Technology Scope2007-2008

KindergartenStandard A-Students will acquire developmentally appropriate computer skills to enhance learning. The student will:

Instructional level

Performance Indicators

Introduced, practiced and

mastered

1. Identify the major parts of a computer and peripheral devices:

A) computer, mouse, monitor, and printerIntroduced and

practicedB) Identify the keyboard and CD-ROM drive

Introduced and practiced

2. Develop technology vocabulary [keyboard and mouse, monitor, printer, CD-ROM drive]

Introduced and practiced

3. Identify and Demonstrate the proper use of special keys [enter, escape, and arrows] to operate a computer.

Introduced and practiced

4. Use the mouse to move and point to a designated location; point and click, point and double click, drag and drop

Introduced and practiced

5 -Use computer software and CD ROMs to support content area curriculum (religion, science, English/language arts, social studies, mathematics)

Introduced 6 - Demonstrate the safe handling of a disk and CD

Standard B- Students will apply computer technology that is imbedded into discipline centered curriculum content (English language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, religion) . The student will::

Instructional level

Performance Indicators

Introduced and practiced

English Language Arts (F1-Media)Students understand that there are differences among the kinds of information in different forms of media

a. Identify the different types of media in the daily lives of most people.

b. Describe their reactions to a variety of print and/or non-print sources.

Grade 1Standard A-Students will acquire developmentally appropriate computer skills to enhance learning. The student will:

Instructional level Standard

Reviewed3. Identify the major parts of a computer

(a) - computer, keyboard, mouse, monitor, and printer (b) - Identify the CD ROM drivePracticed

Mastered2. Use appropriate computer vocabulary in context

[computer, keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer,]

Mastered3. Identify and Demonstrate the proper use of special keys

[enter, escape, arrows] to operate a computer.

Mastered4. Use the mouse to:

(a) move and point to a designated location; point and click; point and double click; drag and drop, (b) - Use the mouse to select, open and quit programs,open and close a window, start, and shut down computers properly

Introduced and practiced

Mastered 5. Identify letters and numbers on the keyboard and the monitor

Practiced 6. Demonstrate proper care of software and hardwarePracticed 7. Use computer software and CD ROMs to support content

area curriculum (religion, science, English/language arts, social studies, mathematics)

Introduced, practiced and mastered

8. Use icons to launch and operate software and CD ROM applications.

Introduced and practiced

9. Create original graphics with painting programs to illustrate concepts and ideas.

B- Students will apply computer technology that is imbedded into discipline centered curriculum content (English language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, religion) . The student will::

Instructional level

Performance Indicators

Introduced English Language Arts-C1 ResearchStudents answer research questions by gathering information from print and non-print sources.( internet sources)

PracticedEnglish Language Arts (F1-Media)Students understand that there are differences among the kinds of information in different forms of media (books, video, websites,

games, newspapers, magazines, televisions shows)c. Identify the different types of media in the daily lives of

most people.d. Describe their reactions to a variety of print and/or non-

print sources.

Introduced Practiced and Mastered

Science and technology -C2 Understandings about Science and Technologyb. Distinguish between objects that occur in nature and objects that are man-made (including technology)

Second GradeStandard A-Students will acquire developmentally appropriate computer skills to enhance learning. The student will:

Instructional level Standard

Mastered1. Identify the major parts of a computer

(a)-Computer, keyboard, mouse, monitor, and printer (b)–Identify the CD ROM drive, CPU, hard drive, disk drive

Introduced

Mastered 2. Demonstrate the proper use of special keys [enter, escape, delete, space-bar, arrows, caps lock and shift

Mastered 3. Utilize the mouse to move and point to a designated location; point and click; point and double click; press and drag; select options from the menu bar, select, open and quit programs, correctly power up and down a system. open and close a window, use the scroll bar, maximize and minimize a window.

Introduced and Practiced

4. Use CDs and search engines

Introduced and Practiced

5. Open save and print files and insert text into a blank document

Practiced 6. Use computer software and CD ROMs to support content area curriculum (religion, science, English/language arts, social studies, mathematics)

Introduced and Practiced

7. Apply computers to the writing process using word processing software.

(a) Open save and print files and insert text into a blank document

Practiced 8. Use computer software and the internet to support content area curriculum (religion, science, English/language arts, social studies, mathematics)

Introduced and Practiced

9. Use online encyclopedias and Internet web sites to access information for research assignments

Practiced 10. Demonstrate the proper use of both hardware and software.

