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Standard 1 Basic operations = and concepts	Sixth	Date Nets Standards Taught &nbs= p; . &nbs= p; . &nbs= p; . &nbs= p; &= nbsp; .	Link to File . . . . . . . . . &nbs= p; . &nbs= p; &nbs= p; .
a. Students demonstrate a sound<= /p> understanding of<= /span> the nature and operation of technology= systems.	1.a.1. Identify and use appropriate technology vocabulary (e.g., hardware, software, Internet, navigati= on, network, server, virus)*
	1.a.2. Identify appropriate = use of productivity and multimedia<= o:p> applications, (e.g., word processor, spreadsheet, multimedia presentation tools, and multimedia resour= ces)
	1.a.3. Demonstrate proper ca= re of computer hardware, software,= peripherals, and storage med= ia
	1.a.4. Identify common probl= ems and request assistance (e.g mous= e is frozen, program not respondi= ng)
b. Students are proficient in the use of technology.	1.b.1. Use touch typing skil= ls and correct posture (70% accuracy at12-15 wpm)
=	1.b.2. Demonstrate appropria= te computer operation, includin= g use of menu options and commands (opening, closing and saving files), taskbar/dock, (minimize, maximize)
=	1.b.3. Describe and/or demon= strate how to connect and use a variety= of media and technology resources wit= h assistance (e.g., scanners, digital probes, digital cameras, and= video projectors as available in s= chool district)
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Standard 2 Social, ethical a= nd human issues
a. Students understand the ethical, cultural, and<= /o:p> societal issues related to= technology.	2.a.1. Define ways that tech= nology can positively and negatively im= pact one’s personal life and future (e.= g., career exploration, education, entertainment)
=	2.a.2. Practice responsible = use of computers and explain conseq= uences for inappropriate use (e.g., software piracy, electronic privacy, downloads, copyrights, spam)=
=	2.a.3. Identify the issues a= nd consequences of using copyri= ghted material (legal uses, gain permission, cite source)
=	2.a.4. Describe ethical and = unethical access to information and so= ftware stored on a computer system = (e.g., someone else’s files, changing data, destroying data)<= /span>
=	2.a.5. Explain the importanc= e of protecting technology systems (e.g., viruses, spam, security)
b. Students practice responsible use of technology= systems, information, and<= /span> software.<= /b>	2.b.1. Practice identified s= afety procedures when using techno= logy (e.g., secure passwords, PIN= s, ATM)
=	2.b.2. Apply guidelines of Acceptable Use Policy to use of technology systems
=	2.b.3. Cite sources when usi= ng information or graphics=
=	2.b.4. Practice appropriate = uses while on the network and the Inter= net
=	2.b.5. Make appropriate and informed choices when accessing elect= ronic information sources
=	2.b.6. Use copyrighted mater= ials appropriately (e.g., legal u= se, cite source, gain permission)
c. Students develop positive attitudes toward technology= uses that support= lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.=	2.c.1. Describe what technol= ogies are used to collaborate and communicate with the larger world
	2.c.2. Discuss how technolog= y can be used to influence audiences = (e.g., mass marketing, Internet shopping/advertising, persua= ding)
	2.c.3. Examine technology resources to identify paths leading to personal/career goals and interests (e.g., digital divide)=


