4 Grade Technology Infused Lessons Two: Food Chains Scavenger Hunt A ... Food Chain Scavenger Hunt Worksheet (Appendix 1) 3. LCD Projector 4. Student Computers 5. Specified Website

2003 Core Knowledge® National Conference, 4th Grade Technology Infused Lessons 1

4th Grade Technology Infused Lessons Grade Level or Special Area: Technology Grade 4 Written by: Nicole Mars and Laurel Martin, Endeavor Charter Academy, Springfield, MI Length of Unit: Eight lessons I. ABSTRACT

The focus of this unit is learning specific technology skills appropriate for 4th grade students. Each lesson integrates the acquisition and use of computer skills with Core Knowledge subjects. These thematic lessons incorporate the use of computers while covering Science, Language Arts and History & Geography. Areas of Core Knowledge that are taught include: the food chain, fossils, cells, writing and research, punctuation, and mountain ranges.

II. OVERVIEW

A. Concept Objectives 1. Students will learn conduct expected of them when using school computers. 2. Students will learn basic operations of school computers. 3. Students will reinforce their understanding of food chains. 4. Students will reinforce their understanding of cells. 5. Students will reinforce their understanding of punctuation. 6. Students will reinforce their understanding mountain ranges. 7. Students will reinforce their understanding of fossils. 8. Students will research a person or event in Black History.

B. Content from the Core Knowledge Sequence 1. Science – The food chain: producers, consumers, decomposers 2. Science – History of Earth and Life Forms: Paleontology 3. Science – Cells: Structure and Processes 4. Language Arts – Writing, Grammar and Usage: Writing and Research 5. Language Arts – Writing, Grammar, and Usage: Punctuation 6. History & Geography – Mountains and mountain ranges

C. Skill Objectives 1. Technology:

a. Students will use mouse skills: a. Point and Click/Double Click – 1.02 b. Point and select from menu – 1.03

b. Identify and know the basic functions of computer hardware – 1.09 c. Know potential hazards that could damage computer hardware – 1.10 d. Learn NHA’s student computer usage policies – 1.11 e. Students will use file management skills:

a. Save (Name, Choose a location) – 2.02 b. Retrieve saved documents – 2.03 c. Distinguish between Save and Save As – 2.04

f. The student will use the computer operation skill: a. Manipulate windows – 2.09

g. The student will use word processing skills: a. Know how to print independently – 3.07 b. Use the menu bar functioning. – 3.09 c. Change the font and size of text – 3.03 d. Align text with the alignment buttons – 3.04 e. Highlight text with the mouse – 3.05


f. Format of text with bold, italics and underline 3.06 g. Know how to print independently – 3.07 h. Use the menu bar functions – 3.09 i. Insert Clip Art – 3.10 j. Change the format of text with bold, italics, and underline – 3.06 k. Know how to start a new word processing document – 3.02

h. The student will know basic distinctions among computer software programs – 3.28

i. The student will learn Internet etiquette; do’s and don’ts – 5.02 j. The student will know basic Internet terms – 5.03 k. Students will know how to search for information within a reverence-

based software program – 5.01 III. BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE

A. For Teachers 1. Microsoft Education Teacher Toolkit Website -

http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=TeacherTools B. For Students

1. Kindergarten – Animals and Their Needs 2. 1st grade – Habitats 3. 2nd grade – Civil Rights; The Human Body 4. 3rd grade – Ecology 5. K-3 – Reading, Writing, and Grammar

IV. RESOURCES A. Computers with the follow programs and/or resources: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft

Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia, and Access to the Internet. B. The following websites: (these are also included in the handout section of this unit).

1. Fossils - http://web.ukonline.co.uk/conker/fossils/ 2. Food Chains - http://www.geography4kids.com/files/land_foodchain.html 3. Cells - http://www.biology4kids.com/files/cell_main.html

V. LESSONS Lesson One: Computer Operations

A. Daily Objectives 1. Concept Objective(s)

a) Students will learn conduct expected of them when using school computers. b) Students will learn basic operations of school computers.

