Primary Projects for Children aged 4-7
TechnoBasics
Students get acquainted with the computer. This introduction includes identifying computer hardware, rules when using the computer, and how to turn the computer on and off properly. Students also acquire mouse control as they learn to click and hold, click and drag, and double click. Upon completion, students receive a Computer Drivers License that states they are able to competently and safely use the computer.
Technology Skills: operating environment, word processing, graphics
Technology Integration: language arts, visual arts
Software Applications: Kid Pix Deluxe 3
TechnoColours
Students learn to identify colour names, produce shades of colour, display the mood of colour, and distinguish objects of colour by producing beautiful artwork. In their art pieces students demonstrate how colour is a part of their everyday world by painting, drawing, and singing.
Technology Skills: multimedia, operating environment, graphics
Technology Integration: language arts, visual arts
Software Applications: Kid Pix Deluxe 3
TechnoShapes
Students construct with geometric shapes. They learn the types of shapes and use them to produce various objects or create unique designs.
Technology Skills: graphics, operating environment
Technology Integration: language arts, visual arts, mathematics
Software Applications: Kid Pix Deluxe 3
TechnoLetters
Students have fun with the alphabet. They become familiar with the name and sound a letter by producing puzzles, books, and animated movies.
Technology Skills: graphics, operating environment, word processing, multimedia
Technology Integration: language arts, visual arts
Software Applications: Kid Pix Deluxe 3
TechnoNumbers
Students learn about numbers. They draw, count, and sort numbers while producing fabulous artwork, books, and animated scenes.
Technology Skills: word processing, graphics, multimedia, operating environment
Technology Integration: language arts, visual arts
Software Applications: Kid Pix Deluxe 3
TechnoPC
Students are introduced to the personal computer. This introduction includes identifying hardware, computer care, and mouse control. Upon completion, students receive a Computer Operator's License that states they are able to competently and safely use the computer.
Technology Skills: multimedia, operating environment, word processing, graphics
Technology Integration: language arts, visual arts
Software Applications: Microsoft Paint
TechnoArtist
Students prepare their own art collection by making six pieces of art. Interwoven into the activities are opportunities to learn about art elements, art history, and types of artistic mediums. TechnoArtist stretches the limits of conventional paint tools, sparking the imagination of young artists.
Technology Skills: graphics, operating environment
Technology Integration: language arts, visual arts, history
Software Applications: Microsoft Paint
TechnoBook
Students publish books. Working with colourful templates they learn essential word processing skills that allow them edit, type, and illustrate story pages. The focus on the position and function of keys on the keyboard ensures that students will not only become authors but competent typists as well.
Technology Skills: word processing
Technology Integration: language arts, visual arts
Software Applications: Microsoft Word
TechnoCity
Students produce a multimedia report about the city where they live. They create slides that illustrate facts about their city or town. The presentation includes graphics, text, sound, animation, and transitions that combine to make a dazzling report.
Technology Skills: multimedia, operating environment, word processing
Technology Integration: language arts, visual arts, social studies, science
Software Applications: Microsoft PowerPoint
TechnoGallery
Students create their own personal art gallery, by creating four pieces of art that will then be "hung" on displayed in an electronic art gallery, which can then be viewed on the computer.
TechnoIllustrator
Students assume the role of an Illustrator. Using paint and photo editing software they remake and retouch digital images to create a collage that consists of a "Picasso-like" image, a cartoon, and abstract artwork.
TechnoAuthor
Students write a fairy tale. Using word processing software they learn how to format text and create illustrations, to produce an original storybook.
Technology Skills: word processing
Technology Integration: language arts, visual arts
Software Applications: Microsoft Word
TechnoAnimal
Students create a multimedia report about an animal. Using various resources, they gather facts about the diet, habitat, appearance, young, and threats of their selected animal. Afterwards, these facts are organized onto slides. Animation and transitions are applied to the slideshow to create an interesting and informative presentation.
Technology Skills: multimedia, graphics, telecommunications
Technology Integration: language arts, science
Software Applications: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Internet Explorer
TechnoCelebrate
Students learn about celebrations and traditions from around the world. Using the Celebrations database, students gain an understanding of how various cultures celebrate. Afterwards, they select their own event and research this occasion. Students then make a picture illustrating the family tradition that makes this event special. Students enter the information into the Our Family Traditions database. Upon completion, students engage in a TechnoCelebration that includes festivities and fun!
Technology Skills: databases, operating environment, graphics
Technology Integration: language arts, social studies
Software Applications: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Paint
TechnoCop
Students assume the role of a TechnoCop. After some basic training, the young recruits join the force and are awarded a badge. They then add themselves to the TechnoCop database as a fellow officer. Once on the force, they begin to solve various cases. Can they bring the crooks to justice?
Technology Skills: databases, word processing
Technology Integration: language arts, visual arts
Software Applications: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access
TechnoFit
Students learn about
healthy living. In the process, they
design a food guide, menu plan and menu, fitness program, a poster for their
fitness program and much more!
Technology Skills:
design, word processing
Technology Integration: healthy living knowledge, visual arts
Software Applications: Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word
TechnoPainter
Students develop
fundamental computer skills – mouse and keyboard. They create colouring book pages and fancy letter artwork,
use brush styles and learn geometric shapes, using digital paint tools.
Technology Skills: design, word processing
Technology Integration: creative design, visual arts
Software Applications: KidPix, Microsoft Paint