Microsoft Windows
Activity Checklist
Please check the
class syllabus webpage
to see which, if any, activities are optional!
PowerPoint
Vocabulary
Print out the
Printer-Friendly Version
to study.
Vocabulary Crossword
Keyboard Key Locations
Print and Study the
Keyboard
to learn the location of the keys.
Here is a
Color Coded Keyboard
. DO NOT PRINT THIS ONE AT SCHOOL!
Print Out and Fill in this
Blank Keyboard
to help you prepare for the test.
This Week's Test will cover:
First two rows of letters
Enter key
Space Bar
Assignments
:
Remember to save to your Z:\ Drive
Reading 1 - Keyboard Shortcuts
Complete this
Keyboard Shortcut Tutorial
Here is a list of
Common Keyboard Shortcuts
.
Print the
Printer-Friendly version
to study
Reading 2 - Operating Systems
Read this KidsDomain lesson on
Operating Systems
Try this
Matching Worksheet
Try this
Vocabulary Worksheet
Take this
Quiz
Reading 3 - Microsoft Windows
Learn the basics of
Windows
Take this
Quiz
Reading 4 - Start Menu & Desktop
Learn how to use the
Start Menu and the Desktop
Take this
Quiz
Fill in the blanks regarding the
Windows Start Menu & Desktop
Label the components of the
Desktop
Reading 5 - Windows Built-In Features
Complete this
Built-In Features Tutorial
Using Word Pad, type a list of your favorite Hobbies. Remember your NAME!
Using the calculator, multiply 123,423,353 times 56. Type the answer in your Hobbies file.
Remember to save your file in your Z:\ Drive folder as "Hobbies".
Print a copy of your Hobbies with the math answer and submit it to your teacher.
Using Paint, make a simple drawing of your house (don't spend more than 5 minutes on it)
Save it to your Z:\ Drive folder as "House".
Print a copy, put your name on it, and turn it in to your teacher.
Windows
Tests
(Linked on
Main Page
when assigned)
:
Remember to print and take tests with you if you do not have time to complete them all.
Keyboard Key Locations
be prepared to label the keyboard
Windows Basics
be prepared to identify Parts of the Desktop and Start Menu as well as basic Windows concepts.
NOTE: When you Print, you must first choose the "Show All Questions" option.
Keyboard Shortcuts Matching Test
be prepared to identify hardware components from the inside and outside of the computer.
Vocabulary
be prepared to match the vocabulary words with their definitions