Grades 3-5

Standard Course of Study

K-12 Computer/Technology Skills

GRADE LEVEL: 3

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STRANDS: SI = Societal Issues; KU/WP/DTP = Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing; DB = Database; SS = Spreadsheet; T = Telecommunications; M/P = Multimedia/Presentation

COMPETENCY GOAL 1

The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies.

1.1 Identify uses of technology in the community and how it has changed people’s lives. (SI)

1.2 Recognize that the Copyright Law protects what a person, group, or company has created. (SI)

1.3 Recognize the benefits of word processing. (KU/WP/DTP)

1.4 Recognize how electronic databases are used in the community. (DB)

1.5 Identify telecommunications technologies used to locate information. (T)

COMPETENCY GOAL 2

The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.

2.1 Identify the technology tools used to collect, analyze, and display data. (SI)

2.2 Identify the physical components of a computer system as either input, output, or processing devices. (SI)

2.3 Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques for upper and lower case letters. (KU/WP/DTP)

2.4 Retrieve and edit a word processed document. (KU/WP/DTP)

2.5 Recognize the differences between print and electronic databases. (DB)

2.6 Identify the parts of a spreadsheet. (SS)

2.7 Enter and edit data in a prepared spreadsheet and observe the results. (SS)

2.8 Create a multiple-outcome storyboard as a class activity. (M/P)

2.9 Identify the difference between linear and nonlinear multimedia presentations. (M/P)

2.10 Create a multimedia project as a group/class activity. (M/P)

2.11 Use telecommunications to locate community information as a group/class project. (T)

COMPETENCY GOAL 3

The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.

3.1 Create, save, and print a word processed document. (KU/WP/DTP)

3.2 Locate and use information in electronic databases. (DB)

3.3 Use a prepared spreadsheet to enter and graph data as a group activity. (SS)

3.4 Evaluate the usefulness of information obtained using telecommunication technologies. (T)

Grade Level Focus Areas

  • Awareness of Copyright Law
  • Exploring information technologies
  • Building word processing techniques
  • Exploring spreadsheets

GRADE LEVEL: 4

STRANDS: SI = Societal Issues; KU/WP/DTP = Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing; DB = Database; SS = Spreadsheet; T = Telecommunications; M/P = Multimedia/Presentation

COMPETENCY GOAL 1

The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies.

1.1 Identify the ways in which technology has changed the lives of people in North Carolina. (SI)

1.2 Identify and understand the differences between non-networked and networked computers. (SI)

1.3 Identify violations of the Copyright Law. (SI)

1.4 Recognize the correct use of copyrighted materials in multimedia products. (M/P)

1.5 Identify the need for Acceptable Use Policies (AUP). (SI)

COMPETENCY GOAL 2

The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.

2.1 Use technology tools used to collect, analyze, and display data. (SI)

2.2 Practice proper keyboarding techniques for upper and lower case letters. (KU/WP/DTP)

2.3 Recognize word processing terms and functions. (KU/WP/DTP)

2.4 Edit a word processing file to make indicated corrections. (KU/WP/DTP)

2.5 Define the parts of a database. (DB)

2.6 Develop a simple database and enter and edit information as a class activity. (DB)

2.7 Define spreadsheet terms. (SS)

2.8 Enter data into a prepared spreadsheet to perform calculations (+,-,*,/) and recognize the

changes that occur. (SS)

2.9 Use e-mail as a means of communication. (T)

2.10 Use search strategies to locate information electronically. (T)

2.11 Recognize the differences between non-networked and networked computers. (SI)

COMPETENCY GOAL 3

The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.

3.1 Create, format, save, and print a word processed document. (KU/WP/DTP)

3.2 Search and sort prepared databases for information to use in classroom projects. (DB)

3.3 Create a table/graph from spreadsheet data. (SS)

3.4 Create a multimedia project and cite sources of copyrighted material. (M/P)

3.5 Evaluate information found via telecommunications for content and usefulness. (T)

Grade Level Focus Areas

  • Using databases
  • Using spreadsheets
  • Locating information on the Internet
  • Evaluating information found throughtelecommunications
  • Developing word processing documents
  • Exploring e-mail
  • Identifying ways technology has changed North Carolina

GRADE LEVEL: 5

STRANDS: SI = Societal Issues; KU/WP/DTP = Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing; DB = Database; SS = Spreadsheet; T = Telecommunications; M/P = Multimedia/Presentation

COMPETENCY GOAL 1

The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies.

1.1 Recognize the influence of technology on life in the United States. (SI)

1.2 Recognize the need for protection of software and hardware from computer viruses and vandalism. (SI)

1.3 Recognize video conferencing as a method of interactive communication. (T)

1.4 Describe the use of Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). (SI)

COMPETENCY GOAL 2

The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.

2.1 Use technology tools to collect, analyze, and display data. (SI)

2.2 Explain the differences between a non-networked and networked

computer. (SI)

2.3 Use keyboarding skills to improve speed and accuracy. (KU/WP/DTP)

2.4 Use a word processing application to create and format a document. (KU/WP/DTP)

2.5 Create/modify an electronic database. (DB)

2.6 Search and sort information using one criterion. (DB)

2.7 Add and delete records in a database. (DB)

2.8 Create/modify and use spreadsheets to perform calculations (+,-,*, /). (SS)

COMPETENCY GOAL 3

The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.

3.1 Create a product using information located in a database. (DB)

3.2 Evaluate the accuracy, credibility, and validity of data in a database. (DB)

3.3 Select search strategies to obtain information. (DB)

3.4 Select the most appropriate graph to display data and state reason. (SS)

3.5 Create modify a multimedia presentation citing sources of copyrighted materials. (M/P)

3.6 Participate in curriculum-based telecommunications projects as a class activity. (T)

3.7 Evaluate information found via telecommunications for appropriateness, content, and usefulness. (T)

Grade Level Focus Areas

  • Using search strategies
  • Exploring the need for protection against viruses and vandalism
  • Participating in curriculum-based telecommunication projects
  • Developing word processing document using proper keyboarding techniques
  • Developing multimedia presentation citing sources
  • Developing a product using a database

K-12 Computer/Technology Skills Standard Course of Study was approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education May, 1998. Send comments and suggestions for implementing this curriculum to: Martha Campbell, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction mcampbel@dpi.state.nc.us