LEVEL 1 GRADES K-2 STRAND: BASIC SKILLS (TA) TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
STANDARD	OBJECTIVES By the end of second grade students will...	VOCABULARY	EXAMPLE	APPLICATION	CONNECTIONS INTEGRATION	SUGGESTED RESOURCES
TA1 Identifies basic technology tools	.1 Uses appropriate and accurate terminology when communicating about basic technology components.	.1 CPU, monitor, mouse, keyboard, disk, disk drive, CD-ROM, software, printer, headphones, remote control, bar-code reader, cables, outlets, projector, VCR, and other emerging technology.	1. Example might include identifying pictures of components.	1. Use a desktop publishing program to create a story.	Language Arts - vocabulary & writing skills; Art illustrations	Computer and all its components, guest speaker
	.2 Uses appropriate and accurate terminology when communicating about telecommunication tools.	.2 E-mail, Internet, satellite, video-conferencing, on-line, telephone.	2. Examples might include pointing to telecommunications in the school office or on a field trip.	2. Making a list of telecommunications tools through dictation, writing, or typing

LEVEL 1 GRADES K-2 STRAND: BASIC SKILLS (TA) TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
STANDARD	OBJECTIVES By the end of second grade students will...	VOCABULARY	EXAMPLE	APPLICATION	CONNECTIONS INTEGRATION	SUGGESTED RESOURCES
TA2 Recognizes the physical components of the computer	.1 Selects the appropriate tool to perform a specific task.	.1 keyboard, camera, printer, scanner.	1. Examples might include using e-mail, using a keyboard , using a camera , using a printer, using a scanner or using a fax machine	1. Students dictate or type an e-mail to a parent or author, scanning a picture with assistance, using a digital camera with assistance. of telecommunication	Science, Language Arts , Social Studies	Computer and all its components, guest speaker, schools current multi-media equipment, search engines, on-line services, news services, local newspaper, on-line encyclopedias
		.3 Internet, multimedia CD, television, radio broadcast.	3. Examples might include the Internet, multimedia CD, television, radio broadcast	3. Student able to name a tell one function of the Internet, multimedia CD, television, and radio broadcast.

STANDARD	OBJECTIVES By the end of second grade students will...	VOCABULARY	EXAMPLE	APPLICATION	CONNECTIONS INTEGRATION	SUGGESTED RESOURCES
TA3 Demonstrates an understanding of the uses of technology and communication tools at home and in the community.	.1 Recognizes technology tools at home.	.1 telephone, e-mail, VCR, digital camera, answering machine.	1. Examples might include providing many of the current technology and communication tools listed in vocabulary for the children to view and touch	Student 1. participates in discussions using the vocabulary for technology and communication tools correctly	Language Arts - vocabulary & writing; Social Studies - community awareness; Math - money unit using bar code scanners	Telephone, E-mail, VCR, digital camera, answering machine, field trips to see bar code scanners, Internet access, automated catalogs in stores and libraries
	.2 Recognizes technology tools in the community	.2 bar code scanners, Internet access, automated catalogs in stores and libraries.	2.Example might include leading a discussion about technology and communication tools and how they are used at home and in the community.	2. Illustrating different technology the student uses at home.
TA4 Follows established rules for the care and use of technology tools.	.1 Explain the reasons for established rules.	checking connections, on/off switches.	1. Examples might include a poster of computer care rules posted in classroom.	Student demonstrates an understanding by putting away equipment properly, handling disks properly, checking for simple problems (on/off switch)		Posted rules for computer use and care, computer and all its components, manuals, technology coordinator
	.2 Introduce basic troubleshooting.		2. Examples might include demonstrating simple trouble shooting such as checking the on/off switch

STANDARD	OBJECTIVES By the end of second grade students will...	VOCABULARY	EXAMPLE	APPLICATION	CONNECTIONS INTEGRATION	SUGGESTED RESOURCES
TA5 Operates basic technology tools and applications	.1 Performs basic hardware operating functions..	1. turn on/off, mouse, keyboard, insert CD-ROM/disk, videotapes, click, double click, shut down, boot.	1. Examples might include demonstrating proper use of a mouse, CD-ROM, disk, on/off switch, and videotapes	1. Student demonstrates the use of a mouse, CD-ROM, disk, on/off switch, and videotapes		Computer and all its components, software
	.2 Performs basic software functions.	2. cut, copy, paste, print, opening and closing programs, save as., file name,	2. Examples might include demonstrating cut, past, copy, opening and closing programs, saving a program	2. Student uses desktop publishing software to write a sentence and save to a disk.
	3 Demonstrates a basic understanding of letter and function keys.	3. delete, space bar, enter, caps lock, backspace, shift, control, arrows, tab.	3. Examples might include demonstrating when to use delete, space bar, enter, caps lock, backspace, shift, control, arrows, and tab keys.	3. Student edits sentence writing using editing keys

