Alabama Course of Study: Technology Educationethical—citing sources of text and digital content, avoiding plagiarism, avoiding manipulation of others’ work without permission •

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Alabama Course of Study: Technology Education

Standards and Bullets

Grades K-2

Textbook/Series K to the 8th

Power Technology Literacy Edition N/A Copyright 2009 Publisher K to the 8th

Power

Student will:

Content Standards (Bullets and Examples) Correlation

(Yes/No) Page Number(s)

Example Online Lessons

1. Identify basic parts of various technology systems.

• Naming input and output devices

Examples: input—keyboard, stylus

output—printer.

Computer Components

Keyboarding Letters A-M

Keyboarding Letters N-Z

Keyboarding Numbers and Letters

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Word Level 1

Word Level 2

PowerPoint Level 1

PowerPoint Level 2

Follow Instructions

Capital Letters

Correct Spelling Errors

Periods and Question Marks

Write Words in a Friendly Letter

Write Words and Phrases About Stories

and Events

Write Phrases About Book Characters

Write Words About Stories and Events

Money

ABC Order

Descriptive Words

Answer Factual Questions

Identify Speaker in Literature

Read and Write Poetry

Respond to Stories

Editing a Story

Revising Writing

Create a Short Book Report

Generate Ideas for Writing

Sequence Ideas for Writing

Addition Facts to 20

Addition of 2 Digit Numbers

Subtraction of 2 Digit Numbers

Subtraction of 3 Digit Numbers

Classify Information

Answer Questions About Book

Characters

Time

Calendar Skills

Geometry




2. Identify applications and operations of various technology systems.

Examples: applications—word processing, multimedia presentation software

operations—opening, closing, and saving files

• Using accurate terminology related to technology

Example: “press,” not “hit,” keys

• Using input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols

• Using special functions of input devices

Example: keyboard shortcuts

• Labeling storage media

• Removing storage media safely




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Compound Words (Activity)

Using Computers Part 1






3. Demonstrate correct posture and finger placement while using a technology system. Keyboarding Levels 1 -15

4. Identify safe use of technology systems and applications.

Examples: protecting personal information online, avoiding inappropriate sites, exiting

inappropriate sites

Cyber Community

Cyber Bullying

Cyber Security

Cyber Citizenship & Safety

Intellectual Property

Personal Safety

Spam Scam Safety

Text Messaging Safety

Introduction to Searching the Internet

Copyrights

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Grades K-2 (Continued)



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5. Practice responsible use of technology systems and applications.

Example: maintaining proper settings

• Demonstrating care of digital equipment and media

Examples: washing hands before use, cleaning work area before and after use

• Distinguishing between ethical and unethical use of others’ work

Examples: avoiding plagiarism, avoiding manipulation of others’ work without

permission

Copyrights

Avoiding Plagiarism Teachlet


Cyber Community

6. Identify uses of technology systems in daily living.

38 Functional Words Lessons

14 High Frequency Words Lessons

Write Words in a Friendly Letter




Characters

Basic Shapes

Basic Colors

Read and Write Poetry 7. Use digital tools to access and retrieve information.

Examples: online libraries, multimedia dictionaries, search engines, directories

• Evaluating accuracy of digital content

Example: determining fact versus opinion

Follow Instructions

Sequence Events

Identify Settings and Characters



Write Words About Stories and Events

8. Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups.

Examples: other states, other countries

Capital Letters

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• Producing digital works collaboratively

