Technology - Second 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 - 205
• Language Arts - 207
• Math - 208
• Science - 212
• Social Studies - 213

Unit 1

Basic Operations and Concepts

Ongoing

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

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Performance Objective

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Assessment Correlation

01

Use developmentally appropriate and accurate technology terminology.

TMA, TO

202.02 Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology.

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1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Demonstrate functional operation of a computer using a keyboard and mouse.

Practice Software, Accelerated Reading, Word, Kid Works, Publisher, PowerPoint, HyperStudio

TMA, TO

02

Explore, acquire, and apply strategies for using and troubleshooting software and hardware during everyday use.

Practice Software, Accelerated Reading, Inspiration, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, HyperStudio
207.15, 207.16, 208.03,208.12

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Unit 2

Social, Ethical and Human Issues

Ongoing

202.03 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 an awareness and respect for the ethical use of technology.

Copyright laws

TMA, TO

02

Collaborate with other classmates as a team member when using technology.

207.44

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

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2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Practice responsible use of technological devices and software.

Computer and peripheral devices, Practice software, Accelerated Reading, Word, Kid Works, PowerPoint, HyperStudio, Publisher

TMA, TO

02

Demonstrate respect for others while using technology.

Copyright laws

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Unit 3

Technology Productivity Tools

Ongoing

202.05 Demonstrate use of technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Standard Reference
3

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Explore prescribed technology for publishing and presenting information.

Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Kid Writer, HyperStudio
207.22, 297.24, 207.25, 207.26, 207.27, 207.28, 207.30, 207.39, 213.08, 213.38, 213.42

TMA, TO

02

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

Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Kid Writer, HyperStudio, Paint, Inspiration, 207.22, 207.24, 207.25, 207.26, 207.27, 207.28, 207.30, 208.28, 208.30, 208.31, 213.36, 213.44, 213.45

03

Use prescribed technology tools for data collection and analysis.

Inspiration, Excel, 208.03, 208.04, 208.41, 208.42, 212.06.05, 213.37.01, 213.39

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Unit 4

Technology Communication Tools

Ongoing

202.06 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.

Pegasus, Outlook, Video Conferencing, Net Meeting, Teacher selected sites on the Internet, 207.23.04, 207.24, 207.26, 207.27, 207.28, 207.34, 207.40, 207.41

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.

Pegasus, Outlook, Video Conferencing, Net Meeting, Teacher selected sites on the Internet, Word, Kid Works, PowerPoint, HyperStudio, Publisher, 207.23.04, 207.24, 207.26, 207.27, 207.28, 207.34,207.40, 207.41

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Unit 5

Technology Research Tools

Ongoing

202.07 Use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Standard Reference
5

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Locate information using electronic dictionaries, encyclopedias, and informational sources.

Teacher selected sites on the Internet, Encarta, 207.21, 207.45, 207.46, 207.47, 212.04.06, 212.06, 212.09.03, 212.10.03, 212.11, 213.06, 213.07, 213.29

TMA, TO