Technology - Third Grade
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District Course #302 |
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.
Course Scope
| Unit 1 |
Basic Operations and Concepts |
Ongoing |
| Unit 2 |
Social, Ethical and Human Issues |
Ongoing |
| Unit 3 |
Technology Productivity Tools |
Ongoing |
| Unit 4 |
Technology Communication Tools |
Ongoing |
| Unit 5 |
Technology Research Tools |
Ongoing |
| Unit 6 |
Technology Problem-Solving and
Decision-Making Tools |
Ongoing |
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.:
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Unit 1 |
Basic Operations and Concepts |
Ongoing |
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Instructional Objective
302.01 Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature
and operation of technology systems. |
Standard Reference
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Use correct posture at the computer. |
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TO |
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02 |
Identify and use the parts of a computer. |
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03 |
Use the mouse to click, double-click, and drag. |
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04 |
Recognize icons and their functions. |
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Instructional Objective
302.02 Students are proficient in the use of technology. |
Standard Reference
1 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Open, close, and restore windows. |
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TO |
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02 |
Use the scroll bar. |
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03 |
Open and quit a software program. |
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04 |
Open and close a file. |
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05 |
Use pull-down menus and commands. |
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06 |
Use online help. |
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07 |
Print a document using pull-down menus. |
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08 |
Use "Save As" appropriately. |
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09 |
Use keyboard shortcuts. |
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10 |
Access and save to a network folder or floppy disk. |
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11 |
Multitask by opening and using two programs at once. |
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Unit 2 |
Social, Ethical and Human Issues |
Ongoing |
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Instructional Objective
302.03 Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal
issues related to technology. |
Standard Reference
2 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Respect the privacy of other students' work. |
305.01 |
TO |
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Instructional Objective
302.04 Students practice responsible use of technology systems,
information, and software |
Standard Reference
2 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Understand and respect copyright laws. |
http://www.copyright.gov/laws/ |
TO |
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Instructional Objective
302.05 Students develop positive attitudes toward technology
uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal
pursuits, and productivity. |
Standard Reference
2 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Collaborate with other classmates as a team member. |
305.02 |
TO |
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Unit 3 |
Technology Productivity Tools |
Ongoing |
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Instructional Objective
302.06 Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase
productivity, and promote creativity. |
Standard Reference
3 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Keyboarding
Demonstrate proper hand, finger, & body position
Use correct finger reaches from home row to top/bottom row keys
Perform touch typing, 15-19 WPM. |
Type to Learn, Mavis Beacon, AlphaSmart |
TO, TMA |
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02 |
Word Processing
Move and place cursor
Change font, size, style, and color of text
Center text.
Set page orientation (portrait and landscape) Select, insert, and delete
text; introduce delete key
Cut, Copy, and Paste text.
Insert clip art.
Use spell checker. |
307.35 |
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03 |
Graphics and Multimedia
Name and use paint and draw tools
Add a picture.
Cut, copy, and paste pictures
Resize pictures.
Create linear presentation.
Add and edit text.
Use templates, wizards, and backgrounds.
Move and delete slides. |
312.04 |
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04 |
Spreadsheet
Navigate in a spreadsheet.
Identify cells, columns, and rows.
Use a spreadsheet to solve problems.
Create a spreadsheet by adding and editing data.
Produce graphs and charts.
Use the sum command. |
313.07 |
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05 |
Database
Navigate in a database.
Use a database to solve problems.
Insert, modify, and delete a field.
Add and edit data.
Insert, modify, and delete a record.
Sort data. |
312.08 |
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Instructional Objective
302.07 Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing
technology-enhanced models, prepare publication, and produce
other creative works. |
Standard Reference
3 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Identify intended use of word processing, graphics, multimedia,
spreadsheet, and database software. |
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TO, TMA |
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02 |
Develop a multimedia presentation. |
313.05 - 313.11 |
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Unit 4 |
Technology Communication Tools |
Ongoing |
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Instructional Objective
302.08 Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish,
and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences. |
Standard Reference
4 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Internet
Navigate teacher chosen Web sites.
Access Internet sites by using pre-set Internet bookmarks
Add an Internet bookmark
Use an Internet toolbar to navigate.
Use hyperlinks to navigate.
Enter a URL.
Acquire information such as text, audio, video, graphics, and online
help using online databases
Perform simple searches to acquire information such as text, audio, video,
graphics, and online help using online databases. |
312.xx, 313.xx |
TO, TMA |
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02 |
Email
Identify the parts of an e-mail message.
Send and receive e-mail.
Reply to an e-mail message. |
307.32 |
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Instructional Objective
302.09 Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate
information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences. |
Standard Reference
4 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Develop a multimedia presentation. |
313.05 - 313.11 |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
302.10 Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect
information from a variety of sources. |
Standard Reference
5 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Use electronic reference tools such as CD-ROMs and Internet to
gather information. |
312.xx, 313.xx |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
302.11 Students use technology tools to process data and report
results. |
Standard Reference
5 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Create a screen to communicate information. |
313.49 |
TO, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
302.12 Students evaluate and select new information resources
and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for
specific tasks. |
Standard Reference
5 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Perform simple searches. |
312.xx, 313.xx |
TO, TMA |
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Unit 6 |
Technology Problem-Solving and
Decision-Making Tools |
Ongoing |
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Instructional Objective
302.13 Students use technology resources for solving problems
and making informed decisions. |
Standard Reference
6 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Collaborate in solving problems. |
308.01 |
TO, TMA |
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02 |
Collaborate in making informed decisions. |
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Instructional Objective
302.14 Students employ technology in the development of strategies
for solving problems in the real world. |
Standard Reference
6 |
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No.
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Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Use real world situations as models for problem solving. |
308.01 |
TO, TMA |
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