6th+grade+work

6th graders need to practice for the keyboard test. You may use this game made on Powerpoint to practice.

__Rationale for 6th grade keyboarding, computing class.__ 6th grade students will be begin work on keyboarding skills. The year starts off with students learning how to use word processing software. Students will learn how to type for accuracy,typing documents, letters and panphlets, format letters using MLA formatting style, proof reading, typing for speed, etc.. Second semester 6th rade students will start a unit using spreadsheets. We will start this unit by playing Monopoly with checks. We will then take the check ledgers and input them into spreadsheets. Students will learn how to insert and write formulas to balance spreadsheets, insert formatting to spreadsheets, use spread sheets to figure absolute value, figure payroll, etc.. Students will use various technological tools to demonstrate their knowledge of computer applications, such as; Presentation software, image manipulation software and online classrooms, online test and quizes, blogs, and wikis etc. Students will become familiar with the [|online classroom]format used in many online college courses. This will include learning how to communicate, share files, upload, download, and do homework over the internet.

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