2. Lesson Content a) Computer operations: handling laptops, student log-ins, and basic file

management. 3. Skill Objective(s)

a) Students will use mouse skills: (1) Point and Click/Double Click – 1.02 (2) Point and select from menu – 1.03

b) Identify and know the basic functions of computer hardware – 1.09 c) Know potential hazards that could damage computer hardware – 1.10 d) Learn NHA’s student computer usage policies – 1.11 e) Students will use file management skills:

(1) Save (Name, Choose a location) – 2.02 (2) Retrieve saved documents – 2.03


(3) Distinguish between Save and Save As – 2.04 B. Materials

1. Websites for 4th grade file 2. Student computers 3. LCD projector 4. Note cards with student log-ins.

C. Key Vocabulary 1. Touch pad: internal mouse built into laptop

D. Procedures/Activities 1. Explain to students that there are special classroom rules when using the

computers. For example, no talking when handing out laptops. 2. Hand out note cards with students’ log-ins. Make sure that each student has a

pencil on their desk before handing out laptops. 3. Model for students how to carry laptops with both hands back to their desks. 4. Using student numbers, hand out laptops from mobile carts. Instruct students to

wait for directions before opening their laptops. 5. Model how to unlatch and open the laptop. Instruct students to do the same. 6. Model how to turn on the laptop. Instruct students to do the same. 7. Explain to students that their login consists of a user name and password. Their

user name is on their note cards, they will choose their password. 8. Instruct students to write their password down on their note cards. 9. Instruct students to type in their user name and password in the login screen and

press enter on their keyboards. This will bring students to their desktop. 10. Explain to students that sometimes they will have to ask for help when using the

computers. Instruct students to close their mouth and raise their hand if they need help.

11. Explain to the students the difference between Click and Double Click. 12. Using the LCD projector, show students how to locate and open the websites for

4th grade file from the My Computer icon on their desktop. 13. Using the LCD projector, show students the difference between Save and Save As. 14. Explain to the students the difference between the different drives on the school

computers. For example, the H drive is the projects drive, and the Z drive is a place for them to store their own files.

15. Instruct the students to use the save as function to save a copy of the websites for 4th grade in their Z drive.

16. Instruct students to close all programs and folders on their computers using the x in top right hand corner of each window.

17. Instruct students to shut down computers using the Start button in the lower left hand corner of their desktop.

18. When all laptops have completely shut down instruct students to close their laptops.

19. Using student numbers collect laptops and note cards. 20. Save note cards for future use.

E. Assessment/Evaluation 1. Teacher observation of student conduct expected of them when using the school

computers. 2. Students will follow directions.

Lesson Two: Food Chains Scavenger Hunt A. Daily Objectives

1. Concept Objective


a) Students will reinforce their understanding of food chains 2. Lesson Content

a) Science – The food chain: producers, consumers, decomposers 3. Skill Objective(s)

a) The student will use mouse skills: (1) Point and click/double click – 1.02 (2) Point and select from menu – 1.03

b) The student will use file management skills: (1) Save (name, choose a location) – 2.02 (2) Retrieve saved documents – 2.03 (3) Distinguish between Save and Save As – 2.04

c) The student will use the computer operation skill: (1) Manipulate windows – 2.09

d) The student will use word processing skills: (1) Know how to print independently – 3.07 (2) Use the menu bar functioning. – 3.09

e) The student will know basic distinctions among computer software programs – 3.28

f) The student will learn Internet etiquette; do’s and don’ts – 5.02 g) The student will know basic Internet terms – 5.03

B. Materials 1. Websites for 4th Grade file 2. Food Chain Scavenger Hunt Worksheet (Appendix 1) 3. LCD Projector 4. Student Computers 5. Specified Website

C. Key Vocabulary 1. Ecosystem: a group of organisms in a specific area 2. Food Chain: every organism eating another in the environment 3. Photosynthesis: process by which plants capture sunlight and make sugars 4. Herbivores: organisms that eat plants 5. Carnivores: organisms that eat meat 6. Omnivores: organisms that eat plants and meat 7. Decomposers: organisms that eat dead “stuff”

