School Preston    
Teacher  Kvapil    
Subject  8th Grade Computer Exploratory Grade  8th
Timeline  Quarter    

Content Skills Assessment Resources Activity

Vector vs. Bitmap Create vector graphics using vector graphics tool. Convert vector to bitmap. Convert bitmap to graphics. Download and provide sample vector files from the internet and post it in the portfolio as bitmaps. Macromedia Flash Create a simple logo in vector for a website.
Speadsheets-Charts Create charts appropriate to the data given. Demonstrate the ability to take various given data to create correct charts. OpenOffice.org Calc Convert monthly weather data into visual data.
Spreadsheets-Calculations Take given data to create new data by using calculations. SUM, divide, multiply, add, subtract. Solve word math problems using spreadsheet software OpenOffice.org Calc Create a checkbook. Create a loan/interst calculator
Desktop Publishing-Document and text formatting Using word processing features within a desktop publishing program. Use custom document sizing, and create page markers. Demonstrate the ability to take a product(cereal box) and correctly create a layout ready for print. Macromedia Freehand Design a cereal box.
HTML Use Notepad to write HTML code to create a simple site. Portrfolio assessment based on the results of individual web sites. Atomic Learning.com, w3schools.com, class presentations, student portfolios Create, edit and update a website for a quarter.
Blogging Write electronic content to communicate clearly and responsibly on the world wide web. Website Portfolio, Blog Page Other Blog sites, topics from various on-line sources Write a blog every other day.
Web Editor Manage multiple web pages using WYSIWYG software Portfolio Assessment: Web site Macromedia Dreamweaver Create and Maintain a Web site
Essentials of a Computer Identify and label parts of a computer and know the signifance of hardware performance Slideshow Portfolio On-line resources and Openoffice.org Impress Research on-line the details of coomputer hardware as if a purchase was taking place.
Interface Concepts Define, compare/contrast computer and mechanical interfaces Create a menu Macromedia Flash and internet Navigate the web to compare different web interfaces
XML Wite Basic XML database Convert a list of data/information and create an xml file Notepad and internet Create an RSS news link using XML
Basic 3D Identify objects and points on X, Y, and Z axis. Create various shapes to specificity; e.g., create rectangle 100x150x300 SketchPad Design a simple arhcitectural structure
Basic Animation Create frame by frame animations, recognize different types of animation, and manipulate timelines. Make a 10 second animation file using basic shapes and text. Macromedia Flash Create frame by frame movie clips