Clare Primary School Technology 2nd-4th Grade Pacing Guide 2nd Grade 1st Semester

Lesson Introduction to Technology, Classroom Rules/Expectations, Make portfolios, Record typing goals, and seating charts

Duration 1 class period

METS PK-2.TC.6

What is Technology? What types of technology do you use? Introduction to iPads and math/language arts apps

2 class periods

Logging in to the computer Computer Basics- Parts of the computer, How to hold and use a mouse, Posture, and Home Row hand placement. First Typing Lesson-Dance Mat Typing Level 1, Stage 1 Closing out of a program and logging off the computer

1 class period

Fill in the Home Row on the paper Keyboard Introduction to Tux Typing Discuss Words Per Minute and Accuracy Practice Test 10-Home Row

1 class period

Each week the students are introduced to two new keys on the keyboard. They record the keys on their paper keyboard, follow the lesson on Dance Mat Typing, and take a test in Tux Type. The students also go onto www.ABCya.com, Tux Paint, and play typing games in Tux Type when they finish their lesson.

13-15 class periods

PK-2.CT.1 PK-2.TC.1 PK-2.TC.6 PK-2.TC.7 PK-2.RI.1 PK-2.TC.2 PK-2.TC.3 PK-2.TC.4 PK-2.TC.5 PK-2.TC.6 PK-2.TC.7 PK-2.RI.1 PK-2.TC.2 PK-2.TC.3 PK-2.TC.5 PK-2.TC.7 PK-2.TC.2 PK-2.TC.3 PK-2.TC.5 PK-2.TC.7

2nd Semester

Lesson Internet Safety discussion Demonstrate how to go to http://www.netsmartzkids.org/ by typing in the web address in Internet Explorer. Students will use Router’s Birthday Surprise on this Website to learn about Internet Safety. Assessment: Students will share what they learned about Internet Safety and create an Internet Safety poster in Microsoft Word. The students will also learn how to save, open, and print a document.

Duration 4 class periods

METS PK-2.CC.1 PK-2.CC.2 PK-2.RI.1 PK-2.DC.1 PK-2.DC.2 PK-2.DC.3 PK-2.DC.4 PK-2.TC.7

Microsoft Word PosterStudents will use what they learned by creating the Internet Safety poster to create a poster about a given topic with guided instruction.

2 class periods

PK-2.CI.1 PK-2.CC.1 PK-2.CC.2 PK-2.CT.2

Power Point PresentationThis project is in collaboration with the students’ classroom teachers and is an extension of a science, social studies, math or language arts lesson.

4-5 class periods

Keyboarding PracticeThroughout the semester the students also take a test in Tux Type at the beginning of each class to review the keys on the keyboard. They record their WPM (words per minute) and Accuracy score to meet their grade level goal of 5 WPM with 75% accuracy.

Each class period throughout the semester.

PK-2.CI.1 PK-2.CC.1 PK-2.CC.2 PK-2.RI.1 PK-2.RI.2 PK-2.TC.7 PK-2.RI.1 PK-2.TC.2 PK-2.TC.3 PK-2.TC.5 PK-2.TC.7

iPads in the classroomDue to school wide testing and lab scheduling, the students will use the iPads to work on math and language arts skills, write stories, and create graphics.

2-3 class periods

PK.2.TC.7

3rd Grade 1st Semester

Lesson Introduction to Technology, Classroom Rules/Expectations, Make portfolios, Record typing goals, and seating charts

Duration 1 class period

METS 3-5.CI.3 3-5.TC.4

What is Technology? What types of technology do you use? Introduction to iPads and math/language arts apps

2 class periods

Logging in to the computer Computer Basics- Parts of the computer, How to hold and use a mouse, Posture, and Home Row hand placement. First Typing Lesson-Dance Mat Typing Level 1, Stage 1 Closing out of a program and logging off the computer

1 class period

3-5.CI.2 3-5.CI.3 3-5.TC.2 3-5.TC.3 3-5.CC.1

Fill in the Home Row on the paper Keyboard Introduction to Tux Typing Discuss Words Per Minute and Accuracy Practice Test 10-Home Row Record Score-Words Per Minute (WPM) and Accuracy *Goal-7 WPM with 80% Accuracy

1 class period

3-5.CC.1

Each week the students are introduced to two new keys on the keyboard. They record the keys on their paper keyboard, follow the lesson on Dance Mat Typing, take a test in Tux Type and record their WPM and Accuracy. The students also go onto www.ABCya.com, Tux Paint, and play typing games in Tux Type when they finish their lesson.

11-12 class periods

3-5.CC.1

Internet Safety discussion Demonstrate how to go to http://www.netsmartzkids.org/ by typing in the web address in Internet Explorer.

