Alabama Course of Study: Technology Education
Standards and Bullets
Grades K-2
Textbook/Series K to the 8th Power Technology Literacy EditionN/ACopyright 2009 PublisherK to the 8th Power
Student will:
Content Standards (Bullets and Examples) / Correlation(Yes/No) / Page Number(s)
- Identify basic parts of various technology systems.
- Naming input and output devices
output—printer. / Example Online Lessons
Computer Components
Keyboarding Letters A-M
Keyboarding Letters N-Z
Keyboarding Numbers and Letters
- Identify applications and operations of various technology systems.
operations—opening, closing, and saving files
- Using accurate terminology related to technology
- Using input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols
- Using special functions of input devices
- Labeling storage media
- Removing storage media safely
Word Level 2
PowerPoint Level 1
PowerPoint Level 2
Follow Instructions
Capital Letters
Correct Spelling Errors
Periods and Question Marks
Write Words in a Friendly Letter
Write Words and Phrases About Stories and Events
Write Phrases About Book Characters
Write Words About Stories and Events
Money
ABC Order
Descriptive Words
Answer Factual Questions
Identify Speaker in Literature
Read and Write Poetry
Respond to Stories
Editing a Story
Revising Writing
Create a Short Book Report
Generate Ideas for Writing
Sequence Ideas for Writing
Addition Facts to 20
Addition of 2 Digit Numbers
Subtraction of 2 Digit Numbers
Subtraction of 3 Digit Numbers
Classify Information
Answer Questions About Book Characters
Time
Calendar Skills
Geometry
Keyboarding Letters A-M
Keyboarding Letters N-Z
Keyboarding Numbers and Letters
Keyboarding Letters A-M
Keyboarding Letters N-Z
Keyboarding Numbers and Letters
Compound Words (Activity)
Using Computers Part 1
Using Computers Part 2
Using Computers Part 3
Using Computers Part 1
Using Computers Part 2
Using Computers Part 3
- Demonstrate correct posture and finger placement while using a technology system.
- Identify safe use of technology systems and applications.
Cyber Bullying
Cyber Security
Cyber Citizenship & Safety
Intellectual Property
Personal Safety
Spam Scam Safety
Text Messaging Safety
Introduction to Searching the Internet
Copyrights
Alabama Course of Study: Technology Education
Standards and Bullets
Grades K-2 (Continued)
Textbook/Series K to the 8th Power Technology Literacy Edition N/ACopyright 2009 Publisher K to the 8th Power
Student will:
Content Standards (Bullets and Examples) / Correlation(Yes/No) / Page Number(s)
- Practice responsible use of technology systems and applications.
- Demonstrating care of digital equipment and media
- Distinguishing between ethical and unethical use of others’ work
Using Computers Part 2
Using Computers Part 3
Copyrights
Avoiding Plagiarism Teachlet
Intellectual Property
Cyber Community
- Identify uses of technology systems in daily living.
14 High Frequency Words Lessons
Write Words in a Friendly Letter
Answer Factual Questions
Classify Information
Answer Questions About Book Characters
- Use digital tools to access and retrieve information.
- Evaluating accuracy of digital content
Basic Colors
Read and Write Poetry
Follow Instructions
Sequence Events
Identify Settings and Characters
Answer Factual Questions
Classify Information
Write Words About Stories and Events
- Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups.
- Producing digital works collaboratively
Answer Factual Questions
Classify Information
Answer Questions About Book
- Identify digital tools used for problem solving.
