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Jefferson County K-12 Curriculum
Technology - Tech Literacy 6-8

Technology Literacy 6-8

Apply Strategies
The learner will be able to apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems that occur during everyday use. (1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
6-8   Master NETS for Students http://cnets.iste.org/currstands/cstands-netss.html Classroom
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  Instructional Resources
 
· PC Tips and Tricks http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/pctricks.htm Download it!
Computer Basics http://www.quia.com/jg/65620.html
Introduction to the Computer 
Computer and Internet Terminology
Technology Hangman 
Basic Computer Systems
Computer Essentials 
Anatomy of the Computer Study Guides
Internet Terms 
Computer abbreviations 
Computer Terms
Match your basic formatting icons 
Can you guess the computer?
Computer Jargon Crossword
What's inside the computer?
How do computers work?

Computer Literacy
Color Matters
 
Computer SOL Practice Test
Tech Quiz
· SurWeb Computer Games (click Testing :  Computer Games)
· E-Zine, PC Novice [Textbook].  http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/newTOC.asp?guid=lurhgc40&etid=5&vol=7&iss=4
· Online Books, PC Support and Help [On-line].  http://www.sabine.k12.la.us/techtutorial/pchelp.htm
· Online Books, Computer Resources [On-line].  http://www.floridasmart.com/subjects/computers/computer_resources.htm
 
· Teaching Unit, Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Teaching Unit, Micron Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Tech Integration Activities, ISTE Curriculum Resources [Lesson Plan].  http://www.iste.org/resources/curriculum/k-12/index.cfm
  
Technology Changes
The learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge of current changes in information technologies and the effect those changes have on the workplace and society. (2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
6-8   Master NETS for Students http://cnets.iste.org/currstands/cstands-netss.html Classroom
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Careers in IT http://www.washington.edu/students/it/
Tech Careers http://www.startribune.com/stories/1760/
Pathways to Technology http://www.pathwaystotechnology.org/
Science and Technology http://www.girlpower.gov/girlarea/sciencetech/jobs/
Technology through History
http://www.bergen.org/technology/techis.html

A Science Odyssey http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/thenandnow/tech.html
Design and Technology
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/
Technology Timeline
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/telephone/timeline/
Virtual Skies
http://virtualskies.arc.nasa.gov/vsmenu/vsmenu.html
Science and Technology
http://www.si.edu/science_and_technology/
Animated Animals
http://whyfiles.org/077comp_anim/

Technology at Home activity
Science and Technology (quiz) http://regentsprep.org/Regents/ushisgov/themes/science/index.cfm

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Tech Quiz http://www.gettech.org/category2.asp?cat=9

· Get Tech.org http://www.gettech.org/category2.asp?cat=5
· Tech Integration Activities, Life Skills/Careers WebQuest [Lesson Plan].  http://webquest.org/search/webquestresults.php?grade=grade68&curr=currcareer&statuslevel=0
· E-Zine, C-NET's Tech News [Textbook].  http://news.com.com/?tag=cnetfd.sb
 
· Teaching Unit, Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Teaching Unit, Micron Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Tech Integration Activities, ISTE Curriculum Resources [Lesson Plan].  http://www.iste.org/resources/curriculum/k-12/index.cfm
  
Exhibit Legal and Ethical Behaviors
The learner will be able to exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology, and discuss consequences of misuse. (2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
6-8   Master NETS for Students http://cnets.iste.org/currstands/cstands-netss.html Classroom
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· Teaching Unit, Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Teaching Unit, Micron Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Tech Integration Activities, ISTE Curriculum Resources [Lesson Plan].  http://www.iste.org/resources/curriculum/k-12/index.cfm
  
Use Content-SpecificTools
The learner will be able to use content-specific tools, software, and simulations (e.g., environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) to support learning and research. (3, 5).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
6-8   Master NETS for Students http://cnets.iste.org/currstands/cstands-netss.html Classroom
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  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Teaching Unit, Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Teaching Unit, Micron Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Tech Integration Activities, ISTE Curriculum Resources [Lesson Plan].  http://www.iste.org/resources/curriculum/k-12/index.cfm
Budgeting http://www.statefarm.com/kidstuf/commoncents/game_debug.htm
Graph It! http://www.coolmath.com/graphit/

Calculators
Genetic Probe

Probe the Brain
3D Body Scanner
  
Apply Productivity/MultimediaTools
The learner will be able to apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum. (3 , 6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
6-8   Master NETS for Students http://cnets.iste.org/currstands/cstands-netss.html Classroom
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School Spreadsheet Safari
PowerPoint in the Classroom
Kidz Online: Tech Training
 
Webmaster

Create Your Own
Lissa's HTML Help for Kids
WebGenies
WebMonkey
Banner Generator
FrontPage in the Classroom
Taking Great Pictures

BrainPop MP3
Adobe Digital Kids Club Lessons
Collaborative Internet Projects
Schoolworld Projects
Lend Me A Hand
Virtual Fish Tank
Build Your Own City http://www.citycreator.com
NfbKids http://nfbkids.ca/kids/index.html online animations
Kids Click Multimedia http://www.rcls.org/wows/world9.html

Program Interactive 3D Graphics with Alice http://www.alice.org

· Tech Integration Activities, Evaluating PowerPoint Presentations [Lesson Plan].  http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/rub.pres.html
· Tech Integration Activities, Multimedia Mania Student Checklist [Lesson Plan].  http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/mm2002_rubric.kids.pdf
· Interactive Media [On-line].  http://www.school-resources.co.uk/InteractivityFrames.htm
 
