COGS: Understanding Ourselves - Celebrations Created by Helen Thomas Computer (RFF) 14 - 1

Summary Objectives and Outcomes

HSIE Understanding Ourselves - Celebrations - understanding how cultural diversity
influences our beliefs, values and connection to place and people. This can be expressed
through objects, songs, dances and stories.
Students will use digital technology to show their creativity, knowledge and understanding of
the unit being studied in class.

English K-10
EN1-1A communicates with a range of people in informal and guided activities
demonstrating interaction skills and considers how own communication is adjusted in
different situations
EN1-2A plans, composes and reviews a small range of simple texts for a variety of
purposes on familiar topics for known readers and viewers
EN1-3A composes texts using letters of consistent size and slope and uses digital
technologies
EN1-6B recognises a range of purposes and audiences for spoken language and
recognises organisational patterns and features of predictable spoken texts
EN1-7B identifies how language use in their own writing differs according to their purpose,
audience and subject matter
EN1-8B recognises that there are different kinds of texts when reading and viewing and
shows an awareness of purpose, audience and subject matter
EN1-10C thinks imaginatively and creatively about familiar topics, ideas and texts when
responding to and composing texts
EN1-11D responds to and composes a range of texts about familiar aspects of the world
and their own experiences
Science K-10
ST1-5WT uses a structured design process, everyday tools, materials, equipment and
techniques to produce solutions that respond to identified needs and wants
ST1-15I describes a range of familiar information sources and technologies and how their
purposes influence their design.




Unit overview


In this unit, students will use Kidpix to create symbols that represent a celebration. They will
learn how computer programs, tools and websites can be used to create digital forms of
writing and visual representations. Students will look at the process and tools that can be
used to manipulate images and text to make them visually stimulating in more than one
digital form a kidpix visual mind map page and a slideshow with a narration podcast.


COGS Understanding Ourselves - Celebrations |Stage 1 Grade Focus: Year 1 | Creative Arts, English, HSIE, Technology

Stage 1

Note: Outcomes from page 3 onwards in bold are from the current syllabus and the outcomes in plain text is from the new Syllabus.
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ICT Capabilities Overview Year 1

The children will use some of the
following ICT skills in the
computer lab each week.
Using the internet
Open Internet
Find a specific location
Use "back, forward, home, close."
Changes portal password
Uses portal to access blogs and links
Contributes to school blog with comments
Care & Use of Technology Equipment

Correct posture
holds mouse correctly
Click mouse
Double click mouse
Identify letters/numbers on the
keyboard
Select & move objects
Use special keys e.g. Enter/return,
shift
Sound volume controls
Use CD/DVD
Turn computer on/off
Access & exit software
Print files
Manage files (save,open)
Print files

Understand Technical
terms
Cursor
Log in
Log off
Login/password
Icon
Tool,menu,scroll & title bar
Uses dialogue to save files
Exit
Command
Software/Hardware
Internet
Menu
Open/Close program
File
Save/open file
Software Skills
Locate Software
Open & Close
Select
manipulate
Operating
Inquiry
Identify technology Equipment

Keyboard & Mouse
Monitor
Printer
Hard Drive
CD-DVD ROM
Digital Camera
Scanner
Identifies cursor
computer
Laptop
Projector
Headphones
Microphone

Using the school domain
Log in to computer
Locate specific program
Navigates around the Mac
intranet.
Using email
Open portal as a group
Find email
Compose & send an email as a
group


Communicating
Manipulates Kidpix/Word documents
Open file
Save file
Close file
Uses drop down menus
Enter & modify text
Enter text in Kidpix text box.
Enter text in Word
Delete text (letters, words)
Change font style
Change font size
Select, copy and paste text
Change justification



Add graphics
Insert stamps and stickers
Resize stickers
Insert clipart
Resize clipart
Format clipart layout
Delete image




Add podcast to documents
record voice with sound recorders
replay podcast
Attach recording to PowerPoint/Kidpix



Creating with ICT
Multimedia
Use a paint/draw program
Identify tool bar
Use a variety of tools e.g. fill,
paintbrush,
pencil, brush
Use colour palette
Delete an object
Print a drawing

Shows appropriate
ethical conduct
Follows school
computer policy
Uses computer based
technologies
appropriately.
Ethics and
Cybersafety
Well being
Correct posture
Holding mouse
Careful use of
equipment

ICT Skills
Prints Documents
Prints completed documents



Use a digital
camera
Learn basic
functions
Use to create
digital image
Uploads image to
computer

Create a slide show animation
Insert a slide
Simple design layout
Add shape
Import picture
Add animation
Play slide show



Introducing simple animation
Use powerpoint to animate an
object
Create slides
Create a background
Insert clipart
Motion path to animate object.


