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Word Processing

Word Processing · Grades K–2

2 lessons · 2 free
1 Writing and Formatting a Paragraph Try it ›
2 Fixing Up My Writing Try it ›

Word Processing · Grades 3–5

14 lessons · 3 free
1 Writing and Formatting a Paragraph Try it ›
2 Inserting and Arranging Images Try it ›
3 Editing and Deleting Text Try it ›
4 Copy, Cut, and Paste PLUS
5 Creating a Bulleted and Numbered List PLUS
6 Page Layout and Margins PLUS
7 Find and Replace PLUS
8 Using an Outline PLUS
9 Editing Like a Writer PLUS
10 Formatting for a Reader PLUS
11 Adding a Table of Contents PLUS
12 Tables in a Document PLUS
13 Revision and Comments PLUS
14 Writing for a Specific Audience PLUS

Word Processing · Grades 6–8

25 lessons · 3 free
1 Writing and Formatting a Paragraph Try it ›
2 Inserting and Arranging Images Try it ›
3 Editing and Deleting Text Try it ›
4 Copy, Cut, and Paste PLUS
5 Creating a Bulleted and Numbered List PLUS
6 Page Layout and Margins PLUS
7 Find and Replace PLUS
8 Using an Outline PLUS
9 Editing Like a Writer PLUS
10 Formatting for a Reader PLUS
11 Adding a Table of Contents PLUS
12 Tables in a Document PLUS
13 Revision and Comments PLUS
14 Writing for a Specific Audience PLUS
15 Formatting a Multi-Page Report PLUS
16 Formatting a Comparison Table PLUS
17 Designing a Visual Report PLUS
18 Writing a Formal Letter PLUS
19 Revising a Rough Draft PLUS
20 Creating a Document with Mixed Content PLUS
21 Collaborative Editing PLUS
22 Footnotes and Citations PLUS
23 Creating a Resume PLUS
24 Long Document Management PLUS
25 Creating a Style Guide Template PLUS

Word Processing · Grades 9–12

29 lessons · 3 free
1 Writing and Formatting a Paragraph Try it ›
2 Inserting and Arranging Images Try it ›
3 Editing and Deleting Text Try it ›
4 Copy, Cut, and Paste PLUS
5 Creating a Bulleted and Numbered List PLUS
6 Page Layout and Margins PLUS
7 Find and Replace PLUS
8 Using an Outline PLUS
9 Editing Like a Writer PLUS
10 Formatting for a Reader PLUS
11 Adding a Table of Contents PLUS
12 Tables in a Document PLUS
13 Revision and Comments PLUS
14 Writing for a Specific Audience PLUS
15 Formatting a Multi-Page Report PLUS
16 Formatting a Comparison Table PLUS
17 Designing a Visual Report PLUS
18 Writing a Formal Letter PLUS
19 Revising a Rough Draft PLUS
20 Creating a Document with Mixed Content PLUS
21 Collaborative Editing PLUS
22 Footnotes and Citations PLUS
23 Creating a Resume PLUS
24 Long Document Management PLUS
25 Creating a Style Guide Template PLUS
26 Professional Email Formatting PLUS
27 Report with Integrated Visuals PLUS
28 Long-Form Document with Citations PLUS
29 Professional Proposal Document PLUS
Spreadsheets

Spreadsheets · Grades K–2

2 lessons · 2 free
1 Entering Data in a Spreadsheet Try it ›
2 Our Class Favorites Try it ›

Spreadsheets · Grades 3–5

11 lessons · 3 free
1 Entering Data in a Spreadsheet Try it ›
2 Sorting Data Try it ›
3 Cell References and Simple Formulas Try it ›
4 Data Types: Text, Numbers, and Dates PLUS
5 Creating Charts from Your Data PLUS
6 Using a Spreadsheet to Answer a Question PLUS
7 Functions: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN PLUS
8 Collecting and Entering Your Own Data PLUS
9 Choosing the Right Chart for Your Data: Part 1 PLUS
10 Choosing the Right Chart for Your Data: Part 2 PLUS
11 Making a Data-Driven Argument PLUS

Spreadsheets · Grades 6–8

24 lessons · 3 free
1 Entering Data in a Spreadsheet Try it ›
2 Sorting Data Try it ›
3 Cell References and Simple Formulas Try it ›
4 Data Types: Text, Numbers, and Dates PLUS
5 Creating Charts from Your Data PLUS
6 Using a Spreadsheet to Answer a Question PLUS
7 Functions: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN PLUS
8 Collecting and Entering Your Own Data PLUS
9 Choosing the Right Chart for Your Data: Part 1 PLUS
10 Choosing the Right Chart for Your Data: Part 2 PLUS
11 Making a Data-Driven Argument PLUS
12 Sorting and Filtering Data PLUS
13 Formatting a Data Table PLUS
14 Filtering with Conditions PLUS
15 Comparing and Deleting Charts PLUS
16 Budget and Expense Tracking PLUS
17 IF Functions PLUS
18 VLOOKUP Basics PLUS
19 Analyzing Survey Results PLUS
20 Absolute vs. Relative References PLUS
21 Pivot Table Basics PLUS
22 Data Cleaning PLUS
23 Dashboard-Style Spreadsheet PLUS
24 Collaborative Spreadsheet Review PLUS