Compound Words
Prefixes and Suffixes
Word Families
Read and Write Poetry
Sentence Punctuation
Numbers 1 2 3
Numbers 4 5 6
Numbers 7 8 9 10
Fractions ½ and ¼
Make Change
Long A Words
Long E Words
Long I Words
Long O Words
Long U Words
Short A Words
Short E Words
Short I Words
Short O Words
Short U Words
- Design original works using digital tools.
digital cameras / Beginning Consonants B
Beginning Consonants D
Beginning Consonants F
Beginning Consonants G
Beginning Consonants H
Beginning Consonants J
Beginning Consonants K
Beginning Consonants L
Beginning Consonants M
Beginning Consonants P
Beginning Consonants Q
Beginning Consonants R
Beginning Consonants S
Beginning Consonants T
Beginning Consonants V
Beginning Consonants W
Beginning Consonants Y
Beginning Consonants Z
Ending Consonants B
Ending Consonants D
Ending Consonants F
Ending Consonants G
Ending Consonants K
Ending Consonants L
Ending Consonants M
Ending Consonants N
Ending Consonants P
Ending Consonants R
Ending Consonants S
Ending Consonants T
Letters A B C
Letters D E F
Letters G H I
Letters J K L
Letters M N O
Letters P Q R
Letters S T U V
Letters W X Y Z
Decoding Words
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Alabama Course of Study: Technology Education
Standards and Bullets
Grades 3-5
Textbook/Series K to the 8th Power Technology Literacy Edition N/ACopyright 2009 Publisher K to the 8th Power
Student will:
Content Standards (Bullets and Examples) / Correlation(Yes/No) / Page Number(s)
- Use input and output devices of technology systems.
output—printers
- Demonstrating ergonomics relative to technology systems
- Demonstrating correct keyboarding techniques
- Demonstrating safe removal of storage media
Computer Components
Keyboarding Levels 1 – 15
Keyboarding Levels 16 - 30
Using Computers Part 1
Using Computers Part 2
Using Computers Part 3
- Use various technology applications, including word processing and multimedia software.
- Using navigational features commonly found in technology applications
- Identifying digital file types
Microsoft Word Level 4
Making a Presentation
PowerPoint Level 1
PowerPoint Level 2
PowerPoint Level 3
PowerPoint Level 4
Publisher Level 1
Publisher Level 2
Consonant Blends Part 1
Contractions
Multi-meaning Words
Adjectives
Antonyms
Choose Best Title – Main Idea
Reference Tools Part 1
Reference Tools Part 2
Settings, Characters and Events
Descriptive Words
Editing a Writing Selection
Punctuation Marks
Create a Simple Story with Word
Write about a Science Topic
Write Descriptive Paragraphs
Fractions
Place Value
Rounding
Simple Division
Time
Identify Words – Math Vocabulary
Identifying Words from a Defining Statement
Nouns and Pronouns
Synonyms
Make Inferences
States and Capitals – Midwest
States and Capitals – Northeast
States and Capitals – South
States and Capitals – West
Drawing Conclusions
Answer Factual Questions on Literature
Folktales
Read and Respond to Poetry
Research Computer Jobs
Write About Computer Jobs
Editing Aesop’s Fables
Sentence Completion
Equivalent Fractions
Multiplication of 2-Digit Numbers
Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers
Points, Lines, Segments and Arrays
Solve Money Problems
Subject and Predicate
Antonyms, Synonyms and Homonyms
Nouns, Pronouns and Verbs
Identify and Read Literature
Word Processing – Lincoln
Inferences
Correct Spelling Errors
Editing Email
Sequence Ideas for Writing
Write a Short Paragraph with Main Idea
Write an Outline Explaining a Topic
Write About What is Read
Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers
Classify Angles
Map Measurements
Measuring Devices
Create and Solve Problems
Website Design Level 1
Website Design Level 2
Website Design Level 3
- Identify common hardware and software problems.
- Determining basic troubleshooting strategies to correct hardware and software problems
Setting Browser Features
Building a Small Network
Connecting Computers to the Internet
- Identify various operating systems of technology devices.
Using Computers Part 2
Using Computers Part 3
Building a Small Network
Connecting Computers to the Internet
Note: All Technology Activities include Mac OS, XP and Vista Operating Systems
- Practice safe use of technology systems and applications.
