Computer Technology

1st Grade Computer Technology

Standard 1

Students will understand basic operations and concepts of technology.

Learning Expectations:

⎯Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature and operation of

            technology systems.

⎯Students will exhibit a proficiency in the use of technology.

⎯Students will develop basic skills (alpha numeric and special characters)

             in using keyboard using the touch system

    ___Students will identify and name parts of a computer system: drives, headphones, speakers, CPU (in addition to those learned in Kindergarten)

    ___ Students will use both hands simultaneously on the keyboard

    ___   Students will use correct hand and finger to operate these keys:  enter, ESC, space bar, shift, arrows, delete, and backspace

Standard 2

Students will understand the importance of social, ethical, and human issues associated with technology.

Learning Expectations:

⎯Students will understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to

technology.

⎯Students will practice responsible use of technology systems, information

literacy, and software.

⎯Students will develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that

support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

    ___  Students will identify ways technology is used in our lives at home, school, play, and work

Standard 3

Students will use technology productivity tools.

Learning Expectations:

⎯Students will use technology tools to enhance learning, increase

productivity, and promote creativity.

⎯Students will use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing

technology enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other

creative works.

    ___   Students will understand and demonstrate the concept of saving

    ___   Students will understand the terms username and password and be able to login to computers and programs

    ___   Student will create and publish pictures with graphics, sound and text using draw and paint applications to develop creative products in a variety of formats

    ____  Students will write sentences and phrases using age appropriate word processing software

    ____  Student will insert graphics using age appropriate software

    ____  Student will name and save a file and use handles for resizing

    ____  Students will use editing tools to highlight text, erase, change font size, color, and style

Students will use technology communications tools.

Learning Expectations

⎯Students will use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact

with peers, experts, and other audiences.

⎯Students will use a variety of media and formats to communicate

information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

    ____ Student will demonstrate being a good cyber-citizen using adult assistance

    ___  Students will discuss basic Internet safety tips for online safety

Standard 5.0

Students will select and use appropriate technology research tools.

Learning Expectations

⎯Students will use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information

           from a variety of sources.

⎯Students will use technology tools to process data and report results.

⎯Students will evaluate and select new information resources and technological

            innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks. 

    ____  Students will use the internet under teacher direction

    ____  Students will begin to discuss the concept of plagiarism

    ____ Students will understand the concepts of cyberspace and cyber-community

    ____  Students will understand that files can be infected

    ___    Students will explore a variety of electronic sources of information as they are being used

    ____   Students will use electronic reference tools as a resource (on-line database such as Follett)

    ____   Students will perform an Internet search under the direction of the teacher

Standard 6

Students will utilize technology problem-solving and decision-making tools.

Learning Expectations

⎯Students will use technology resources for solving problems and making

            informed decisions.

⎯Students will employ technology in the development of strategies for

            solving problems in the real world.

    ____ Students will recognize “pop up” windows and respond appropriately

    ____  Student will develop a small database and/or spreadsheet using collected information

Visual Arts

1st Grade Visual Arts

Standard 1 Media, Techniques, and Processes

Students will understand and apply media, techniques, and processes.

Learning Expectations

The student will

⎯use tools and materials in a safe and responsible manner.

⎯demonstrate an understanding of how to use selected tools and materials to create a work of art.

⎯explore a variety of techniques and processes to produce original works of art that reflect personal experiences, imagination, and observations.

Standard 2 Structures and Functions

Students will use knowledge of structures and functions.

Learning Expectations

The student will

⎯identify and use elements of art in our world (e.g., line, shape, color, texture).

⎯identity and use principles of art in our world (e.g., pattern, repetition).

⎯demonstrate an understanding that anyone can express ideas and feelings in original works of art.

⎯recognize and create art that is an important part of daily life

Standard 3 Evaluation

Students will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas.

Learning Expectations

The student will

⎯know that subject matter can be real or imaginary.

⎯know that symbols are used to convey meaning.

⎯know that pictures tell a story.

Standard 4 Historical and Cultural Relationships

Students will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

Learning Expectations

The student will

⎯identify specific artwork from different cultures.

⎯identify specific artwork from different periods in history.

Standard 5 Reflection and Assessment

Students will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others in class critiques and open floor discussions.

Learning Expectations

The student will

⎯identify various purposes for creating works of art.

⎯express personal preferences after viewing specific works of art.

Standard 6 Interdisciplinary Connections

Students will make connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

Learning Expectations

The student will

⎯gain an awareness of connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

Physical Education/Health

Physical Education First Grade

Standard 1 Movement Forms

The student will demonstrate competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.

Learning Expectations:

The student will

⎯travel using correct body and spatial awareness, relationships, and effort through chasing, dodging, and fleeing games.

⎯demonstrate a mature form of locomotor skills such as gallop, skip, slide, etc.

⎯jump and land using a variety of take-off and landing patterns, through beginning gymnastics.

⎯illustrate, through movement, a wide variety of rhythmic activities that involve locomotion ( moving, gallop, skip, etc.) and non-locomotion (twist, turn, bend, etc).

⎯kick a ball into the air or along the ground.

⎯throw a ball demonstrating an overhand or underhand technique.

⎯catch a gently thrown ball using two hands.

⎯strike an object.

⎯consistently strike a ball with a bat (from a tee or coach pitch).

⎯dribble a ball using the hands or feet (through soccer skills).

⎯demonstrate control in weight transfer and balance activities on a variety of body parts (e.g., balance by standing on one foot).

Standard 2 Movement Concepts and Principle

The student will apply movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯know and apply concepts of space awareness and movement patterns in different ways in large or small groups (control of body weight while not bumping others or falling down).

⎯identify and demonstrate the major characteristics of locomotor/movement skills.