LEVEL 1 GRADES K-2 STRAND: PRODUCTIVITY (TB) TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
STANDARD	OBJECTIVES By the end of second grade students will...	VOCABULARY	EXAMPLE	APPLICATION	CONNECTIONS INTEGRATION	SUGGESTED RESOURCES
TB6 Utilizes technology tools to facilitate the writing process with teacher guidance	.1 Uses computer-drawing programs to create picture stories.	.1 See specific software for vocabulary.	1 & 2. Examples might include demonstrating how to use the software necessary to complete an assigned project.	1& 2. Student creates sentence and a picture in Paint .	Language Arts - vocabulary, creative writing, and grammar skills Mathematics - using number to show how many	Desk-top publishing software, computer drawing programs, word processing software, muti-media software, presentation software
	.2 Uses word processing skills to type simple words and phrases.	.2 See specific software for vocabulary.
	.3 Create and prints a simple word processing document with inserted images.	.3 insert, print, clip art, drawing, shift, enter, highlight, cut, paste.	3. Examples might include using sight or spelling words to type simple sentences in Storybook Weaver and illustrating using the software's clipart.	3. Student types and illustrates a sentence in Storybook Weaver.
	.4 Uses desktop publishing tools to create simple documents.	.4 draw, insert, type, cut, paste, highlight, enter, copy, cut, paste, delete, font, & backspace.	4. Examples might include demonstrating different tools to create simple documents	4. Student creates book report that looks like a newspaper front page telling about a story that s/he read.

STANDARD	OBJECTIVES By the end of second grade students will...	VOCABULARY	EXAMPLE	APPLICATION	CONNECTIONS INTEGRATION	SUGGESTED RESOURCES
TB7 Uses technology to create charts and graphs with teacher guidance.	.1 Collects, organizes, and displays information in charts and graphs.	1,2,3,&4 chart, graph, cell, column, row, tab, percent, output,	1. Demonstrates creating columns in a desktop publisher	1. Student surveys class on a simple yes/no chart.	Math Social Studies Science	Desk-top publishing software, webbing software, word processing software, search engines, on-line services, news services, local newspaper, on-line encyclopedias
	.2 Examines information from charts and graphs.		2. Demonstrates comparing and contrasting skills.	2. In groups students look at and discuss a chart or graph
	.3 Draws conclusions from information displayed in charts and graphs.		3. Demonstrates how to read information from a chart and a graph.	3. Student about to answer questions using charts and graphs.
	4 Predicts expected outcomes from information displayed in charts and graphs.		4. Show examples of making predictions	4. In small groups students are able to create some and answer others "What if...?" questions.

STANDARD	OBJECTIVES By the end of second grade students will...	VOCABULARY	EXAMPLE	APPLICATION	CONNECTIONS INTEGRATION	SUGGESTED RESOURCES
TB8 Uses multimedia tools to express ideas with teacher guidance.	.1 Recognizes the characteristics of multimedia.	1,2,3,4, &5 graphics, sound, video, digital camera, scanner, video editing, audio files, microphone, headphones, speakers, other emerging technologies.	1& 2.Teacher made presentation using multimedia. Identify the different multimedia used in presentation.	1&2. Student able to name different multimedia components while in use.	Language Arts - vocabulary and creative writing Religion - Slide show on Stations of the Cross	Multi-media software, desk-top publishing software, digital cameras, scanners, camcorders, microphones, head phones, speakers, presentation software
	.2 Identifies multimedia tools.
	.3 Identifies and selects multimedia tools appropriate to tasks.		3. Poster identifying different types of multimedia and when to use each.	3. Student able to name what to use in a mock situation(example if we are going to take a picture we would use a (digital camera).
	.4 Selects multimedia to enhance the meaning of an original drawing produced using technology.		4. Demonstrate how to add sound after drawing a picture in Kid Pix	4. Student draws a picture in Kid Pix and then adds sound.
	5 Plans and creates simple multimedia projects.		5. Poster identifying the steps involved in planning a multimedia presentation and leading a class demonstration of a multimedia presentation.	5. In small groups plan and create a slide show in Kid Pix.

