The LRC staff plan lessons in conjunction with the teachers to insure that we align our teaching with the curriculum at each grade level:

Kindergarten

  • Introduction to library procedures - Checking in and out books, finding books on the shelves, subdued voices, etc...
  • Story time with follow-up activity.
  • Teacher-directed projects.

First Grade

  • Introduction to keyboarding skills
  • Introduction to simple word processing.
  • Introduction to paint tools. Children will use the computer to write and illustrate stories.
  • Introduction to simple multimedia software.
  • Introduction to simple digital encyclopedias.

Second Grade

  • Continue to use word processing and paint tools.
  • Continue to use multimedia software.
  • Practice keyboarding skills.
  • Reinforce note-taking skills taught by the teacher.
  • Expanded use of electronic encyclopedias for research.
  • Introduction to the Internet. Children are only allowed to go to pre-approved sites.

Third Grade

  • Introduction to library organization. Children will learn to use the computerized card catalog to locate materials in the library.
  • Continue to practice keyboarding, word processing, and making and using graphics.
  • Researching for 2 major grade level projects, Native Americans and World Cultures.
  • Introduction to a more sophisticated multimedia software program.
  • Gather facts from pre-approved Internet sites.

Fourth Grade

  • Continue to practice keyboarding, word processing, and making and using graphics.
  • Use Microsoft Word for word processing. Children will learn to change the font, size, style, and alignment of text. In addition, children will use the spell checker feature of the program.
  • Continue to research topics that are assigned by the teacher.
  • Can open work from and save work to the LRC server.
  • Use graphics programs to make cards and other projects.
  • Gather facts from pre-approved Internet sites.
  • Download pictures from filtered Internet sites and scan pictures from printed materials.
  • Introduction to copyright issues.

Fifth Grade

  • Continue to practice keyboarding, word processing, and making and using graphics.
  • Continue to research topics that are assigned by the teacher.
  • Can open work from and save work to the LRC server.
  • Gather facts from pre-approved Internet sites.
  • Download pictures from filtered Internet sites and scan pictures from printed materials.
  • Understands copyright issues.
  • Introduction to Microsoft Excel. Will use this program to make a simple spreadsheet and graph.
  • Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint. Makes a three page presentation.
  • Is a competent and independent user of library resources.
 
 
 
Wasco School - 4N782 School Street - Wasco - IL - 60183 - Phone (630) 377-4886 - FAX (630) 513-2214
Principal - Dr. David Abhalter