First Grade
Month | Content | Skills | Assessment | ISTE Standard | AFS Skills List |
September | Introduction to computers, using the mouse Using the toolbar Image manipulation | Log on and off Click and double click Recognize Icons Format text Insert clip art | Independently log on and off Create a unique nameplate in Word with an image from clip-art. | 6. Technology Operations and Concepts a. understand and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively. | Basic computer skills Creativity Self expression |
October | Writing a three sentence paragraph using Kidspiration and Word. Illustrate with a picture created in Paint. | Use graphic organizer. Write sentences from keywords. Create a picture that corresponds with text. Save image into file. Insert image into Word. Print. | Produce a short paragraph with picture in Word. | 1. Creativity and Innovation b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. 6. Technology Operations and Concepts a. understand and use tech. systems d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies. | Toolbar basics Creativity Using two or more different tools to complete a project. |
November | Planning Stories | Brainstorm concept map Organize ideas Produce graphic organizer of ideas Apply knowledge of previous software programs to create a concept map in a new program. | Groups of students use Kidspiration to brainstorm ideas for short movie. Students reorganize bubbles for coherency. Turn bubble view into written vew and print. | 1. Creativity and Innovation a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products and processes. b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression 2. Communication and Collaboration a. interact, communicate and publish with peers, experts or others employing a variety of of digital environments and media b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. d. contribute to project teams to original works or solve problems. 5. Digital Citizenship b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning and productivity. 6. Technology Operations and Concepts a. understand and use technology systems. c. troubleshoot systems and applications. | Collaboration Critical thinking Planning, organizing and execution Articulation of reasoning Expressing ideas in a new medium. |
December | Writing a script. | Write an expository paragraph. Write with descriptive adjectives and verbs. | Write a script using the Kidspiration Notes as a guide. | 1. Creativity and Innovation b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. 6. Technology Operations and Concepts. a. Understand and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively and productively. | Collaboration Writing for multiple purposes. |
January | Storyboarding Image collection Internet research Referencing other’s work. | Create a story map with pictures. Locate images to support story through school pictures and Internet. Create and name file for video information. Create and name sub-file for images. Create a reference sheet for images collected from Internet. Take necessary pics with digital camera. | Completed coherent story map. Movie folder with sub-folder containing digital images and a document for references. | Creativity and Innovation b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. 2. Communication and Collaboration a. interact, collaborate and publish with peers, experts or others employing a variety of digital environments, media. 3. Research and Information Fluency b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize and ethically use information from a variety of sources. c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. 4.Critical Thinking Problem Solving and Decision Making. b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. 5. 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. 6. Technology Operations and Concepts a. understand and use technology systems. | File hierarchy Communicating in different forms Media literacy Honesty Internet safety Internet research |
February | Video editing | Create a video using iMovie. Apply knowledge of previous software programs to new program. | Movie with pictures, transitions, narration, music, titles, credits. | 1 Creativity and Innovation a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products or processes. b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. 2. Communication and Collaboration. a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. 5. Digital Citizenship b exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning and productivity. 6. Technology Operations a. understand and use technology systems. c. troubleshoot systems and applications. d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies. | Collaboration Storytelling Critical Thinking Problem Solving Creativity |
March | Internet safety | Identify basic parts of the browser. Identify appropriate Internet behavior. Identify steps to take when something happens on the Internet that makes child uncomfortable or child comes across inappropriate material. | Ongoing assessment and reinforcement. | 5. Digital Citizenship a. advocate and practice safe, legal and responsible use of information and technology. c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship. | Internet safety Self awareness Critical thinking Problem solving |
April | Internet research on Trees Students work in groups to research a question the group wishs to explore. | Use of appropriate keywords to search Internet. Reading for information. Taking notes. Citing research Image search Saving Images Citing sources. | Three facts about trees from appropriate source (teacher supported). Research cited in a document Search for images to support information Image sites cited. | 2. Communication and Collaboration a. interact, collaborate and publish with peers, experts or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. 3. Research and Information Fluency 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 a the appropriateness to the specific task. 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation 5. Digital Citizenship a.advocate and practice safe, legal and responsible use of information and technology c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. 6. Technology Operations and Concepts a. understand and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively. d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies | Internet safety Digital Citizenship Honesty Applying knowledge in different situations. Creating stories for a specific audience. |
May | Sharing information Group Work | Collaborate to create a PowerPoint. Communicate information effectively through text and images. Use transitions and animations effectively. Insert and manipulate images. | Five slides which include title slide, three informational slides and a credits slide. | 1. Creativity and Innovation b. create original works as a means of personal or group expressions. 2. Communication and Collaboration a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts or others employing a variety of digital environments or media. b. communicate ideas effectively using a variety of media and formats d contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems. 5. Digital Citizenship a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. 6. Technology Operations and Concepts. a. understand and use technology systems. c. troubleshoot systems and applications. d. transfer current knolwedge to learning of new technologies. | Collaboration Honesty Creating in different mediums. Using more than one tool to produce a project Internet safety Internet research skills Analysis Critical thinking Image manipulation |
June | Sharing and discussing slide-shows | Present slide-shows Give feedback | Students navigate to slide-shows, present shows and listen for feedback | 2. Communication and Collaboration a.communicate information and ideas effectively | Communication Building media literacies. |