8.1.A.8  Basic Computer Skills and Tools

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5. Create documents with advanced text-formatting and graphics using word processing.

Inserting Clipart into Word Document

Printout of Word Document

6. Create a file containing customized information by merging documents.

Mail Merge 1

Printout of Mail Merge Document

7. Construct a simple spreadsheet, enter data, and interpret the information.

Using Excel to Interpret Data

Printout of Excel spreadsheet with interpretive graph

8. Design and produce a basic multimedia project.

I Spy Lesson

Printout of PowerPoint I Spy books

9. Plan and create a simple database, define fields, input data, and produce a report using sort and query.

Using Database to Analyze Data 1

Printout of Database  with analysis

11.  Choose appropriate electronic graphic organizers to create, construct, or design a document.

Introduction to Graphic Organizers

Printout of Inspiration document

B.8  Application of Productivity Tools

1. Demonstrate an understanding of how changes in technology impact the workplace and society.

Technology Essay

Printout of technology essay in Word

2. Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology, and discuss consequences of misuse.

Citing Sources

Printout of Word document with Internet sources cited

4. Describe and practice safe Internet usage.

Internet Safety Lesson

Printout of safety poster using Print Shop

6. Choose appropriate tools and information resources to support research and solve real world problems, including but not limited to:  On-line resources and databases and search engines and subject directories.

What’s for Dinner Web Quest

Poster, Excel spreadsheets/graphs, and Word essay

7. Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness of print and non-print electronic information sources.

Evaluating Websites

Worksheets evaluating 3 websites

8. Use computer applications to modify information independently and/or collaboratively to solve problems.

What’s for Dinner Web Quest

Poster, Excel spreadsheets/graphs, and Word essay

10. Determine when technology tools are appropriate to solve a problem and make a decision.

What’s for Dinner Web Quest

Poster, Excel spreadsheets/graphs, and Word essay