D. Procedures/Activities 1. Place a copy of the Food Chains Worksheet in an area on the school network that

is accessible to students – i.e. the Student Data folder. 2. Using the LCD Projector, show students how to locate the worksheet from the My

Computer icon on their desktop 3. Review the difference between Click and Double Click 4. Instruct students to open the Food Chain Worksheet 5. Explain the difference between Save and Save As 6. Instruct students to use the Save As function to save a re-named copy of the

worksheet (ideas for re-named files: student numbers, or student initials.) 7. Explain the directions on the worksheet 8. Using the LCD projector review how to move back and forth from the website

window to the worksheet window. 9. Using the LCD projector, show students how to use the drop down menus in the

worksheet. Instruct students to use the Save function after recording each answer. 10. Answer the first question as a class. 11. Allow time for students to complete the worksheet independently.


12. Mid-way through the class time, use the LCD projector to show students how to print their completed worksheet OR show students individually as they complete the assignment. a) Instruct students to save the completed worksheet in their technology

portfolio. 13. Near the end of the class time, explain to students the functions of the different

programs they have used. The worksheet is a word processing document. The web page is accessed using a browser.

E. Assessment/Evaluation 1. Students will accurately complete the Food Chains Worksheet

STRAND: Science: LEC Ecosystems

Lesson Three: Cells Scavenger Hunt A. Daily Objectives

1. Concept Objective(s) a) Students will reinforce their understanding of cells.

2. Lesson Content a) Science – Cells: Structure and Processes b) Language Arts - Writing, Grammar and Usage: Writing and Research

3. Skill Objective(s) a) Students will understand the structure of cells. b) Students will know how to gather information from different sources. c) Students will understand what a complete sentence is. d) The student will use mouse skills:

(1) Point and click/double click – 1.02 (2) Point and select from menu – 1.03

e) The student will use file management skills: (1) Save (name, choose a location) – 2.02 (2) Retrieve saved documents – 2.03 (3) Distinguish between Save and Save As – 2.04

f) The student will use the computer operation skill: (1) Manipulate windows – 2.09

g) The student will use word processing skills: (1) Know how to print independently – 3.07 (2) Use the menu bar functioning. – 3.09

h) The student will know basic distinctions among computer software programs – 3.28

i) The student will learn Internet etiquette; do’s and don’ts – 5.02 j) The student will know basic Internet terms – 5.0

B. Materials 1. Websites for 4th Grade file 2. Cells Worksheet (Appendix 2) 3. LCD Projector 4. Student Computers 5. Specified Website

C. Key Vocabulary 1. Cell Membrane: holds the cell together 2. Nucleolus: the brain of the cell 3. Mitochondria: breaks down food molecules so the cell has energy to live 4. Chloroplasts: take energy from the sun and create food for plants 5. Mitosis: one way a cell divides


6. Meiosis: another way a cell divides D. Procedures/Activities

1. Place a copy of the Cells Worksheet in an area on the school network that is accessible to students – i.e. the Student Data folder.

2. Using the LCD Projector, show students how to locate the worksheet from the My Computer icon on their desktop

3. Review the difference between Click and Double Click 4. Instruct students to open the Cells Worksheet 5. Review the difference between Save and Save As 6. Instruct students to use the Save As function to save a re-named copy of the

worksheet (ideas for re-named files: student numbers, or student initials.) 7. Explain the directions on the worksheet. 8. Using the LCD projector review how to move back and forth from the website

window to the worksheet window. 9. Using the LCD projector, review how to use the drop down menus in the

worksheet. Remind students to use the Save function after recording each answer. 10. Answer the first question as a class. 11. Allow time for students to complete the worksheet independently 12. Mid-way through the class time, use the LCD projector to review how to print their

completed worksheet. a) Note: students should complete the bonus activity on hardcopy, not by

typing their notes or sentences on the worksheet. b) Instruct students to save the completed worksheet in their technology



