COGS: Being Australian Created by Helen Thomas Computer (RFF)14 - 1

Note: Evaluation of learning and unit program can be read in my weekly Day book Notes of my digital programme.
Summary Outcomes

COGS - Being Australian knowing what it means to be part of a unified and
changing community. Significant events and contributions made by ourselves and
others contribute to our heritage, our values and our Australian identity.

Students will use digital technology to show their creativity, knowledge and
understanding of the unit being studied in class.

English K-10
EN2-3A uses effective handwriting and publishes texts using digital technologies
EN2-1A communicates in a range of informal and formal contexts by adopting a range of roles in group,
classroom, school and community contexts
EN2-2A plans, composes and reviews a range of texts that are more demanding in terms of topic,
audience and language
EN2-6B identifies the effect of purpose and audience on spoken texts, distinguishes between different
forms of English and identifies organisational patterns and features
EN2-8B identifies and compares different kinds of texts when reading and viewing and shows an
understanding of purpose, audience and subject matter
EN2-10C thinks imaginatively, creatively and interpretively about information, ideas and texts when
responding to and composing texts
EN2-11D responds to and composes a range of texts that express vewpoints of the world similar to and
different from their own.
Science K-10
ST2-5WT applies a design process and uses a range of tools, equipment, materials and techniques to
produce solutions that address specific design criteria
ST2-15I describes ways that information solutions are designed and produced, and factors to consider
when people use and interact with information sources and technologies
ST2-4WS investigates their questions and predictions by analysing collected data, suggesting
explanations for their findings, and communicating and reflecting on the processes undertaken
HSIE



HT2-1 Identifies celebrations and commemorations of significance in Australia and the world.

CUS2.3 Explains how shared customs, practices, symbols, languages and traditions in
communities contribute to the Australian and community identities.



Unit overview


In this unit, students will use Powerpoint and learn how computer programs and tools 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, text and audio to make them
visually stimulating to create a digital story. Students will research to identify our nations
national symbols and then focus on one state to show their understanding about the states
symbols. Through this inquiry, students will develop an understanding of their own identity
and values related to being Australian. They will explore ways they can use technology to
communicate their understanding of their country and identity with text, podcast and images.



COGS- Being Australian | Stage 2 - Grade Focus : Year 4 | Creative Arts, English, HSIE, Technology

Stage 2

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ICT Capabilities Overview

























Stage 2

The children will use some of the
following ICT skills in the
computer lab each week.
Using the internet
Open Internet browser
Find a specific location
Use "back, forward, home, close."
Use bookmarks/favourites
Changes portal password
Access blog/wiki via portal link
Send and open Gmail
Use a search engine for inquiry
Completes simple search using key words
Contributes to school blog with comments
Attempts to reference sources of information.
Use web 2.0 tools which suits their purpose.

Care & Use of Technology Equipment

Correct posture
Click mouse
Double click mouse
Manipulates objects
Use special keys e.g. Enter/return,
shift,command, caps lock
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/Intranet
screenshot
network
Spreadsheet
Cell,row, column

Software Skills
Locate Software
Open & Close
Select
manipulate
Menu
Open/Close program
File
Save/open/edit file

Operating
Identify technology Equipment

Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor
Printer
Hard Drive
CD-DVD ROM
Digital Camera
Scanner
Laptop
Projector
File server
Devices
Usb headphone/microphone

Using the school domain
Log in to computer
Navigates between two or more
programs.
Navigates around the Mac intranet.
Using email
Use portal to access Gmail
Compose & send an email with image
attachment
Read and reply to messages
Add contacts to address book
Delete messages/Empty trash


Enter & modify text
Enter text in Word
Delete text (letters, words)
Use undo/redo icon
Select/Copy/paste
Change font size and style
Change justification
Indents text
Begins to use shortcut keys to edit text
Adds header/footer




Add graphics
Insert clipart/image
Resize clipart/image
Orders clipart/images
Format clipart/image layout
Delete image




