Third Grade
R=Review, I=Introduce, M=Master

General

R3.1

Students discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those provide

R3.2

Students demonstrate how to properly turn computer on and off and use network login/logoff procedures

R3.3

Students practice guided use of saving, retrieving, creating, printing, opening/closing documents

R3.4

Students understand that media (television, radio, computers, films, videos, etc.) present messages through programs and advertising to viewers

R3.5

Students display proper  hardware and software care

R3.6

Students follow both verbal directions given by the teacher and the on-screen prompts given by

R3.7

Students work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members and others when using technology in the classroom

R3.8

Students mentor peers in accomplishing technology related tasks

R3.9

Students use grade-level appropriate research tools (on-line/CD-ROM, dictionaries, encyclopedias)

R3.10

Students demonstrate problem-solving skills through appropriate software

M3.1

Students identify basic technology terms (e-mail, floppy disk, CD-ROM, software vs. hardware)

M3.2

Students identify caps lock, delete, tab and backspace keys

I3.1

Students understand the concept and need for personal authenticity in their work

I3.2

Students research and describe the use of information technology outside of the school setting in various professions and industries

I3.3

Students work collaboratively to create a publication

Paint, Draw, Graphics

M3.3

Students create simple drawings using software

Word Processing

R3.11

Students use word processing software

I3.4

Students use basic formatting tools in word processing (highlight, delete, fonts, bold, italics, centering)

Multi-Media

R3.12

Students identify scanner, digital camera, microphone and speakers

R3.13

Students demonstrate the use of a microphone

R3.14

Students create multi-media presentation using graphics, text and sound

M3.4

Students import clip-art graphics into documents and presentations

Internet

R3.15

Students are introduced to the school's Internet Acceptable Use Policy

R3.16

Students experience guided use of Internet resources

I3.5

Students gather information and communicate with others using technology, with support from teachers, family members, student partners and other classes or school (e-mail, web pages, threaded discussions, keypals)

I3.6

Students understand netiquette as they interact with keypals

I3.7

Students understand the need for Internet and e-mail safety

Spreadsheet

I3.8

Students use already created spreadsheets to graph using templates

Keyboarding

I3.9

Students demonstrate proper use of home row keystrokes in keyboarding