Melissa Bailey
Bogue Sound Elementary
April 2000

Curriculum Areas NC Standard Course of Study:
Computer/Technology Skills
    Goal 1:  The learner will understand important issues of a technology based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies
        Objective 1.1:  Identify the computer as a machine that helps people work and play.
        Objective 1.2:  Identify the physical components of the computer system
        Objective 1.3:  Demonstrate respect for the work of others
        Objective 1.4:  Demonstrate correct care and use of computers.
    Goal 2:  The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies
        Objective 2.1:   Locate and use letters, numbers, and special keys on a keyboard.
        Objective 2.2:  Place the cursor at a specified location.

Approximate Time Required:
    30 minutes

Teacher's Lesson Goals/Objectives:
The student will manipulate the mouse to draw a picture on a computer program such as Kid Works or ClarisWorks for Kids. Then, using the keyboard, the student will type a word to label the picture and type his/her name.
 

Materials/Resources Needed:

• picture word list
• computer, keyboard, mouse
• desktop publishing software (ClarisWorks for Kids or Kid Works)
• printer
• paper

1. Class identifies computers as a machine that will help them do their work more efficiently.
2. Students discuss respect for other's work and the care of and use of computers.
3. Students will enter the Kid Works or Claris Works for Kids program.
4. Demonstrate how to use the Kid Works or Claris Works for Kids programs to complete the assignment.
5. Demonstrate how to draw a picture and type accompanying word(s).

Activities:

1. The student will identify the physical computer components they will use today.
2. Students are to demonstrate respect for other's work
3. The student will refer to a posted picture/word list and pick an area to copy.
4. Using the pencil/mouse the student will draw a picture.
5. Clicking on the typewriter will allow the student to type a word to label the picture.
6. The student's name and date will also be added.

Assessment:
Self evaluation of completed computer drawing/typing.
Does picture match the teacher sample and was the word typed correctly?
 

Supplemental Resources:
This activity integrates reading and writing.
It can also be integrated into any topic studied, such as, drawing seasonal or holiday pictures.

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