Introduced 11. Describe ways computers affect people's lives. (email, games, sources of information, educational uses, writing)

Introduced and Practiced

12. Identify the home keys and apply correct fingering (asdfjkl;)

Practiced 13. Create original graphics with painting programs to illustrate concepts and ideas

Practiced 14. Demonstrate the proper use of both hardware and software.

Introduced and practiced

15. Use classroom account names and passwords to log onto a network (the school network).

Standard B- Students will apply computer technology that is imbedded into discipline centered curriculum content (English language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, religion) . The student will:

Instructional level

Performance Indicators

Practice English Language Arts -C1 Research- Students answer research questions by gathering information from print and non-print sources.

Introduced andPracticed

Practiced

English Language Arts –F1- Analysis of Media Students understand that there are differences among the kinds of information in different forms of media a. Identify the different types of media in the daily lives of most people. (books, video, websites, games, newspapers, magazines, televisions shows) b. Describe their reactions to a variety of print and/or non-print sources.

Introduced

Science and Technology-A3 Constancy and Change a. Describe the size, weight, color, or movement of things over varying lengths of time and note qualities that change or remain the same.(telephones, computers, televisions, recorders)

Introduced

Mastered

Science and Technology- C2 Understandings about Science and Technology. a. Recognize that people have always had problems and invented tools and ways of doing things to solve problems. b. Distinguish between objects that occur in nature and objects that are man-made

Third Grade

Standard A-Students will acquire developmentally appropriate computer skills to enhance learning. (CAREER AND EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT, B2 Skills for Individual/Personal Success in the 21st Century, d. Information and communication technology (ICT) literacy)The student will:

Instructional level

Performance Indicators

Review 1. Discuss regular uses of the computer (email, games, sources of information, educational uses, writing)

Practice 2. Students demonstrate proper techniques in handling software and hardware. (No food or drink while at the computer. Students will handle disks and computer part, such as drives, keyboard and mouse, gently. Delicate computer software, such as diskettes and CD-ROMs are to be treated in a way to prevent damage caused by rough treatment and the oils of fingers.)

Introduced 3. Understand copyright laws; (plagiarism, citing reference sources)

Mastered 4. Identify and use input mouse, keyboard and monitor, printer devices to: operate computer systems. Demonstrate the proper use of: enter, escape, delete, spacebar, arrows, cap lock and shift keys. Use the mouse to move, point and click; point and double click; press and drag; and select options from the menu bar as well as open and quit programs.

Mastered 5. Start, restart, and shut down computers properly, open and close windows, use the scroll bar as well as maximize, minimize and restore windows.

Mastered 6. Apply basic file management concepts such as opening, saving and printing files.

Mastered 7. Use classroom account names and passwords to log onto a network (the school network) and to manage files in a personal folder (my documents in grade level desktop)

Introduced 8. Understand and use multiple applications simultaneously, navigate between them, and copy and paste data such as research related urls and images.

Pending 9. Use CD ROM references to develop research skills for content area learning

Introduced 10. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers on technology-related projects.

Introduced and practiced

11. Interact with drill and practice programs (Paws in Typing Town, Math applications)

Practiced 12. Demonstrate proper touch typing technique with the alphabetic keyboard while using a typing skills program, for example Paws

in Typing Town.Introduced, Practiced and Mastered

13. Students will create, print, open and close a one to two page document using Microsoft Works.

Introduced ,Practiced and Mastered

14. Use the save as feature of a word processor to create multiple versions of a document in a variety of places (for example the flash drive, my documents folder, and desktop)

Introduced ,Practiced and Mastered

15. Use alignment settings in toolbar.(a) – Center align (titles & poems) (b) – Left align (paragraphs) (c) Right align (by lines)

Mastered 16. Edit work using a spellchecker.Mastered 17. Highlight text to modify font, style and size of textMastered 18. Indent paragraphs using the tab keyIntroduced and Practiced

19. Insert, delete, copy and paste text

Introduced and Practiced

20. Use online encyclopedias and internet websites to research information. (Enchanted Learning)

B- Students will apply computer technology that is imbedded into discipline centered curriculum content (English language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, religion) . The student will::