Podcast
record voice with sound
recorder
replay podcast



Creating with ICT
Multimedia
Use a paint/draw programs
Identify tool bar
Use a variety of tools e.g. fill,
paintbrush,pencil, brush
Use colour palette
Delete an object
Print a drawing
Manipulate an objects by resizing,rotating,
formatting
Saves file
Takes a screenshot
Insert drawing file into a document

Shows appropriate ethical conduct
Follows school computer policy
use computer based technologies
appropriately.
Uses computer netiquette
Awareness of copyright laws and obligations
Responsible use of
information
Acknowledge that words and
pictures belong to another person
Understand that authors own their
work and you cant use it as their
own
Cite authors of work you may have
used to create your own.



ICT Skills
Use Peripherals
Uses digital camera
Use a document scanner



Create movie
stop motion/digital stories
Learn basic functions of animation
sites and software
Import/edit photos
Add text/audio narration
Add music/sound effects
Add transitions and effects
Save/render and export.

Create a slide show animation
Insert a slide
Formats design layout
Add shape
Import picture/graphic
Add sound/music
Adds transitions
Add animation effects
Play slide show



Inquiry

Communicating
Spreadsheets
Understands uses of spreadsheets
Understands terms cells and fields
Gathers information from a
spreadsheet
Creates a spreadsheet by
- entering and editing data in cells
- Inserts row, column
- Changes column width, row height
- Labels cells
- enters numbers in cells
Retrieve Data
- sort data
- create charts
Print spreadsheet






Databases
Use database for research
Understands terms, field, cell, row,
column
Retrieves data by sorting, creating
and/or printing.




Prints Documents
Prints completed documents
Uses print preview
Prints selected parts
Selects page orientation
Changes margins





Use Notebook
Identify parts of the interface
Use gallery, animations/special features
Create a notebook file



Web 2.0 tools
create an animation
create drawings/paintings
use web tools that suit their purpose
Create and publishing to a blog or wiki
Familiarise with interface
Introduce file upload
Add work samples and links





Manipulates Kidpix/Word
documents
Open file
Save, save as file
Close file
Create new file
Uses drop down menus
Formats document
Add boarder
Manipulates boarder

Examines Privacy and Safety
Use of computers/internet
Privacy & safety concerns
Avatars and aliases
Strong passwords
Establishing positive digital footprints on wiki
and blog
Use of computers in
society
Understands where
computers are used
Identifies how
computers affect
their way of life
Identify and establish
safe habits when
using technology
Understand the
importance of
personal safety and
security of private
information.

Computer &Personal
Health
Appropriately uses technology
equipment
Correct posture
Eye/arm distance from screen


Ethics and
Cybersafety
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Stage 2 Year 4 Computer Pacing Guide Term 3 & 4



COGS: Being Australian knowing what it means to be part of a unified and changing community. Significant events and contributions made by ourselves and
others contribute to our heritage, our values and our Australian identity.






Week


Independent /Guided Learning


ICT Capabilities & Skills


Outcomes


Objectives & Content


Assessment
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Digital Citizenship

Visit
http://www.digitalcitizenship.nsw.edu.au/Prim_Splash/in
dex.htm to Complete sequential lessons about
personal details set out by DEC
Bully Free Zone - Complete lessons set out by DEC
http://lrrpublic.cli.det.nsw.edu.au/lrrSecure/Sites/LRRVie
w/13765/
This resource contains activities and links focusing on
strategies that students could use if they are being
bullied online.
Children complete online internet safety website games
on our school intranet when whole class tasks are
completed.

Budd:e
Webonauts
Safety Land










Managing/Operating Inquiry>>>


uses Mac dock to access the Mac lab intranet.
Use mouse and keyboard to complete interactive website
questions to complete game etc about internet safety and
Cyberbullying.
Make informed choices and/or learn how to make better
decisions by reading correct answers if incorrect answers
are submitted.
Navigates between intranet and internet.
Quits programs successfully to log off the network.
Attempts to force quit a program when unable to log off
network.

