Discovering Discover:

Phase Four

Grade Level: 5-8

Objectives:

1. Students will be able to demonstrate entering and utilizing the computer.

2. Students will be able to enter the programs on the computer.

3. Students will be able to utilize the input and output devices on the computer (including CD-ROM and downloading).

4. Students will be able to utilize the computer and MS Word to identify and correct errors in spelling and grammar.

5. Students will be able to save information onto the hard drive and a disc.

6. Students will be able to work in groups and individually.

7. Students will be able to access and utilize the Internet.

Materials:

Computer with Internet access, search engines, MS Word, printer, keyboard, mouse and disc drive.

Computer disc.

Pencil and paper.

Library access.

Encyclopedia CD-ROM

Procedures/Steps:

In your group, decide the tasks for each group member.

1. Using the computer, access the Internet.

1. Make a list of the topics that you are interested in.

3. Find the site and choose a topic from the Discover Magazine Web Site.

http//:www.enews.com/magazines/discover

Make sure it is one that you like and that no one else has picked it.

1. Use the site and the Encyclopedia CD-ROM Disc to research the topic along with any other sites you may find (note sources).

2. Research and find any information that you need.

6. Download (print) the information that you need to read.

1. Use the CD-ROM to research your topic, as well as the library (note sources).

2. Print or copy the information that you need to read.

3. Handwrite a report on the subject, making revisions as necessary.

4. Enter the information into the computer

5. Use the computer to do correcting (spellcheck, etc.).

6. Print two hard copies. One copy is to go to the teacher and one to the group for critiquing.

7. Save the report (first computer draft) as indicated by the teacher.

8. Revise as indicated by the returned copies, print the final copy and save the report as indicated by the teacher.

Evaluation:

1. Students have demonstrated entering and utilizing the computer.

2. Students have entered the programs on the computer.

3. Students have utilized the keyboard, mouse, screen, printer, disc drive, CD-ROM, and MS Word.

4. Students will have utilized the computer and MS Word to identify and correct errors in spelling and grammar.

5. Students will have saved information onto the hard drive and a disc.

6. Students will have worked in groups and individually.

7. Students will have accessed and utilized the Internet to find a web site.

8. Students will have printed information as needed or required.

9. Student will have saved information as required and as specified by the teacher.

10. Student will have maintained a file of work in progress and final copies.

11. Students will have completed all tasks as assigned.

12. Students will have noted all sources in research.