Unit 1: Living and Learning (Tied to ISTE Standard 6)
Technology Operations and Concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
a. Understand and use technology systems
b. Select and use applications effectively and productively
c. Troubleshoot systems and applications
d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of knew technologies
a. Understand and use technology systems
b. Select and use applications effectively and productively
c. Troubleshoot systems and applications
d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of knew technologies
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Report Card Learning Targets
I can... • Engage effectively in conversations by coming prepared, following discussion rules, building upon each other's ideas, and asking for clarification • Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding referring to the text • Recognize the structure (e.g., sequence, stanza, images) • Compare and contrast the author's and reader's point of view • Write narrative text to develop real or imagined experiences • Use grammar skills when writing or speaking • Use context clues, affixes, and roots to determine the meaning of vocabulary words and phrases • Recognize and apply grade level phonics and multi syllable words |
Suggested Technology Enabled Activities, Websites, Projects, Apps
• Total Recall - App • Kid Blog • Mad Libs - App • Base Word Baseball • ABC Magnetic Alphabet - App • Magnetic Letters • Syllable Split Activity • Syllables Quiz |
Unit 2: Smart Solutions (Tied to ISTE Standard 4)
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions
a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions
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Report Card Learning Targets
I can ... • Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding referring to the text • Identify the main ideas and key details • Write opinion pieces using ordered reasons • Use technology to produce and publish writing • Use grammar skills when writing or speaking • Read grade level text fluently with accuracy, appropriate rate and expression to support comprehension |
Suggested Technology Enabled Activities, Websites, Projects, Apps
• Pixie • Story Kit - App • Spelling Test Free - App • Compound Word Games • Compound Words Practice • Quick Voice Recorder |
Unit 3: People and Nature (Tied to ISTE Standard 3)
Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
c. Evaluate and select information, sources, and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
d. Process data and report results
a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
c. Evaluate and select information, sources, and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
d. Process data and report results
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I can...
• Engage effectively in conversations by coming prepared, following discussion rules, building upon other's ideas, and asking for clarification • Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding referring to the text • Identify the main idea and key details • Recognize the structure (e.g., sequence, stanza, images) • Write informational texts to convey ideas with supporting details • Use grammar skills when writing or speaking • Use context clues, affixes, and roots to determine the meaning of vocabulary words and phrases. |
Suggested Technology Enabled Activities, Websites, Projects, Apps
• Word Wizard • Main Idea Practice Quiz • Writing informational text web activity • Quizlet • Vocabulary Spelling City • Suffixes activity • Prefixes activity |
Unit 4: One of a Kind (Tied to ISTE Standard 1)
Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
c. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
d. Identify trends and forecast possibilities
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
c. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
d. Identify trends and forecast possibilities
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Report Card Learning Targets
I can... • Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding referring to the text • Recognize the structure (e.g., sequence, stanza, images) • Compare and contrast the author's and reader's point of view • Write narrative text to develop real or imagined experiences • Use grammar skills when writing or speaking • Read grade level text fluently with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression to support comprehension |
Suggested Technology Enabled Activities, Websites, Projects, Apps
• Story Sequencing Quiz • Compare and Contrast Map Activity • Story Creator - App • Puppet Pals 2 - App • Voice Record - App • Screen Chomp - App |
Unit 5: Cultures (Tied to ISTE Standard 5)
Digital Citizenship: Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
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I can...
• Engage effectively in conversations by coming prepared, following discussion rules, building upon other's ideas, and asking for clarification • Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding referring to the text • Identify the main idea and key details • Compare and contrast the author's and reader's point of view • Write opinion pieces using organized reasons • Use grammar skills when writing or speaking • Use technology to produce and publish writing |
Suggested Technology Enabled Activities, Websites, Projects, Apps
• NetSmartz • Extreme Sentence Surgeons • CSDdocs • Interactive Graphic Organizers |
Unit 6: Freedom (Tied to ISTE Standard 2)
Communication and Collaboration: 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.
a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
c. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures
d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems
a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
c. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures
d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems
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I can ...
• Identify the main idea and key details • Recognize the structure (e.g., sequence, stanza, images) • Compare and contrast the author and reader's point of view • Write informational texts to convey ideas with supporting details • Use grammar skills when writing or speaking • Read grade level text fluently with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression to support comprehension |
Suggested Technology Enabled Activities, Websites, Projects, Apps
• Skype • Theme Poems • Acrostic Poems • Poetry Idea Engine • Roy the Zebra Grammar Games |
