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Exploring the Desktop, Start Menu, And Programs Menu Lesson PlanExploring the Desktop, Start Menu, And Programs Menu Lesson Plan
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Exploring the Desktop, Start Menu, And Programs Menu

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Students study commands to navigate the desktop, enter the start menu, and enter and exit the programs menu.

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computer, desktop, programs menu, start menu, window-eyes
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Grade
3rd - 10th
Subjects
STEM
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Resource Type
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Duration
1 hr
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Skills Practice
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