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JSS 1
Fundamentals of Information Technology & Office Applications

Office productivity fundamentals across Writer, Calc, and Impress.

Age 12–13 years 3 Terms 8 Weeks per Term Software LibreOffice Writer, LibreOffice Calc, LibreOffice Impress
Term-by-Term Curriculum

Every Week,
Something Built.

Designed for offline delivery on shared lab computers — no theory-only sessions, every week ends with something the student made, built, typed, or designed. Select a term to see its full breakdown.

1

Computer Architecture

Input/Output units, CPU, storage, safe startup/shutdown.

2

Operating Systems & File Management

Directory trees, folder naming conventions.

3

Keyboard & Touch Typing Mastery

Home row discipline, posture, shortcuts.

4

Document Creation & Formatting

Margins, line spacing, font hierarchies, alignment.

5

Tables & Structural Elements

Multi-column tables, cell merging, borders.

6

Graphic Embedding & Media Handling

Image insertion, text wrapping, canvas layout.

7

Document Proofing & PDF Export

Spellcheck, headers/footers, page numbers, PDF export.

8

Term 1 Project

Format and export a multi-page 'Class Science Journal' PDF.

End of Term 1 Project

Hardware Systems & Word Processing Mechanics

Format and export a multi-page 'Class Science Journal' PDF.

9

Spreadsheet Fundamentals

Grid coordinates, entering labels vs numeric data.

10

Mathematical Operators & Basic Formulas

Explicit formulas: +, -, *, /.

11

Core Statistical Functions

SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, COUNT operations.

12

Relative vs. Absolute Cell Referencing

Cell reference locking using $A$1.

13

Data Formatting & Visual Styles

Number formatting, currencies, cell shading.

14

Data Visualization

Bar, Column, and Pie charts; legend and axis setup.

15

Sorting & Filter Controls

Alphabetical/numerical sorting, dynamic filtering.

16

Term 2 Project

Build an automated 'Academic Grade Analysis Sheet'.

End of Term 2 Project

Spreadsheet Architecture & Data Modeling

Build an automated 'Academic Grade Analysis Sheet'.

17

Presentation Design Fundamentals

Slide masters, layouts, slide hierarchy.

18

Media & Table Integration

Inserting photos, custom graphics, data tables.

19

Transitions & Animations

Entrance/exit effects, timing, click triggers.

20

Speaker Notes & Slide Customization

Uniform fonts, colors, presenter notes.

21

Offline Research & Data Gathering

Querying Kiwix offline encyclopedias.

22

Presentation Delivery Mechanics

Slide Show controls, speaker tools, delivery.

23

Cyber Ethics & Data Safety

Malware vectors, strong passwords, backup rules.

24

Term 3 Project

Design and deliver a 6-slide presentation on 'Renewable Energy'.

End of Term 3 Project

Presentation Design & Digital Research

Design and deliver a 6-slide presentation on 'Renewable Energy'.