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Acknowledgement
Project Team
Mr Omer Faheem
General Manager Education Technology
Mr Raheel Essa
Deputy Manager Education Technology
EDTECH Department
Regional Computing Curriculum Leaders
Group Head Office: 31 – Industrial Area, Guru Mangat Road,
Gulberg III, Lahore, Pakistan.
Ph: +92 (42) 111 444 123
Fax: +92 (42) 35773065
Website: www.thecityschool.edu.pk
The entire computing curriculum is mapped with the attainment levels of the
UK National Curriculum, ICDL and ISTE Student Standards 2017-2018.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any part by any
means at any time.
Class 3
Table of Contents
Acknowledgement ________________________________________________________________ 2
Learning the Basics ________________________________________________________________ 7
Create a Shortcut on the Desktop: ____________________________________________________________ 7
Windows Shortcuts: _______________________________________________________________________ 7
File Compression: _________________________________________________________________________ 8
View Information about Files and Folders in Windows 7/10: _______________________________________ 9
Purpose of the Recycle Bin:_________________________________________________________________ 10
Changing Date and Time: __________________________________________________________________ 12
Protect Computer from Viruses and Malware: _________________________________________________ 12
Working with Text _______________________________________________________________ 13
What is Word Processing? _________________________________________________________________ 13
Formatting Text: _________________________________________________________________________ 13
Changing Text Alignment: _________________________________________________________________ 15
Zoom in and Zoom Out: ___________________________________________________________________ 15
Borders and Shading: _____________________________________________________________________ 16
Create a Numbered List: ___________________________________________________________________ 18
Insert and Place Images in a Document: ______________________________________________________ 18
Insert Basic Shapes in a Document: __________________________________________________________ 19
Grammar and Spelling Check: ______________________________________________________________ 20
Use of Thesaurus: ________________________________________________________________________ 20
Saving a Document: ______________________________________________________________________ 21
Printing a Document: _____________________________________________________________________ 21
Indentation:_____________________________________________________________________________ 22
Crop a Picture:___________________________________________________________________________ 24
Add Border to a Picture: ___________________________________________________________________ 24
Apply Image Enhancement Features: ________________________________________________________ 25
Changing Text Wrapping Settings: ___________________________________________________________ 26
To Wrap Text Around an Image: ____________________________________________________________ 27
Use a Predefined Text Wrapping Setting: _____________________________________________________ 27
Email Communication ____________________________________________________________ 29
What is an E-Mail? _______________________________________________________________________ 29
Key Benefits and Features of using E-Mail _____________________________________________________ 29
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What is an E-Mail Address? ________________________________________________________________ 29
What does the To, Cc, and Bcc Mean in an E-Mail Message? ______________________________________ 30
What is Microsoft Outlook? ________________________________________________________________ 30
How to Compose an E-Mail Message? ________________________________________________________ 30
How to Send the Same E-Mail to Many People on MS Outlook: ____________________________________ 31
How to Format an E-Mail Message: __________________________________________________________ 32
How to Attach a File with an E-Mail Message: _________________________________________________ 32
How to Save Message as a Draft Message? ___________________________________________________ 33
How to Reply to an E-Mail? ________________________________________________________________ 33
How to Forward an E-Mail to Another Person? _________________________________________________ 34
How to Download a File Attached to an E-Mail Message? ________________________________________ 34
Coding Turtle ___________________________________________________________________ 35
What is FMS Logo: _______________________________________________________________________ 35
FMS Logo Interface: ______________________________________________________________________ 35
Turtle Commands: ________________________________________________________________________ 36
Drawing a Square: _______________________________________________________________________ 37
Using the REPEAT Command: _______________________________________________________________ 37
How to change Pen Colour and Screen Colour: _________________________________________________ 38
Colour Index: ____________________________________________________________________________ 39
Drawing a blue square on a Yellow background: _______________________________________________ 39
Let’s Program SCRATCH ___________________________________________________________ 41
What is Scratch Junior? ___________________________________________________________________ 41
What is Coding: __________________________________________________________________________ 41
The Scratch Interface: _____________________________________________________________________ 41
Paint Editor Interface: _____________________________________________________________________ 43
Programming Blocks: _____________________________________________________________________ 44
Sample Projects: _________________________________________________________________________ 46
Scratch Junior Download Link: ______________________________________________________________ 46
Analysing Data __________________________________________________________________ 47
What is a Spreadsheet? ___________________________________________________________________ 47
Spreadsheet Interface: ____________________________________________________________________ 47
Understanding Cells: ______________________________________________________________________ 48
Select a Cell Range: _______________________________________________________________________ 48
Workbooks: _____________________________________________________________________________ 49
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Create a New Blank Workbook: _____________________________________________________________ 49
Open an Existing Workbook: _______________________________________________________________ 49
Saving a Workbook: ______________________________________________________________________ 50
Cell Column’s Height and Width: ____________________________________________________________ 51
Using Simple Formulas: ___________________________________________________________________ 51
Mathematical Operators: __________________________________________________________________ 51
Understanding Cell Reference: ______________________________________________________________ 52
Create a Simple Formula: __________________________________________________________________ 52
How to Print the Worksheet or Workbook: ____________________________________________________ 54
Using Communication Tools _______________________________________________________ 55
What is a Web Browser? __________________________________________________________________ 55
Search Engine: ___________________________________________________________________________ 55
How to Search the Web: ___________________________________________________________________ 55
Bookmarks and History: ___________________________________________________________________ 56
Translate Text in Different Languages Through Search Engines: ___________________________________ 56
What is Microsoft Teams: __________________________________________________________________ 57
How to Sign-In on MS Teams:_______________________________________________________________ 57
View or add Contacts in Teams: _____________________________________________________________ 58
How to Initiate an Audio or Video Call: _______________________________________________________ 58
What is One Drive (onedrive.live.com): _______________________________________________________ 59
What is Google Drive (drive.google.com): _____________________________________________________ 59
Benefits of Cloud Storage: _________________________________________________________________ 59
Creating a Strong Password for Different Internet Services/E-mail Accounts: _________________________ 60
References _____________________________________________________________________ 61
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Learning the Basics
Create a Shortcut on the Desktop:
1. The simplest way to create a
desktop shortcut for your favourite
program is to right-click on its .exe
file and select Send to > Desktop
(create shortcut). You will see that
its shortcut has been created on
your Windows desktop.
