Suggested Activities


Skill T4.5.3:  Open, close and use application

Grade Level:  First

Objective:  The student will be able to open and close an application by using a shortcut icon.

Academic Expectations:  1.11, 1.12

Resources:  Word processor, Paint program

Sample Activity:

The teacher will demonstrate to small groups how to open and close an application by clicking once on a shortcut icon, then tap "Enter". The students will practice in their small groups. Then pairs of students will open up a word processor, type short sentences (e.g. "My name is ______________. I live at _____________."), and then close the word processor.

The students will open a paint program by clicking once on a shortcut icon, then tap "Enter", draw a picture, then close the program.

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