1. Technology Class #1: This is for 6-8th graders with a class length of 45 minutes.
Students can copy and paste this assignment if you post it on the Internet.
Name __________________________________ Date _______________________
HR ___________________________ IP Address ___________________________
I have students write down the IP address of the computer where they sit
Directions: Please define the following terms: You may copy and paste to a word
processor. Please hand it in by the end of class for a grade.
Reference: http://www.webopedia.com/ This is an excellent source for technology
terms. I will often do a copy and paste of the latest items.
paravirtualized
operating system
supplemental index
fully virtual
central tunneling
Intel Virtualization
social network
Technology
virtual machine server
AMD Virtualization
paravirtual
virtualization
Go to CNET (www.cnet.com) and do some research on pop up blockers and anti-
spyware. CNET is another excellent site to find a wide variety of information.
Complete the following table:
Name of Pop up Price Features
Name of Anti-Spyware
When you are finished with the above, you may work on approved and appropriate
activities only. Describe what you are working on: I will let students work on other
activities other than games.

2. Technology Class #2: This is for 6-8th graders with a class length of 45 minutes.
Students can copy and paste this assignment if you post it on the Internet.
Name __________________________________ Date _______________________
HR ___________________________ *IP Address _192.168.1.213 For Example__
(*IP Address: Go to Run / CMD / IPCONFIG). It is a good idea to give the directions
once in a while.
What is Microsoft Vista? When is it coming out?
Check this link: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/
Write Answers here: Students can either write the answers or copy and paste to a
word processor depending on what works best. It is a good idea to have students go
to the Microsoft.com site and look up information.
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Go to Visio and create the following: Visio is a powerful and fun part of Microsoft
Office. If you have it, younger students really love it! I have even included a small
Visio map.
1. A Map of your neighborhood or any map you want
2. Your dream house

3. Technology Class #3: This is for 6-8th graders with a class length of 45 minutes.
Students can copy and paste this assignment if you post it on the Internet.
Name __________________________________ Date _______________________
HR ___________________________ *IP Address _192.168.1.213 For Example__
(*IP Address: Go to Run / CMD / IPCONFIG). It is a good idea to give the directions
once in a while.
Windows Vista and Office 2007 officially arrives today! We have it loaded on one
computer in the Computer Lab. I gave this assignment to the class this past January
when Vista and Office 2007 were officially released.
Here are the versions: Describe what each one does. Be sure to describe the requirements
for each (memory, hard disk space, etc.) and the cost of each.
1. Home Basic
2. Home Premium
3. Business
4. Ultimate
Complete the chart on the next page. Students can copy and paste the chart on the
next page to Word 2007.

4. Version Requirements Cost Benefits Comments
Home Basic The pictures
came from
Microsoft.com
Home Premium
Business
Ultimate

5. Office 2007 Suites – Which products is included in each? How much does each cost?
Microsoft Office Suites
• » Office Basic
• » Office Standard
• » Office Home and Student
• » Office Small Business
• » Office Professional
• » Office Professional Plus
• » Office Enterprise
• » Office Ultimate

6. Describe each Office 2007 Product:
Desktop Programs
• » Access
• » Accounting
• » Communicator
• » Excel
• » FrontPage
• » Groove
• » InfoPath
• » OneNote
• » Outlook
• » PowerPoint
• » Project
• » Publisher
• » SharePoint Designer
• » Visio
• » Word