Examples: developing shared writing projects, creating language experience

stories




9. Identify digital tools used for problem solving.

Examples: spell check, digital graphic organizers, electronic drawing programs,

simulation software

Rhyming Words

Compound Words

Prefixes and Suffixes

Word Families


Sentence Punctuation

Numbers 1 2 3

Numbers 4 5 6

Numbers 7 8 9 10

Fractions ½ and ¼

Make Change

Long A Words

Long E Words

Long I Words

Long O Words

Long U Words

Short A Words

Short E Words

Short I Words

Short O Words

Short U Words

10. Design original works using digital tools.

Examples: tools—digital drawing tools, music software, word processing software,

digital cameras

Beginning Consonants B

Beginning Consonants D

Beginning Consonants F

Beginning Consonants G

Beginning Consonants H

Beginning Consonants J

Beginning Consonants K

Beginning Consonants L

Beginning Consonants M

Beginning Consonants P

Beginning Consonants Q

Beginning Consonants R

Beginning Consonants S

Beginning Consonants T

Beginning Consonants V

Beginning Consonants W

Beginning Consonants Y

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Beginning Consonants Z

Ending Consonants B

Ending Consonants D

Ending Consonants F

Ending Consonants G

Ending Consonants K

Ending Consonants L

Ending Consonants M

Ending Consonants N

Ending Consonants P

Ending Consonants R

Ending Consonants S

Ending Consonants T

Letters A B C

Letters D E F

Letters G H I

Letters J K L

Letters M N O

Letters P Q R

Letters S T U V

Letters W X Y Z

Decoding Words

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Grades 3-5



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Student will:



Computer Components

Keyboarding Levels 1 – 15

Keyboarding Levels 16 - 30

1. Use input and output devices of technology systems.

Examples: input—recording devices, keyboards, touchscreens

output—printers

• Demonstrating ergonomics relative to technology systems

• Demonstrating correct keyboarding techniques

• Demonstrating safe removal of storage media Using Computers Part 1



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2. Use various technology applications, including word processing and multimedia

software.

• Using navigational features commonly found in technology applications

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Microsoft Word Level 3


Making a Presentation

PowerPoint Level 1

PowerPoint Level 2

PowerPoint Level 3

PowerPoint Level 4

Publisher Level 1

Publisher Level 2

Consonant Blends Part 1

Contractions

Multi-meaning Words

Adjectives

Antonyms

Choose Best Title – Main Idea

Reference Tools Part 1


Settings, Characters and Events

Descriptive Words

Editing a Writing Selection

Punctuation Marks

Create a Simple Story with Word

Write about a Science Topic

Write Descriptive Paragraphs

Fractions

Place Value

Rounding

Simple Division

Time

Identify Words – Math Vocabulary

Identifying Words from a Defining

Statement

Nouns and Pronouns

Synonyms

Make Inferences

States and Capitals – Midwest

States and Capitals – Northeast

States and Capitals – South

States and Capitals – West

Drawing Conclusions

Answer Factual Questions on

Literature

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Website Design Level 1



Avoiding Computer Trouble – Virus

Protection

Setting Browser Features

Building a Small Network

Connecting Computers to the

Internet

3. Identify common hardware and software problems.

• Determining basic troubleshooting strategies to correct hardware and software

problems

4. Identify various operating systems of technology devices.





Connecting Computers to the

Internet

Note: All Technology Activities

include Mac OS, XP and Vista

Operating Systems

5. Practice safe use of technology systems and applications.

Examples: protecting personal information online, avoiding inappropriate sites,

exiting inappropriate sites

Copyrights


Cyber Community

Cyber Bullying

Cyber Security

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Grades 3-5 (Continued)



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Student will:




Cyber Community

Cyber Security


Personal Safety

Introduction to Searching the Internet

Advanced Internet Searching

Acceptable Use Policies

6. Describe social and ethical behaviors related to technology use.

Examples: social—developing positive attitudes for using technology collaboratively

ethical—citing sources of text and digital content, avoiding plagiarism,

avoiding manipulation of others’ work without permission

• Describing the global nature of the Internet

• Following local acceptable-use policies regarding technology

• Identifying intrusive applications, including worms, viruses, spyware, and pop-up

advertisements Avoiding Computer Trouble – Virus

Protection

Play it Safe Online

7. Explain the influence of technology on society.

Examples: multiple digital communities, medical and agricultural advancements

Has Technology Changed the World?

