In Computer Skills, students in grade 5 learn how to use technology safely and effectively. They practice basic operations like typing, saving files, and using word processors, while also exploring online research and digital communication. Learners are introduced to coding concepts, spreadsheets, and presentation tools that prepare them for school projects. They also study internet safety, privacy, and how to behave responsibly online. By developing both technical and critical thinking skills, children become confident users of digital tools. Computer Skills give students the knowledge to work, learn, and create in a modern digital world.

🟢 Starter

  • Turn on a computer in Computer Skills and log in with your name.
  • Use a mouse in Computer Skills to click and open a program.
  • Type your name in Computer Skills using the keyboard.
  • Practice using capital letters in Computer Skills.
  • Save a file in Computer Skills with your own name.
  • Open a drawing program in Computer Skills and make a picture.
  • Use the space bar in Computer Skills to type a sentence.
  • Shut down the computer safely in Computer Skills.
  • Open a folder in Computer Skills and look at the files.
  • Practice deleting letters in Computer Skills with the backspace key.
  • Use the enter key in Computer Skills to start a new line.
  • Change font size in Computer Skills while typing.
  • Practice bold and italic text in Computer Skills.
  • Open a calculator in Computer Skills and solve a problem.
  • Create a simple shape in Computer Skills using a drawing tool.
  • Practice dragging and dropping icons in Computer Skills.
  • Print a page in Computer Skills with teacher approval.
  • Take turns with a partner in Computer Skills to type a story.
  • Play a typing game in Computer Skills to practice speed.
  • Use arrow keys in Computer Skills to move around text.

🟡 Practice

  • Create a poster in Computer Skills with text and pictures.
  • Save a file in Computer Skills and open it again the next day.
  • Practice copying and pasting in Computer Skills.
  • Create a table in Computer Skills to show your weekly schedule.
  • Use a search engine in Computer Skills to find a fun fact.
  • Make a short presentation in Computer Skills with three slides.
  • Insert a picture in Computer Skills into a document.
  • Use the spell-check tool in Computer Skills.
  • Change the background color in Computer Skills for a slide.
  • Create a birthday card in Computer Skills using clip art.
  • Save a file in Computer Skills to a USB drive.
  • Practice logging in and out safely in Computer Skills.
  • Write a short story in Computer Skills with a title and ending.
  • Use bold titles in Computer Skills for a report.
  • Insert a chart in Computer Skills to show numbers.
  • Create a timeline in Computer Skills for a school project.
  • Practice organizing files in Computer Skills into folders.
  • Use an email draft in Computer Skills to write a message (not send).
  • Create a checklist in Computer Skills for homework.
  • Edit a text in Computer Skills by fixing three mistakes.

🔴 Challenge

  • Create a presentation in Computer Skills about your favorite topic.
  • Make a flyer in Computer Skills for a school event.
  • Design a poster in Computer Skills about internet safety.
  • Create a bar chart in Computer Skills using numbers from class.
  • Write and format a one-page essay in Computer Skills.
  • Add transitions in Computer Skills to a slideshow.
  • Use a spreadsheet in Computer Skills to add and multiply numbers.
  • Create an invitation in Computer Skills for a party.
  • Practice designing a cover page in Computer Skills.
  • Create a short newsletter in Computer Skills with pictures.
  • Save files in Computer Skills with clear names and folders.
  • Design a calendar in Computer Skills for one month.
  • Create a digital drawing in Computer Skills of your school.
  • Write a poem in Computer Skills with colorful fonts.
  • Make a survey in Computer Skills with at least five questions.
  • Create a slideshow in Computer Skills about a science topic.
  • Design a resume in Computer Skills for a pretend job.
  • Use formulas in Computer Skills to calculate totals in a table.
  • Create a digital map in Computer Skills of your town.
  • Work in groups to make a digital magazine in Computer Skills.