Instructional level

Performance Indicators

English Language Arts-C1 -Research Students create, identify, and answer research questions by gathering information from print and non-print sources and documenting sources and communicating findings.a. Identify key words and concepts related to research questions (using encyclopedias, internet search engines advanced search features), on teacher selected topics, and followed up by student generated in depth questions, making adjustments when appropriate, (on animals and habitats).d. Communicate findings from a variety of print and non-print sources (books, encyclopedias, and internet search engines advanced search features).e. Describe plagiarism (copying is stealing) practice paraphrasing information (read information, cover it then summarize to take notes) and demonstrate appropriate citation including a bibliography of books magazines, encyclopedias, and websites.

ELA-E2 Listening and Speaking-c. Share information summarized from reading, listening, or viewing a variety of print and non-print sources including internet based resources. (Academic Fair)

ELA-F1 Analysis of Mediaa. Experience the effects of the same kind of information as found in books, movies, newspapers, magazines, and/or on the Internet and television audio recordings and overhead projections.

Fourth GradeStandard A-Students will acquire developmentally appropriate computer skills to enhance learning. (CAREER AND EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT, B2 Skills for Individual/Personal Success in the 21st Century, d. Information and communication technology (ICT) literacy)The student will:

Instructional level

Performance Indicator

Practiced and Mastered

1. Demonstrate responsible use of software and hardware (for example powering off a computer, inserting diskettes, drives and CDs

Review 2. Demonstrate the proper use of special keys (enter, escape, delete, spacebar arrows, caps lock and shift)

Practiced and Mastered

3. Use the mouse to:A) point and click; point and double click; press and

drag; and select options from the menu barB) Select, open and quit programsC) Start, restart, and shut down computers properly, open

and close windows, use the scroll bar Reviewed 4. Understand and apply basic file management concepts

such as opening, saving and printing files.Practiced 5. Develop proper keyboarding technique using both hands

and all fingers for fluent word processing of the alphabetic keyboard.

Reviewed 6. Set printer options

Reviewed and Practiced

7. Students will become acquainted with common terms used in word processing under the file and edit menus.

A) File: save, save as, print, print previewB) Edit: Copy, Paste

Practiced and Mastered

8. Use the word processor of Microsoft Works to:D) Create, name, save and print documents which

include text and graphicsE) Insert and delete textF) Modify font, style and size of textG) Edit work using a spell checker,H) Center the title of a document; I) Highlight text to modify and delete

Introduced and Practiced

9. Use the "save as" feature to create multiple copies of a document on their flash drives, floppy drives and my documents folder.

Practiced10. Use computer software and the internet to support content

area curriculum (religion, science, English/language arts, social studies, mathematics)

Practiced 11. Use online encyclopedias and Internet web sites to access information for research assignments.

Introduced and practiced

12. Develop Internet search strategies which will enable efficient access to online information.

B- Students will apply computer technology that is imbedded into discipline centered curriculum content (English language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, religion) . The student will::

Instructional level

Performance Indicators

3-5English Language ArtsC. RESEARCH: Students engage in inquiry by developing research questions, accessing and verifying a variety of sources, communicating findings, and applying the conventions of documentation. Students present findings orally, in writing, or using mixed media.C1 Research3-5 Students create, identify, and answer research questions by gathering information from print and non-print sources and documenting sources and communicating findings.a. Use key words in the topic of animals to locate information ( in books and on the internet) to answer four teacher selected questions and 4 student generated questions as well as additional information of student interest. e. Describe plagiarism (no complete sentences copied on note taking) and demonstrate appropriate citation. (title of web page, url, author , if available, and date the site was visited)ELA-E2 Listening and Speaking-c. Share information summarized from reading, listening, or viewing a variety of print and non-print sources including internet based resources. (Academic Fair)F1 Analysis of Mediaa. Students explain that the same information can have different effects when presented through different forms of media.(Compare and contrast “Sarah Plain and Tall”, ”Sign of the Beaver”, and “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” in book form, audio text form, e-book form and/or video form)

[http://ebooks.du.ac.in/edu-resources/Resources/books/sarah.pdf.]

IntroducedScience and technology A. Unifying Themes: A2 Modelsa. Represent the features of a real object, event, or process using models that include spreadsheet-generated graphs.