Standard 3 Technology produc= tivity tools
a. Students use technology tools to enhance learning,= increase productivity, and= promote creativity.	3.a.1. Use word processing application to create, print, and publis= h a variety of writing types including stor= ies, poems, reports, letters, and brochu= res
	3.a.2. Proofread and edit do= cument drafts using appropriate too= ls and functions (thesaurus, dictio= nary, word count, spell check, grammar = check, cut and paste, copy)<= /span>
	3.a.3. Use page setup (e.g., landscape, portrait, margins, columns, = page size)
	3.a.4. Format fonts (e.g., superscript, animations, spacing, styles)=
	3.a.5. Use a variety of para= graph formats (indentations, line spacing, alignment)=
	3.a.6. Use templates for newsletters, catalogues, flyers
	3.a.7. Use text wrap with gr= aphics in documents<= /p>
	3.a.8. Use graphic organizer= s to organize, brainstorm, and pre-write documents<= /p>
	3.a.9. Create and format a t= able to organize and display data (e= .g. cell alignment and borders)<= /o:p>
	3.a.10. Create multimedia presentation, with assistance, using text, graphics, music, animations, and trans= itions
	3.a.11. Insert/import an ima= ge from clipart, CD, or the Internet= to enhance a document
	3.a.12. Create a spreadsheet= and use simple formulas to analyze d= ata.
	3.a.13. Manipulate a prepare= d spreadsheet to produce charts/graphs
b. Students use productivity= tools to collaborate in constructing technology enhanced models, prepare publications, and= produce other creative works.	3.b.1. Identify and use appropriate technology resources to plan/design, construct and/or demonstrate= a project with other students (e.g., p= roduce edited videos; create format= ted, multipage reports; collect, analyze and report data)
a. Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.=	4.a.1. Use telecommunication= s to enhance student learning, collaborate, and share ideas (e.g., e-mai= l, discussion boards, and onlin= e collaborative environments) = (teacher models use of these telecommunication tools when appropriate for A= UP compliance)	=
=	4.a.2. Use telecommunication= tools to support curricular projects = and group activities (e.g., web pages,= web portals, homework hotlines)
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b. Students use a= variety of media and formats to= communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.	4.b.1. Produce and edit prod= ucts to communicate information and = ideas for intended purpose and target audience. (e.g., presentations, web pa= ges)
=	4.b.2. Use elements and prin= ciples of design for multimedia produc= ts (e.g., background, white space, font size, sound effects, images, page layout)
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Standard 5 Technology resear= ch tools<= /o:p>
a. Students use technology to locate, evaluate,= and collect information from a variety of sources.	5.a.1. Search the Internet u= sing developmentally appropriate = search engines
=	5.a.2. Discuss keyword and s= earch strategies (e.g., Boolean, n= atural language query to locate information more efficiently
=	5.a.3. Develop effective sea= rch strategies, with assistance,= for conducting electronic resear= ch
=	5.a.5. Discuss the character= istics and functionality of various sea= rch engines (e.g., Google, Yahoo, metasearch engines).
=	5.a.6. Use strategies, with assistance, to collect and organize reso= urces (e.g., bookmarks, targets, text selection, hot lists)
=	5.a.7. Locate the author/cre= ator of a website to determine credibility of the information
=	5.a.8. Summarize information= found during an Internet search
=	5.a.9. Apply strategies for evaluating information for accuracy, bias, and truth
=	5.a.10. Use the "Find&q= uot; feature of browsers on long pages of te= xt
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b. Students use technology tools to process date and<= /span> report results.	5.b.1. Copy relevant informa= tion into word processing document (e.g., notes, images, URLs)
	5.b.2. Create simple electro= nic databases and spreadsheets to organize and analyze informa= tion and generate reports


c. Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations base<= /span> on the= appropriateness for specific tasks.	5.c.1. Describe advantages a= nd disadvantages of different t= echnology tools
	5.c.2. Select appropriate technology tools for a given task with assistance
	5.c.3. Investigate and evalu= ate (with assistance) the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic infor= mation
	5.c.4. Evaluate options for completing the assigned task=

a. Students use technology= resources for solving problems<= /span> and making= informed decisions.	6.a.1. Use technology tools = to plan, gather, organize, synthesize, present, and evaluate information to = solve a problem (e.g., probes, sensors, graphical analysis tools, monitoring devices)
	6.a.2. Select the appropriate technology tools and resources to addre= ss a variety of tasks and problems
b. Students employ technology in the= development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.	6.b.1. Recognize different purposes, techniques, and outcomes of = using various technology tools (e.= g., Internet tools and resources, spreads= heets, databases, productivity soft= ware, statistical tools)
	6.b.2. Identify strategies f= or selecting and applying appropriate technology for evaluating, analyzing and synthesizing information

= Word List

S= ixth Seventh Eighth

S= tandard One

B= asic Operations and

C= oncepts

• Word processing

• Internet

• Maximize

• Minimize

• Open file

• Save file

• Folder/directory

• Keyboard

• Mouse=

• Monitor/screen

• Printer

• CD-ROM

• Floppy disk<= /span>

• Headphones and speakers=

• CPU (Central Processing= Unit)

• Edit<= /p>

• Hardware

• Software

• Copyright

• Electronic Mail

• Software Piracy

• License Agreement<= /o:p>

• File<= /p>

• Telecommunication<= /o:p>

• Multimedia

• Desktop publishing=

• Spreadsheet<= /span>

• Word processing

• Internet

• Maximize

• Minimize

• Open file

• Save file

• Folder/directory

• Keyboard

• Mouse=

• Monitor/screen

• Printer

• CD-ROM

• Floppy disk<= /span>

• Headphones and speakers=

• CPU (Central Processing= Unit)