Research Computer Jobs

Write About Computer Jobs

Division of 2-Digit and 3-Digit

Numbers

Distinguish Between Types of

Literature

Write an Outline Explaining a Topic




8. Collect information from a variety of digital sources.

Examples: online libraries, multimedia dictionaries

• Using technology tools to organize information

• Demonstrating efficient Internet search strategies

Example: keyword search

• Evaluating electronic resources for reliability based on publication date, bias,

accuracy, and source credibility Advanced Internet Searching

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Copyrights

9. Use technology tools to organize, interpret, and display data.

Examples: spreadsheets, databases, electronic graphing tools

Excel Level 1

Excel Level 2

Adding and Subtracting Money

Decimals

Multiplication Part 1

Multiplication Part 2

Perimeter and Area

Volume

Measuring Liquids

Root Words From Science

Line and Bar Graphs

Word Problems

Number Prefixes

Distinguish Between Types of

Literature

Place Value

Area

Select Data to Display

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Student will:



Correct Spelling Errors


Write a Short Paragraph with Main Idea

Write an Outline Explaining a Topic

Write about What is Read

Distinguish Between Types of Literature

Editing Email

Publisher Level 1

Publisher Level 2

Blogs

10. Use digital environments to collaborate and communicate.

Examples: publishing online journals, sharing presentations, contributing to online

discussions, communicating with experts

• Producing digital works collaboratively

Examples: developing shared writing projects and group multimedia

projects

11. Use digital tools to analyze authentic problems.

Examples: electronic graphing tools, concept-mapping software

Select Data to Display

Excel Level 3

Excel Level 4

Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions

Place Value

Area

Multiple Academic lessons incorporating

KidPix and Kidspiration

12. Create a product using digital tools.

Examples: products—digital story, podcast, digital artwork




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Publisher Level 1

Publisher Level 2

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Grades 6-8

Textbook/Series K to the 8

th Power Technology Literacy Edition N/A Copyright 2009 Publisher K to the 8

th Power

Student will:



1. Appraise technology systems to determine software and hardware compatibility.

Computer Types

History of Computers

Networks and the Internet

The History of the Telephone System

Buying a New Computer System

2. Publish digital products that communicate curriculum concepts.

Examples: Web pages, videos, podcasts, multimedia presentations

Blogs


Use Print and Electronic Resources

Publisher Level 1

Publisher Level 2

3. Explain how network systems are connected and used.

Examples: file sharing, collaborating, wireless networking

Connecting to a Network

Networks and the Internet


Connecting Computers to the Internet


Protection

4. Determine basic troubleshooting strategies to correct common hardware and software

problems.

Examples: checking connections, restarting equipment, creating a backup copy of

digital data

• Describing the importance of antivirus and security software


Protection

Playing it Safe Online - Teachlet

CyberSecurity - Teachlet

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5. Use basic features of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation

software.

Examples: word processing—reports, letters, brochures

spreadsheets—discovering patterns, tracking spending, creating budgets

databases—contact list of addresses and telephone numbers

presentation software—slideshow







Microsoft Excel Level 3



Databases Level 1

Databases Level 2

Databases Level 3

Databases Level 4

Databases Level 5

Making a Presentation

Microsoft PowerPoint Level 4





Describe Setting, Plot and Theme


Edit Writing

Revise Writing from Point of View

Write a Business Letter

Write an Expository Essay

Organize Ideas for Writing

Descriptive Writing

Narrative Writing

Persuasive Writing

6. Select specific digital tools for completing curriculum-related tasks.

Examples: spreadsheet for budgets, word processing software for essays, probes for