Introduced A3 Constancy and Change a. Recognize patterns of change including steady, repetitive, irregular, or apparently unpredictable change. (compares older and newer computers and programs available in the school and the abilities of different hardware)

Fifth GradeStandard A-Students will acquire developmentally appropriate computer skills to enhance learning. (CAREER AND EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT, B2 Skills for Individual/Personal Success in the 21st Century, d. Information and communication technology (ICT) literacy)The student will:

Instructional level

Performance Indicators

Review and Master

1. Start, restart, and shut down computers properly, open and close windows, use the scroll bar, move and resize windows.

Practiced and mastered

2. Type a minimum of 20 wpm demonstrated by keyboarding software demonstrating proper touch-typing technique

Mastered 3. Import graphics from a variety of sources (clip art, paint images, internet graphics)

Introduced & Practiced

4. Save files in a variety of formats (txt, rtf, doc, wps, bmp, jpg)

Mastered 5. Cut, copy, and paste text and graphics between two documents.Mastered 6. Form the habit of using the "save as" feature to back up documents in

their personal folders on the hard drives and desktop of the computer they are working on and on their personal flash drives so that they always have a copy of their work in at least three locations

Mastered 7. Format their text by changing the fonts, sizes, and styles for particular editorial effect.

Practiced

Mastered

Practiced

Practiced

8. Use the Works word processor as the main composing vehicle in the full writing process (after completing the keyboarding section). A) Write first drafts on the computer, conference and revise those

drafts creating a second draft. B) Edit second drafts for spelling punctuation, grammar and word

usage using all the capabilities of the word processor (spell-check, thesaurus etc) and their own understanding of writing conventions.

Create stories, tall tales, descriptions, summaries, comparisons, explanations, poems, news articles, research reports, and how to articles which include texts and graphics. (For example newspaper writing at: http://www.geocities.com/fifth_grade_tpes/Just_the_Facts.html)Poetry writing at:http://www.gigglepoetry.com/ and http://www.rhymezone.com

Mastered 9. Use the Microsoft Works Spreadsheet program to create graphs and insert them into a word processing document

Practiced 10. Use a variety of multimedia programs (web browser, media player, PowerPoint)

Introduced 11. Use electronic encyclopedias, indexes, and catalogs to access information in topics of research. (Maine Marvel)

Practiced 12. Understand basic Internet safety rules. (Never give personal information, addresses, or photos . Never agree to meet someone you met online, if you find something that makes you uncomfortable tell an adult, never install anything without asking) (Student use of chat features are not permitted)

Practiced 13. Evaluate websites as sources of information

Practiced.14. Students will create and refine search strings on search engines to find

research information using the advanced features as needed.

Introduced and practiced

15. Students will create their own list of favorites or bookmarks relating to research topics.

Introduced 16. Identify and use keyboard shortcuts (control &A, Control & insert, control & shift etc)

Introduced and practiced

17. Use Microsoft Word to create outline notes for an oral presentation and transfer those notes to Power Point slides for use as cue cards.

Introduced 18. Create PowerPoint presentations ( in topics related to social studies and science) using text, pictures and animations and sounds

B- Students will apply computer technology that is imbedded into discipline centered curriculum content (English language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, religion) . The student will::

Instructional level

Performance Indicators

Practiced

Practiced

Practiced

Practiced

C1 Research Search for and summarize information on topics of student generated interest for two major research projects (Academic Fair and Dig Deeper)

a. Identify key words and concepts related to research questions, making adjustments when appropriate, asking initial questions deeper questions and as the research progresses still deeper questions.b. Locate and access information by using text features of encyclopedias, tables of contents, indexes and advanced features of search engines (google.com).d. Communicate findings from a variety of print and non-print sources using a word processor (Microsoft Works).e. Describe plagiarism (copy and paste is stealing) and demonstrate appropriate citation.