Ethics and Cyber safety

Listen to instructions and click appropriately to complete
cybersafety activities online.
Follows the school policy about cyber safety
Discuss safe choices when on the internet.
Observe rules regarding online activity.
Follow basic safety procedure when online.
Displays positive online conduct and code of practice.
Make informed choices and/or learn to make better
decision by reading correct answers if incorrect answers
are submitted.
Understand the dangers of the internet.


English

EN2-1A
EN2-2A
EN2-3A

WS2.12
RS2.5
RS2.6

PDHPE

DMS2.2
INS2.3
PSSS2.5
SLS2.13
COS2.1

Science
ST2-15I
LTS2.3
INVS2.7


Domain 1: Digital conduct
Responsibilities and rights in an online world.
The concepts of ethical, responsible and respectful online use.
Is aware of how to deal with inappropriate pop ups
Citizenship domains (.pdf 63kB)


NSW PD/H/PE K-6 SYLLABUS AT STAGE 2:
Discusses advantages and disadvantages of options
and makes informed decisions.
Clarifies reasons for reaching a particular decision.
Develops friendships and support networks with a
range of people and displays tolerance in relations to
individual differences.
Identifies ways to improve unsafe environments.
Uses a range of problem-solving strategies
Information (ST2-15I)
A range of factors need to be considered when using
information sources and technologies.
demonstrate appropriate safety and etiquette in
relation to computer usage, eg general computer
care, file security, maintaining confidentiality of
passwords, printing and sharing resources
acknowledge ownership of information when
selecting and using information, eg citing sources

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Quality Teaching Framework

Intellectual Quality Quality Learning Environment Significance
DK DU PK HOT M SC EQC E HE SS SS-R SD BK CK KI I C N

Year 4

Note: Outcomes in bold are from the current syllabus and the outcomes in plain text is from the new Syllabus.
Support Discussion and visual guides provide students
with better understanding to complete tasks independently.
Additional 1:1 support.
Some children will have the opportunity to complete
Hectors Word Internet safety games Stage 1 level.
Extension Game caters for vary in difficulty and allows
students to extend themselves by selecting an easier or
more complex task.
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Week


Independent /Guided Learning


ICT Capabilities & Skills


Outcomes


Objectives & Content


Assessment
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Digital Story about Australian Symbols
Powerpoint


Students will use PowerPoint to create a digital movie with
slides to show Australia, its states, national and state emblems
floral and fauna and tourist attractions for the selected state
focus.
Students will begin by using the application PowerPoint and
save a blank project as Aus within their class folder.
Students import clipart image of Australia. Use word
art and Word Art tools to create a visually effective
title Being Australian. Students will then learn to
use the duplicate slide tool and develop an
understanding of its function.
Students will edit the heading on the second slide
and call it Australia. Discuss how to deleted text or
image boxes. Students need to identify what
deleting in the text box or selecting the line of the
text box to delete is trying to achieve. Students will
insert the national symbols of Australia on this slide.
Students will then insert a new slide and insert a
map of Australia which colour codes all the states
and territories. Students will be show the easiest
way to create a text box, how to format the box, text
and outline to their liking and then copy that box to
duplicate it and then edit the text to enter text for the
next State and Capital City etc.
Students will be taught to animate the slides created thus far.
This task will continue next term as the grade will concentrate
on this unit for two terms.
Once all states are completed students will use
shape tools to insert an arrow. This arrow will
indicate the state they will focus on for an in depth
study. Students will watch their slideshow so far and
discuss what they have achieved.
Students will then add a new slide edit text box to
create a heading for the state they wish to focus on.
Image will be inserted of this state. Slide will be
duplicated and the capital city of the state will be
added.
This process will be continued with the following
slides where students will insert images of the state
floral and fauna emblem and bird emblem.
The previous slide will be duplicated and three
tourist attraction images for each state will be added
once the children look on the internet for appropriate
images that are CC. Students will need to add a
reference slide and copy the links for each image
they use. For example for NSW maybe the Opera
House, Harbour Bridge and the Three Sisters in the
Blue Mountains etc.
Slides completed this term will be animated.
Once the slides are completed students will type a
narration script for their PowerPoint and then add
narration to accompany their slides. This will be
saved as a .mov file. Digital Information Stories will
uploaded to the Technology blog. This part may take
several weeks to complete as students tend to
record some slides several times before they get
this right.
Students will watch each others digital stories and leave
comments on the technology blog on what they did well and
how they could improve their digital story.


