Module 1: Understanding My Computer

The theme of this module is learning how to use a computer efficiently. This includes understanding how a computer is designed; how hardware and software interact; and the role of an operating system. Students also learn how to make constructive use of a computer in creating personal projects.

Unit One: How Does My Computer Work?

Unit Two: What is an Operating System?

Unit Three: Working with Vista

Unit Four: Working with Documents

Unit Five: Working with Graphics

Unit Six: Vista Music

Unit Seven: Annoying Things About My Computer

Module 2: Organizing And Presenting Ideas

The theme of this module is the manipulation of information: searching, working with databases and spreadsheets, and using

LOGO to communicate.

Unit One: How Do We Search For Information?

Unit Two: How Do We Change Information?

Unit Three: Let's Present Ideas

Module 3: Sorting And Classifying Information

This module focuses on helping students to classify information. The goal is that students will understand that effective communication is based upon accurate organization of information; and that this requires knowledge of how to create classifications and categories.

Unit One: Let's Discover How To Sort Information

Unit Two: Let's Discover How To Classify Information

Unit Three: Let's Discover How To Group Information

Unit Four: Let's Discover How To Search, Group and Classify

Module 4: Organizing Data

This module guides students through the processes involved in storing and retrieving data, and developing thinking skills related to the creation of information sets and patterns.

Unit One: Storing and Retrieving Information

Unit Two: Developing Our Thinking Skills

Unit Three: Let's Explore Ways To Recognize and Create Patterns

Web Quest: Escape From The Zoo

Module 5: Finding Objects That Respond To Signals

This module introduces young students to signs, signals and programs, moving towards learning about basic programming processes.

Unit One: Let's Find Signs And Signals

Unit Two: Let's Find Sequences

Unit Three: Let's Design The Right Choices

Unit Four: Let's Design And Send Signals