7th Grade
Mr. Richards

Exploratory

  • Basic Computer Technology (1/1)
    file formats
    checking file size and available space
    RAM, clock speed, storage
    properties of ink-jet vs. laser printers
    networking
    LAN, intranet, Ethernet, wireless

  • Intermediate Interface (1/2)
    peripheral equipment
    connection types (USB, FireWire, ADB, SCSI, etc.)
    using a flatbed scanner
    using a external hard drives

  • Intermediate MS Word (1/2)
    auto features
    using Office Assistant
    columns and paragraphs
    working with graphics
    resize, manipulate, text wrap
    working with tables
    importing/exporting to/from other applications

  • Intro MS Excel (1/2)
    rows, columns, cells
    sizing cells, layout
    entering data
    managing workbooks and sheets
    generating charts
    basic formulas/functions

  • Intro MS PowerPoint (1/2, 3/1)
    basic features and layout
    stand alone presentation
    tool for personal presentations

  • Intermediate Internet (1/1)
    review RMS acceptable use policy
    ethical and legal behavior in copying files, applications and media
    evaluating information sources
    validate a web site for authenticity (domain name, author, last update)
    proper citing of sources
    advanced browser search techniques