Examines the use of computers in
society
Identifies where computers are being used.
Identifies how computers affect their way of life
Discuss and establish safe habits when using
technology to ensure personal safety and
security of private information.
Places where computers are being used.
Privacy and safety concerns
Keeping passwords safe and private

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Year 1 Computer Pacing Guide Term 4


COGS: Understanding Ourselves - Celebrations
Week


Independent /Guided Learning


ICT Capabilities & Skills


Outcomes


Objectives & Content


Assessment
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Logging on and off the network

Students will practice the skill of logging onto the
Mac network with their log on cards. Students are
expected to learn to type their first and last name
independently without any need for a log on card
or support. Each log on is unique. Some students
surname is followed by a number. All students
need to be able to locate the full stop to separate
their first and last name.


Managing/Operating Inquiry>>>
Logging on and off

Logs onto the Mac network by:
Using the keyboard to press letters to type their
username correctly to log onto the network.
Clicks on password field.
Types password correctly and enters network by
either clicking on the house or the arrow icon.

Logs off the Mac network by:
Clicking the apple icon on the menu bar.
uses the drop down menu to select the last
command log off(name).
Understands the dialogue box(read by teacher) to
complete log off procedure by clicking yes or no.
Manipulate mouse to complete activities.
English
EN1-1A

EN1-2A



EN1-3A

TS1.1
WS1.12
RS1.5
RS1.6


Science

ST1-15I
ST1-5WT
DMS1.2


Handwriting and using digital technologies (EN1-3A)
use appropriate strategies when writing, eg maintaining
correct body position, holding/using writing tools or
using assistive digital technologies
Writing and Representing 2 (EN1-7B)
compose and review written and visual texts for
different purpose and audience.
Disucss some of the different purposes for written and
visual texts.
Writing and Representing (EN1-2A)
develop an awareness of issues relating to the
responsible use of digital communication.
Information (ST1-15I)
interact with an information source or technology to
explore the ways that different forms of information are
combined, including text, image and sound, eg a
website or digital game

interact with a range of familiar information sources
and technologies and identify their purposes, eg
television programs, websites, digital games,
newspapers and magazines

develop knowledge, understanding of and skills in applying the
processes of Working Technologically



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Kidpix Visual Mindmap and Slideshow
Students will be able to select from the following:
Birthdays, Christmas, Australia Day, New Years Eve, Mothers Day,
Wedding Day, Chinese New Year, Fathers Day, Christening, Halloween,
Easter, Melbourne Cup, Clean Up Australia Day, ANZAC day, Olympic
Games etc
Each week the children will create a new Kidpix page for their
celebration slideshow. They will use a variety of tools or add
graphics to create pages that answers the following what
celebration? When? Why? Who?( A visual mindmap) They
will use words, images and podcasts to add meaning to their
pages. On the final page students will describe why the
event is important to them or others. Responses may include
family celebration, party, presents. Answer in a podcast
response.
- why is this event important to you or others? Why do you
value it?
- how do you feel when this celebration takes place? Why?
- why do you think your family values this event?
- what does it mean for your family to celebrate together?
Students will save each page into a document folder. Once this
is achieved students will create a slideshow with graphics,
transitions and sound. Children open program KidPix. Click on
slide show icon. Click on first frame and then the manila folder
to add pictures in boxes. Pictures are located in their document
folder and have been saved by the students as a series of
pages. Children import picture one at a time. Then click
transitions. Choose transitions and sound effects for each slide.
View slideshow. Save Slideshow as save a celebration.
Slideshows will be exported as a .mov file so that they can be
uploaded to the school technology blog for viewing and
commenting.
Creating Inquiry ..Communicating ..Operating
KidPix
Manipulate mouse to:
select drawing or paintbrush tools and colour tool to
draw.
select appropriate stickers/stamps animation to add
meaning to drawings.
click and drag pictures to screen.
select text tool to create text to accompany picture.
change the font and size.
recognizes letters on the keyboard to type words.
Save page in class folder as numbers 1 to 5.
Records voice by using the sound and movie tool.
Drags and drops recording onto page.
Deletes recordings not used
Gives recording files a name to identify them.
Prints visual mind map as a guide to create slideshow.
Save file in document folder as celebration Slideshow.