If you instead select Create shortcut, its
shortcut will be created in the same
location. You can then drag and drop into
your desired folder location.
Windows Shortcuts:
Windows 7 comes with interesting and useful shortcut key:
General Shortcuts Shortcut Description
Delete (or Ctrl+D) Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin
Windows logo key +D Display the desktop
Windows logo key Open or close the Start menu.
Windows logo key +M Minimize all windows
Windows logo key +E Open File Explorer.
Windows logo key +L Lock your computer or switch users
Alt+Tab Switch between open items
Ctrl+Alt+Tab Use the arrow keys to switch between open items
Ctrl+Mouse scroll wheel Change the size of icons on the desktop
Windows logo key +Up Arrow Maximize the window.
Windows logo key +Down Arrow Minimize the window.
Windows logo key +P Choose a presentation display mode.
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File Compression:
If you are running short on hard drive space, you can save precious free space by creating
compressed folders that automatically compress every file and folder that you put into them. Zipped
(compressed) files take up less storage space and can be transferred to other computers more
quickly than uncompressed files.
Zip a file or folder:
1. In Windows, navigate to the file/folder
you want to zip, and Right-click it.
2. On the menu that pops up, roll your
mouse over Send to, then
click Compressed (zipped) folder.
Unzip a file or folder:
1. In Windows, navigate to the zipped
(compressed) file you want
to Unzip, and right-click it.
2. On the menu that pops up, roll your
mouse over Open with, then
click Windows Explorer.
3. You will then see the contents of the zip file. Click the file and
drop it on your desktop, or another file location. The contents of
the file will be unzipped, and you can then use it as needed.
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View Information about Files and Folders in Windows 7/10:
To access the properties of a file or folder, right-click on it and select Properties.
What each tab means:
General: This first tab shows the file’s type (an MP3 file of the song “Getting Better”), its size
(6.42MB), the program that opens it (in this case, the Music application), and the file’s location.
Security: On this tab, you control permissions, which rules are determining who can access the file
and what they can do with it.
Details: This tab holds details about a file. On digital photos, for example, includes the artist, album
title, year, track number, genre, length, and similar information.
Previous Version: After you set up the Windows File History backup system, this tab lists all the
previously saved versions of this file, ready for retrieval with a click.
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Purpose of the Recycle Bin:
The Recycle bin is similar to a trashcan available in every house. The Recycle Bin is used by Windows
computer; to store deleted/trash items. It temporarily stores files and folders before they are
permanently deleted. You can open the Recycle Bin by double-clicking the icon on the Windows
desktop.
When it is empty, the icon is an empty
recycle bin. If it contains one or more
items, the icon changes to a recycle bin
with papers in it. You can move items to
the Recycle Bin by either dragging them
to the Recycle Bin icon or by selecting the
items and pressing the Delete key. You
may also right-click an item and select
"Delete" from the pop-up menu.
How to Delete Files and Folders:
To delete a file or folder, select the file and
hit Delete on your keyboard. Alternatively,
right-click or tap and hold it and
select Delete from the right-click menu.
In Windows 7 however, a pop-up will appear
asking you if you are sure you want to delete
the file. When you click Yes, it will go to
the Recycle Bin. You can choose to cancel the
action by clicking No.
You can also select multiple items and delete
them. The pop-up will be something like the
one in the screenshot below.
How to Bypass the Recycle Bin in Windows:
If you want to delete a file, you can bypass
the Recycle Bin altogether by selecting a file or
files and hitting Shift + Delete on your
keyboard. You will immediately see this
confirmation pop-up, asking if you are sure
you want to permanently delete the selected
file:
Remember, when you do this, the file or folder
you selected is deleted for real (permanently) and cannot be found in the Recycle Bin for easy
restoration.
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How to Restore File/Folder from the Recycle Bin:
When you open the Recycle Bin,
you see a list with all the files and
folders you have deleted.
In Windows 8.1 and Windows 10,
if you want to use a file again,
you can select it and then click or
tap "Restore the selected file” on
the Restore group from
the Manage section of the
ribbon. You can also Right-click or
tap and hold on the selected files
and then click or tap "Restore".
The restored file will be automatically moved in
its source location from where it was deleted.
How to Empty the Recycle Bin:
In the Recycle Bin, you can select the files that you want to delete
permanently and hit Delete on your keyboard. That way you can delete
some files and keep others.
