Grade 3 - Computers

Keyboarding

Left side of keyboard
Right side of keyboard
Special Keys
Home Row
QWERTY Row
Bottom Row

Word Processing

Proper spacing using punctuation (. , ? ! )
Proper punctuation for paragraphs (tab, enter)
Word Wrap
Highlight text in document to:
Select and change font and point size
Apply font formats (style) Bold, Italic, Underline
Change text color
Use the Undo and Redo command
Use the Spelling feature
Use the Thesaurus feature
Insert date and time
Print a document
Locate and open an existing document
Insert graphics into a document (Word Art, Clip Art, Images)
Use Save As and Save (to a designated drive or disk)

Multimedia

Create a project of 3 or more slides
Add pre-recorded sound to a project
Use buttons to control project slide/card etc. order
Add relevant clip art or picture (graphic) to enhance project material
Add transitions to project

Research and Communications

Locate or Insert URL
Understand common domain extensions
Utilize Navigation tools: Home, Back, Forward, Refresh, Print
Navigation: Recognize Links and follow them logically
Select and Print information
Electronic Encyclopedias
Elements
Use the Find/Search Tool with teacher directed or student selected topics