E. Assessment/Evaluation 1. Students will accurately complete the Cells Worksheet

STRAND: Science: LC – Life Science, Cells

Lesson Four: Editing Sentences 1 A. Daily Objectives

1. Concept Objective(s) a) Students will reinforce their understanding of punctuation.

2. Lesson Content a) Writing, Grammar, and Usage: punctuation

3. Skill Objective(s) a) Students will know how to use the following punctuation: end punctuation,

comma, apostrophe, and quotation. b) Students will use mouse skills:


c) Students will use file management skills: (1) Save (name and choose location) – 2.02 (2) Retrieved saved documents – 2.03 (3) Distinguish between Save and Save As – 2.04

d) Students will use word processing skills: (1) Change the font and size of text – 3.03 (2) Align text with the alignment buttons – 3.04 (3) Highlight text with the mouse – 3.05


(4) Format of text with bold, italics and underline 3.06 (5) Know how to print independently – 3.07 (6) Use the menu bar functions – 3.09

e) Students will know basic distinctions among computer software programs – 3.28

B. Materials 1. Editing Sentences Worksheet 1 (Appendix 3) 2. LCD Projector 3. Student Computers

C. Key Vocabulary 1. End punctuation: period, question mark, or exclamation point 2. Comma: series, city/state 3. Apostrophe: contraction, possessive

D. Procedures/Activities 1. Place a copy of the Editing Sentences 1 Worksheet in an area on the school

network that is accessible to students - i.e. the Student Data folder. 2. Explain to the students that they will locate the Student Data folder and find the

Editing Worksheet. Using the LCD projector, review with the students on how to find this folder.

3. Instruct students to use the Save As function to save their own copy of this worksheet. Review the difference between Save and Save As if necessary.

4. Explain the directions on the worksheet. 5. Using the LCD projector, introduce to the students the different formatting buttons

and functions. 6. Remind students to save their work as they make changes. 7. Answer the first question as a class. 8. Allow time for students to complete the worksheet independently. 9. Allow students to print their completed worksheets. Review how to print

independently if necessary. a) Instruct students to save their completed worksheet in their technology

portfolio 10. Near the end of the class time, ask students what kind of program they have used

to complete this assignment and what kind of functions they have used. They should be able to identify that the worksheet is a word processing document and that they have used formatting functions.

E. Assessment/Evaluation 1. Students will complete the Editing Sentences 1 Worksheet

STRAND - Language Arts: Writing, Grammar, and Usage: punctuation

Lesson Five: Mountain Ranges A. Daily Objectives

1. Concept Objective(s) a) Students will reinforce their understanding mountain ranges.

2. Lesson Content a) History & Geography – Mountains and mountain ranges: major mountain

ranges b) Language Arts - Writing, Grammar and Usage: Writing and Research

3. Skill Objective(s) a) Students will research major mountain ranges. b) Students will gather information from different sources. c) Students will know how to start a computer software program – 2.07


d) Students will know basic distinctions among computer software programs – 3.28

e) Students will know how to search for information within a reverence-based software program – 5.01

B. Materials 1. Mountain Range Worksheet (Appendix 4) 2. LCD Projector 3. Student Computers

C. Key Vocabulary 1. Continent: one of the seven principal landmasses of the earth. 2. Country: the territory of a nation or state. 3. Range distance: distance in miles or kilometers that the range covers 4. Highest point: the summit of a mountain range

D. Procedures/Activities 1. Distribute printed copies of the Mountain Range Worksheet to students. 2. Explain to students that the worksheet is intended to help guide their research. 3. Explain the directions on the worksheet. 4. Using the LCD Projector, show students how to open MS Encarta beginning with

the Start button and how to type in their chosen mountain range in the search box. 5. Instruct students to begin their research and to record their notes on the worksheet.

a) An extension of this activity could be to have students write a paragraph about the mountain range they have researched using the notes recorded on their worksheet.