KidPix Slideshow
Select KidPix from the doc to open program.
Import pictures from documents.
Select slideshow tool and import saved pictures into
each frame.
Select transitions and sound effects to each frame.
Preview each frame.
Play slideshow and save new slideshow in my
documents as a .mov file.
English
EN1-1A


EN1-2A



EN1-3A

EN1-10C
EN1-11D


HSIE
CUS1.4






Science
ST1-15I

INVS1.7

Speaking and listening 1 (EN1-1A)
contribute appropriately to class discussions
carry out complex instructions involving more than one
step
Speaking and listening 2 (EN1-6B)
demonstrate active listening behaviours and respond
appropriately to class discussions
recognise and respond to instructions from teachers
and peers
Thinking Creatively and Imaginatively(EN1-10C)
recreate texts imaginatively using drawing, writing,
performance and digital forms of communication.
Expressing themselves (EN1-11D)
Compose simple print, visual and digital texts that
depict aspects of their own experiences.
HSIE
Describes the cultural, linguistic and religious practices of
their family, their community and other
communities.
gathers and organises information about a variety of
celebrations
identifies practices and rituals that reflect the beliefs of
families and community groups
Information (ST1-15I)
interact with an information source or technology to
explore the ways that different forms of information are
combined, including text, image and sound, eg a
website or digital game

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nteract with a range of familiar information sources
and technologies and identify their purposes, eg
television programs, websites, digital games,
newspapers and magazines


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Week



Independent /Guided Learning



ICT Capabilities & Skills



Outcomes



Objectives & Content



Assessment
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Digital Citizenship

What is on theweb?
Visit
http://www.digitalcitizenship.nsw.edu.au/Prim_Spla
sh/index.htm to Complete sequential lessons about
personal details set out by DEC
What is on theweb? Complete lessons set out by DEC
http://lrrpublic.cli.det.nsw.edu.au/lrrSecure/Sites/LRRVi
ew/13762/
This resource contains activities and links with a
focus on the importance of keeping safe online and
when using digital devices.

Children complete online internet safety website
games on our school intranet when whole class
tasks are completed.
http://www.disney.co.uk/DisneyOnline/Safesurfing/g
ame/child-game-under10.html






Managing/Operating Inquiry>>>
Logging on and off

Logs onto the Mac network by:
Using the keyboard to press letters to type their
username correctly to log onto the network.
Clicks on password field.
Types password correctly and enters network by
either clicking on the house or the arrow icon.

Logs off the Mac network by:
Clicking the apple icon on the menu bar.
uses the drop down menu to select the last
command log off(name).
Understands the dialogue box(read by teacher)
to complete log off procedure by clicking yes or
no.
Manipulate mouse to complete activities.

Ethics and Cyber safety

Listen to instructions and click appropriately to
complete cybersafety activities online.
Follows the school policy about cyber safety


English
EN1-1A
EN1-2A
EN1-3A

TS1.1
WS1.12
RS1.5
RS1.6

PDHPE
DMS1.2
INS1.3
PSSS1.5
SLS1.13
COS1.1

Science

ST1-15I
ST1-5WT
DMS1.2

Speaking and listening 1 (EN1-6B)
contribute appropriately to class discussions
carry out complex instructions involving more than one step
Speaking and listening 2 (EN1-6B)
demonstrate active listening behaviours and respond
appropriately to class discussions
recognise and respond to instructions from teachers
and peers
Handwriting and using digital technologies (EN1-3A)
use appropriate strategies when writing, eg
maintaining correct body position, holding/using
writing tools or using assistive digital technologies
Writing and Representing (EN1-3A)
develop an awareness of issues relating to the
responsible use of digital communication.

Information (ST1-15I)

interact with an information source or technology to
explore the ways that different forms of information
are combined, including text, image and sound, eg a
website or digital game
interact with a range of familiar information sources
and technologies and identify their purposes, eg
television programs, websites, digital games,
newspapers and magazines

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Quality Teaching Framework
Intellectual Quality Quality Learning Environment Significance
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Year 1


Adjustments
Support Discussion and visual guides provide students with better understanding to
complete tasks independently. Additional 1:1 support.
Extension Game caters for vary in difficulty and allows students to extend themselves by
selecting an easier or more complex task.