· Teaching Unit, Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Teaching Unit, Micron Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Tech Integration Activities, ISTE Curriculum Resources [Lesson Plan].  http://www.iste.org/resources/curriculum/k-12/index.cfm
  
Design, Develop, Publish
The learner will be able to design, develop, publish, and present products (e.g., Web pages, videotapes) using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and outside the classroom. (4, 5, 6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
6-8   Master NETS for Students http://cnets.iste.org/currstands/cstands-netss.html Classroom
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· Teaching Unit, Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Teaching Unit, Micron Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Tech Integration Activities, ISTE Curriculum Resources [Lesson Plan].  http://www.iste.org/resources/curriculum/k-12/index.cfm
  
Collaboration
The learner will be able to collaborate with peers, experts, and others using telecommunications and collaborative tools to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues, and information, and to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (4, 5).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
6-8   Master NETS for Students http://cnets.iste.org/currstands/cstands-netss.html Classroom
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Collaborative Internet Projects
Schoolworld Projects
Rus the Surfin’ Squirrel
Internet Navigational Communication Online Course
WOW Online
netTrekker
Safe Use of Email
Around the World in 80 Clicks http://www.steveweb.com/80clicks/
WebCam Central http://www.camcentral.com
Webcamsearch.com http://www.webcamsearch.com
World Tour Cam http://www.discovery.com/cams/worldtour/worldtour.html
World Trade Center Cam http://www.discovery.com/cams/bldg/bldg.html

· Tech Integration Activities, Integrating Technology in the Middle Grades [Lesson Plan].  http://jc-schools.net/integrate/indexm.html
· Tech Integration Activities, Global SchoolHouse [Lesson Plan].  http://www.gsn.org/
· Tech Integration Activities, Intercultural E-Mail Classroom Connections (IECC) [Lesson Plan].  http://www.iecc.org/
 
· Teaching Unit, Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Teaching Unit, Micron Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Tech Integration Activities, ISTE Curriculum Resources [Lesson Plan].  http://www.iste.org/resources/curriculum/k-12/index.cfm
  
Technology Tools and Resources
The learner will be able to select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems. (5, 6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
6-8   Master NETS for Students http://cnets.iste.org/currstands/cstands-netss.html Classroom
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Calculators online http://www.martindalecenter.com/Calculators.html
Basic Calculators http://www.math.com/students/tools.html
Froguts dissection online!
Interactive Websites http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/interactive.htm
Basic Skills http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/
Interactive Music Keyboard
http://www.kbears.com/playmusic/keyboard.html
Converge Magazine
http://www.convergemag.com

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Tech Quiz http://www.gettech.org/category2.asp?cat=9

· Tech Integration Activities, Teaching through Technology [Lesson Plan].  http://www.ecb.org/ttt/middle.htm
· Tech Integration Activities, WebQuests [Lesson Plan].  http://webquest.org/search/webquestresults.php?grade=grade68&curr=currtech&statuslevel=0
· Interactive, Simple Database Quiz [On-line].  http://www.school-resources.co.uk/DatabaseQuiz.htm
· Interactive, Internet Quiz [On-line].  http://www.school-resources.co.uk/Internet_Quiz.htm
· Interactive, Types of Software Quiz [On-line].  http://www.school-resources.co.uk/Applications_and_Systems_Software.htm
· Interactive, Scroll to Grade 6 Knowledge Challenge [On-line].  http://www.kto8.com/games.shtml#
· Interactive, Scroll to Grade 6 Typing [On-line].  http://www.kto8.com/games.shtml#
· Interactive, Scroll to grade 8 word search [On-line].  http://www.kto8.com/games.shtml#
 
· Teaching Unit, Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Teaching Unit, Micron Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Tech Integration Activities, ISTE Curriculum Resources [Lesson Plan].  http://www.iste.org/resources/curriculum/k-12/index.cfm
  
Demonstrate Understanding
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity and of practical applications to learning and problem solving. (1, 6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
6-8   Master NETS for Students http://cnets.iste.org/currstands/cstands-netss.html Classroom
Home
 
· Teaching Unit, Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Teaching Unit, Micron Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Tech Integration Activities, ISTE Curriculum Resources [Lesson Plan].  http://www.iste.org/resources/curriculum/k-12/index.cfm
  
Research and Evaluate
The learner will be able to research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems. (2, 5, 6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
6-8   Master NETS for Students http://cnets.iste.org/currstands/cstands-netss.html Classroom
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Quick Website Checks http://www.quick.org.uk/menu.htm
Evaluating Information on the Internet  http://www.aolatschool.com/elementary/research/howto/evaluate.adp
Web Evaluation Guide
http://www.infosearcher.com/cybertours/tours/tour04/_tourlaunch1.htm

· Jefferson County Schools Reference Tools http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/tools/reference.html
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IE Online Practice http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_ie.htm

· Tech Integration Activities, Teaching Zack to Think [Lesson Plan].  http://www.anovember.com/articles/zack.html
· Tech Integration Activities, Life Skills WebQuest [Lesson Plan].  http://webquest.org/search/webquestresults.php?grade=grade68&curr=currcareer&statuslevel=0
 
· Teaching Unit, Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Teaching Unit, Micron Tech Lesson Plans [On-line].  http://www.micron.com/k12/lessonplans/middle.html
· Tech Integration Activities, ISTE Curriculum Resources [Lesson Plan].  http://www.iste.org/resources/curriculum/k-12/index.cfm
  
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