Avoiding Plagiarism Teachlet
Cyber Community
Cyber Bullying
Cyber Security
Alabama Course of Study: Technology Education
Standards and Bullets
Grades 3-5 (Continued)
Textbook/Series K to the 8th Power Technology Literacy Edition N/ACopyright 2009 Publisher K to the 8th Power
Student will:
Content Standards (Bullets and Examples) / Correlation(Yes/No) / Page Number(s)
- Describe social and ethical behaviors related to technology use.
ethical—citing sources of text and digital content, avoiding plagiarism, avoiding manipulation of others’ work without permission
- Describing the global nature of the Internet
- Following local acceptable-use policies regarding technology
- Identifying intrusive applications, including worms, viruses, spyware, and pop-up advertisements
Cyber Community
Cyber Security
Intellectual Property
Personal Safety
Introduction to Searching the Internet
Advanced Internet Searching
Acceptable Use Policies
Avoiding Computer Trouble – Virus Protection
Play it Safe Online
- Explain the influence of technology on society.
Research Computer Jobs
Write About Computer Jobs
Division of 2-Digit and 3-Digit Numbers
- Collect information from a variety of digital sources.
- Using technology tools to organize information
- Demonstrating efficient Internet search strategies
- Evaluating electronic resources for reliability based on publication date, bias, accuracy, and source credibility
Write an Outline Explaining a Topic
Sequence Ideas for Writing
Reference Tools Part 1
Reference Tools Part 2
Advanced Internet Searching
Copyrights
- Use technology tools to organize, interpret, and display data.
Excel Level 2
Adding and Subtracting Money
Decimals
Multiplication Part 1
Multiplication Part 2
Perimeter and Area
Volume
Measuring Liquids
Root Words From Science
Line and Bar Graphs
Word Problems
Number Prefixes
Distinguish Between Types of Literature
Place Value
Area
Select Data to Display
Alabama Course of Study: Technology Education
Standards and Bullets
Grades 3-5 (Continued)
Textbook/Series K to the 8th Power Technology Literacy Edition N/ACopyright 2009 Publisher K to the 8th Power
Student will:
Content Standards (Bullets and Examples) / Correlation(Yes/No) / Page Number(s)
- Use digital environments to collaborate and communicate.
- Producing digital works collaboratively
Sequence Ideas for Writing
Write a Short Paragraph with Main Idea
Write an Outline Explaining a Topic
Write about What is Read
Distinguish Between Types of Literature
Editing Email
Publisher Level 1
Publisher Level 2
Blogs
- Use digital tools to analyze authentic problems.
Excel Level 3
Excel Level 4
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions
Place Value
Area
Multiple Academic lessons incorporating KidPix and Kidspiration
- Create a product using digital tools.
Website Design Level 2
Website Design Level 3
Publisher Level 1
Publisher Level 2
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Alabama Course of Study: Technology Education
Standards and Bullets
Grades 6-8
Textbook/Series K to the 8th Power Technology Literacy Edition N/ACopyright 2009 Publisher K to the 8th Power
Student will:
Content Standards (Bullets and Examples) / Correlation(Yes/No) / Page Number(s)
- Appraise technology systems to determine software and hardware compatibility.
History of Computers
Networks and the Internet
The History of the Telephone System
Buying a New Computer System
- Publish digital products that communicate curriculum concepts.
Microsoft Word Level 9
Use Print and Electronic Resources
Publisher Level 1
Publisher Level 2
- Explain how network systems are connected and used.
Networks and the Internet
Building a Small Network
Connecting Computers to the Internet
- Determine basic troubleshooting strategies to correct common hardware and software problems.
- Describing the importance of antivirus and security software
Avoiding Computer Trouble – Virus Protection
Playing it Safe Online - Teachlet
CyberSecurity - Teachlet
- Use basic features of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.
spreadsheets—discovering patterns, tracking spending, creating budgets
databases—contact list of addresses and telephone numbers
presentation software—slideshow / Microsoft Word Level 5
Microsoft Word Level 6
Microsoft Word Level 7
Microsoft Word Level 8
Microsoft Word Level 9
Microsoft Word Level 10
Microsoft Excel Level 3
Microsoft Excel Level 4
Microsoft Excel Level 5
Databases Level 1
Databases Level 2
Databases Level 3
Databases Level 4
Databases Level 5
Making a Presentation
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 4
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 5
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 6
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 7
Use Print and Electronic Resources
Describe Setting, Plot and Theme
Read and Write Poetry
Edit Writing
Revise Writing from Point of View
Write a Business Letter
Write an Expository Essay
Organize Ideas for Writing
Descriptive Writing
Narrative Writing
Persuasive Writing
- Select specific digital tools for completing curriculum-related tasks.