If you are sure you want to get rid of all your deleted items
permanently, you can choose to empty the Recycle Bin. Right-click or
tap and hold on it and then click or tap "Empty Recycle Bin".
You will get another popup, asking for confirmation. Press Yes to empty the Recycle Bin or No to
leave it as it is.
In Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, when you open the Recycle Bin, you can find a button for
emptying it on the ribbon. Clicking or tapping it will have the same effect as described above.
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Changing Date and Time:
1. To set the time zone in Windows 7 and Vista, left-click on the clock in the
icon tray at the bottom right of your computer
screen.
2. This should show the clock, date and calendar.
Click on “Change date and time...” to get
the Date and Time menu. (Alternatively,
use Start > Control Panel > Date and Time.)
3. Click on “Change time zone” and select your
time zone.
4. When you have the correct time zone, check
that the time displayed in the Date & Time tab
is correct. If not, change it and
click Apply.
5. When complete, click on OK.
6. You must exit the Clock program
and start it again for your changes
to take effect.
Protect Computer from Viruses and Malware:
Humans are not the only things that get sick from time to time. Different viruses and malware also
affect computer’s performance. Viruses and malware are programs that can attack computers,
tablets, phones and other digital devices.
Viruses aim to illegally access to your device. They can cause damage by
• accessing your financial data
• destroying your personal data
• damaging your hard disk
• slowing or even crashing your device down
• slowing down your network or internet connection
How Can We Protect Ourselves from Viruses and Malware?
Research the best anti-virus software for your computer, and install and keep them up-to-date for
protection against all kinds of viruses and malware.
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Working with Text
What is Word Processing?
Word processing is the preparation of a text document, either manually or using a machine. The
computer is the most popular word processing machine. A computer word processing program
allows us to type, edit or change text, add a variety of features to it and make a printout.
MS Word Toolbar:
Formatting Text:
The quality of a document can be easily improved by changing its appearance. Most word processing
programs allow users to apply various styles and formatting to text. Let’s now try out a few of these
formatting methods in Microsoft Word.
Changing the Font Typeface:
The shape of text changes according to the font
typeface. There are different font typefaces
available for you to use in Microsoft Word.
Different computers have different font styles.
The fonts available on your computer will be
listed in the Font list, which is available on the
Formatting toolbar.
1. Highlight the text of which you want to
change the font typeface.
2. Select a suitable Font typeface from the
drop-down Font list on the Formatting
toolbar.
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Changing the Font Size:
You can change the size of the text in your document by selecting a size from the Font Size list.
1. Highlight the text of which you want to
change the size.
2. Select a suitable size from the drop-down
Font Size list on the Formatting toolbar, or
type in a value inside the box.
Applying Font Styles:
Font styles can be applied to draw attention to various sections of text.
1. Highlight the text of which you want to
change the font style.
2. Click on a suitable style button on the
Formatting toolbar.
Bold will make the text extra dark, italic makes letters a little slanted, and underline
applies a line under the text.
Formatting Toolbar:
All of the above formatting can also be applied to
text by using the menu options.
1. Highlight the text of which you need to
change the formatting.
2. Select Font from the Format menu. The
Font dialogue box will then appear.
It contains the formatting options that you can
select.
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Changing Text Alignment:
Microsoft Word allows you to set the position of
text on the page. This is called ‘aligning text’. You
can apply four different horizontal alignments to
the text in your documents.
1. Select the text or paragraph and apply your
desired alignment by clicking the
appropriate button.
Zoom in and Zoom Out:
Zoom allows you to view the document closer or farther away. The document can be displayed as
One Page, Multiple Pages or Page Width (Document page displayed on the whole screen).
When your document is zoomed in or out in Microsoft Word 2013, it will not affect the size at which
the document prints. It will only affect the size at which it is displayed on your screen.
1. Open your document in Microsoft Word 2013.
2. Click the View tab at the top of the window.
3. Click the Zoom button in the Zoom section of the
navigational ribbon. Note that you can also select
to click the 100% button to return to the default
zoom level.
4. Select one of the preset zoom options, or click
inside of the Percent field and manually specify
the zoom amount. Click OK after you are done to
apply your selected zoom setting.
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Borders and Shading:
To enhance the appearance of the text in a
paragraph, you can quickly add a border and
shading to selected text.
Apply a Border on Text:
1. Select the paragraph text you want to
format.
2. Click the Home tab.
3. Click the Borders and Shading button
arrow, and then click to select the border commands to add or remove a border.
Apply a Shade on Text:
1. Select the paragraph text you want to
format.
2. Click the Home tab.
3. Click the Shading button arrow, and
then click to select the shading colour
you want to apply to the selected
text.
Apply Shading and Borders on Paragraphs:
1. Select the paragraph you want to
format.
2. Click the Home tab.
3. Click the Borders button arrow, and
then click Borders and Shading.
4. Click the Borders tab.
5. Click to select the type of Setting you
want for your border.
6. Click to select the type of Style.
7. Apply any other options you want.
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8. Look in the preview box to see the new
border.
9. Click the Shading tab.
10. Click to select the shading fill colour
you want to apply to your table.
11. Apply any other options you want.
12. Look in the preview box to see the new
shading colour.
13. Click OK.
Create a Bulleted List:
1. Select the text you want to format as a
list.
2. On the Home tab, click the drop-down
arrow next to the Bullets command. A
menu of bullet styles will appear.
