Ms. Schiffman's First Grade Home Page

Ms. Schiffman's Thematic Internet Lesson Plans

Sandy Schiffman
Keeling Elementary School
Date: September 2000
Grade Level: First Grade
Title of Lesson: How do move around Ms. Schiffman’s webpage and the Internet.

Technology State Standards:

1T-R1 Communicate about basic technology components using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology
    PO 1 Use basic vocabulary related to the use of technology
    PO 2 Identify the components of a computer
1T-R2 Use input devices and output devices successfully to operative computers, VCRs, audio tapes and other technologies
    PO 1 Demonstrate start up and shut down procedures of basic technology components
    PO 2 Use devices to complete a task
1T-F2 Demonstrate functional operation of technology components
    PO 1 Demonstrate correct ergonomic use of technology.
    PO 3 Access information sources (e.g., pre-bookmarked Internet sites)
1T-F3 Use developmentally appropriate technology resources to access information and communicate electronically
    PO 1 Operate keyboard and other common input and output devices
        (a) Use device in response to software
        (b) Use keyboard effectively

Academic Objectives:

• Students will use their listening skills while understanding what the rules are for the use of the computer and the Internet sites.
• Students will use their cooperative skills when discussing the sites and the ideas learned during the lesson.

• Students will learn how to press the space bar to activate the computer.
• Students will learn to move the mouse within Ms. Schiffman’s homepage and get to the appropriate icon.
• Students will learn to move from screen to screen within the site.
• Students will learn to scroll down and across using the scroll bar.
• Students will learn how to use the back button to go to a prior page.
• Students will learn how to get to Ms. Schiffman’s First Grade homepage.
• Students will correctly use the terminology when referring to different parts of the computer, screen, disk drive, mouse as well as within the Windows program itself (i.e., scroll bar, back button, home button, menu bar, etc..)

Materials
Averkey/T.V. monitor
Classroom computer
Computer, mouse, and headset
Internet connection
Access to Ms. Schiffman’s First Grade homepage
http://www.amphi.com/~sschiffm/index.html

Procedures

First Session (In the classroom)

Teacher will demonstrate how to use the computer using the Averkey and the computer in the classroom.

• Teacher will introduce the computer in the classroom discussing the following:
• Correct manner in which to sit in front of the computer, where the hands should be placed on the keyboard, where the student’s feet should be placed.
• Correct terminology when referring to the computer (i.e., monitor, disk drive, floppy, mouse, headset, screen
• Location of the on/off button
• Rules of computer usage and the reasons for the rules
• Keeping hands off the screen due to the oil on your skin
• Treating the computer gently
• Raising your hand in case of questions or problems
• Moving the mouse slowly across the mouse pad
• Waiting for the computer to completing up load a program before trying to click on different icons

• Teacher will demonstrate how to access the icon for Ms. Schiffman’s webpage, which is located on the Windows desktop in the computer lab.
• Teacher will demonstrate how to use the scroll bar to move up and down the webpage.
• Teacher will demonstrate how to use the mouse to move the arrow on the page.
• Teacher will demonstrate how to click on an icon to access it (double click using the left mouse button).
• Teacher will demonstrate how to use the back button to get to a previous page.
• Teacher will demonstrate how to exit the Internet using the menu bar (file, exit program, then yes to close the program.)
• Teacher will demonstrate how to turn the computer on and off using the space bar and the on/off switch.

Teacher will review the rules of the lab with the students before going to computer class.

Teacher will direct students to access Ms. Schiffman’s First Grade homepage.

http://www.amphi.com/~sschiffm/index.html

Teacher will direct students to the table on the Ms. Schiffman’s index page. Teacher will direct students to click on the third section of the table. Students will double click in order to access the page.

Teacher will discuss with students the expectations, review the skills discussed in the classroom, and what they should learn while accessing this page.

Teacher will direct the students to go sequentially through the page, exploring each link. Teacher will say the following: Let's Explore Ms. Schiffman's First Grade Webpage and the Internet together! Are you ready? Get set... Let's begin! (Click on the sunflower buttons to explore all the sites... and remember to always hit the back button to come back to this page...)

Where would you go if you wanted to see a picture of Ms. Schiffman's dog Jabo? http://www.amphi.com/~sschiffm/starclass.htm - Meet Ms. Schiffman

Where would you go if you wanted to read color poems and see beautiful pictures of vases? http://www.amphi.com/~sschiffm/starstudents.htm - Meet Our First Grade Class

Where would you find pictures of Ms. Schiffman's class brushing their teeth? http://www.amphi.com/~sschiffm/picgalfeb.html

Using Ms. Schiffman's webpage, how could you get to the PBS site Between the Lions? http://www.amphi.com/~sschiffm/favoritelinks.html - Kids

Using Ms. Schiffman’s page, how would you access a Trackstar Lesson on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln? http://www.amphi.com/~sschiffm/starstudents.htm - Thematic Lessons (Trackstar)

Where would you find Keeling's Mission Statement? http://www.amphi.com/~sschiffm/index.html

Who would you ask if you had a question about Ms. Schiffman's class schedule, where would you go? http://www.amphi.com/~sschiffm/starclass.htm - Class Schedule

Where would you go to find out about books in the public library? http://www.amphi.com/~sschiffm/favoritelinks.html - Parents and Teachers

Congratulations on completing a tour of Ms. Schiffman's web page. You are now ready to explore the Internet! Have fun!

Teacher will walk around the room, monitoring the students and helping those necessary.

Teacher will direct the students to close down the Internet.

Students will be observed to see how well they listened to directions.
    Are they on the right site?
    Are they discussing with their partner facts learned in class and at the current site?
Students will be observed to see how well they work with each other.
    Are they able to help each other out in turning on/off the computer?
    Are they able to communicate the directions to each other?
    Can they solve the problems together?
Students will demonstrate their ability to:
    Access the different sites on the webpage.
    Use the mouse.
    Use the scroll down and across bar.
    Use the back button.
    Know how to exit the Internet program.