By using project based curriculum, students learn to use a particular program through creating projects that include specific skills. The projects are either generated by the computer teacher or in conjunction with what the students are doing in their classroom setting so their computer instruction is integrated into their class work.

The skills taught all relate to the National Educational Technology Standards which are a bench mark skills list that all students, teachers, and administrators are expected to meet at specific grade level check points.

Fifth Grade Computer

During the time between now and the end of school the fifth graders will be reveiwing and learning about using Power Point as they create a presentation about their state. Included in this instruction will be directions about embedding graphics into their presentations and adding borders and shadows to the pictures they include.

Sixth Grade Computer

Sixth graders will be spending the final weeks of this school year in the computer classes working on Power Point presentations of things that happened during their sixth grade year. In addition to this, they will be editing photographs and some will be using the lab's scanners to create digital files to use in their Power Point presentations.

Wheel Computer

The Wheel Computer class is one quarter of instruction and review of computer skills including a focus on using the internet as a source of information. Several of the assignments center around a unit on exploring possible careers the students might find interesting. In looking at careers students will be encouraged to explore ones related to their specific interests and requirements for being successful.

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Email Address :	gokamoto@friendschristian.org
School Phone :	714-524-5240