by Jacqui Murray (Author), Kali Delamagente (Editor), Ask a. Tech Teacher (Author)
Sixth in a series designed to teach technology by integrating it into classroom inquiry. The choice of hundreds of school districts, private schools and homeschoolers around the world, this nine-volume suite is the all-in-one solution to running an effective, efficient, and fun technology program for kindergarten-eighth grade (each grade level textbook sold separately) whether you're the lab specialist, IT coordinator, or classroom teacher.The 32-week technology curriculum is designed to be completed in about 45 minutes a week (though this may vary, depending upon your student group). Textbook includes: -233 images-24 assessments-14 pedagogic articles-21 posters-Grade K-6 wide-ranging Scope and Sequence-Grade K-6 technology curriculum map-32 weeks of lessons-Certificate of Completion-monthly homework (3rd-8th only)-posters ready to print and hang on your wallsEach lesson is aligned with both Common Core State Standards and National Educational Technology Standards and includes: -academic applications for lessons-additional resources-assessment strategies-big idea-class exit tickets-class warmups-Common Core Standards-domain-specific vocabulary-emphasis on comprehension/problem-solving/critical thinking/preparing for career and college-essential question-examples-focus on transfer of knowledge and blended learning, collaboration and sharing -grading rubrics-homework-how to extend learning-ISTE Standards-materials required-problem solving for lesson-skills required for lesson and learned during lesson-steps to accomplish goals-teacher preparation required-time required to completeScaffolded lesson plans include: -Blogs-Coding/Programming-Digital Citizenship -Digital Tools in the Classroom-End-of-Year Challenge-Google Earth -Graphs-Graphic Organizers-Graphics and Photoshop-Internet Search -Intro -Keyboarding-Keyboarding and Science-Organizing Ideas-Problem Solving-Slideshows-Spreadsheet formulae and summative-Tables-Trifolds, Newsletter, Calendar-Website Evaluation-What Have I Learned-Writing with Graphics