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Grades K-2 (Ages 4-8) **
 * ** ISTE NETS·S 2007 ** In **//YOUR//** Classroomusing ISTE's ** Profile for Technnolgy (ICT) Literate Students ** *The numbers in parentheses at the end of each profile refer to the correlating [|ISTE NETS·S Standards 2007]. **

//**1. Illustrate and communicate original ideas and stories using digital tools and media-rich resources. (1,2)**// Scratch – (Programming Tool) [] (A Programming language designed for children / Inserted by Bill //) Programming language aimed at children that lets them create their own interactive stories, games, music, and art. The program could be used with K-2 with a buddy(computer buddy from older grade) that reads and is familiar with the program until the Kindergarten child is comfortable with the concepts. Cost - Free// Doodle Splash []This student interactive, used in several ReadWriteThink lessons, combines the process of drawing with analytical thinking about a text. By pairing an online drawing space with writing prompts, the interactive encourages students to make connections between their own original visual designs and the text. Cost – Free Podcasts Podcasts are appropriate for any grade level. Podcasts can be used to communicate and share ideas, student work, and celebrations about the students or by the students. Below are some links to get you started. The first link leads to several examples, but the second link is example of what the teacher did with a Kindergarten student using a Promethean board and Studio 10 software. [] An example of a kindergarten child making a podcast - [] To see podcasts by Tennessee students go to [] Apple Tutorial for Podcasting [] Create a podcast online - [] Requires a login account (Free) Windows Movie Maker - [] (Free) **Identify** - [|Google], [|Yahoo], [|About.com] **Practice Researching** There are multiple results when you type “research” into the search box and choose K-2 grade level on [|www.Thinkfinity.org] Internet Quest: Black Bears [] =Internet Quest: Frogs and Toads [] = **Inquiry** Digging Up Details on Worms: Using the Language of Science in an Inquiry Study [] Rain, Ice, Steam: Using Reading to Support Inquiry About the Water Cycle [] 3. Engage in learning activities with learners from multiple cultures through e-mail and other electronic means. (2,6) ** A Virtual Classroom (Free) [] Blogger (Free) [|www.blogger.com] To engage students in learning activities with learners from multiple cultures through e-mail and other electronic means, try ePals Global Community at [] (Free)
 * 2. Identify, research, and collect data on an environmental issue using digital resources and propose a developmentally appropriate solution. (1,3,4)**
 * Process Data and Report Results**Bar Grapher [] Graph data sets in bar graphs. The color, thickness and scale of the graph are adjustable. You can input your own data, or you can use or alter pre-made data sets.  
 * Research** - After determining an environmental problem or issue, the student(s) can search safely a **free** digitial learning platform using [|www.Thinkfinity.org].
 * Collect data** - After researching the problem, the student(s) can use a presentation software program to demonstrate their ability to identify, research, and collect data on an environmental issue using digital resources and to propose their developmentally appropriate solution.
 * Present Solution** -Impress //is one presentation program that is available **free** of cost at// [] . Another **free** resource that has a presentation component is Google Docs located at It requires a login, but has many features and the ability to utilize collaboration inside the classroom or across the globe. PowerPoint //– which can be purchased and/or downloaded from// []
 * 4. In a collaborative work group, use a variety of technologies to produce a digital presentation or product in a curriculum area. (1,2,6)** Podcasts Slide Shows Movie-Maker Movie - [] (Free)Photostory 3 - [] (Free) iMovie - [] (Free) **

5. Find and evaluate information related to a current or historical person or event using digital resources. (3) ** Rubrics - [] For Tennessee history - [] For other history - [] To search specific topics - [|www.thinkfinity.org]

