The document outlines the computer curriculum for kindergarten through 5th grade. It details the frequency of computer classes, software used, and types of projects for each grade level. Kindergarten has separate units for computers and iPads. The curriculum expands computer use and introduces new software and skills each year, with 5th grade integrating all previously learned skills into research projects.

1. Computer Curricula
September 2012

2. Kindergarten
Computers and iPads in separate units

3. First Grade
Once a week all year
More drawing tools in Kid Pix
Projects to support classroom curriculum
Math explorations and practice
Phonics based keyboarding

4. Second Grade
Twice a week all year
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Phonics based
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5. Third Grade
Twice a week all year
Software Applications Creative Projects
• HyperStudio5 for multimedia • Digital stories, design and
record
• Media Literacy: Online safety
• Scratch animation, programming
• Typing Pal for basic fluency
• Classroom tie-ins with research
• Mathletics for practice and
fun! • iPad projects (New!)

6. Fourth Grade Twice a week, full bore
• HyperStudio5 • Media Literacy: Digital Citizenship
• PrintShop2 • Keyboarding targets
• Typing Pal • Scratch animation
• Mathletics • Music History project
• Timez Attack • Page layout
• Inspiration (mapping) • Spreadsheets
• NoodleTools (citations) • State Report projects
• GarageBand • Database research

7. Fifth Grade
Twice a week, putting it all together
All of the skills and tools developed so far plus
Media Literacy (propaganda techniques) and
several progressive research cycles to develop
reading, note taking, organizational, and writing skills
using databases and approved web sites.
New software applications include Keynote (sister to
PowerPoint), iMovie, and web building features of
HyperStudio5.

8. Web images from:
• http://www.daveswell.co.nz
• http://www.zazzle.com
• http://www.funbumperstickers.com
• http://www.handmadebyme.co.uk