• Edit<= /p>

• Hardware

• Software

• Copyright

• Electronic Mail

• Software Piracy

• License Agreement<= /o:p>

• File<= /p>

• Telecommunication<= /o:p>

• Multimedia

• Desktop publishing=

• Spreadsheet<= /span>

• Word processing

• Internet

• Maximize

• Minimize

• Open file

• Save file

• Folder/directory

• Edit<= /p>

• Copyright

• Electronic Mail

• Software Piracy

• License Agreement<= /o:p>

• File<= /p>

• Telecommunication<= /o:p>

• Multimedia

• Desktop publishing=

• Spreadsheet<= /span>

• Keyboard

• Mouse=

• Monitor/screen

• Printer

• CD-ROM

• Floppy disk<= /span>

• Headphones and speakers=

• CPU (Central Processing= Unit)

• Hardware

• Software

S= tandard Two

S= ocial, ethical, and

human issues<= /b>

S= tandard Three

T= echnology productivity

tools

• Print Preview

• Print selected parts

• Print using various siz= es of paper

• Font – style &= ; size

• Indent

• Justify

• Set tabs

• Space lines<= /span>

• Change case<= /span>

• Select page orientation=

• Set margins<= /span>

• Edit text

• Print Preview

• Print selected parts

• Print using various siz= es of paper

• Font – style &= ; size

• Indent

• Justify

• Set tabs

• Space lines<= /span>

• Change case<= /span>

• Select page orientation=

• Set margins<= /span>

• Uses headers, footers a= nd

• Print Preview

• Print selected parts

• Print using various siz= es of paper

• Font – style &= ; size

• Indent

• Justify

• Set tabs

• Space lines<= /span>

• Change case<= /span>

• Select page orientation=

• Set margins<= /span>

• Uses headers, footers a= nd pagination

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* See Technology Word L= ist for grade appropriate terms

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• Cut, copy, paste, delet= e

• Spell Check<= /span>

• Thesaurus

• Use Find and Replace

• Insert

• Graphics

• Size graphics

• Insert, modify, delete columns

pagination

• Edit text

• Cut, copy, paste, delet= e

• Spell Check<= /span>

• Thesaurus

• Use Find and Replace

• Insert

• Graphics

• Size graphics

• Insert, modify, delete = columns

• Create tables

• Edit text

• Cut, copy, paste, delet= e

• Spell Check<= /span>

• Thesaurus

• Use Find and Replace

• Insert

• Graphics

• Size graphics

• Insert, modify, delete columns

• Create tables

S= tandard Four

T= echnology

communications tools=

• Slide show

• Slide=

• Insert graphics

• Enter text

• Format text<= /span>

• Use Word Art=

• Add slide transitions

• Format background<= /o:p>

• Arrange objects on slid= e

• Add animations

• Cite appropriate works<= o:p>

• Insert charts or graphs=

• Arrange slides

• Use sound

• Slide show

• Slide=

• Insert graphics

• Enter text

• Format text<= /span>

• Use Word Art=

• Add slide transitions

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• Arrange objects on slid= e

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• Insert charts or graphs=

• Arrange slides

• Use sound

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• Insert movies

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• Use Word Art=

• Add slide transitions

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• Add animations

• Cite appropriate works<= o:p>

• Insert charts or graphs=

• Arrange slides

• Use sound

• Insert hyperlinks<= /o:p>

• Insert movies

S= tandard Five

T= echnology research

tools

• Key word

• Search results

• Evaluate

• Search engine

• Notes or paraphrase

• Boolean operators<= /o:p>

• Cite electronic sources=

• Accuracy of information=

• Bias<= /p>
• Key word

• Search results

• Evaluate

• Search engine

• Notes or paraphrase

• Boolean operators<= /o:p>

• Cite electronic sources=

• Accuracy of information=

• Bias<= /p>
• Compare at least two so= urces

• Key word

• Search results

• Evaluate

• Search engine

• Notes or paraphrase

• Boolean operators<= /o:p>

• Cite electronic sources=

• Accuracy of information=

• Bias<= /p>
• Compare at least two so= urces

S= tandard Six

T= echnology Problem

solving and decision=

making

• Slide show

• Slide=

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Sixth – Eig= hth Grade

* See Technology Word L= ist for grade appropriate terms

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