3. Move the mouse over the various bullet
styles. A live preview of the bullet style
will appear in the document. Select the
bullet style you want to use.
4. The text will be formatted as a bulleted
list.
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Create a Numbered List:
When you need to organize text into a numbered list, Word offers several numbering options. You
can format your list with numbers, letters, or Roman numerals.
1. Select the text you want to format as a list.
2. On the Home tab, click the drop-down
arrow next to the Numbering command. A
menu of bullet styles will appear.
3. Move the mouse over the various
numbering styles. A live preview of the
numbering style will appear in the
document. Select the numbering style you
want to use.
4. The text will be formatted as a numbered
list.
Insert and Place Images in a Document:
1. Put your mouse pointer where you want to insert a picture into your document.
2. Click on the Insert Tab and move the mouse pointer in the illustrations group and click over
the Picture button.
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3. The Insert Picture dialogue box opens where you can select any picture available in your
computer. And click the Insert button available in the Insert Picture dialogue box.
4. Now you will see your selected image is inserted into your document at your desired
location.
5. If your image is too large or too small,
then you can drag one of the corners to
make the image smaller or larger.
6. Double click on the inserted picture in
your document then Word will give you
several options for formatting the
picture in the Format Tab. Such as
picture style, arrange the
picture, rotate picture according to
angle and corrections effect.
7. You can also rotate the picture in different angles by just clicking on the rotate button.
Insert Basic Shapes in a Document:
Microsoft Word allows you to insert various
shapes into your document. For example, you
could place a circle around important
information in a document. If you use Word to
create posters, cards, newsletters, or other
types of publications, you may want to insert
various types of shapes to add visual interest to
your documents.
1. Click the Insert tab in the Ribbon and
then click the Shapes button in the
Illustrations group.
2. Roll your mouse pointer over the shape
that you want to insert, and then click it
to select it.
3. Your mouse pointer will appear as a
black cross-hair “+” when you place it back
over the document. Decide where you
want the graphic to appear in your
document, and then click and drag across
the area in the document where you want
the object to appear. The object will then
be inserted into your document.
4. When drawing the object, you can hold
down the “Shift” key as you click and drag
while drawing to create a “perfect” version
of the selected shape.
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Grammar and Spelling Check:
When we prepare documents, we sometimes make mistakes. Two
common types of mistake are spelling mistakes and grammar mistakes. By
default, Microsoft Word checks spelling and grammar automatically as you
type, using wavy red underlines to indicate possible spelling problems and
wavy green underlines to indicate possible grammatical problems.
These mistakes can be corrected using an inbuilt spelling
and grammar feature:
1. From the Review tab, click the Spelling &
Grammar command.
2. The Spelling and Grammar pane will appear. For
each error in your document, Word will try to offer
one or more suggestions. You can select a
suggestion and click Change to correct the error. If
the program finds spelling mistakes, a dialogue box
appears with the first misspelt word found by the
spelling checker.
3. Word will move through each error until you have
reviewed all of them. After the last error has been
reviewed, a dialogue box will appear confirming that
the spelling and grammar check is complete. Click OK.
Use of Thesaurus:
A thesaurus helps you to find words with similar meanings
(synonyms). It also shows antonyms words. An antonym is a
word with the opposite meaning.
Here are the steps to use the thesaurus to find similar meanings
of any word used in the document:
1. Select the word in your document that you want to
check.
2. On the Review tab, click Thesaurus.
3. You will see multiple options of the words having a
similar meaning.
4. To replace your selected word with your desired word
from the suggested list, press the down arrow key in
front of the desired word and click Insert.
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Saving a Document:
Use the following procedure to save the
Word document:
1. Click the File tab at the top-left
corner of the window.
2. Click the Save As button in the
column at the left side of the
window.
3. Select the location where you
wish to save the .doc file.
4. Enter a file name for the
document, click the Save button
at the bottom-right corner of the
window to complete the process.
Printing a Document:
1. Select the File tab. Backstage view will appear.
2. Select Print. The Print pane will appear.
3. Navigate to the Print pane and select the desired printer.
4. Enter the number of copies you want to print.
5. Select any additional settings if needed.
6. Click Print.
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Indentation:
Adding indentation to text adds structure to your document by allowing you to separate
information. Whether you'd like to move a single line or an entire paragraph, you can use the tab
selector and the horizontal ruler to set tabs and indents.
Indent the first line of a paragraph (called a first-line indent) as books do to distinguish paragraphs.
Indent the second and subsequent lines of a paragraph from the left margin (called a hanging
indent) to create a properly formatted bibliography. Indent the entire paragraph any amount from
the left and right margins (called left indents and right indents) to separate quoted passages.
Indent Paragraph Lines Precisely:
1. Click the View tab, and then select
the Ruler checkbox to display the
Ruler.
2. Click the paragraph or select multiple
paragraphs to indent:
a. To change the left indent of
the first line, drag the First-line
Indent marker.
b. To change the indent of the
second and subsequent lines,
drag the Hanging Indent
marker.
c. To change the left indent for
all lines, drag the Left Indent
marker.
d. To change the right indent for
all lines, drag the Right Indent
marker.
e. As you drag a marker, the
dotted guideline helps you accurately position the indent. You can also press and
hold Alt to see measurements in the ruler.
Note: You can indent using the Tab key. You can indent the first line of a paragraph by clicking at the
beginning of the paragraph, and then pressing Tab. You can indent the entire paragraph by selecting
it, and then pressing Tab.
