Suggested Activities

Skill T5.4.1:  Recognize similarities and differences among OS commands and functions

Grade Level:  Fifth

Objective:  Students will be able to identify the operating system on the computers they use at school and one other operating system. (MS DOS) They will look for the differences in these systems

Academic Expectations:  1.16

Resources:  Windows95/Windows 3.1

Sample Activity:

Show the children the graphic interface of Windows ’95 and then go to an DOS prompt and demonstrate command lines

Recommended Core Content:  Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Practical Living/Vocational Studies, Arts & Humanities