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The student uses brainstorming/webbing software in planning, organizing and prewriting. (Examples include using Inspiration)
Software: Inspiration
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Inspiration 7.5 Creating a main idea Adding sub-topics Deleting ideas Arranging ideas Changing the view size Using the Rapidfire Feature Linking ideas Changing a symbol Changing libraries Adding text to the link arrow Switching to outline view Adding ideas in outline view Deleting ideas in outline view Print options for your diagram Changing the font style Changing the symbol colors Using the draw tools Inserting graphics Spell Checking your document Saving as Inspiration Creating internet links in diagram view Deactivating hyperlinks Using animated symbols Shutting animated symbols off	Inspiration 7.0 Creating a main idea Adding sub-topics Deleting ideas Arranging ideas Changing the view size Using the Rapidfire Feature Linking ideas Changing a symbol Changing libraries Adding text to the link arrow Switching to outline view Adding ideas in outline view Deleting ideas in outline view Print options for your diagram Changing the font style Changing the symbol colors Using the draw tools Inserting graphics Spell Checking your document Saving as Inspiration Creating internet links in diagram view Deactivating hyperlinks Using animated symbols Shutting animated symbols off

The student uses a word processing application to create and edit a document that contains text (words, phrases, and sentences) and images. (Examples might include typing first name, last name, vocabulary words, simple sentences, etc).
Software: MS Word
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MSWord 2003 Working with toolbars Entering text into a document Using Save and Save As The various ways to select text Basic text editing Cut, Copy and Paste Using undo and redo Spelling and Grammar Check Working with fonts MS Word 2003- Intermediate Clip Art task pane Inserting a picture Picture formatting options	MS Word Working with toolbars Entering text into a document Using Save and Save As The various ways to select text Basic text editing Cut, Copy and Paste Using undo and redo Spelling and Grammar Check Working with fonts MS Word- Intermediate Clip Art task pane Inserting a picture Picture formatting options

The student plans, creates, and analyzes simple multimedia products collaboratively combining visual elements, sounds and words to communicate concepts. (Examples might include student use of PowerPoint to structure presentations)
Software: PowerPoint
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MS PowerPoint 2003 Working with toolbars Using the Get Started task pane Working with text boxes Using save and save as Navigating through slides Presentation views Adding a slide in any view Deleting a slide in any view Changing the slide order Changing a slide layout Using the redo and undo buttons Changing font formats Aligning text Printing Working with bulleted lists Working with numbered lists Inserting clip art Inserting pictures files Resizing graphics Adding a text box to a slide Setting slide transitions MS PowerPoint Advanced 2003 Adding animation to slide text Adding animation to an object Setting animation timing Inserting a sound file Inserting video	MS PowerPoint 2004 Working with toolbars Using the Get Started task pane Working with text boxes Using save and save as Navigating through slides Presentation views Adding a slide in any view Deleting a slide in any view Changing the slide order Changing a slide layout Using the redo and undo buttons Changing font formats Aligning text Printing Working with bulleted lists Working with numbered lists Inserting clip art Inserting pictures files Resizing graphics Adding a text box to a slide Setting slide transitions MS PowerPoint Advanced 2004 Adding animation to slide text Adding animation to an object Setting animation timing Inserting a sound file Inserting video

The student uses computer-drawing programs and other technology resources to create illustrations and/or picture stories. (Examples might include using KidPix, Paint, AppleWorks, etc.)

Software: Kidpix and/or Paint

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Kidpix Version 4.0

Using the drawing tools
Using the painting tools
Using the fill bucket tool
Using & editing rubber stamps
Using the eraser & the Undo Guy
Adding & formatting text boxes
Using stickers
Adding & playing animation
Using sound

Paint:

Drawing lines
Drawing an ellipse or circle
Drawing a rectangle or square
Typing and formatting text
Setting the foreground and background colors
Filling an area or object with color
Painting with a brush and airbrush

Kidpix Version 4.0

Using the drawing tools
Using the painting tools
Using the fill bucket tool
Using & editing rubber stamps
Using the eraser & the Undo Guy
Adding & formatting text boxes
Using stickers
Adding & playing animation
Using sound

