Computer Technology Skills — Grade 3
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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.
Objective 1.01
Identify, discuss, and chart uses of technology in the community (e.g., farmers, grocery, restaurant, veterinarian, medical and emergency services). Strand -Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.02
Identify the function of common computing devices (e.g., input, output, processing). Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.03
Recognize, discuss, and use responsible and safe behavior in the use of technology resources. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.04
Demonstrate knowledge of individual's rights of ownership of created works by citing sources. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.05
Identify, discuss, and visually represent uses of databases in the community (e.g., school, grocery, pharmacy, business) to collect, organize, and display information. Strand - Database
Objective 1.06
Identify, discuss, and use database terms (e.g., data entry, field, record, list, sort, search/filter, keyword). Strand - Database
Objective 1.07
Recognize spreadsheets as a tool to organize, calculate, and graph information to make predictions. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 1.08
Identify and discuss spreadsheet terms/concepts (e.g., cell, column, row, values, labels, chart, graph). Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 1.09
Identify and use formatting terms/concepts (e.g., font size/style, line spacing, margins, italic). Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 1.10
Recognize that Copyright Laws protect creative works of individuals/groups/companies. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 1.11
Identify and discuss guidelines for media (e.g., personal information, images, content, language) to consider in developing multimedia projects as a class. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 1.12
Identify and discuss Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines as a class. Strand - Multimedia Presentation
Objective 1.13
Identify and discuss use of rubrics to define and evaluate elements (e.g., content, purpose, usefulness) of class multimedia projects. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 1.14
Identify, discuss, and use terms/concepts (e.g., web browser, URL, keyword, search engine, weblinks). Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Objective 1.15
Recognize, discuss, and demonstrate responsible and safe online behavior as a class/group. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Objective 1.16
Cite sources of information (print and nonprint) for a class project. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Objective 1.17
Identify and discuss collaborative tools (e.g., email, messaging, videoconferencing). Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Goal 2
The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.
Objective 2.01
Select and use appropriate features and functions of hardware and software for class assignments. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 2.02
Discuss and select appropriate technology tools (e.g., probeware, digital cameras, handhelds) to collect, analyze, and display data. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 2.03
Use prepared databases to search/filter and sort alphabetically/numerically in ascending/descending order. Strand - Database
Objective 2.04
Modify prepared databases to enter/edit additional information and cite the source. Strand - Database
Objective 2.05
Plan, discuss, and use keyword search/filter using one criterion in prepared databases. Strand - Database
Objective 2.06
Enter/edit data in a prepared spreadsheet to perform calculations. Identify and discuss the changes that occur as a class/group. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 2.07
Demonstrate correct finger placement for home row keys. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 2.08
Use menu/tool bar functions (e.g., font size/style, line spacing) to format and change the appearance of word processing documents as a class/group. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 2.09
Identify, discuss, and use multimedia tools (e.g., capture, create, edit, publish). Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 2.10
Modify/edit an existing multimedia project to include branching and identify added sources as a class. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 2.11
Investigate teacher-selected Internet resources about communities; discuss and compare findings for usefulness as a class. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Goal 3
The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
Objective 3.01
Recognize, discuss, and use graphs to display and interpret data in prepared spreadsheets; identify and cite sources. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 3.02
Enter/edit data in a prepared spreadsheet to perform calculations and determine which graph best represents the data as a class/group. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 3.03
Use word processing as a tool to write, edit, and publish sentences, paragraphs, and stories. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 3.04
Identify, discuss, and use multimedia to present ideas/concepts/information in a variety of ways as a class. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