E. Evaluation/Assessment 1. Students will accurately complete the Mountain Range Worksheet.

STRAND: HGG – World Geography (4th Grade)

Lesson Six: Fossils Scavenger Hunt A. Daily Objectives

1. Concept Objective(s) a) Students will reinforce their understanding of fossils

2. Lesson Content a) Science – History of Earth and Life Forms: Paleontology b) Language – Writing, Grammar and Usage: Writing and Research

3. Skill Objective(s) a) The student will use mouse skills:


b) The student will use file management skills: (1) Save (name, choose a location) – 2.02 (2) Retrieve saved documents – 2.03 (3) Distinguish between Save and Save As – 2.04

c) The student will use the computer operation skill: (1) Manipulate windows – 2.09

d) The student will use word processing skills: (1) Know how to print independently – 3.07 (2) Use the menu bar functioning. – 3.09

e) The student will know basic distinctions among computer software programs – 3.28

f) The student will learn Internet etiquette; do’s and don’ts – 5.02 g) The student will know basic Internet terms – 5.03


B. Materials 1. Websites for 4th Grade file (Appendix 10) 2. Fossils Worksheet (Appendix 5) 3. LCD Projector 4. Student Computers 5. Specified Website

C. Key Vocabulary 1. Fossil: a remnant or trace of an organism of a past geologic age. 2. Sedimentary rock: a rock formed by sediment layers. 3. Ammonites: the flat chambered fossil shell of an extinct organism that was

abundant during the crustaceous period 4. Extinct: no longer existing or living. 5. Belemnites: a cone shape fossilized internal shell. 6. Gypsum: a widespread colorless white or yellowish mineral. 7. Crystal: a mineral often characterized by external planar faces.

D. Procedures/Activities 1. Place a copy of the Fossils Worksheet in an area on the school network that is

accessible to students – i.e. the Student Data folder. 2. Using the LCD Projector, show students how to locate the worksheet from the My

Computer icon on their desktop 3. Review the difference between Click and Double Click 4. Instruct students to open the Fossils Worksheet 5. Review the difference between Save and Save As 6. Instruct students to use the Save As function to save a re-named copy of the

worksheet (ideas for re-named files: student numbers, or student initials.) 7. Explain the directions on the worksheet 8. Using the LCD projector review how to move back and forth from the website

window to the worksheet window. 9. Using the LCD projector, review how to use the drop down menus in the

worksheet. Remind students to use the Save function after recording each answer. 10. Answer the first question as a class. 11. Allow time for students to complete the worksheet independently 12. Mid-way through the class time, use the LCD projector to review how to print their

completed worksheet. a) Note: students should complete the bonus activity on hardcopy, not by

typing their notes or sentences on the worksheet. b) Instruct students to save the completed worksheet in their technology



E. Assessment/Evaluation 1. Students will accurately complete the Fossils Worksheet

STRAND: Science - Earth Science, Geosphere

Lesson Seven: Editing Sentences 2 A. Daily Objectives

1. Concept Objective(s) a) Students will reinforce their understanding of punctuation

2. Lesson Content a) Writing, Grammar, and Usage: punctuation

3. Skill Objective(s)


a) Students will know how to use the following punctuation: end punctuation, comma, apostrophe, and quotation.

b) Students will use mouse skills: (1) Point and click/double click – 1.01 (2) Point and select from menu – 1.02

c) Students will use file management skills: (1) Save (name and choose location) – 2.02 (2) Retrieved saved documents – 2.03 (3) Distinguish between Save and Save As – 2.04

d) Students will use word processing skills: (1) Change the font and size of text – 3.03 (2) Align text with the alignment buttons – 3.04 (3) Highlight text with the mouse – 3.05 (4) Format of text with bold, italics and underline 3.06 (5) Know how to print independently – 3.07 (6) Use the menu bar functions – 3.09 (7) Insert Clip Art – 3.10

e) Students will know basic distinctions among computer software programs – 3.28

B. Materials 1. Editing Sentences2 Worksheet (Appendix 6) 2. LCD Projector 3. Student Computers

C. Key Vocabulary 1. End punctuation: period, question mark, or exclamation point 2. Comma: series, city/state, date 3. Apostrophe: contraction, possessive

D. Procedures/Activities 1. Place a copy of the Editing Sentences 2 Worksheet in an area on the school

network that is accessible to students - i.e. the Student Data folder. 2. Explain to the students that they will locate the Student Data folder and find the

Editing Worksheet. Using the LCD projector, review with the students on how to find this folder.