4 class periods

3-5.CC.1 3-5.CC.2 3-5.CC.3

Students will use Router’s Birthday Surprise on this Website to learn about Internet Safety. Assessment: Students will share what they learned about Internet Safety and create an Internet Safety poster in Microsoft Word. The students will also learn how to save, open, and print a document. 2nd Semester

3-5.DC.1 3-5.DC.2 3-5.DC.3 3-5.DC.4 3-5.TC.1

Lesson Smarter Balance Assessment PracticeStudents will use Microsoft Word to set up a document and respond to a video and informational reading on Wonderopolis.

Duration 2-3 class periods

Power Point PresentationThis project is in collaboration with the students’ classroom teachers and is an extension of a science, social studies, math or language arts lesson.

4-5 class periods

Internet ResearchThe topic for research is in collaboration with the students’ classroom teachers and is an extension of a science, social studies, math or language arts lesson. The students will learn about reliable sites, how to navigate between open pages, skimming for information, and citing sources.

2-3 class periods

Keyboarding PracticeThroughout the semester the students also take a test in Tux Type at the beginning of each class to review the keys on the keyboard. They record their WPM (words per minute) and Accuracy score to meet their grade level goal of 5 WPM with 75% accuracy.

Each class period throughout the semester.

METS 3-5.CC.1 3-5.CC.2 3-4.RI.2 3-5.CT.2 3-5.CT.3 3-5.CI.1 3-5.CI.2 3-5.CC.2 3-5.CC.3 3-5.TC.1 3-5.CC.1 3-5.CC.2 3-5.RI.1 3-5.RI.2 3-5.RI.3 3-5.RI.4 3-5.CT.1 3-5.CT.3 3-5.CC.1

iPads in the classroomThe students will use the iPads to work on math and language arts skills, write stories, and create graphics.

2-3 class periods

3-5.CI.2 3-5.CI.3

Lesson Introduction to Technology, Classroom Rules/Expectations, Make portfolios, Record typing goals, and seating charts

Duration 1 class period

METS 3-5.CI.3 3-5.TC.4

What is Technology? What types of technology do you use? Introduction to iPads and math/language arts apps

2 class periods

Logging in to the computer Computer Basics- Parts of the computer, How to hold and use a mouse, Posture, and Home Row hand placement. First Typing Lesson-Dance Mat Typing Level 1, Stage 1 Closing out of a program and logging off the computer

1 class period

3-5.CI.2 3-5.CI.3 3-5.TC.2 3-5.TC.3 3-5.CC.1

Fill in the Home Row on the paper Keyboard Introduction to Tux Typing Discuss Words Per Minute and Accuracy Practice Test 10-Home Row Record their Score-Words Per Minute (WPM) and Accuracy *Goal-10 WPM with 90% Accuracy

1 class period

3-5.CC.1

Each week the students are introduced to two new keys on the keyboard. They record the keys on their paper keyboard, follow the lesson on Dance Mat Typing, and take a test in Tux Type. The students also go onto www.ABCya.com, Tux Paint, and play typing games in Tux Type when they finish their lesson.

11-12 class periods

3-5.CC.1

Smarter Balance Assessment Practice-

2-3 class periods

3-5.CC.1

4th Grade 1st Semester

Students will use Microsoft Word to set up a document and respond to a video and informational reading on Wonderopolis.

2nd Semester

Lesson Internet Safety

3-5.CC.2 3-4.RI.2 3-5.CT.2 3-5.CT.3 Duration 2 class periods

Michigan History Time Travel Brochure7-8 class periods Students will review and learn how to research online, use credible sources for information, cite sources, and use a template to create a brochure. This is in collaboration with a social studies unit in their classroom.

Power Point PresentationThis project is in collaboration with the students’ classroom teachers and is an extension of a science, social studies, math or language arts lesson.

4-5 class periods

METS 3-5.CC.1 3-5.CC.2 3-5.CC.3 3-5.DC.1 3-5.DC.2 3-5.DC.3 3-5.DC.4 3-5.TC.1 3-5.CC.1 3-5.CC.2 3-5.CC.3 3-5.RI.1 3-5.RI.2 3-5.RI.3 3-5.RI.4 3-5.CT.1 3-5.CT.3 3-5.CI.1 3-5.CI.2 3-5.TC.1 3-5.TC.5 3-5.CI.1 3-5.CI.2 3-5.CC.2 3-5.CC.3 3-5.TC.1

Smarter Balance Assessment PracticeStudents will use Microsoft Word to set up a document and respond to a video and informational reading on Wonderopolis.

2-3 class periods

Keyboarding PracticeThroughout the semester the students also take a test in Tux Type at the beginning of each class to review the keys on the keyboard. They record their WPM (words per minute) and Accuracy score to meet their grade level goal of 5 WPM with 75% accuracy.

Each class period throughout the semester.

3-5.TC.5 3-5.CC.1 3-5.CC.2 3-4.RI.2 3-5.CT.2 3-5.CT.3 3-5.CC.1