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Keyboard and Trackpad Functions

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In this lesson . . .

We’ll learn about the functions of the keyboard and trackpad.

What are some functions that you already know?

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Let’s review some of the parts of your chromebook.

Here is an example of a keyboard.

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The buttons on the keyboard are called keys.

The Home Row Keys are outlined in red.

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  • Return your fingers to the Home Row to rest when typing.
  • Practice typing without looking to help your brain learn where the keys are.
  • As you learning to type it is okay to look at the keys, but always practice using both hands to type.

Typing Reminders

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The trackpad is used to guide the pointer or cursor on the screen. It does other functions or shortcuts.

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Use one finger to move the pointer on screen.

Press down once to click your pointer.

Use the trackpad with clean fingers.

Press down with two fingers to right-click.

Move two fingers up and down to scroll. You can also scroll left to right.

Click an item with one finger and use the other to drag and drop.

Trackpad Tips

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Press down with two fingers to right-click.

Right-Click

When you right click while working on an assignment, these are some of the shortcuts that might pop up. You can use these shortcuts to help you while working. Just select the one you want to use.

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What key do we press when we want to add a space between words?

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The spacebar.

Remember you only need to press it once to make a space between words.

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What key do we press to make capital letter?

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The shift key.

There are two on the keyboard and you can use either one.

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What key do we press when we want to delete something?

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Backspace.

You can use this to delete or erase things you have done.

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What key do we press when we want to indent a our writing?

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Tab.

Press this once at the beginning of a new line to make an indent.

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Let’s Review and Practice

Follow along as we practice the functions of the keyboard and trackpad.

Try to use the Home Row keys to help you practice typing without looking.

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“Hi! I am a 5th grader in Oakland, California and I am learning how to type.”

Type the text below to practice typing.

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Type the text below to practice typing.

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Type the text below to practice typing.

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The excited students cheered, “Way to go fox!”

Type the text below to practice typing.

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Did you hear about what Peter did?

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Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

Type the text below to practice typing.

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“I can’t believe it!” exclaimed the astonished child.

Type the text below to practice typing.

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Right-click on the trackpad to copy and paste more blocks to finish the pattern below.

Practice using the trackpad.

Use both fingers at the same time to right-click.

Right-click on the image you want to copy, you will see a box pop up like the one below. First you will click COPY. Then you will right click again and select PASTE. This will make a copy and you can drag it to the correct spot.

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Practice using the the trackpad and right-click.

Make a copy of the symbol that you need to complete each statement. Drag the correct symbol into each box.

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Practice using the trackpad.

Select the words from the word bank to complete the sentences. To select text, you need to click and drag over the word. It should be highlighted in blue when you have selected it. Then right-click to copy and paste it in the correct place.

Geography Vocabulary

Word Bank:

continent

latitude

longitude

elevation

climate

One of the seven large landmasses on Earth, which are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.

The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

The distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees.

The height of a place above sea level.

The typical weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time.