⎯understand a variety of ways and purposes of jumping and landing.

⎯understand the relationship between body movement, rhythmic accompaniment, and expression of feelings and ideas (music; fast/slow beats, hand claps, counting, etc.: expression of feelings; happy, sad, excited etc.)

⎯recognize some of the critical elements of kicking, throwing, catching, striking, and dribbling.

⎯know the concepts of educational gymnastics and their relationships to gymnastics

Standard 3 Personal and Social Responsibility

The student will demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯follow, with few reminders, activity-specific rules, and procedures.

⎯follow classroom directions and rules of the game/sport.

⎯work cooperatively with another to complete an assigned task to develop teamwork skills.

⎯play and cooperate positively with others regardless of personal differences (gender, race, and ethnicity).

⎯treat others with respect during physical activity.

⎯resolve conflicts in socially acceptable ways.

⎯work independently and on-task for short periods of time, while focusing on physical education skills.

Standard 4 Fitness

The student will understand, achieve, and maintain a health-enhancing level of fitness leading to a physically active lifestyle.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯engage in sustained physical activity that causes an increased heart rate.

⎯recognize the physiological indicators that accompany moderate to vigorous physical activity (rapid heartbeat, sweat, breathing, etc.)

⎯identify the components of health-related physical fitness (muscular, strength, endurance, flexibility).

⎯identify at least one activity and benefit associated with each component of health related physical activity.

⎯anticipate, experience, and express pleasure from participation in physical activity.

Standard: 5 Understanding Physical Activity

The student will understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯describe and associate positive feelings with participating in physical activity.

⎯try new movement activities and skills by participating in new games.

⎯gain competence and develop skills to provide increased enjoyment in movement.

⎯express feelings about and during physical activity through social interaction.

⎯enjoy interaction with friends through physical activity.

First Grade Health

Personal Health and Wellness

Standard 1

The student will understand the role of personal hygiene practices as related to healthful living.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯demonstrate appropriate personal hygiene practices;

⎯identify the effects of poor personal hygiene practices.

Standard 2

The student will understand the role of body systems as related to healthful living.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯identify the basic body structure;

⎯identify the functions of the human body systems;

⎯explain the importance of the basic body systems.

Standard 3

The student will understand the relationship of physical activity as it relates to healthful living.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯describe the importance of daily physical activity and rest;

⎯identify physical activities used in daily life that promote healthful living.

Nutrition

Standard 4

The student will understand the relationship of nutrition to healthful living.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯identify the basic food groups and foods;

⎯identify food as a source of energy and growth;

⎯describe the importance of healthy meals and snacks.

Family Life

Standard 5

The student will understand the contributions of family relationships to healthful living.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯describe the various types of family structures;

⎯explain that family structures vary and can change;

⎯identify common goals and values found in family structures;

⎯identify ways children can contribute to healthy family life.

Standard 6

The student will understand the stages of human growth and development.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯identify human growth and development stages throughout the life cycle;

⎯describe the important differences in the stages of human growth and development.

Standard 7

The student will understand the need and process of setting personal goals and standards for healthful living.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯identify personal goals and standards;

⎯describe the importance of personal decision making to healthful living.

Emotional, Social, and Mental Health

Standard 8

The student will understand the importance of positive self-concept and interpersonal relationships for healthful living.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯explain that feelings can be expressed in different ways;

⎯name and describe qualities and characteristics that make all individuals unique;

⎯identify the importance of developing and maintaining healthy relationships.

Standard 9

The student will understand how positive social, emotional, and mental health practices promote healthful living.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯identify how attitudes and behaviors relate to social health;

⎯describe healthy ways to deal with pleasant and unpleasant situations for emotional well-being;

⎯describe how feelings and behaviors relate to personal mental health.

Disease Prevention and Control

Standard 10

The student will understand attitudes and behaviors for preventing and controlling disease.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯identify how germs are spread;

⎯identify habits that will promote disease prevention;

⎯identify chronic health problems.

Injury Prevention and Safety

Standard 11

The learner will understand attitudes and behaviors for preventing accidents and injuries.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯identify common causes of childhood accidents and injuries and methods of prevention;

⎯describe the importance of safety rules.

Standard 12

The student will understand appropriate care for injuries and sudden illness.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯name and describe situations that should be reported to a responsible caregiver;

⎯demonstrate basic first aid techniques.

Standard 13

The student will understand the appropriate action to take when personal safety is threatened.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯identify situations that should be reported to a trusted adult;

⎯demonstrate self-protection skills and identify appropriate resources for help.

Substance Use and Abuse

Standard 14

The student will understand appropriate and inappropriate uses of chemical substances for healthful living.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯describe the role of drugs and medicines in keeping people healthy;

⎯describe inappropriate use of drugs and medicines.

Standard 15

The student will understand the effects of substance use and abuse.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯identify the consequences of using tobacco products, alcohol, and drugs;

⎯practice refusal skills to avoid harmful substances.

Environmental and Community Health

Standard 16

The student will recognize environmental practices and products that affect personal and community health.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯describe different types of pollution and it’s environmental affects;

⎯identify the importance of "reduce, reuse, recycle" practices.

Standard 17

The student will be aware of and appropriately use community services that promote healthful living.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯identify community health workers and the activities and programs they provide;

⎯describe the importance of community organizations to healthful living.

Consumer Health

Standard 18

The student will understand how culture, media, and technology impact consumer decisions about healthful living.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯describe how culture influences personal health behaviors;

⎯explain how media influences thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to personal health and community;

⎯describe ways technology can influence personal health.

Standard 19

The student will demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health promoting products and services.

Learning Expectations:

The student will:

⎯identify the various types of valid health resources.