During the second unit, the same program was used for a longer writing piece with a smaller font. In the past, third graders have had two 3-week units using Kid Works 2. During the first unit, they wrote and illustrated letters to their pen pals in Colorado. Teachers brought them in during open lab time to write a second letter once their pen pals responded. This year's third graders will be using ClarisWorks word processing for their letters.
Several teachers continue the program throughout the year during open lab time.
Fourth Grade - Fourth graders second unit of the year is integrated into their cartoon unit. Students are introduced to simple animation and create cartoons using the Kid Pix Slide Show program. Each student creates a printed and multi-media version of their cartoon. Fifth Grade - Fifth graders make brochures to place in the Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor Chamber of Commerce offices. Sixth Grade - Sixth graders will be working on their autobiographies using ClarisWorks.