Spreadsheets · Grades 9–12

29 lessons · 3 free
1 Entering Data in a Spreadsheet Try it ›
2 Sorting Data Try it ›
3 Cell References and Simple Formulas Try it ›
4 Data Types: Text, Numbers, and Dates PLUS
5 Creating Charts from Your Data PLUS
6 Using a Spreadsheet to Answer a Question PLUS
7 Functions: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN PLUS
8 Collecting and Entering Your Own Data PLUS
9 Choosing the Right Chart for Your Data: Part 1 PLUS
10 Choosing the Right Chart for Your Data: Part 2 PLUS
11 Making a Data-Driven Argument PLUS
12 Sorting and Filtering Data PLUS
13 Formatting a Data Table PLUS
14 Filtering with Conditions PLUS
15 Comparing and Deleting Charts PLUS
16 Budget and Expense Tracking PLUS
17 IF Functions PLUS
18 VLOOKUP Basics PLUS
19 Analyzing Survey Results PLUS
20 Absolute vs. Relative References PLUS
21 Pivot Table Basics PLUS
22 Data Cleaning PLUS
23 Dashboard-Style Spreadsheet PLUS
24 Collaborative Spreadsheet Review PLUS
25 Conditional Calculations PLUS
26 Data Validation Dropdowns PLUS
27 Combining Data Sources PLUS
28 Advanced Functions: TEXT, DATE, CONCATENATE PLUS
29 Building a Complete Dashboard PLUS
Presentations

Presentations · Grades K–2

1 lessons · 1 free
1 All About Me, One Slide Try it ›

Presentations · Grades 3–5

10 lessons · 3 free
1 All About Me, One Slide Try it ›
2 Making a Multi-Slide Presentation Try it ›
3 Changing How Slides Look Try it ›
4 Adding Multimedia to Slides PLUS
5 Organizing a Presentation for an Audience PLUS
6 Using Images the Right Way PLUS
7 Slide Design Basics PLUS
8 Telling a Story Across Slides PLUS
9 Adding Charts and Data to a Presentation PLUS
10 Presenting to Different Audiences PLUS

Presentations · Grades 6–8

19 lessons · 3 free
1 All About Me, One Slide Try it ›
2 Making a Multi-Slide Presentation Try it ›
3 Changing How Slides Look Try it ›
4 Adding Multimedia to Slides PLUS
5 Organizing a Presentation for an Audience PLUS
6 Using Images the Right Way PLUS
7 Slide Design Basics PLUS
8 Telling a Story Across Slides PLUS
9 Adding Charts and Data to a Presentation PLUS
10 Presenting to Different Audiences PLUS
11 Slide Master and Consistent Design PLUS
12 Embedding Charts and Tables from Spreadsheets PLUS
13 Using Animations and Transitions Purposefully PLUS
14 Speaker Notes and Presentation Prep PLUS
15 Building a Pitch Presentation PLUS
16 Persuasive Presentation with Evidence PLUS
17 Designing for Accessibility PLUS
18 Data Storytelling in Slides PLUS
19 Integrated Project: Research, Data, Presentation PLUS

Presentations · Grades 9–12

24 lessons · 3 free
1 All About Me, One Slide Try it ›
2 Making a Multi-Slide Presentation Try it ›
3 Changing How Slides Look Try it ›
4 Adding Multimedia to Slides PLUS
5 Organizing a Presentation for an Audience PLUS
6 Using Images the Right Way PLUS
7 Slide Design Basics PLUS
8 Telling a Story Across Slides PLUS
9 Adding Charts and Data to a Presentation PLUS
10 Presenting to Different Audiences PLUS
11 Slide Master and Consistent Design PLUS
12 Embedding Charts and Tables from Spreadsheets PLUS
13 Using Animations and Transitions Purposefully PLUS
14 Speaker Notes and Presentation Prep PLUS
15 Building a Pitch Presentation PLUS
16 Persuasive Presentation with Evidence PLUS
17 Designing for Accessibility PLUS
18 Data Storytelling in Slides PLUS
19 Integrated Project: Research, Data, Presentation PLUS
20 Presentation Delivery Techniques PLUS
21 Presenting Complex Information Simply PLUS
22 Portfolio Presentation PLUS
23 Presentation to Stakeholders PLUS
24 Capstone: Integration Project PLUS

A look inside the lessons

Computer Applications standards alignment

Every Computer Applications lesson maps to Common Core, ISTE, and CSTA, plus the state frameworks your district already reports on, including Texas, Florida, and New York.

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