Valley, OR, USA


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