Answer Questions from Reading
Formulate Questions
Paraphrase
Answer Factual Questions on Literature
Sequence Events in Fiction
Edit Writing
Revise Writing for Correct Verb Tense
Descriptive Writing
Persuasive Writing
Write Expository Essay
Narrative Writing
Word Processing – Alexander the Great
Compare Numbers
Whole Numbers
Decimals
Equivalent Relationships
Fractions
Mixed Numbers
Consumer Problems
Story Problems
Root Words From Science
How to use a Thesaurus
Idioms and Analogies
Similes and Metaphors
Distinguish Between Fact and Opinion
Identify Main Ideas and Summarize
Recognize Action and Motive of Characters
Describe Setting, Plot and Theme
Revise and Edit Writing
Revise Writing for Correct Organization
Organize Ideas for Writing
Write a Report on Tornados
Common Multiples
Equivalent Fractions
Perimeter and Area
Mean, Median, Mode and Range
Solve Word Problems
Two-Step Word Problems
Decoding Words
Correct Word Usage
Identify Common and Proper Nouns
Use Context Clues
Compound Subjects and Predicates
Conclusions and Inferences
Read and Comprehend Information From Sources
Sequence Events in Fiction
Edit Writing
Revise Writing for Correct Verb Tense
Descriptive Writing
Persuasive Writing
Write Expository Essay
Read Textual, Functional, and Recreational Materials
Interest Word Problems
Convert Decimals to Fractions
Graphs
Area, Perimeter and Volume
Three Step Problems
Percent Word Problems
Practical Math Problems
- Demonstrate correct keyboarding techniques.
Keyboarding Levels 16-30
- Identify safe uses of social networking and electronic communication.
- Recognizing dangers of online predators
- Protecting personal information online
Read and Comprehend Sources
Use Print and Electronic Resources
Cyber Bullying
Cyber Security
Cyber Community
Personal Safety
Play it Safe Online
Predator Identification
Alabama Course of Study: Technology Education
Standards and Bullets
Grades 6-8 (Continued)
Textbook/Series K to the 8th Power Technology Literacy Edition N/ACopyright 2009 Publisher K to the 8th Power
Student will:
Content Standards (Bullets and Examples) / Correlation(Yes/No) / Page Number(s)
- Practice responsible and legal use of technology systems and digital content.
- Identifying examples of computer crime and related penalties
dissemination, cyberbullying
penalties—fines, incarceration
- Citing sources of digital content
Avoiding Plagiarism
Acceptable Use Policy
Cyberbullying
Cyber Community
Cyber Security
Intellectual Property
Personal Safety
Play it Safe Online
Predator Identification
Copyrights
Writing a Research Report
- Describe advances in technology and effects of each on the workplace and society.
communication, education / Has Technology Changed the World?
History of Computers
- Use digital tools and strategies to locate, collect, organize, evaluate, and synthesize information.
collecting—probeware, graphing calculators
organizing—graphic organizers, spreadsheets
evaluating—reviewing publication dates, determining credibility
synthesizing—word processing software, concept-mapping software / Advanced Internet Searching
Graphs
Organize Ideas for Writing
Identify Main Ideas and Summarize
Consumer Problems
Microsoft Word Levels 1 – 10
Microsoft Excel Levels 1 – 5
Microsoft PowerPoint Levels 1 – 7
Use Print and Electronic Resources
- Use digital tools to communicate and collaborate at all levels from interpersonal to global.
- Demonstrating digital file transfer
Sending and Receiving Emails
Publisher Level 1
Publisher Level 2
Sending and Receiving Emails
Using Email to Get Feedback – 1
Using Email to Get Feedback - 2
Alabama Course of Study: Technology Education