STANDARD	OBJECTIVES By the end of second grade students will...	VOCABULARY	EXAMPLE	APPLICATION	CONNECTIONS INTEGRATION	SUGGESTED RESOURCES
TB9 Uses brainstorming/ webbing software in planning, organizing, and pre-writing.	1. Uses brainstorming/webbing software in planning, organizing, and prewriting.	web outline link send to back send to front grid lines rapid fire entry position arrange background color	Create a web during a brainstorming session An example might be to make brainstorm the rainforest	Student creates a web on an assigned topic An example might be to separate the class into small groups to continue to web the rainforest. One group webbing animals, one group insects, one group plants, one group weather, etc….	Science - animals Social Studies - cultures Language Arts - vocabulary	Webbing software, word processing software, desk-top publishing software, search engines, on-line services, news services, local newspaper, on-line encyclopedias

LEVEL 1 GRADES K-2 STRAND: COMMUNICATION (TC) TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
STANDARD	OBJECTIVES By the end of second grade students will...	VOCABULARY	EXAMPLE	APPLICATION	CONNECTIONS INTEGRATION	SUGGESTED RESOURCES
TC10 Uses technology to gather information, communicate with others and express ideas	.1 Participates in teacher-facilitated information gathering.	on-line search tools e-mail web sites log-on log-off Internet modem download	1. Examples might include e-mailing student questions to an expert, using on-line search tools.	1. Student creates an illustration based on gathered information.	Science - weather unit, Social Studies - holiday/historical information, Math -graphing activities, Language Arts - author studies, Religion - religious holidays	On-line services, news services, local newspaper, on-line encyclopedias, search engine
	.2 Participates in teacher-facilitated communication.		2. Examples might in clude e-mailing a greeting to another class or participating in a conference call	2. Student participates in sending a dictated e-mail or types the e-mail with teacher supervision
	.3 Participates in information gathering		. 3. Examples might include using e-mail or web sites to express an opinion or response.	3. Student e-mails the President of the USA.
	.4 Participates in communication with others

LEVEL 1 GRADES K-2 STRAND: ETHICS(TD) TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
STANDARD	OBJECTIVES By the end of second grade students will...	VOCABULARY	EXAMPLE	APPLICATION	CONNECTIONS INTEGRATION	SUGGESTED RESOURCES
TD11 Recognizes the appropriate use of information and information technology	.1 Demonstrates an understanding of the fundamental concept of intellectual property and copy write	computer virus copyright laws ethical/unethical hacker ownership privacy chat room computer vandalism e-mailing cell phone URL's	1. Example might include knowing that most images are owned by someone and cannot be used without permission.	1. Students use Paint to create an image of their own. Mock copyright and others may not use that image.	Religion - ethics Language Arts - vocabulary Social Studies - cultural changes	School Acceptable Use Policy Bible Copyright reference guide
	.2 Demonstrates and understanding of basic safety precautions concerning sharing personal information about themselves and others		2. Example might include classroom discussions on how sharing personal information can harm us.	2.Students and parents sign an acceptable use policy.
	.3 Discusses the implications of technology in society		3.Examples might include how communication has changed through the use of e-mail or a cell phone.	3. Student interviews parent about how they communicated (letters & telephone) when they were (the age of the student).Compare that information with how the children communicate now
	.4 Cites sources when using intellectual property of others with teacher guidance		4. Examples might include citing URL's of sites that information has been acquired from.	4. In small groups students look at web sites (from teachers pre-selected favorites group) to find permission and usage statements. Graph on a class chart.
LEVEL 1 GRADES K-2 STRAND: RESEARCH (TE) TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
STANDARD	OBJECTIVES By the end of second grade students will...	VOCABULARY	EXAMPLE	APPLICATION	CONNECTIONS INTEGRATION	SUGGESTED RESOURCES
TE12 Uses basic research techniques with teacher guidance	.1 Recognizes that technology and telecommunication tools can be used to locate information	.1 Web sites, URL's, CD ROM Encyclopedias, E-mail, on-line chat, message boards	1. Example might include use a web site to learn about spiders.	1. Students watch as the teacher locates a web site.	Science - animals, insects Language Arts - vocabulary Social Studies - Cultures Religion - ethics	CD ROM Encyclopedias, Webbing Software, Student Search Engines, presentation software, desk-top publishing software
	.2 Assesses, with teacher guidance, the validity of published information a an introductory level.	.2 valid, reliable, responsible	2. Examples might include information on a Web site that may be based on opinion , not fact.	2. Students look at a web site to identify fact and opinion statements
	.3 Uses technology to find answers to basic how and why questions with teacher guidance	.3 Web sites, URL's, CD ROM Encyclopedias, E-mail, on-line chat, message boards	3. An example might include student use of a teacher chosen Web site or the use of a networked encyclopedia	. 3. Students used networked encyclopedia to find answers to several teacher directed questions.
	.4 Organizes information using brainstorming/webbing software	.4 Webbing, brainstorming, program	.4. Example might include using Inspiration to brainstorm spiders.	.4 Students in small groups continue to web a topic.
TF13 Utilizes appropriate software or tools in problem solving	Identifies technology tools to find current information to solve problems	Specific software terminology	An example might include finding the current population of a specific city, country. Discussions on why a Web site might be more current that an encyclopedia on the library shelf.	Student identifies the current technology necessary to find information such as a Web site	Social Studies - populations of countries Science - current finding Language Arts - vocabulary