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Welcome to the
Ellis B. Hyde Elementary School
Computer Lab

The EBH Computer Lab supports the 3-5 curriculum in many ways.  Students create projects using Word, Publisher and PowerPoint.  They practice their keyboarding skills, type their papers, and they also work on curriculum-based software programs.

Policies Keyboarding/Word Processing Scholastic
 Software		 Lego
Robotics 		Curriculum Based Software Student
Websites 




Mr. David Cranston, Computer Lab Teacher

Rules & Policies Keyboarding & Word Processing
 

Computer Lab Rules:

Come in quietly.
Sit at your assigned seat.
Wait for directions.
Raise your hand if you need help.
Log out when you are finished.
Push in your chair and line up quietly.      Have fun!

 District Acceptable Use Policy


 

Keyboarding
     The keyboarding programs used at the elementary school are called All the Right Type and Type For Fun. Keyboarding begins in 3rd-grade.  All the Right Type is an interactive program designed to teach keyboarding skills. Emphasis is placed on proper finger positioning, proper posture and accuracy.  Type For Fun is a game format typing program.  Students use 4 interactive space games to practice letters and words.

Word Processing & Desktop Publishing
     The word processing program used at the elementary school is called Microsoft Word.  Students also use Microsoft Publisher and PowerPoint for projects.
Scholastic Software Ordering Lego Robotics

     Scholastic Software purchases are available several times a year at affordable prices (no tax or shipping charges). Students may pick up order sheets in the Computer Lab. When returned, order forms need to include child's name and teacher's name.  Payment is by CHECK ONLY, made out to Scholastic Software Club.  Delivery is in about 2 weeks.


 

 

      Fifth grade students have an opportunity to work on a robotics unit using the Lego Robotics Mindstorms kit.  Students build a robotic system, program it, and do a presentation on the finished robotic. The unit is aligned with the New York Learning Standards in MST (Math, Science, Technology).
     The main component of the robotic is the RCX brick that stores the programs.  The robotic is built around the brick using legos.  Robo Lab software is then used  to program the "behavior" and the program is sent to the brick using an infrared transmitter.  This is the same technology that runs your VCR. 
     Teamwork and problem solving skills are also a large part of this project.
 

 

Curriculum Based Applications
Math Language Arts

Calculating Crew
Number Heroes
Math Munchers
Granny Applebee's Cookie Factory
Pondering Problems
Wild West Math
Graphers
Dive into Math

 Chuck Wagon Bill
Accelerated Reader
Word Munchers
Sticky Bear Reading Comprehension
Oliver's Cross Words
Leap into Language
Missing Links
Reading Detective
Science Social Studies
Thinkin Science Zap
Super Science Show
Surf into Science		 Oregon Trail
Where in the USA is Carmen San Diego?
Swim into Social Studies
Critical Thinking Careers
Logical Journey of the Zoombinis
I Spy Treasure Hunt		 Coin Climb II
Paws in Job Land

Student Websites
www.50states.com www.pbskids.org
www.yahooligans.com KidsGoWild.com
www.dole5aday.com www.ajkids.com

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