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Indent a Paragraph:
Here is the procedure to apply
indentation on a paragraph:
1. Click the paragraph, or select
multiple paragraphs to indent.
2. Click the Home tab.
3. Click the Increase Indent
button or Decrease Indent
button to move the paragraph
right or left one-half inch.
You can change the indentation from paragraph window as well.
1. Select the Paragraph group’s dialogue box launcher.
2. Select the First line in the Special drop-down menu.
3. Use the increment arrows to adjust the length of the indent.
4. Select the OK button to save your selection(s) and close the Paragraph dialogue box.
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Crop a Picture:
When you crop an image, a part of the picture is removed. Cropping may be helpful when a picture
has a lot of content and you want to focus on only part of it.
1. Select the image you want to crop.
The Format tab appears.
2. On the Format tab, click
the Crop command.
3. Cropping handles will appear
around the image. Click, hold, and
drag a handle to crop the image.
4. Click the Crop command again. The
image will be cropped.
Note: The corner handles are useful for
simultaneously cropping the image
horizontally and vertically.
Add Border to a Picture:
1. Select the picture you want to add a
border to, then click the Format tab.
2. Click the Picture Border command.
A drop-down menu will appear.
3. From here, you can select
a colour, weight (thickness), and
whether or not the line is dashed.
4. The border will appear around the
image.
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Apply Image Enhancement Features:
MS Word offers several options for changing the way images appear in your document. For example,
you can add a frame, make image corrections, change the image's colour or brightness, and even
add some stylish artistic effects. These options are located in the Adjust and Picture Styles groups
on the Format tab.
When you are ready to make adjustments or experiment with the look of an image, select the
picture and choose one of these options from the Format tab:
Corrections: This command is located in
the Adjust group. From here, you
can sharpen or soften the image to adjust
how blurry or clear it appears. You can also
adjust the brightness and contrast, which
controls how light or dark the picture
appears.
Colour: This command is located in
the Adjust group. From here, you can adjust
the image's saturation (how vivid the
colours are), tone (the temperature of the
image from cool to warm),
and colouring (changing the overall colour
of the image).
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Artistic Effects: This command is located in
the Adjust group. From here, you can add
artistic effects such as pastels, watercolours,
and glowing edges.
Picture Styles Group: This group contains a
variety of styles you can apply to your
pictures, such as frames, borders, and soft
edges.
Changing Text Wrapping Settings:
When you insert an image, you may notice that it is difficult to move it exactly where you want. This
is because by default the image is in line with the text. If you want to move the image freely, you will
usually need to choose a different text wrapping setting. The text wrapping for an image is set to In
Line with Text. You will need to change the text wrapping setting if you want to move the image
freely or if you want the text to wrap around the image more naturally.
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To Wrap Text Around an Image:
1. Select the image you want to wrap
text around. The Format tab will
appear on the right side of the
Ribbon.
2. On the Format tab, click the Wrap
Text command in
the Arrange group. A drop-down
menu will appear.
3. Hover the mouse over the
various text-wrapping options.
A live preview of the text wrapping
will appear in the document. When
you have found the text-wrapping
option you want to use, click it.
Alternatively, you can select More
Layout Options... to fine-tune the
layout.
4. The text will wrap around the image.
You can now move the image if you
want. Just click, hold, and drag it to
the desired location.
Use a Predefined Text Wrapping Setting:
Predefined text wrapping allows you to
move the image to a specific location on the
page.
1. Select the image you want to move.
The Format tab will appear on the
right side of the Ribbon.
2. On the Format tab, click
the Position command in
the Arrange group.
3. A drop-down menu of predefined
image positions will appear. Select
the desired image position. The
image will adjust in the document,
and the text will wrap around it.
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Email Communication Class 3
Email Communication
What is an E-Mail?
E-mail is short for 'electronic mail'. Similar to a letter, it is sent via the internet to anyone.
In computing, e-mail is a network service that allows two or more people to communicate with one
another through messages that are sent and received from a computer or any similar device.
E-mail is an excellent tool for communicating with other users over the Internet. In addition to
messages, e-mail allows users to send and receive pictures, videos (small), documents, and other
media by way of attachments.
Key Benefits and Features of using E-Mail
• Quick – your friend receives your e-mail as soon as they go online and collect their mail.
• Secure – It is likely to be encrypted.
• Low cost – Many free solutions available.
• Photos, documents, and other files can be attached to an e-mail so that more information
can be shared.
• One e-mail can be sent to more than one person at a time.
E-mail is one of the widely used features of the Internet, which helps communication to run fast,
reliable, and on time.
An e-mail message contains the sender’s e-mail address, the receiver’s e-mail address, subject, and
text message. To send an e-mail it only takes one computer with Internet connection and software
such as Microsoft Outlook, or gmail.com to send and receive e-mails.
What is an E-Mail Address?
An e-mail address has two components separated by "@" symbol
• USERNAME: On the left side of '@' separator is the Username.
• DOMAIN NAME FOR HOST SERVER: The portion to the right of @ symbol identifies the
server or hostname or network that manages your e-mail. It is sometimes also called the e-
mail server.
Example:
peter@hotmail.com
Where “peter” is the user-name and “hotmail.com” is the Domain Name
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What does the To, Cc, and Bcc Mean in an E-Mail Message?
When composing an e-mail, you will be presented with 3 fields; To, Cc and Bcc. The “To:” field
contains the e-mail address of the person you would like to send an e-mail to.
