Fifth Grade Technology Curriculum Objectives

2010-2011

Basic Operations and Concepts (VT Standards: 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, NETS)
  1. Student keyboards effectively with grade-appropriate speed and accuracy.
  2. Student navigates effectively.
Social, Ethical, and Human Issues of Technology (VT Standards 5.14, NETS)
  1. Student documents sources of information obtained through electronic resources.
  2. Student explains copyright and Fair Use Guidelines.
  3. Student illustrates the purpose and effects of using a district-wide firewall.
  4. Student gives examples of methods used in media to sell products and influence ideas.
Technology productivity tools (VT Standards 1.19, 1.20, 1.21, 1.25, NETS)
  1. Student uses formulae in a spreadsheet.
  2. Student modifies digital images.
Technology communications tools (VT Standards 1.17, 1.19, 1.11, 5.15, NETS)
  1. Student creates a non-linear presentation.
  2. Student understands how to use email safely and responsibly.
Technology research tools, problem-solving and decision-making tools (VT Standards 1.12, 1.13, 2.2, 2.3, 5.14, NETS)
  1. Student develops a set of keywords that can be used for a search.
  2. Student relates the type of a web address (e.g., gov, com, edu, org) to reliability of information.
  3. Student locates electronic Help.
  4. Student is introduced to programming concepts.
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