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2nd Grade Pacing Guide || 1st Nine Weeks Technology Operations and Concepts, Keyboarding ||



1st Nine Weeks || You will teach terminology all year as you progress through the lesson. Unit 2( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)
 * Technology Operations and Concepts ||
 * 1. Use accurate terminology related to technology. ||
 * · Use appropriate terminology related to technology.

Unit 3 ( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)

Unit 4( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com) || [] - Use the Animated lesson: Booker's Computer, Key Terms || Have an initial lesson - focus on home row keys. Also, students can work on keyboarding throughout the year as they create projects. [] - List of keyboarding activities [] - Correct posture [] [] || Have an initial lesson - focus on home row keys. Students can work on keyboarding throughout the year as they create projects. [] - List of keyboarding activities [] - Correct posture [] || [] - Teaches how to clean parts of your computer || 2nd Nine Weeks
 * 2. Identify basic parts of various technology systems. ||
 * · Identify technology related equipment such as computers, document cameras, data projectors, VCR/DVD players, sound systems, microphones, cell phones, digital cameras, laptops, printers, and mp3 players. ||
 * Go on a Scavenger Hunt with labels to put on the items in your classroom
 * 3. Name input and output devices. ||
 * · Name input and output devices, such as keyboard, stylus, printer, mouse, joystick, printer ||
 * [] - Internal/External devices of computer ||
 * 4. Demonstrate correct posture while using a technology system. ||
 * · Distinguish between correct posture and incorrect posture when using a computer. ||
 * · Understand that there are specific finger positions used when selecting a letter, number, or symbol on the keyboard. ||
 * 7. Introduce correct keyboarding techniques. ||
 * · Practice which fingers type which letters on the keyboard. ||
 * · Use correct fingers when typing words and phrases. ||
 * · Be introduced to the finger placement in order to correctly use a keyboard ||
 * Students will work on this throughout the year as they create projects.
 * 11. Demonstrate care of digital equipment. ||
 * · Learn how to properly take care of digital equipment and media ||
 * · List ways to take care of digital tools such as keyboards, computer screens, projectors, CD/DVD players, sound enhancement equipment, etc…, such as washing hands before use, cleaning work area before and after use. ||
 * [] - Rules for taking care of our computers
 * 17. Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology. ||
 * · Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology. ||
 * Review the Jefferson County Technology Acceptable Use Policy ||

Initial lesson: Unit 1( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com) || [] - Place letters and numbers on the keyboard || Teacher Tube Video --- [] Flash drive || -Explanation for teacher so she/he can demonstrate and discuss it with the students. [] - How to teach camera skills to kids || [] -Learning about the Internet [] - Ivy's Search Engine Resources for Kids ||
 * 5. Use input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols. ||
 * · Find the location of each letter on the keyboard. ||
 * · Use the input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols into the computer. ||
 * Students will work on this throughout the year as they create projects.
 * 6. Use special functions of input devices. ||
 * · Use special keys on the keyboard and the mouse to input information independently. ||
 * Students will work on this throughout the year as they create projects.
 * 8. Identify storage media. ||
 * · Understand that there are various locations available to save digital information. ||
 * · Identify local hard drive, flash/thumb drive, memory card, network drives (G drive, Shared drive), external drive, CD and CD drive, and/or DVD and DVD drive. ||
 * [] Inside a computer
 * 9. Understand appropriate use and care of storage media. ||
 * · Know the importance of removing media safely. ||
 * · Understand how to insert/connect and remove storage media safely such as digital cameras, flash drives, cds, dvds, etc. ||
 * Teacher Tube Video --- [] Flashdrive ||
 * 10. Demonstrate appropriate use and care of storage media (CDs, flash drives, external hard drives, digital cameras, etc.) ||
 * · Demonstrate how to remove storage media properly. ||
 * Teacher Tube Video --- [] Video for flashdrive []
 * 12. Identify applications and operations of various technology software/operating systems. ||
 * · Access information through an Internet browser. ||
 * All Year Unit 1( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)
 * Creativity and Innovation ||
 * 24. Design original works using digital tools. ||
 * · Use programs to design original work. Examples: digital drawing tools, music software, word processing software, digital cameras.

