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. | Standard 1: Creativity and Innovation | Pre-K | Kindergarten | 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
. | Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: | | | | | | | | | | |
. | a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. | Develop a picture in KidPix | Utilize opensource software such as TuxPaint and TuxType to learn how to use the computer. | Use KidPix/Tux Paint to create a greeting card. | Use Appleworks to create a presentation with shapes and colors and explain those shapes. | Utilize Google Apps to create a document that has clip art and share that document with other students. | Utilize Google Apps to transfer information from a document to a presentation. | Utilize skills (i.e. Blogs, Google Apps, Wikis) obtained in SRS Boot Camp and transfer knowledge to the classroom. | Utilize Tux Paint and/or KidPix to create math storybooks for primary students. | Utilize iMovie to transcend information from a traditional book report to a movie trailer. | Utilize a variety of iLife tools to create projects and share with classmates. |
. | b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. | Develop a picture in KidPix | Develop Kindergarten movie collaboratively with peers. | Create a greeting card using text, paint, and stamps. | Create an poem that uses a variety of fonts, sizes and colors. | Cinquain Poem (create and share) done as integration with teacher. | Create presentation that talks about "The Day I Was Born." | Utilize iLife tools to create a podcast. | Utilize iLife tools to create a project that focuses on Music and Technology. | Utilize iLife tools to create a music video. | Utilize iLife tools to create a original movie. |
. | c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. | Not a Requirement for Pre-K | Not a Requirement for K | Not a requirement for 1st grade | Utilize Scratch to draw a square. | Utilize Scratch to draw a square and rectangle. | Use Scratch to complete a complex pattern that includes 'pen up'. | Create a presentation about the Seven Sacraments to teach younger students. | Transcend knowledge from a book to create a simplified storybook for students. | Explore Doctors without borders to discuss the complexity of providing healthcare throughout the world. | Participate in Cyber Nations simulation. |
. | d. identify trends and forecast possibilities. | Not a Requirement for Pre-K | Not a Requirement for K | Not a requirement for 1st grade | Look at functions (i.e. mirror/move) in Tux Paint and determine what will happen. | Utilize Scratch to draw additional shapes such as a triangle. | Look at roller coaster data to determine what is more likely to come up in a "Random Roller Coaster" search on rcdb.com | Research weather patterns in Minnesota and compare and graph daily. | Research weather patterns for various cities throughout the United State.s | Research different countries political systems and history. | Utilize Access Excellence series to understand scientific research. |
. | Standard 2: Communication and Collaboration | Pre-K | Kindergarten | 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
. | Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: | | | | | | | | | | |
. | a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. | Utilize PBS Kids and have students work with other students to teach skills necessary to use the program. | Develop Kindergarten movie, which includes using songs, photos, and movie clips. | Assist other students when they have questions about a particular application. | Create presentation in Appleworks and present to classmates for feedback. | Share a document in Google Apps with a teacher so that they can respond to questions asked. | Create a Wiki gathering information about cities around the world. Including pictures, music, and movies (if possible) | Utilize Google Apps to share a presentation with peers and learn proper editing techniques. | Utilize a blog to discuss a book with peers. | Create a poetry book that includes digital photographs. | Create a brochure to invite people to a Utopian society. |
. | b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. | Not a Requirement for Pre-K | Present K Movie to Principal and other school staff, explaining how moview was made. | Create greeting cards for various individuals. | Create a poem using name. | Create a presentation to be shared with families. | Create a presentation to educate other students about a book read. | Create music journals using CDs | Create a storybook about a book read in class. | Create music journals using music videos. | Create a presentation that merges music and technology. |
. | c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. | Not a Requirement for Pre-K | Not a Requirement for K | Not a requirement for 1st grade | Not a requirement for 2nd grade. | Utilize Google Earth to learn about various countries. | Utilize Wiki to develop a presentation about cities around the world. | Research weather systems throughout the world. | Create a video book report that role plays a character in history. | Develop a peacemaker presentation. | Work on a world simulations project using cybernations |
. | d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems. | Not a Requirement for Pre-K | Present K Movie to Principal and other school staff, explaining how moview was made. | Not a requirement for 1st grade | Not a requirement for 2nd grade. | Create a presentation that is an interview of a classmate. | Create a claymation. | Create a Minnesota History Book | Create a math facts book to share with younger students. | Create a movie trailer for a book report. | Create a movie that talks about a social issue relating to science and Religion. |
. | Standard 3: Research and Information Fluency | Pre-K | Kindergarten | 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
. | Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: | | | | | | | | | | |
. | a. plan strategies to guide inquiry. | Learn a program without instruction. | Learn about the different icons on the dock to assist with project selection. | Learn how to utilize del.icio.us to obtain web resources. | Utilize del.icio.us to select resources to complete a specific task. | Students will work on developing nutritional information and guide meal planning by nutrition labels. | Utilize del.icio.us to guide inquiry while developing "The Day I Was Born" presentation. | Graph weather data to look at weather trends in various cities around the U.S. | Create a video book report in which you are the actor and place on student portfolio. | Create a storyboard prior to creating movie trailer. | Create presentation on poverty |
. | b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. | Not a Requirement for Pre-K | Not a Requirement for K | Not a requirement for 1st grade | Not a requirement for 2nd grade. | Learn how to use Yahooligans to guide research | Learn how to use wikipedia and guide research | Create a presentation about various music artists. | Research and present a project on an environmental issue. | Research various African-American figures and their impact on history. | Participate in CyberNations simulation. |
. | c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. | Learn how to use a digital camera. | Learn how to use a digital camera and import photos into iPhoto | Learn how to use a teacher's del.icio.us to navigate the web. | Learn how to find royalty-free art. | Learn how google works | Learn how to find valid information on the Internet | Learn how to properly cite from web-based resources. | Learn how to cite from multiple resources. | Research various historical figures and present on their impact on history. | Create a presentation about DNA in terms easy enough for end-users. |
. | d. process data and report results. | Not a Requirement for Pre-K | Not a Requirement for K | Not a requirement for 1st grade | Not a requirement for 2nd grade. | Students will look at bugs and report on characteristics of bugs. | Utilize the Rollercoaster Database (www.rcdb.com) and gather information about 30 roller coasters and compare with classmates. | Present on various weather trends about climate and possible forecast predictions. | Utilize spreadsheet to create a frequency table about probability. | Utilize GeoGebra to learn how to graph algebraic equations. | Do a research project about preventative health to present to the class. |
. | Standard 4: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
| Pre-K | Kindergarten | 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
. | Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: | | | | | | | | | | |