Cc stands for “carbon copy”. Any e-mail address written on this list will get a copy of your e-mail that
you’ve composed including the person in the To field. If you wish to include multiple e-mail
addresses, separate each e-mail address by a comma or semicolon.
Bcc stands for “blind carbon copy”. Any e-mail address written on this list will not be visible to
anyone else.
What is Microsoft Outlook?
Microsoft Outlook is used for sending and receiving e-mails. It is generally part of the Microsoft
Office suite of applications but it can be purchased separately.
How to Compose an E-Mail Message?
To create a new Microsoft Outlook e-mail message, click the New E-mail option on the far left of the
Microsoft Outlook Ribbon under the Home tab. The New Messages window appears in the MS
Outlook Message tab:
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The first thing you will need to fill out on the New Messages window is the e-mail header
information. This consists of the following fields:
• To. The To field contains the e-mail address or addresses you are sending the e-mail
message to.
• Cc. In this field, you can include additional e-mail recipients.
• Subject. The Subject field contains a brief description of your e-mail topic.
Now you want to identify who you're sending the e-mail message to using the To field. You can do
this is one of two ways:
1. Type the e-mail address in the field. If there's more than one e-mail address, use a comma to
separate them.
2. Click the To field to search your e-mail contacts. Select the contacts you want to send the
message to from the Select Names: Contacts dialogue box.
You also need to complete the Subject field before you send your e-mail message. In this field, type
a short description of what the e-mail is about.
How to Send the Same E-Mail to Many People on MS Outlook:
• You do not have to copy anyone on your e-mail message to send it, but MS Outlook gives
you the option to copy or blind copy additional recipients if you want to.
• Contacts who are copied (Cc) on an e-mail message are typically not expected to respond.
They are receiving the message for informational purposes only. For example, you may copy
your friend for a birthday party invitation.
• Contacts who are blind-copied (Bcc) on an e-mail message are not visible to others who
receive the message.
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Also, you can use the Select Names: Contacts dialogue box to specify the recipients that are being
blind-copied on the message. Instead of clicking the To or Cc field on the dialogue box, use
the Bcc field.
Once you have carefully reviewed your message, you are ready to send it. Click the Send button in
the upper left of the New Message window. Your message will be sent.
How to Format an E-Mail Message:
Microsoft Outlook supports basic text formatting tools common to other Microsoft products. You
can find them on the Ribbon in the Format Text tab:
To use one of the formatting tools, highlight the text you want to format with your cursor. Then,
click the formatting option in the ribbon that you want to apply to the text.
How to Attach a File with an E-Mail Message:
You can easily attach a file or item to your message using the Attach File icon or the Attach
Item icon. These icons are found on the Message tab:
Or on the Insert tab, you'll find the Attach File icon and the Outlook icon.
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To attach a file or item to your message, place your cursor in the message. Click the icon and select
the item to be attached from your PC or from the list that appears. The item is attached below
the Subject line:
How to Save Message as a Draft Message?
To save a message as a draft, go to the File tab. Click the Save option. The unsent message is saved
to your Drafts folder.
The next time you open your e-mail, click the Drafts folder. Double-click on your message to open it.
How to Reply to an E-Mail?
1. Select an e-mail. Click on the e-mail to which you want to
respond.
2. Click the Reply arrow. It is in the top-right corner of the e-
mail in the “Respond” section of your opened e-mail
message.
3. Enter your reply. Type in the response you want to send to
the sender.
4. Click the Send button. It's a blue button below the bottom-left side of the reply field.
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How to Forward an E-Mail to Another Person?
1. Select an e-mail. Click on the e-mail to which you want to
respond.
2. Click the Forward button. It is available in the “Respond”
section of your opened e-mail message.
3. Enter the e-mail address of the person to whom you want to
forward the e-mail and click the Send button. It's a blue
button below the bottom-left side of the reply field.
How to Download a File Attached to an E-Mail Message?
1. Open the e-mail that has a file attached to it.
2. Select the attachment dropdown arrow.
3. Select Download to download the file to your computer.
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Coding Turtle Class 3
Coding Turtle
What is FMS Logo:
FMS Logo is a free implementation of a computing environment called Logo, which is an interactive
programming language that is simple, powerful, and best of all fun.
FMS logo can be downloaded from http://sourceforge.net/p/fmslogo/
FMS Logo Interface:
Title Bar
Menu Bar
Turtle Work Space
Turtle
Command Window
Command Buttons
Command Box
Input Box
Meet the Logo turtle! He doesn't have a name. Everyone just calls him "the turtle" . Sure, he
looks like a triangle, but he's really a turtle. He's no ordinary turtle. Unlike other turtles, this one will
do exactly what you tell him to do. Right now, the turtle doesn't know many tricks, but he's a fast
learner and he wants you to teach him.
The turtle has a pen tied to his back, so he draws a line wherever he goes. This means you can draw
pictures just by telling him to walk around.
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Turtle Commands:
The turtle can only follow instructions that he understands. If you give the turtle an instruction that
he doesn't understand, he'll say something like "I don't know how to do that".
Here are some instructions that the turtle already knows.
Procedure Example What Happens
FORWARD (number) FORWARD 100 The turtle walks forward 100 screen dots.
BACK (number) BACK 100 The turtle walks backward 100 screen dots.
LEFT (angle) LEFT 90 The turtle turns to the left.
