Grade Level: Kindergarten

Subjects:  Language Arts, Technology

Learner Outcomes:  The students will be able to:

Open Microsoft Word
Find picture in a file
Insert picture into Word template
Print a Word document following directions
Recognize own name

Duration of lessons:  Four 30-minute sessions

Materials:

Jack and Jill ID blank photo template
Jack and Jill picture/rhyme template
Jack and Jill sample
Digital photo of each child with prop

Technology Tools/Courseware:

Digital camera
Data Projector
Laser pointer
Multimedia computer
Office 2000

Teacher notes:

Teacher might need to review computer procedures.
Students must be able to use the computer and mouse.
Take a digital picture of each student with prop used in reciting rhyme prior to this lesson.
Teacher will need to rename each child's picture with his or her name.
Place shortcut of Jack and Jill picture/rhyme template on computer desktop each student will be using.  An example of a completed picture id and a Jack and Jill ID blank photo template is shown.
Teacher will need to place pictures in Jack and Jill file so it can be easily viewed when the picture is being searched.
Teacher will cut picture ID to a 6 inches wide by 4 inches high and laminate.
Depending on the number of computers available, the time to complete this activity will vary.

        1. Recite together "Jack and Jill".  Divide class into half and repeat rhyme.
        2. Using data projector and laser pointer review computer terms:   

        3. Student will open Microsoft Word on desktop as teacher models each step below using data projector and laser pointer.
        4. Students will click on the word Insert...Picture...From file .
        5. Students will click on file named Jack and Jill.
        6. Student will find their name and click on it.
        7. Student will click on the word Insert.
       8. Students will view their work.

Procedures:

        1. Student will open the shortcut on desktop labeled template .
        2. Students will click on the word Insert...Picture...From file.
        3. Students will click on file named Jack and Jill.
        4. Student will find their name and click on it.
        5. Student will click on the word Insert.
        6. Student will click the enter key two times.
        7. Student will type his or her name.
        8. Student will click the words File, Print Preview.
        9. The teacher will check and then print it for student.
        10. Student will retrieve document from printer and give it to the teacher.

Procedures:

        Those students who still need to complete activity, will repeat above directions listed again below.

        1. Student will open the shortcut on desktop labeled template .
        2. Students will click on the word Insert...Picture...From file.
        3. Students will click on file named Jack and Jill.
        4. Student will find their name and click on it.
        5. Student will click on the word Insert.
        6. Student will click the enter key two times.
        7. Student will type his or her name.
        8. Student will click the words File, Print Preview.
        9. The teacher will check and then print it for student.
        10. Student will retrieve document from printer and give it to the teacher.

        1. After the teacher has trimmed document and laminated the photos, the picture ID's will be given to students.
        2. Students will share with each other their ID's.
        3. Teacher will review how document was made.
        4. Students will display ID's in room.

Modifications:

All modifications for each IEP and 504 document will be made.
Students may be paired for activity.
Have chart of computer terms for students to view
Some students may need one-on-one help from aide or parent volunteer.  Students will also assist one another.

Enrichment Activities:

Student may insert pictures into a Word document using other Nursery Rhyme pictures taken during unit.
Student may learn how to insert clip art documents into Word documents.
Student may learn how to change style and size of font.
Students may learn how to insert picture onto a template to design a bookmark.

Evaluation/Assessment:

ID photo will be given to each student who has completed the activity.

West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives:  

Listening/Speaking/Viewing  K.2, K.5, K.10, K.11 
Reading Comprehension K.16, K.17
Computer/Technology K.66, K.67, K.68, K.70

National Standards:

Reading 5 Uses the general skills and strategies of the reading process
Viewing 9 Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs
Technology 1 Knows the characteristics and uses of computer hardware and operating systems
Technology 2 Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs

References:

Computer Basics (targeted for seniors but good for any age beginners)
What's the Point?
Click, Drag and Drop
Computers in Action
New User Tutorial

Authors:

Mary Ellen McDavid
Lou Ann Stump
Shirley Yoke

Weberwood Elementary

 

Overview Simple Sequence - Nursery Rhymes	Lesson 1 Humpty Dumpty Sequencing	Lesson 2 Jack and Jill  Sequencing
Lesson 3 "Jack and Jill" Picture ID	Lesson 4 Hickory Dickory Dock	Lesson 5 - Exploring Nursery Rhymes on the Internet