Creating Inquiry ..Communicating ..Operating
Internet

Use the school intranet to locate Being Australian
websites.
Navigate around sites to research information.
Reduce the size of the internet and Powerpoint window to
allow two programs on the screen for typing and locating
information.
PowerPoint
Uses slide design to format menu and background
Use and understand the difference between new and
duplicate slide
Develop an understanding as to why slides are
duplicated for stop motion animation without the need for
transition and PowerPoint animation,
Delete text boxes
Insert new slide
Insert image from file location
Resize image
Add image boarder
Create a Word Art heading and subtitle
Manipulate heading with text effects
Create a slide animation by rehearsing timing.
Saves file as ppt.
Accesses tools from the menu bar
Accesses tools from the ribbon icon bar.
Activate text boxes
Insert images from file location.
Use shape toolbar to create a radiating dot by using the
format shape function and manipulating shape colour and
glow.
Accesses tools from the menu bar
Accesses tools from the ribbon icon bar.
Uses slide design to format menu and background
Use and understand the difference between new and
duplicate slide
Develop an understanding as to why slides are
duplicated for stop motion animation without the need for
transition and PowerPoint animation,
Paste images located from a particular site.
Reference or list websites used at the end of the
Slideshow.
Use shape toolbar to create a radiating dot by using the
format shape function and manipulating shape colour and
glow.
Uses slide sort to change the order of the slides
Animate selected slides Creates a digital story with
duplication of slides to create the illusion of motion.
Chooses appropriate slide design and layout.
Selects design styles for text box and word art from the
toolbox bar.
Inserts a text box and formats text and box style.
Manipulates image to fit slide.
Pastes images copied from Google images.
Records narration to accompany slides.
Rehearse timing to allow manually or auto play.
Saves presentation as a PowerPoint show(.pps)
Records narration to accompany slideshow.
Saves PowerPoint as a .mov file.


English

EN2-1A
EN2-2A
EN2-3A
EN2-6B
EN2-10C

WS2.12
RS2.5
RS2.6
TS1.3


Science

ST2-15I

UT S2.9
ICS2.2



HSIE
HT2-1

CUS2.3

Handwriting and using digital technologies (EN2-3A)
Respond to and compose texts
use a range of software including word
processing programs to construct, edit and
publish written text, and select, edit and place
visual, print and audio elements (ACELY1685,
ACELY1697)
Reading and viewing 2(EN2-6B)
identify the features of online texts that
enhance navigation (ACELA1790)
Writing and Representing (EN2-2A)
discuss issues relating to the responsible use
of digital communication
Expressing themselves (EN2-11D)
experiment with visual, multimodal and digital
technologies to represent aspects of
experience and relationships

Thinking imaginatively, creatively and
interpretively(EN2-10C)

using a range of research techniques to
access information relevant to the task

use visual representations, including those
digitally produced, to represent ideas,
experience and information for
different purposes and audiences
Information (ST2-15I)
use common digital technologies and
applications to organise and communicate
information for a specific task, eg word
processing and digital presentation software

Working Technologically(ST2-5WT)
using a range of research techniques to
access information relevant to the task
using techniques, including labelled drawings,
modelling and storyboarding, for documenting
and communicating design ideas
using digital technologies and multimedia for
communicating design ideas
Students evaluate by:
using established design criteria to evaluate
the process, product or solution, and
suggesting how their design solution could be
improved

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Year 4

Stage 2

Year 4

Stage 2