Paint Not Available on Macs

The student uses technology to create, add, edit, and draw conclusions from information displayed in charts and graphs. (Examples might include using Excel Apple Works, PowerPoint, etc.)
Software: Excel
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Excel 2003 Working with toolbars Working with the menus Keyboard moves Entering info in a spreadsheet Editing a cell Spell check Auto fill Entering formulas Auto sum and auto sum list Basic functions Drag down fill Cut, copy, paste in Excel Using undo and redo Number formatting Formatting using the toolbar Cell alignment and indentation Selecting columns and rows Changing column width and row height Inserting a column or row Inserting or deleting selected cells Delete a column or row Charting Workshop- Learn everything you need to know to create charts.	Excel 2004 Intro Working with toolbars Working with the menus Keyboard moves Entering info in a spreadsheet Editing a cell Spell check Auto fill Entering formulas Auto sum and auto sum list Basic functions Drag down fill Cut, copy, paste in Excel Using undo and redo Number formatting Formatting using the toolbar Cell alignment and indentation Selecting columns and rows Changing column width and row height Inserting a column or row Inserting or deleting selected cells Delete a column or row Excel 2004 Intermediate Creating a chart with one keystroke Creating a chart using the chart wizard Changing the chart type Modifying chart elements Adding titles to the chart Change the chart location Changing the data series color AppleWorks Spreadsheets Version 6

The student creates basic spreadsheets to organize and display information. (Examples might include Excel, AppleWorks, etc.)
Software: Excel
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Excel 2003 Working with toolbars Working with the menus Keyboard moves Entering info in a spreadsheet Editing a cell Spell check Auto fill Entering formulas Auto sum and auto sum list Basic functions Drag down fill Cut, copy, paste in Excel Using undo and redo Number formatting Formatting using the toolbar Cell alignment and indentation Selecting columns and rows Changing column width and row height Inserting a column or row Inserting or deleting selected cells Delete a column or row Charting Workshop- Learn everything you need to know to create charts.	Excel 2004 Intro Working with toolbars Working with the menus Keyboard moves Entering info in a spreadsheet Editing a cell Spell check Auto fill Entering formulas Auto sum and auto sum list Basic functions Drag down fill Cut, copy, paste in Excel Using undo and redo Number formatting Formatting using the toolbar Cell alignment and indentation Selecting columns and rows Changing column width and row height Inserting a column or row Inserting or deleting selected cells Delete a column or row Excel 2004 Intermediate Creating a chart with one keystroke Creating a chart using the chart wizard Changing the chart type Modifying chart elements Adding titles to the chart Change the chart location Changing the data series color AppleWorks Spreadsheets Version 6

The student adds information to existing databases and spreadsheets. (Examples might include using TableTop, Excel, Apple Works, etc.)
Software: Excel
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Excel 2003 Working with toolbars Working with the menus Keyboard moves Entering info in a spreadsheet Editing a cell Spell check Auto fill Entering formulas Auto sum and auto sum list Basic functions Drag down fill Cut, copy, paste in Excel Using undo and redo Number formatting Formatting using the toolbar Cell alignment and indentation Selecting columns and rows Changing column width and row height Inserting a column or row Inserting or deleting selected cells Delete a column or row Charting Workshop- Learn everything you need to know to create charts.	Excel 2004 Intro Working with toolbars Working with the menus Keyboard moves Entering info in a spreadsheet Editing a cell Spell check Auto fill Entering formulas Auto sum and auto sum list Basic functions Drag down fill Cut, copy, paste in Excel Using undo and redo Number formatting Formatting using the toolbar Cell alignment and indentation Selecting columns and rows Changing column width and row height Inserting a column or row Inserting or deleting selected cells Delete a column or row Excel 2004 Intermediate Creating a chart with one keystroke Creating a chart using the chart wizard Changing the chart type Modifying chart elements Adding titles to the chart Change the chart location Changing the data series color AppleWorks Spreadsheets Version 6 AppleWorks Database Version 5