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Software

Microsoft Access
Microsoft Word

Office Version

2007, 2007, XP/03, XP/03, 2000

Subject

Language Arts
Visual Arts

Technology Skills

Database
Desktop Publishing
Graphics
Word Processing

Topic

Mystery

Product Category

Primary-Projects:TechnoCop

Level

Elementary


Samples
Badge
Database New Recruit Form
Database Crook Profile
Wanted Poster
Review Questions

Contents
Teacher Guide
Student Workbook
TechnoCop Database
Badges Presentation
Sample Images
Blank Cop Template
Wanted Poster Template
Review Questions
Skill Reviews
Extension Activities
Summary of Skills
Parent Letter
Certificate

TechnoCop

Elementary Computer Lesson Plans
TechnoCop Icon Join the TechnoCop Police Academy. After some training, the recruits use the TechnoCop database to solve silly crimes such as the Case of the Cookie Crook and the Blank Screen Bandit.

Session 1 TechnoCop Training

Students enter the computer lab as new recruits. Their first assignment is to investigate the Microsoft Word program window. By following step by step instructions in the TechnoCop elementary computer lesson plans, students learn how to:

Elementary Computer Lesson Plans - Students play the role of policemen as they use a database to solve mysteries.
  • format text
  • draw shapes
  • create WordArt
These skills are essential for any “TechnoCop” and will be used in the next session to make a police badge.

Session 2 Badge of Courage

All TechnoCops need a badge! Students watch a presentation, included in the project resources, about real police badges.

Once students are familiar with the appearance and content of a badge, they follow detailed instructions in the TechnoCop elementary lesson plans to create their own badge. Using shapes and WordArt, they create a one-of-a-kind police badge. Elementary Computer Lesson Plans - Students use Microsoft Word to design their own badge.
View Sample Badge


Session 3 TechnoCop Database

Students use the TechnoCop database, provided with the technology project, to become familiar with the concept of a database. Then they learn to add a new record to include information about themselves: name, badge, and rank.

Session 4 Looking for Crooks

The fun continues as students examine the crooks in the TechnoCop database. Following directions in the elementary computer lesson plans, they learn how to filter the records to find the crooks who match specific traits. Using Filter By Form, they are able to narrow down a list of possible suspects.


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Learning Objectives
  • understand the role of a police officer
  • use the mouse to right click, double click, click, drag
  • label the parts of the Microsoft Word program window
  • draw shapes, add text, and format text in MS Word
  • create a drawing canvas
  • open a form in a database
  • add text and an image to fields in a database
  • add, view, find, and print records in a database
  • enter search criteria in a filter by form
  • filter the records in a database to solve a mystery

Session 5 On the Job

The new TechnoCops now practice their filtering skills by solving three cases using the computer:

  • The Absent Letter A’s
  • The Blind Mice Mystery
  • The Blank Screen Burglar

Students are given clues that help them to progressively narrow down the possibilities in the database until they are left with only one suspect.

Elementary Computer Lesson Plans - Primary students learn to use a fun database as they solve mysteries.

Session 6 Wanted
The Case of the Cookie Crook is the final case that must be solved.

Afterwards, students design a Wanted poster with information about the suspect and crime. They apply and review the skills learned in the first session to create an eye-catching public notice that will be sure to bring the crook to justice!

Elementary Computer Lesson Plans - Students design a wanted poster to apply learned skills.
View Sample Poster

Optional Elementary Computer Lesson Plans

Included with lesson plans are fun enrichment activities:

  • Make a Nameplate: Make a desk sign with your name.
  • Play It Safe: Circle the picture with the safe choice.
  • Make a Police Hat: Use a template to be creative.
  • Who Did It? Practice detective skills.
  • Unscramble the Words: Learn database icon names.
  • Find the Crooks: Practice Filter By Form.



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