Students are learning all the computer basics. Skills we are working on in class are: logging in/out, correct posture, and mouse skills. As well as, the parts of the computer and their job. We have started learning about the keyboard, the homerow method, and typing with two hands. 

Student have been working on building thier own computer. This is a worksheet based lesson where they learn how a computer works. Students are reviewing logging in/out, correct posture, and mouse skills. As well as, the parts of the computer and their job. We are expanding into exploring the parts of a web browser. Topics we will be covering are:  Back/Forward button, maximize/minimize button, web address bar, exiting windows/menus, dealing with pop-ups. 

Students have completed the first level of their keyboarding curriculmn. Next they will be moving onto the top row. Students will be learning how to use Qwerty Town, a web based keyboarding curriculum. More information about Qwerty Town can be found at the bottom of my page. Please encourage your student to practice at home! Please thier Google Classroom for details

Next, students are learning about the program Google Sheets, a powerful database program. They are starting a project were they examine how databases function. Student will create a database for a fictional pet store that they own. They will then program the cells to make a functioning inventory. 

It is STEM FAIR Time! Be sure to check out the assignment posted in your student’s Google Classroom. This packet includes every step they need to follow to create a successful STEM Fair Project.  It also includes a DUE DATE TIMELINE that is essential to your student’s success.  Your student’s project will be worked on at home, as well as, while students are at school.  Students will be working on this project in my class (weekly) and occasionally in their Science Class.  The protoype portion of you project will need to be completed at home. Other portions of the project will be presented and started in class, finished at home. Each student/partnership will be given a tri-fold presentation board and time to assemble their project board at school in the week before the STEM Fair. The STEM Fair will be open to parents during our Catholic School Week Open House, January 26^th, 11-1pm. 

It is STEM FAIR Time! Be sure to check out the assignment posted in your student’s Google Classroom. This packet includes every step they need to follow to create a successful STEM Fair Project.  It also includes a DUE DATE TIMELINE that is essential to your student’s success.  Your student’s project will be worked on at home, as well as, while students are at school.  Students will be working on this project in my class (weekly) and occasionally in their Science Class.  The protoype portion of you project will need to be completed at home. Other portions of the project will be presented and started in class, finished at home. Each student/partnership will be given a tri-fold presentation board and time to assemble their project board at school in the week before the STEM Fair. The STEM Fair will be open to parents during our Catholic School Week Open House, January 26^th, 11-1pm.