6th Grade Keyboarding

This class is designed for sixth grade students to learn “touch” typing on a computer, and teaches them practical applications of technology. Students will be able to master the keyboard and become proficient with speed and accuracy. The program used by the students is Micro Type Multimedia.

         6th Grade Computer Applications

This class contains content that will comprise of basic computer hardware and software applications. Students will be using Microsoft Office which consists of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Publisher, Front Page, Outlook., and Internet Explorer.

          6th Grade Applied Technology                     

The grade 6 Applied Technology class has been designed to offer students an exploration of the many new technologies that affect our daily lives. These include, Biotechnology, Laser, Robotics, Video production, Digital music (midi), Electronics, Land Transportation, Digital Photography, Satellite, Materials Processing, AutoCad, 3-D Modeling, Desktop Publishing and Computer Graphics.

There are fourteen learning stations (modules) set up in the lab. Students usually have a partner to work with when completing the self-directed activities. each module last 10 days. The students will have a different partner for each rotation. The selection of a partner was done using scheduling software. Activity modules allow students to interact with audio, video, computer- controlled machines and other "high-tech" equipment. Software programs used include, AutoDesk AutoCad LT, AutoDesk 3-D Modeling, Adobe Photoshop LE, Adobe Pagemaker, and Music Write 2000.

 Students will have the opportunity to handle high tech equipment, such as computers, helium-neon lasers, satellite dish and receiver, non-linear digital video editing equipment, digital video camera, digital still camera, TeachMover robotic arm, and midi keyboard.