Technology - Kindergarten

Course Description

Information in our world is increasing at an astonishing rate. Technological discoveries and their subsequent applications have major influences on our lives. As a community of learners in an ever-changing society, it is essential to become proficient in locating, accessing, and organizing information.

In the school setting, students and teachers utilize technology as a tool to support the curriculum and individual learning needs. Students will learn to use technology skills for study, work, and community participation in an ethical manner. Students will be challenged to realize the impact of information resources on the world around them.

K-6 Technology Scope & Sequence

Technology Terms List

Copyright Resources

Kindergarten Handbook & Curriculum Guide

Course Scope

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Assessment Correlation acronyms key

A note about resource references: This Technology curriculum is aligned with other curricula at grade level. (For example, 113.37 references Social Studies course #113, instructional objective #37.) The following links will take you to the referenced subjects for this grade level.:

• Health - 005
• Language Arts - 007
• Math - 008
• Science - 012
• Social Studies - 013

Unit 1

Basic Operations and Concepts

Ongoing

002.01 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

Standard Reference
1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Label and state functions of input devices: mouse, and keyboard.

012.14, 013.13

TO

02

Label and state functions of output devices: monitor, printer, and speakers.

012.14

03

Label and state functions of a disk and CD-ROM.

012.14, 013.13

04

Label other technology equipment: television, VCR, DVD, digital camera, audio systems, etc.

007.18, 013.13

05

Name keys on the keyboard: enter/return, spacebar, shift, delete, backspace, arrow keys, escape, letters, numerals, etc.

007.05, 008.02

06

Identify and state functions of ions on the toolbar: print, close etc.

012.14

07

Identify and state functions of items on the desktop: start button, icons, cursor, and hourglass.

08

Identify and state functions of the scroll bar.

09

Identify a pull-down menu.

002.02 Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology.

Standard Reference
2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Demonstrate how to turn a computer on and off.

012.20

TO

02

Demonstrate use of technology equipment: television, VCR, DVD, digital camera, audio systems, etc.

03

Use the mouse: point, click, double-click, and drag.

04

Use computer terminology appropriately.

05

Use ions on the toolbar: print, close etc.

06

Use functions found on the desktop: start button, icons, and cursor.

07

Use the scroll bar.

08

Demonstrate how to open a software program by double-clicking on an icon and closing the program by exiting the program.

007.31

09

Demonstrate how to open a file by double-clicking on an icon and close a window by clicking on the close button on the toolbar.

10

Use the toolbar button to print a document.

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Unit 2

Social, Ethical and Human Issues

Ongoing

002.03 Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Standard Reference
2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Demonstrate privacy of other students’ work by staying away from the computers until it is the student’s turn to use the computer.

013.08

TO

002.04 Practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

Standard Reference
2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Demonstrate appropriate behavior when using computers.

013.07

TO

02

Demonstrate how to care for disks and CD-ROMs.

013.05

002.05 Develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

Standard Reference
2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use a classmate to work on computer programs.

012.08

TO

02

Use an adult and other classmates to help solve problems dealing with technology.

013.09

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Unit 3

Technology Productivity Tools

Ongoing

002.06 Uses technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Standard Reference
3

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Demonstrate correct posture at the computer: sit up straight in the chair, keep feet down towards the floor, place wrists on the desk or rest in front of the keyboard.

TO

02

Demonstrate use of keyboard keys: enter/return, spacebar, shift, delete, backspace, arrow keys, escape, letters, numerals, etc.

007.05, 008.02

03

Identify uses for word processing.

04

Use toolbar buttons to change font size, style, color of text, and to center text.

007.22

05

Demonstrate use of selecting, inserting and deleting text by double-clicking on a word.

007.08

002.07 Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

Standard Reference
3

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Observe the toolbar buttons being used to insert a shape.

008.18

TO

02

Observe the toolbar buttons being used to cut, copy and paste pictures into a document.

007.38

03

Observe a pictures being inserted into a document.

04

Create a picture in paint.

013.10

05

Observe a picture being resized.

008.16

Spreadsheet

06

Identify uses for a spreadsheet.

07

Observe an adult navigating a spreadsheet.

007.38

08

Identify cells, columns and rows

09

Use a spreadsheet to gain information

012.06, 012.07

10

State information to be added to a spreadsheet.

012.06

11

Identify uses for a database.

12

Observe an adult navigating a database.

007.38

13

Use a database to gain information.

008.10, 008.16, 008.25, 012.06, 012.07, 013.38, 013.39

14

State information to be added to a database.

008.23, 012.06

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Unit 4

Technology Communication Tools

Ongoing

002.08 Use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

Standard Reference
4

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Choosing a website to visit.

012.07

TO

002.09 Use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

Standard Reference
4

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Observe an adult navigating chosen Web sites.

007.38

TO