Grade+4

=Planning and Objectives for Grade 4=

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Units:
Risks and Consequences 2010 Risks and Consequences 2009 Dollars and Sense Medicine Survival Changing America

Technology objectives that will be embedded in lessons:

 * **General** || **Specific Knowledge** || **Details** || **When** ||
 * computer parts || how to turn the computer on ||  || BoY ||
 * || how to turn the computer off ||  || BoY ||
 * || printing ||  ||   ||
 * || headphones ||  || BoY ||
 * ||  || care of the headphones || Done BoY ||
 * ||  || plugs and cord ||   ||
 * ||  || adjusting the volume ||   ||
 * || how to use the right mouse buttons ||  ||   ||
 * browser basics ||  ||   ||   ||
 * || navigating the browser || forward and back; tabs; closing || Done BoY; needs repeat ||
 * || how to copy a url ||  ||   ||
 * || how to copy a link/image location ||  ||   ||
 * || how to add credit for an image ||  ||   ||
 * online safety ||  ||   || Done BoY ||
 * Documents and Files ||  ||   ||   ||
 * || how to open a document ||  ||   ||
 * || how to save a document ||  ||   ||
 * || how to find a document on My Documents ||  ||   ||
 * || how to format in word processing ||  ||   ||
 * || how to use spreadsheets ||  ||   ||
 * || how to use slideshow software ||  ||   ||
 * Blogging || Navigating in the blog ||  || BoY ||
 * || Sending up a comment ||  || BoY ||
 * || Commenting on comments ||  || BoY ||
 * Web 2.0 Apps || Logging into class accounts ||  ||   ||
 * || Using GoogleApps ||  ||   ||
 * || Using Flickr ||  ||   ||
 * || Using VoiceThread ||  ||   ||

NETs Examples:
The following experiences with technology and digital resources are examples of learning activities in which students might engage during Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11):
 * 1) Produce a media-rich digital story about a significant local event based on first-person interviews. (1, 2, 3, 4)
 * 2) Use digital-imaging technology to modify or create works of art for use in a digital presentation. (1, 2, 6)
 * 3) Recognize bias in digital resources while researching an environmental issue with guidance from the teacher. (3, 4)
 * 4) Select and apply digital tools to collect, organize, and analyze data to evaluate theories or test hypotheses. (3, 4, 6)
 * 5) Identify and investigate a global issue and generate possible solutions using digital tools and resources. (3, 4)
 * 6) Conduct science experiments using digital instruments and measurement devices. (4, 6)
 * 7) Conceptualize, guide, and manage individual or group learning projects using digital planning tools with teacher support. (4, 6)
 * 8) Practice injury prevention by applying a variety of ergonomic strategies when using technology. (5)
 * 9) Debate the effect of existing and emerging technologies on individuals, society, and the global community. (5, 6)
 * 10) Apply previous knowledge of digital technology operations to analyze and solve current hardware and software problems. (4, 6)