LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Computer Technology Skills — Grade 5

Goal 2: The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.

Objective 2.10. Select and use WP/DTP menu/tool bar features to edit/revise and change existing documents/projects/assignments. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Spell check: What a tool!
Students, through guided practice, become familiar with how a spell check program works and learn to use it effectively. They will then be able to use it independently as they word process on their own.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2–5 Computer/Technology Skills)
By Mary Rizzo.
Exploring the Everglades
After reading the book, Everglades, by Jean Craighead George, students will apply basic Internet navigation and computer skills to complete a scavenger hunt about the Everglades. As a culmination activity, students will use a word processing program to type a paragraph detailing what they have learned about the Everglades.
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Computer/Technology Skills, English Language Arts, Information Skills, and Social Studies)
By Debbie Fox.