Introduction
Standards 
Objectives
Activities
Assessment
Results
Resources

 
 
 
 
 

 

 Introduction
Mastering the keyboard.  It's one of the most basic elements in making computers "user-friendly" but it's often overlooked in the classroom.  Here's a plan to demystify the keyboard and set students free to explore what computers really have to offer.  Keyboarding is an invaluable skill that forms the foundation for lifelong, efficient computer use.
Subject:  Keyboarding
Topic:  Mastering the Keyboard
Grade Level: 6
Student Lesson name and URL:
Standards Addressed

Sixth Grade
Language Arts Content Standards
Research and Technology:

(6) 1.5  compose documents with appropriate formatting by using word-processing skills and principles of design (e.g., margins, tabs, spacing, columns, page orientation)

Instructional Objectives

  1. After viewing an animation of continental movement on a laser disk, students will be able to arrange the fit of the continents with continental puzzle pieces.
  2. After analyzing information from an Encarta CD, students will be able to compare the distribution of fossils, rock types and ancient climatic zones on different continents as evidence for plate tectonics by fitting puzzle pieces marked by these special features.
  3. Students will be able to draw a diagram of the earth’s layers.
  4. After collecting information from The Earth CD, students will be able to locate earthquakes, volcanoes and mid ocean ridges as evidence for plate tectonics.
  5. After viewing a laser disc geology chapter, students will be able to pass a true/false quiz on lithospheric plates and layers of the earth.
  6. Students will be able to identify the major geologic events that result from plate motions in a Power Point multimedia presentation.
  7. Students will be able to present their findings on the sixth grade plate tectonics and Earth’s structure standards in a Power Point multimedia presentation to an audience of peers and adults, including the World Geologic Society.Students will be able to write, edit and revise their findings on the sixth grade plate tectonics and Earth’s structure standards using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.

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Student Activities
This quick and easy method is versatile and requires no excess expense.  No disks nor any fancy, prepackaged computer programs are needed.  It is as effective with large groups as it is with small groups or individuals and can be practiced on any kind of computer or typewriter keyboard, at home or at school.
Introductory Activity
Draw a diagram of the computer keyboard.  Make copies and distribule to all students.  Let them review and ask any questions.  Give them time to explore and review this representation of the keyboard. 
Enabling Activity(ies)
Begin by introducing students to the HOME KEYS:  A,S,D,F,J,K,L and ; saying these are the "resting" keys.  After you type any letter, your fingers must always return to the home keys. 
Culminating Activity
 
 
Assessment
Insert your grading rubric for the culminating activity or a link to your rubric or test document .
Results
After implementing your lesson (sometime between January & March), insert a chart of your pre-test, post-test, and culminating assessment data.
 
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School Name  Andros Karperos
School Location Yuba City
Your Name and e-mail address Lori Zwald
Last Revised: 07/26/2000 (insert and update last revision date every time you work on this page)