E2 Speakingc. Share information summarized from reading, listening, or viewing and form a position on a topic, supporting the position with a variety of print and non-print sources including the internet (For example

How do we know what we do about the Mayan culture? http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8410091707901559298 )

F1 Analysis of MediaStudents explain that the same information can have different effects when presented through different forms of media.

a. Compare the effects of the same kind of information as found in books, movies, newspapers, magazines, and/or on the Internet and television. (for example the science textbook and the online audio enhanced e-text version available at http://readers.eharcourtschool.com/b. Recognize that there are multiple roles and purposes of media. (to inform, entertain or persuade) and to identify web pages according to it’s purpose.(for example http://www.nova.edu/library/dils/lessons/webresourcesevaluation/

Science and technologyA. Unifying Themes: Students apply the principles of systems, models, constancy and change, and scale in science and technology.A2 ModelsUses models to represent objects, processes, and events from the physical setting, the living environment, and the technological world.

a. Represent the features of a real object, event, or process using models including geometric figures, number sequences, graphs, diagrams, sketches, maps, or three-dimensional figures and note ways in which those representations do (and do not) match features of the originals. For example:models connected to 5th grade science concepts:http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/science/up_close5.htmlModel of mitosis:http:// nobelprize .org/educational_games/medicine/2001/cellcycle.html

Introduced A3 Constancy and Change 3-5 Students identify and represent basic patterns of change in the physical setting, the living environment, and the technological world.

a. Recognize patterns of change including steady, repetitive, irregular, or apparently unpredictable change (development of operating systems and computers and programs still in use in the school)

SOCIAL STUDIESA1 Researching and Developing Positions on Current Social Studies Issues3-5 Students identify and answer research questions related to social studies, by locating and selecting information and presenting findings. (see ELA research)

e. Communicate findings from a variety of print and non-print sources. (http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/)

Grade SixStandard A-Students will acquire developmentally appropriate computer skills to enhance learning. The student will:

Instructional level

Performance Indicators

Mastered 1. Type a minimum of 30 wpm demonstrated by keyboarding software demonstrating proper touch-typing keyboarding technique

Introduced and Practiced

2. Use the writing process and Microsoft Word to produce high standard documents.

Introduced and Practiced

3. Students create charts tables and graphs in Excel spreadsheets and merge them with Microsoft Word to create curriculum relevant documents.

Practiced 4. Create PowerPoint presentations in selected topics of science and social studies

Mastered 5. Describe common uses for the computer (in their first Power Point presentation for example)

Practiced 6. Develop technology vocabulary appropriate to tasks and programs:A) Microsoft Word;B) Microsoft Excel;C) Microsoft PowerPoint:

Introduced and Practiced

7. Apply technologies to strategies for problem solving and critical thinking (software and web related applications)A)

Mastered 8. Understand and use multiple applications simultaneously, navigate between them, and copy and paste data.

Mastered 9. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers on technology-related projects.

Mastered 10. Understand appropriate online behavior, and safety Mastered 11. Evaluate the reliability of electronic sources for curriculum-based

research assignments.Practiced 12. Create original graphic and use clip art in drawing and painting

programs to Illustrate concepts and ideas.Reviewed 13. Develop Internet search strategies which will enable efficient access

to online information.B- Students will apply computer technology that is imbedded into discipline centered curriculum content (English language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, religion) . The student will:

Instructional level

Performance Indicators

Practiced English Language Arts C. RESEARCH: Students engage in inquiry by developing research questions, accessing and verifying a variety of sources, communicating

Practiced

findings, and applying the conventions of documentation. Students present findings orally, in writing, or using mixed media.C1

Students propose and revise research questions, collect information from a wide variety of primary and/or secondary sources, and follow the conventions of documentation to communicate findings.

Practiced E2 Select appropriate media, relevant to audience and purpose that support oral, written, and visual communication.

Practiced

Introduced, Practiced and Mastered

Science and TechnologyA3 Constancy and Change -Students describe how patterns of change vary in physical, biological, and technological systems

a. Describe systems that are changing including ecosystems, Earth systems, and technologies.

b. Give examples of systems including ecosystems, Earth systems, and technologies that appear to be unchanging (even though things may be changing within the system) and identify any feedback mechanisms that may be modifying the changes

Practiced

Practiced

Practiced

Practiced

SOCIAL STUDIESA1 Researching and Developing Positions on Current Social Studies Issues Students research, select, and present a position on a current social studies issue by proposing and revising research questions, and locating and selecting information from multiple and varied sources.

d. Demonstrate facility with note-taking, organizing information, and creating bibliographies.

g. Use additional sources to resolve contradictory information.

h. Summarize and interpret information found in varied sources and/or from fieldwork, experiments, and interviews.

l. Use information ethically and legally.