3. Instruct students to use the Save As function to save their own copy of this worksheet. Review the difference between Save and Save As if necessary.

4. Explain the directions on the worksheet. 5. Using the LCD projector, review how to use the different formatting buttons and

functions. 6. Using the LCD projector introduce how to insert clip art to students. 7. Answer the first question as a class. 8. Remind students to save their work as they make changes. 9. Allow time for students to complete the worksheet independently. 10. Allow students to print their completed worksheets. Review how to print

independently if necessary. a) Instruct students to save their completed worksheet in their technology

portfolio. 11. Near the end of the class time, ask students what kind of program they have used

to complete this assignment and what kind of functions they have used. They should be able to identify that the worksheet is a word processing document and that they have used formatting functions.

E. Assessment/Evaluation 1. Students will accurately complete the Editing Sentences 2 Worksheet


STRAND - Language Arts: Writing, Grammar, and Usage: punctuation VI. CULMINATING ACTIVITY Content Area Project

A. Daily Objectives 1. Concept Objective(s)

a) Students will research a person or event in Black History. 2. Lesson Content

a) Language Arts - Writing, Grammar and Usage: Writing and Research 3. Skill Objective(s)

a) Students will use mouse skills: (1) Point and Click/Double Click – 1.02 (2) Point and Select from Menu – 1.03

b) Students will use file management skills: (1) Save (Names, Choose a location) – 2.02 (2) Retrieve saved documents – 2.03 (3) Distinguish between Save and Save As – 2.04

c) Students will use computer operations skills: (1) Know to start a computer software program – 2.07 (2) Manipulate Windows – 2.09

d) Students will use word processing skills: (1) Know how to start a new Word Processing document – 3.02 (2) Highlight text with the mouse – 3.05 (3) Change the format of text with bold, italics, and underline – 3.06 (4) Know how to print independently – 3.07 (5) Use the menu bar functions – 3.09 (6) Insert clip art – 3.1

e) Students will know how to search for information within a reverence-based software program – 5.01

B. Materials 1. Encarta Encyclopedia 2. Dictionary 3. LCD Projector 4. Student Computers 5. Specified Website 6. CAP 1 Worksheet (Appendix 7)

C. Key Vocabulary 1. Topic sentence: sentence in a paragraph used as the main idea

D. Procedures/Activities 1. Note: This lesson is intended to be conducted over the course of four weeks.

Teachers should plan 2-3 class periods using student computers and 2-3 language arts periods dedicated to the project. Some requirements of this project may need to be assigned as homework.

2. List the following topics on the board: MLK, Malcolm X, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Underground Railroad, Civil Rights Movement, Slavery, Segregation, Frederick Douglas, George Washington Carver, Jackie Robinson, and Duke Ellington.

3. Hand out printed copies of the CAP 1 Worksheet to students. 4. Explain the directions on the worksheet. 5. Using the LCD projector review how to access Encarta. 6. Allow time for students to conduct research on their topic. 7. Allow time for students to look up and record vocabulary words in their notes.


8. Allow time for students to review their notes, choose the most important fact and write a topic sentence.

9. Allow time for students to conduct further research using student computers on their topic.

10. Allow time for students to write a rough draft of their paragraph. 11. Collect rough drafts and suggest corrections for editing. 12. Allow time for students to review your editing suggestions. 13. Using the LCD projector show students how to open a new Word document.

Review how to use the Save As function. Remind students to save their work as they go.

14. Allow time for student to type their final drafts. 15. Using the LCD projector review how to insert clip art. 16. Instruct students to save their project in their portfolios.