CLEARSCREEN CLEARSCREEN The turtle erases everything that he has drawn
and goes back to where he started.
PENUP PENUP The Turtle moves without drawing a line.
PENDOWN PENDOWN The Turtle moves and draws the line all the way.
When you say "FORWARD 10", the turtle moves forward 10 screen dots. These screen dots are also
called "picture elements" or just "pixels". The bigger the number, the more the turtle moves.
But what does the number that follows "RIGHT" and "LEFT" mean? It's the number of "degrees" to
rotate. Here are some pictures to help you remember. For every "RIGHT" instruction, there's a
"LEFT" instruction that does the same thing.
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Drawing a Square:
The turtle doesn't know how to draw a square. We are going to teach him how, using the commands
that he already knows.
First, we draw a line Next, we make a corner by turning right
Next, we draw another straight line And so on, until we have drawn the entire square
Using the REPEAT Command:
That was good, but it was a lot of typing because we have to type each command separately. Since
most of the instructions are the same, we can simply repeat things with the "REPEAT" command.
Procedure Example What Happens
REPEAT number [ instructions ] REPEAT 4 [ FORWARD The turtle does the following four times:
100 RIGHT 90 ] moves forward 100, turns right 90°.
With the REPEAT command, we can draw a square with just one instruction.
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Even though the turtle just drew a square, he didn't learn how to draw a square. If you type in
"SQUARE", the turtle will say something like "I don't know how to SQUARE". Try it.
If we want the turtle to learn how to draw a square, we have to give him an instruction that teaches
him how.
Now you can use repeat command to draw rectangle, pentagon and hexagon. It is only possible if
you know at which angles turtle has to turn and how many steps (commands) have to be repeated
to create the required shape.
Always remember that to create a shape involving angles, you have to divide 360 by the number of
sides of the shape, which you want to draw.
Example:
1. If you want to create a pentagon then you have to divide 360 by 5 to get the angle that will
be used to create a pentagon by turning left or right.
2. If you want to create a hexagon then you have to divide 360 by 6 to get the angle that will be
used to create a hexagon by turning left or right.
You can draw any shape using the directional command and angles in FMS Logo.
How to change Pen Colour and Screen Colour:
You can change the colour of the lines that the turtle draws with the SETPENCOLOR command. You
can change the colour of the screen (or background) with the SETSCREENCOLOR command.
Note: The spelling of the word “colour” in FMS Logo is the American spelling “color”.
Command Example What Happens
SETPENCOLOR color SETPENCOLOR 2 Sets the colour that the turtle draws to green.
Fills the entire screen with green. Anything on the
SETSCREENCOLOR color SETSCREENCOLOR 2
screen will be erased. The turtle is not moved.
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Colour Index:
The easy way to change the colour of the turtle's pen is to give SETPENCOLOR a number from 0 - 15.
Each number will set the turtle's pen to a different colour, given in the table below. The number is
called the "colour index".
Colour Index Colour Name [R G B] Colour
0 black [0 0 0]
1 blue [0 0 255]
2 green [0 255 0]
3 cyan (light blue) [0 255 255]
4 red [255 0 0]
5 magenta (reddish purple) [255 0 255]
6 yellow [255 255 0]
7 white [255 255 255]
8 brown [155 96 59]
9 light brown [197 136 18]
10 dark green [100 162 64]
11 darkish blue [120 187 187]
12 tan [255 149 119]
13 plum (purplish) [144 113 208]
14 orange [255 163 0]
15 grey [183 183 183]
Drawing a blue square on a Yellow background:
• What would happen if you switched the number that you gave to SETSCREENCOLOR and
SETPENCOLOR? Try it and see.
• What would happen if you gave SETSCREENCOLOR and SETPENCOLOR different numbers all-
together? Try it and see.
• What happens if you use a number that is larger than 15?
• How do you get the colours back to normal (white screen and black pen)?
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Let’s Program SCRATCH Class 3
Let’s Program SCRATCH
What is Scratch Junior?
ScratchJr is an introductory programming language that allows you to create interactive stories and
games.
You snap together graphical programming blocks to make characters move, jump, dance, and sing.
You can modify characters in the paint editor, add your own voices and sounds, even insert your
photos -- and then use the programming blocks to make their characters come to life.
Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. It is provided free of
charge.
What is Coding:
Coding (or computer programming) is a new type of literacy. Just as writing helps you organize your
thinking and express your ideas, the same is true for coding.
As you code with ScratchJr, you learn how to create and express yourself with the computer, not just
to interact with it.
You also use math and language in a meaningful way, supporting the development of numeracy and
literacy skills.
The Scratch Interface:
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1. Save: Save the current project and exit to the Home page.
2. Stage: This is where the action takes place in the project. To delete a character, press and
hold it.
3. Presentation Mode: Expand the stage to the full screen
4. Grid Toggle: on (and off) the x-y coordinate grid.
5. Change Background: Select or create a background image for the stage.
6. Add Text: Write titles and labels on the stage.
7. Reset Characters: Reset all characters to their starting positions on the stage. (Drag
characters to set up new starting positions.)
8. Green Flag: Start all programming scripts that begin with a "Start on Green Flag" block by
tapping here
9. Pages: Select among the pages in your project -- or tap the plus sign to add a new page. Each
page has its own set of characters and background. To delete a page, press and hold it. To
reorder pages, drag them to new positions.