Students will create their own project using PAINT or Microsoft Word. [] - Wiki listing numerous ideas PAINT (found in the Accessories) - students create their own digital picture ||

Third Nine Weeks Learn basic skills for using local, network, and/or online multimedia software || Learn basic skills for using word processing software. [] - Word || Learn basic skills for using presentation software. [] - Poweroint || [] - "Who's Afraid of Little Sweet Sheep" - ChatRoom Safety [] - Use Your NetzSmartz - Password Safety, Internet Privacy, etc. || [] - Digital Ethics resources [] - Students can create cite their source, then copy and paste on their project || Other Ideas: [] - Math Projects your class could join [] - Choose a field trip. Send a question on the "Ask the Expert" Day [] - Send a soldier a postcard. Sponsored by Xerox [] - Students create a book review [] - Students create a written description of their Monster, then post their description to a e-partner to draw ||
 * 13. Use various technology applications, including word processing and multimedia software. ||
 * · Select the appropriate icons to select the desired application program and use the appropriate features from the toolbar and/or drop-down menu.
 * Students will create a word document·Use Theme Launch, Science or S.S. topic.
 * Students will create a class powerpoint· Each student will create a slide.
 * Digital Citizenship ||
 * 14. Identify safe and responsible ways to use technology systems and applications, such as the Internet including but not limited to social/professional networking, and communication tools. ||
 * · Identify ways technology and applications can be used safely and responsibly, such as protecting personal information online, avoiding inappropriate sites, and exiting inappropriate sites. ||
 * ISAFE Lesson: Grade 2 Personal Safety Lesson [] - Information Privacy Movie
 * 15. Practice responsible, ethical, and legal use of technology systems and applications, such as the Internet, and communication tools. ||
 * · Understand that proper settings must be maintained on the technology system. ||
 * [] - Faux Paw Movies ||
 * 16. Distinguish between ethical and unethical uses of others’ work (do not copy or manipulate other people's work) ||
 * · Define plagiarism. ||
 * · Determine if content is plagiarized. ||
 * · Understand possible consequences of plagiarism. ||
 * · Explain the importance of citing text and digital content. ||
 * [] - Copyright
 * Communication and Collaboration ||
 * 17. Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups. ||
 * · Collaboratively use the Internet to communicate with individuals and groups using sources such as blogs, wikis, email, or other forms of digital communication tools. (other states and other countries) ||
 * Unit 4 ( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)

Fourth Nine Weeks

Unit 2 ( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com) Unit 3( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com) || [] - Alabama Virtual Library ||
 * 18. Identify uses of technology systems in daily living. ||
 * · Identify technology systems used in daily life. List examples. ||
 * [] Technology Timeline at Home ||
 * 19. Use digital tools and strategies to locate, retrieve, collect, organize, visualize, interpret, evaluate, synthesize and/or present or display information or ideas. ||
 * · Retrieve information from digital sources. ||
 * · Use a variety of digital sources when collecting information such as online libraries, multimedia dictionaries, web searches, etc.
 * · Use a variety of digital sources when collecting information such as online libraries, multimedia dictionaries, web searches, etc.
 * [] - Google Safe Search []
 * 20. Evaluate accuracy of digital content ||
 * · As a collaborative group, determine whether content from a digital source is fact or fiction.

Unit 1( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)

Unit 3( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)

Unit 4 ( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com) Unit 5 ( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com) || [] - Variety of Degital Media Activities || [] - Ready Made Thinking Guides-Interactive [] - Printable Graphic Organizers ||
 * 22. Produce digital work collaboratively. ||
 * · Work collaboratively to produce digital products, such as PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, spreadsheets, and digital photostories. ||
 * Students will work in small groups to create a project. Teachers may use Theme launch, Science, or S.S. topics. [] - Ideas for spreadsheets
 * Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making ||
 * 23. Identify digital tools used for problem solving. ||
 * · Identify digital tools for solving problems. ||
 * · Organize information using concept mapping software. ||
 * [] - List of Graphic Organizer Resources [] - Interactive Graphic Organizer- Just click Start (students do not have to create a user name)