data collection

Using Context Clues to Define Words

Answer Questions from Reading

Formulate Questions

Paraphrase

Answer Factual Questions on

Literature

Sequence Events in Fiction

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Edit Writing

Revise Writing for Correct Verb

Tense

Descriptive Writing

Persuasive Writing

Write Expository Essay

Narrative Writing

Word Processing – Alexander the

Great

Compare Numbers

Whole Numbers

Decimals

Equivalent Relationships

Fractions

Mixed Numbers

Consumer Problems

Story Problems

Root Words From Science

How to use a Thesaurus

Idioms and Analogies

Similes and Metaphors

Distinguish Between Fact and

Opinion

Identify Main Ideas and Summarize

Recognize Action and Motive of

Characters

Describe Setting, Plot and Theme

Revise and Edit Writing

Revise Writing for Correct

Organization


Write a Report on Tornados

Common Multiples

Equivalent Fractions

Perimeter and Area

Mean, Median, Mode and Range

Solve Word Problems

Two-Step Word Problems

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Decoding Words

Correct Word Usage

Identify Common and Proper Nouns

Use Context Clues

Compound Subjects and Predicates

Conclusions and Inferences

Read and Comprehend Information

From Sources

Sequence Events in Fiction

Edit Writing

Revise Writing for Correct Verb

Tense

Descriptive Writing

Persuasive Writing

Write Expository Essay

Read Textual, Functional, and

Recreational Materials

Interest Word Problems

Convert Decimals to Fractions

Graphs

Area, Perimeter and Volume

Three Step Problems

Percent Word Problems

Practical Math Problems

7. Demonstrate correct keyboarding techniques. Keyboarding Levels 1-15

Keyboarding Levels 16-30

Distinguish Between Fact and

Opinion

Read and Comprehend Sources


Cyber Bullying

Cyber Security

Cyber Community

Personal Safety

Play it Safe Online

Predator Identification

8. Identify safe uses of social networking and electronic communication.

• Recognizing dangers of online predators

• Protecting personal information online

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Copyrights

Avoiding Plagiarism

Acceptable Use Policy

Cyberbullying

Cyber Community

Cyber Security


Personal Safety

Play it Safe Online

Predator Identification

9. Practice responsible and legal use of technology systems and digital content.

Examples: avoiding plagiarism; complying with acceptable-use policies, copyright

laws, and fair use standards; recognizing secure Web sites

• Identifying examples of computer crime and related penalties

Examples: computer crime—phishing, spoofing, virus and worm

dissemination, cyberbullying

penalties—fines, incarceration

• Citing sources of digital content

Copyrights

Writing a Research Report

10. Describe advances in technology and effects of each on the workplace and society.

Examples: agriculture, manufacturing, medicine, warfare, transportation,

communication, education

Has Technology Changed the World?

History of Computers

11. Use digital tools and strategies to locate, collect, organize, evaluate, and synthesize

information.

Examples: locating—Boolean searches, graphic organizers, spreadsheets, databases

collecting—probeware, graphing calculators

organizing—graphic organizers, spreadsheets

evaluating—reviewing publication dates, determining credibility

synthesizing—word processing software, concept-mapping software

Advanced Internet Searching

Graphs


Identify Main Ideas and Summarize

Consumer Problems

Microsoft Word Levels 1 – 10

Microsoft Excel Levels 1 – 5

Microsoft PowerPoint Levels 1 – 7


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Word Level 9

Sending and Receiving Emails

Publisher Level 1

Publisher Level 2

12. Use digital tools to communicate and collaborate at all levels from interpersonal to

global.

Examples: instant messages, e-mail, blogs, wikis, collaborative authoring tools,

online learning communities

• Demonstrating digital file transfer

Examples: attaching, uploading, downloading Sending and Receiving Emails

Using Email to Get Feedback – 1

Using Email to Get Feedback - 2

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13. Use digital tools to formulate solutions to authentic problems.

Examples: electronic graphing tools, probes, spreadsheets Consumer Problems

Graphs

Read and Comprehend Information

From Sources

Using Print and Electronic Resources

Area, Perimeter and Volume

Three Step Problems 14. Use digital tools to generate new ideas, products, or processes.

Examples: ideas—predictions, trends

products—animation, video

processes—models, simulations

Web Graphics and Multimedia Level 1

Web Graphics and Multimedia Level 2

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Alabama Course of Study: Technology Educationethical—citing sources of text and digital content, avoiding plagiarism, avoiding manipulation of others’ work without permission •