E. Assessment/Evaluation 1. Students will complete a typed paragraph about a person or event in Black History.

Students should also be able to show their notes taken while researching this person or event as well as the written rough draft of their paragraph. STRAND: Grammar & Usage: Writing and Research

VII. HANDOUTS/WORKSHEETS

1. Food Chains Worksheet 2. Cells Worksheet 3. Editing Sentences 1 Worksheet 4. Mountain Ranges Worksheet 5. Fossils Worksheet 6. Editing Sentences 2 Worksheet 7. Content Area Project (CAP) 1 Worksheet 8. Answer Key for Worksheets 9. Technology Standards for 4th Grade 10. Websites for 4th Grade

VIII. BIBLIOGRAPHY

A. Hirsch, Jr. E.D. What Your 4th Grader Needs to Know. New York: Dell Publishing, 1992, ISBN 0-385-31260-1

B. Core Knowledge Foundation. Core Knowledge Sequence Content Guidelines for Grades K-8. Charlottesville, Virginia: Core Knowledge Foundation, 1998, ISBN 1-890517-12-7

C. Studios, Andrew Rader. “Food Chain,” [On-line] Available URL: http://www.geography4kids.com/files/land_foodchain.html, 1997-2002

D. Studios, Andrew Rader. “Cells and Cell Structure,” [On-line] Available URL: http://www.biology4kids.com/files/cell_main.html, 1997-2002

E. Webring, Inc. “Fossils and Fossil Collecting,” [On-line] Available URL: http://web.ukonline.co.uk/conker/fossils/, 2002


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Appendix 8: Worksheet Answer Key

Food Chains Key

1. Ecosystems 2. Food Chain 3. Photosynthesis 4. Herbivores 5. Carnivores 6. Omnivores 7. Decomposers Bonus Questions 1. Herbivore 2. Carnivore 3. Decomposer

Cells Key

1. to organize 2. Cell Membrane 3. brain 4. Mitochondria 5. Chloroplasts 6. Mitosis and Meiosis

Editing Sentences 1 Key

1. 1. Tomorrow Laura and I will go to Lansing, Michigan. 2. Joe has a new baseball mitt, bat, and ball. 3. Tamara’s dog was ill yesterday, but he is better today. 4. Did you see my mother, father, and sister at Endeavor Academy? 5. Let’s go to Birmingham, Alabama for a lobster fest at the end of the month. 6. Where’s the street that takes you to my doctor’s office? 7. Holy Cow, my pants are on fire! 8. Her and Mary want to play tennis at South Park. 9. Susie is going to be here soon to pick you up. 10. I wish I could eat apples, oranges, and bananas everyday.

Mountain Ranges Key Andes

1. South America 2. Venezuela, Peru, Columbia, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Ecuador 3. 5500 miles 4. 22, 834 feet, Cerro Aconcagua

Rocky Mts.

1. North America 2. United States and Canada 3. 2000 miles


4. 14,422 feet, Mt. Elbert Himalayas

1. Asia 2. India 3. 1500 miles 4. 29,028 feet, Mt. Everest

Atlas Mts.

1. Africa 2. Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia 3. 1500 miles 4. 13, 665 feet, Jebel Toubkal

The Alps

1. Europe 2. France and Austria 3. 500 miles 4. 15, 771, Mt. Blanc

Fossils Key

1. remains of plants and animals 2. sedimentary rocks 3. 65 million years ago 4. belemnites 5. gypsum

Editing Sentences 2 Key

1. He broke his leg and won’t ever go skiing again. 2. Elaine thought his bike was yellow, but it wasn’t. 3. Will you find the boy’s scarf, hat, and mittens in the closet? 4. I am traveling to England, France, and Spain over Christmas break. 5. Megan and Alicia saw the sunset in Orlando, Florida. 6. Did the playground get built at Hillsdale School? 7. On Tuesday, April 4, 2000, the art schedule will change. 8. I ate too much chocolate, candy, and pop, so I feel ill. 9. There are three pets the family wants: cat, dog, and ferret. 10. The store that sells sofas, tables, and beds can be found in Memphis, Tennessee.


Appendix 9

Technology Content Standards Grade 4 Introduce: Direct Instruction of the technology objectives. Develop: Apply the technology objective with direction. Independent User: Apply the technology objective without direction.

