3rd Grade Technology Skills Scope & Sequence

The following chart shows the scope and sequence of the technology skills that the Tri County Technology Committee has decided each student shall be taught in Third Grade.  Charts for other grades can be found by visiting the appropriate links to the left.

  Key:   I = Introduce | R = Reinforce | M = Master/Maintain 
Skill No. Skill 3
  Basic Operations and Concepts
1 Using the Computer
a Use correct posture at the computer (no slouching) R
b Use computer terminology appropriately (identify parts) R
c Use the keyboard (Enter/Return, Spacebar, arrow keys, Esc, Tab, and other keys) R
d Point and click the mouse M
e Double-click the mouse R
g Drag the mouse M
h Use and properly care for storage media R
i Use and properly care for printers I
   
2 Using the Computer’s Operating System
  Recognize desktop icons and their functions:  
b My Documents R
d Application icons M
  Use the Start menu:  
e Open applications and documents R
i Open and close windows M
j Minimize, maximize, and restore windows R
  Create and use a structure of files and folders:  
k Create, name, save, and delete files R
   
3 Using Applications
a Start an application (Start menu, desktop icon) M
b Create, name, and save documents, worksheets, presentations, and databases R
c Open, modify, and save existing documents, worksheets, presentations, and databases: R
e Open files from and save files to a network folder, the hard drive, or other storage media I
f Preview and print documents, worksheets, presentations, and database reports  R
  Perform tasks using menus, buttons, and shortcuts:  
g Menu commands R
h Toolbar buttons R
j Use the vertical and horizontal scroll bars M
l Exit an application (File menu, Close button) M
   
4 Social, Ethical, and Human Issues
a Demonstrate appropriate behavior when using computers M
b Respect the privacy of other students’ work I
c Understand and respect copyright laws I
d Understand computer lab policies and procedures M
   
  Technology Productivity Tools
5 Keyboarding
a Demonstrate proper hand, finger, & body position I
b Use correct finger reaches from home row to top/bottom row keys I
c Perform touch typing I
d Key words I
e Key sentences I
f Key paragraphs I
g Demonstrate proper use of special keys (Spacebar, Enter/Return, Shift, Tab, Delete, Backspace, arrow keys, Caps Lock, Ctrl, Alt) I
h Use the top row of the keyboard for numeric keying I
   
6 Word Processing
  Identify the insertion point and reposition it with the:  
a I-beam pointer (vocabulary - cursor) R
b Arrow keys R
  Change page setup:  
e Set page orientation (Portrait and Landscape) R
f Change vertical text alignment (left,center,right) I
  Select, insert, and delete text:  
l Insert text at the insertion point R
  Select text using:  
m Use the I-beam mouse pointer R
o Delete text using the Delete and Backspace keys R
  Format characters:  
p Change font face (typeface), size, and color R
q Use Bold, Italic, and Underline styles R
  Use proofing tools:  
v Check spelling and grammar I
  Move and copy text: (within document)  
x Use the Cut, Copy, and Paste commands and buttons R
  Enhance document appearance:  
ab Insert clip art and wrap text I
   
9 Technology Communication Tools - Internet
a Describe the Internet and discuss how it is used R
b Demonstrate appropriate behavior for Internet use R
c Navigate teacher-approved Websites R
  Use a Web browser:  
d Enter a URL I
e Use the toolbar to navigate between pages (back, forward) R
g Use hyperlinks to navigate between Web pages R
h Copy information such as text, audio, and graphics I
   
10 Technology Research Tools
a Use electronic reference tools (CD-ROMs and Online Databases) I
b Evaluate acquired information for validity and usefulness I
c Cite Web sources I