Technology - First Grade

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

Course Scope

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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 - 105
• Language Arts - 107
• Math - 108
• Science - 112
• Social Studies - 113

Unit 1

Basic Operations and Concepts

Ongoing

102.01 Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

Standard Reference
1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology.

A/I, 113.37

TMA, TO

Identify and use the parts of a computer.

102.02 Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Standard Reference
1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Open and quit software program (open a software program by double-clicking on an icon and closing a window to quit a software program).

TO

02

Open and close a file (open a file by double-clicking on an icon and closing a window to close a file).

03

Use the scroll bar.

04

Open, close and restore windows.

05

Print a document (use the toolbar button).

06

Use the mouse (point, click, double-click, and drag).

07

Explore and acquire and apply strategies for identifying and solving routine software and hardware problems that occur in everyday use.

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Unit 2

Social, Ethical and Human Issues

Ongoing

102.03 Students understand the ethical, cultural and societal issues relating to technology.

Standard Reference
2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology.

113.03-06

TO

102.04 Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information and software.

Standard Reference
2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Practice responsible use of technological devices and software.

TO

02

Demonstrate respect for others while using technology.

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Unit 3

Technology Productivity Tools

Ongoing

102.06 Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity and promote creativity.

Standard Reference
3

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use prescribed technology writing or drawing tools for communicating and illustrating.

TMA, TO

02

Cut, copy and paste pictures.

03

Center text.

04

Move and place cursor.

05

Use prescribed technology tools for data collection and analysis.

108.10, 108.09, 108.15, 108.04, 108.05, 107.35-41, 107.43-45

06

Explore prescribed technology for publishing and presenting information.

107.49, 107.58, 107.60, 107.62, 107.63, 112.07, 112.08

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Unit 4

Technology Communication Tools

Ongoing

102.08 Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish and interact with peers, experts and other audiences.

Standard Reference
4

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers, family members or student partners.

112.11, 113.24

TMA, TO

02

Use technology tools for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create curricular related products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.

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Unit 5

Technology Research Tools

Ongoing

102.10 Students use technology to locate, evaluate and collect information from a variety of sources.

Standard Reference
5

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Explore electronic information sources

108.03-.05

TMA, TO

02

Use electronic reference tools (CD-ROMs and Internet).