7th Grade Computer Science
Computer Science Department
2023 - 2024
Instructor: Gerald Wichlacz
Classroom: A139
Telephone: School – (608)764-5431 ext. 1139
E-mail: wichlaczg@deerfield.k12.wi.us
Course Location: A139
Class Times: Period 5 - Term 1, Period 5 - Term 2, Period 5 - Term 3 and Period 5 - Term 4
Prerequisites: None, just the desire to learn
Course Description/Overview
7th Grade Computer Science provides a good foundation for students taking future classes in Computer Science. Introductory topic areas that students will be investigating include:
- Basic computer components and how they work
- Using a computer safely
- Macintosh Operating System
- Using a Web Browser
- Understanding how the Internet works
- Safe and efficient Internet searches
- How to use the Internet wisely - cyber-bullying, Facebook, Twitter, email, and copyrights
- Basic presentations with KeyNote
- Basic spreadsheets with Numbers
- Databases
- Basic word processing with Pages
- Music making with GarageBand
- Introduction to Networks and Communcations
- Introduction to Programming
- Introduction to Drawing and Painting Programs
- Working with Digital Multimedia
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