10. Project Information: Change the title of the project and see when the project was created
11. Undo and Redo: If you make a mistake, tap Undo to go back in time, reversing the last
action. Tap Redo to reverse the last Undo
12. Programming Script: Snap blocks together to make a programming script, telling the
character what to do. Tap anywhere on a script to make it run. To delete a block or script,
drag it outside the programming area. To copy a block or script from one character to
another, drag it onto the character's thumbnail.
13. Programming Area: This is where you connect programming blocks to create scripts
14. Blocks Palette: This is the menu of programming blocks. Drag a block into the programming
area, then tap on it to see what it does.
15. Block Categories: This is where you can select a category of programming blocks: Triggering
Blocks (Yellow), Motion (Blue), Looks (Purple), Sounds (Green), Control (Orange), End Blocks
(Red).
16. Characters: Select among the characters in your project -- or tap the plus sign to add a new
one. Once a character is selected, you can edit its scripts, tap its name to rename it, or tap
the paintbrush to edit its image. To delete a character, press and hold it. To copy a character
to another page, drag it to the page thumbnail.
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Paint Editor Interface:
1. Undo: Reverse the most recent change.
2. Redo: Reverse the most recent undo.
3. Shape: Choose a shape to draw a line, circle, rectangle or triangle.
4. Character Name: Edit the name of the character.
5. Cut: After selecting the cut tool, you can tap a character or shape to remove it from the
canvas.
6. Duplicate: After selecting the duplicate tool, you can tap a character or shape to create a
copy of it.
7. Rotate: After selecting the rotate tool, you can tap a character or shape around its centre.
8. Drag: After selecting the drag tool, you can drag a character or shape on the canvas.
9. Save: Saving changes and leave the editor.
10. Fill: After selecting the fill tool, you can tap any section of a character or shape to fill it with
the currently selected colour.
11. Camera: After selecting the camera tool, you can tap any section of a character or shape,
and then tap the take the picture.
12. Colour: Select a new colour to use for drawing and filling a shape.
13. Line Width: Change the width of the lines in the shapes you are drawing.
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Programming Blocks:
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Sample Projects:
You can always click on “?” Button on Scratch Junior software to access the sample projects. You can
modify these projects to develop your coding skills.
Sample Lessons Links:
• https://passmarc.cac.qld.edu.au/pluginfile.php/66922/mod_folder/content/0/ScratchJr_less
on_cards_1_to_5.pptx?forcedownload=1
• https://passmarc.cac.qld.edu.au/pluginfile.php/66922/mod_folder/content/0/ScratchJr_less
on_cards_6_to_10.pptx?forcedownload=1
• https://passmarc.cac.qld.edu.au/pluginfile.php/66922/mod_folder/content/0/ScratchJr_less
on_cards_11_to_15.pptx?forcedownload=1
Scratch Junior Download Link:
• For Desktop/Laptop: https://github.com/jfo8000/ScratchJr-
Desktop/releases/download/v1.3.2/ScratchJr-1.3.2.Setup.exe
• For Mac: https://github.com/jfo8000/ScratchJr-
Desktop/releases/download/v1.3.2/ScratchJr-1.3.2.dmg
• For Android Devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.scratchjr.android
• For iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scratchjr/id895485086
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Analysing Data Class 3
Analysing Data
What is a Spreadsheet?
A spreadsheet is a collection of columns and rows, which make up a grid. The point where a column
and a row meet is called a ‘cell’. A cell is a space in which you can enter your data. Data can be
entered in the form of text and numbers. Each cell in a spreadsheet has a unique address. The
address of a cell is denoted by the column name and the row number.
Spreadsheet programs can be used to handle accounts, budgets and other financial issues. Most
spreadsheet programs allow users to create graphs based on the data entered. Many spreadsheet
programs are available on the market today. Microsoft Excel is one of them.
Spreadsheet Interface:
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Understanding Cells:
Every worksheet is made up of thousands of rectangles, which are called cells. A cell is
the intersection of a row and a column. Columns are identified by letters (A, B, C), while rows are
identified by numbers (1, 2, 3).
You can also select multiple cells at the same time. A group of cells is known as a cell range. Rather
than a single cell address, you will refer to a cell range using the cell addresses of
the first and last cells in the cell range, separated by a colon. For example, a cell range that includes
cells A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5 would be written as A1:A5.
In the images below, two different cell ranges are selected:
Cell range A1:A8 Cell range A1:B8
Select a Cell Range:
Sometimes you may want to select a larger group of cells or a cell range.
1. Click, hold, and drag the mouse until all of the adjoining cells you want to select
are highlighted.
2. Release the mouse to select the desired cell range. The cells will remain selected until you
click another cell in the worksheet.
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Workbooks:
Excel files are called workbooks. Whenever you start a new project in Excel, you will need
to create a new workbook. There are several ways to start working with a workbook in Excel 2013.
You can choose to create a new workbook—either with a blank workbook or a
predesigned template—or open an existing workbook.
Create a New Blank Workbook:
3. Select the File tab. Backstage view will appear.
4. Select New, then click Blank workbook.
5. A new blank workbook will appear.
Open an Existing Workbook:
1. Navigate to Backstage view, then click Open.
2. Select Computer, then click Browse.
Alternatively, you can choose OneDrive
(previously known as SkyDrive) to open files
stored on your OneDrive.
3. The Open dialogue box will appear. Locate and
select your workbook, then click Open.
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