Computers Curriculum
7th Grade
7th Graders will be focusing on computer and application usage. We will
explore many aspects of computer use that they will need in 7th and 8th
grades, as well as establish a basis for high school. Further, students will
learn operations to become more efficient with using computers. Students
will work on and complete projects with all MS Office applications. Also,
there will be a stress on internet safety and guidelines for proper
communication and safety on the internet, including the use of Moodle and
bulletin boards.
Advanced Microsoft Office
- Office Integration
- Mail merge
- Inserting charts from Excel
- Inserting objects into PowerPoint
Digital Photography
- Digital Camera Operation
- ISO
- Scene modes
- Quality
- Special Effects
- Photoshop LE
- Basic use and effects
- Transparency
- Layers
- Collage
- Color Effects
Basic Web Design
- Standards of design: personal vs. business
- Colors and Backgrounds
- Images
- Font formats
- CSS Introduction
- Links: web and e-mail
- Proper source citing
Basic Broadcast Technologies
- Video recording and camera use
- Proper lighting
- Simple sound recording
- Loading video into computer
- Using Windows Moviemaker
- Inserting still images
- Inserting video
- Transitions and effects
- Credits and Titles