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

General

R5.1

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

R5.2

Students understand the moral and legal consequences of plagiarism

R5.3

Students identify an individual's rights and resulting responsibilities as a technology user, including plagiarism and the respect of stored information of others.

R5.4

Students credit copyrighted sources of information in oral and written reports and stories (e.g., crediting sources as part of the research process)

R5.5

Students understand unauthorized use of any electronic information source (e.g., music, images, video)

R5.6

Students distinguish among freeware, shareware and commercial software

R5.7

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

R5.8

Students demonstrate the use of advanced saving techniques (saving vs. saving as) to facilitate the revision of documents

R5.9

Students recognize and use on-screen help, wizards, etc.

R5.10

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

R5.11

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

R5.12

Students mentor peers in accomplishing technology related tasks

R5.13

Students work collaboratively to create a publication

R5.14

Students use grade-level appropriate research tools (on-line, CDs, dictionaries, encyclopedias)

R5.15

Students demonstrate problem-solving skills through appropriate software

R5.16

Students recognize and understand basic network terms and concepts (server, network, hub, Internet, cabling, workstation, etc.)

R5.17

Students recognize and understand Internet terms (URL, link, website, search engine, HTML, etc.)

R5.18

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

R5.19

Students display proper hardware and software care

R5.20

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

R5.21

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

R5.22

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

R5.23

Students determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems

I5.1

Students choose appropriate software to accomplish tasks requiring the use of technology

I5.2

Students use technology efficiently and effectively to access remote information, communicate with others in support of direct and independent learning, and pursue personal interests

I5.3

Students understand and observe copyright laws as it applies to copying and distributing software including public domain vs. copyrighted and unauthorized use of any electronic source (i.e., images, music, video)

Word Processing

R5.24

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

R5.25

Students use word processing software

I5.4

Student utilize advanced formatting tools in word processing (margins, tabs, bullets, numbering)

Multi Media

R5.26

Students demonstrate the use of the microphone

R5.27

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

I5.5

Students import multi-media clips (graphics, sound, video) into documentation and presentations from the Internet or other sources

I5.6

Students demonstrate the use of the scanner

I5.7

Students demonstrate the use of the digital camera

Internet

R5.28

Students display proper search strategies

R5.29

Students understand netiquette as they interact with keypals

R5.30

Students understand the need for Internet safety and e-mail safety

R5.31

Students practice Internet safety

R5.32

Students experience guided use of Internet resources

R5.33

Students use a variety of search engines

R5.34

Students exhibit proper search strategies and techniques

I5.8

Students research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness and bias of electronic information concerning real-world problems

Spreadsheet

R5.35

Students use already created spreadsheets to graph using templates

R5.36

Students identify spreadsheet cells, menu and levels to create simple spreadsheets for graphing

R5.37

Students analyze spreadsheets in order to gather data

Keyboarding

R5.38

Students demonstrate proper use of home row and  use proper keystrokes in keyboarding

Database

R5.39

Students use prepared databases to locate and sort data 

I5.9

Students create databases to organize information

I5.10

Students make simple inferences based on database information