Grade+6

=Planning and Objectives for Grade 6=

Grade site:
[| http://sacschoolblogs.org/oakridge2011/]

Units:
2010 Perseverance 2009 Perseverance 2009 Ancient Civilization 2010 Taking a Stand 2009 Taking a Stand 2009 Music 2009 Environment/Ecology

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 ||   ||
 * ||  || plugs and cord ||   ||
 * ||  || adjusting the volume ||   ||
 * || how to use the right mouse buttons ||  ||   ||
 * browser basics ||  ||   ||   ||
 * || navigating the browser || forward and back; tabs; closing || BoY ||
 * || how to copy a url ||  ||   ||
 * || how to copy a link/image location ||  ||   ||
 * || how to add credit for an image ||  ||   ||
 * online safety ||  ||   || 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 6–8 (ages 11–14): 1. Describe and illustrate a content-related concept or process using a model, simulation, or concept-mapping software. (1, 2) 2. Create original animations or videos documenting school, community, or local events. (1, 2, 6) 3. Gather data, examine patterns, and apply information for decision making using digital tools and resources. (1, 4) 4. Participate in a cooperative learning project in an online learning community. (2) 5. Evaluate digital resources to determine the credibility of the author and publisher and the timeliness and accuracy of the content. (3) 6. Employ data-collection technology such as probes, handheld devices, and geographic mapping systems to gather, view, analyze, and report results for content-related problems. (3, 4, 6) 7. Select and use the appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve problems. (3, 4, 6) 8. Use collaborative electronic authoring tools to explore common curriculum content from multicultural perspectives with other learners. (2, 3, 4, 5) 9. Integrate a variety of file types to create and illustrate a document or presentation. (1, 6) 10. Independently develop and apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems. (4, 6)