Content Standard 1: Students will demonstrate awareness, knowledge and appropriate usage of computer hardware components.

1.01 Mouse Skills: 1.02 Mouse Skills: Point and Click/Double Click Develop1.03 Mouse Skills: Point and Select from Menu Develop1.04 Mouse Skills: Point, Click, and Drag Develop1.06 Keyboarding Skills: 1.07 Keyboarding Skills: Use Typing Tutorial Program. Introduce

1.08 Keyboarding Skills: Proficiently type, using proper hand position, with all

alphanumeric keys. Introduce

Other: 1.09 Identify and know the basic functions of computer hardware. Develop1.1 Know potential hazards that could damage computer hardware. Develop1.11 Learn NHA's student computer usage policies. Develop

Content Standard 2: Students will demonstrate awareness, knowledge and usage in file management and basic computer operation.

2.01 File Management: 2.02 File Management: Save (Name, Choose a location) Develop2.03 File Management: Retrieve saved documents Develop2.04 File Management: Distinguish between Save and Save As Introduce2.06 Computer Operation Skills:

2.07 Computer Operation Skills: Know how to start a computer software

program Develop

2.08 Computer Operation Skills: Cut, Copy, Paste Introduce

2.09 Computer Operation Skills: Manipulate Windows (Task Bar, Close

Button, Minimize Button, Maximize Button, Restore Window Button) Introduce

Content Standard 3: Students will demonstrate awareness, knowledge, and usage of a word processor, spreadsheet, and database.

3.01 Word Processing:

3.02 Word Processing: Know how to start a new Word Processing

document. Develop

3.03 Word Processing: Change the font and size of text. Develop3.04 Word Processing: Align text with alignment buttons. Develop3.05 Word Processing: Highlight text with the mouse. Develop

3.06 Word Processing: Change the format of text with bold, italics and

underline. Develop

3.07 Word Processing: Know how to print independently. Develop3.08 Word Processing: Use the cut and paste commands. Introduce


3.09 Word Processing: Use the menu bar functions. Introduce3.1 Word Processing: Insert Clip Art Introduce3.14 Spreadsheet: 3.15 Spreadsheet: Use the mouse to select a cell. Develop3.16 Spreadsheet: Enter data into a cell. Develop3.17 Spreadsheet: Learn spreadsheet terms. Introduce3.18 Spreadsheet: Know how to start a new Spreadsheet document. Introduce

Other:

3.28 Know basic distinctions among computer software programs, such as

word processors, special purpose programs, and games. Introduce

Content Standard 4: Students will demonstrate knowledge of creating and using graphics, desktop publishing, and creating presentations.

4.01 Graphics: 4.02 Know how to use basic painting and drawing tools. Develop4.03 Able to put shapes together to create a picture. Develop4.08 Desktop Publishing/Presentations: 4.09 Know how to insert clip art. Introduce

Content Standard 5: Students will demonstrate awareness, knowledge and usage of the World Wide Web and research tools that leverage technology.

5.01 Know how to search for information within a reference-based software program. Develop

5.02 Learn Internet etiquette; do's and don’ts Develop5.03 Know basic internet terms. Develop

Content Standard 7: Students will demonstrate an understanding of how technology can be used as a tool for problem solving and decision-making.

7.01 Know that objects occur in nature; but people can also design and make objects. Develop

7.02 Know that tools can be used to observe, measure, make things, and do things better and/or more easily. Develop

7.03 Know that people are always inventing new ways to solve problems and get work done. Develop


Appendix 10

Websites used in 4th Grade Technology Infused Lessons Food Chains http://www.geography4kids.com/files/land_foodchain.html Cells http://www.biology4kids.com/files/cell_main.html Fossils http://web.ukonline.co.uk/conker/fossils/

Documents

4 Grade Technology Infused Lessons Two: Food Chains Scavenger Hunt A ... Food Chain Scavenger Hunt Worksheet (Appendix 1) 3. LCD Projector 4. Student Computers 5. Specified Website