Science Simulations - [] (Free) Graphic Organizers - [] (Free) Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, and Decision-Making Web Quests are fun ways to promote critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making at any grade level. However, since they are time consuming to create, here are some links to ones that have already been used. Read more at [] The webquests should be previewed to make sure that it is suitable for what you are wanting your student(s) to achieve and that the links are active inside it, etc. A WebQuest for Kindergarten /Grade One Student – By Angela Paddock - English/Language Arts Health/PE Science Social Studies Cows - [] Some examples of Webquests found here [] are as follows: Exploring the Oceans! The students will be studying the oceans in groups of four. They will be also studying the ocean life as well as the continents that border the oceans and the explorers that sailed the oceans. Peeping at Penguins This WebQuest is designed for second graders. It explores the basics (i.e., habitat, types, diet, and predators) of penguins. By Lydia Sams for Art/Music English/Language Arts Science Social Studies Technology Constellation Construction! In this WebQuest students will be part of a space team that will travel to the solar system and find information about constellations, such as Greek name, abbreviation, myth, actual appearance in the night sky, what it represents, and the hemisphere it is located in. They will create their own constellation that they would want to see in the night sky. By Stephanie Kolk Art/Music English/Language Arts Science Technology
 * 6. Use simulations and graphical organizers to explore and depict patterns of growth such as the life cycles of plants and animals. (1,3,4)**
 * Examples of Specific Webquests for Students in Grades K-2** []*
 * [|Animals along the River] : Kindegarten Visits the Illinios River Webquest.
 * [|Batquest, In Search of Stellaluna] for second grade students investigating bats.
 * [|Cinco de Mayo] multicultural unit by Cheryl Cox...feature reporters cover Cinco de Mayo.
 * [|Color Me Kinder] : A Kindergarten Website for students to learn their colors.
 * [|Designing Hermit's New Home] asks second and third graders to read a story, build a new house for the main character and design a group play.
 * [|The Big Wide World Webquest] created by the design team at Pacific Bell's Wired Learning
 * [|The Great Pumpkin Detectives] for kindergarten students.
 * [|Mrs. Walley's First Grade Webquests] including [|Miss Spider's Tea Party], [|Penguins are Cool] , [|Butterflies] , and many others.
 * [|What's Bugging You?] A second grade webquest on insects.
 * 7. Demonstrate the safe and cooperative use of technology. (5)**
 * Legal** Correct Citation Formats – [] Copyright - [] Free Music (Creative Commons) - []Royalty Free Music - []Royalty Free Music - [] Royalty Free Pictures - []Free pictures - []
 * Safety** For safety lessons, activities and videos go to []Surfswell Island - a Disney site []Kidshelpphone - a Canadian site with a bully reporting hotline feature - []Wired Kids - is part of the WiredSafety family of sites and programs. Those include WiredPatrol.org, WiredSafety.org and Cyberlawenforcement.com. WiredKids is devoted to kids online issues and empowering children to use the Internet to make a positive difference in the lives of others. It is run entirely by unpaid volunteers from around the world. []Cyber 911 - a place that kids (anyone) can report cyber crimes - []Faux Paws Ikeepsafe - []AT&T Internet Safety game - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Kids' Rules for Online Safety - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">i-SAFE Inc. i-SAFE is a non-profit foundation whose mission is to educate and empower youth to make their Internet experiences safe and responsible. []
 * Digital Citizenship**Safe Social Network to practice digital citizenship - Disney's Club Penguin at [] <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">A free account for students to blog, create groups, upload photos - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Free account for teachers to set up a classroom blog - [] Whyville //is a virtual world where boys and girls from all over the real world come to chat, play, learn, and have fun together. You design your face, earn clams by playing games, hang out at the beach, and go to town events at the Greek Theater. You can start your own business, buy a car and give your friends a ride, or write for the town newspaper. []//
 * 8. Independently apply digital tools and resources to address a variety of tasks and problems. (4,6)**
 * Digital Tools** - Digital CamerasIpodsComputers Interactive white boardsClass Response Systems

[|http://www.thinkfinity.com] (Free)
 * Resources** - [] - Has a wide range of websites that are child and family friendly. (Free)

Flashcards, Matching, Concentration - [] (Free) ** 10. Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual environments such as electronic books, simulation software, and Web sites. (6) ** **Electronic books** can be made by a teacher, parent, technology coach, or media specialist (or anyone that has the time). Here are some directions. <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">**Electronic Books** - if you need a reader you can download (FREE) from Microsoft at []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">There are some e-book subscriptions available for a fee for K-2. Tumblebooks at []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">. Raz-Kids at []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> (Human voice audio) Free Books for students to read - no audio - [] <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Aesop's Fables - some are just e-books, some have audio with them at [|http://aesopfables.com/] <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">**Websites** - [|www.Thinkfinity.com]<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> (Free) - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> - Sesame Street online (Free)
 * 9. Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology. (6)** Hangman Game using technology buzz words - [] (Free)
 * Simulation Software** - Most are by subscription or purchase.


 * Grades 3 - 5** *The numbers in parentheses at the end of each profile refer to the correlating ISTE NETS·S Standards 2007 . **1. Produce a media-rich digital story about a significant local event based on first-person interviews. (1,2,3,4)** <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">This website is a "Story-telling Guide" - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Digital Storytelling in the Classroom - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Example of a digital story using still photos only - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> More examples of digital story telling - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> American Rhetoric - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> (Famous speeches) Sounds - search engine - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Free Kid's Music - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Freeplay Music Library - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Free Music (Creative Commons) - [] Royalty Free Music - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Royalty Free Music - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Historical Music - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Royalty Free Pictures - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Free Pictures - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> (The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association) [] []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> (Digital History is more than just a picture data base...has lots of educational resources) []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> - Library of Congress **2. Use digital imaging technology to modify or create works of art for use in a digital presentation. (1,2,6)** Free digital imaging software: [][] - Web album generator [] - Gimp - an opensource photo editor for Windows [] - This one has some additional features beyond "editing". ** 3. Recognise bias in digital resources while researching an environmental issue with guidance from the teacher. (3,4) ** Help with evaluating a website or digital resource - "RADCAB” ™ A mnemonic acronym for information evaluation **-** []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Power Point on Bias - [] ** 4. Select and apply digital tools to collect, organize, and analyze data to evaluate theories or test hypotheses. (3,4,6) ** <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">**Data Collection**Survey Monkey - Free online survey tool - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> (requires login)Cell Phone Survey - Using SMS Txt students can survey their family and friends to collect data. **Data organization**Spread Sheets - Google docs - [|http://docs.google.com]<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> (Free - requires login) Open Office - Calc - // [|www.openoffice.org] (Free) // Excel - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">**Data Analyasis** Spread Sheets - Google docs - (Free - requires login) Open Office - Calc - // [|www.openoffice.org] (Free) // Excel - [] ** 5. Identify and investigate a global issue and generate possible solutions using digital tools and resources. (3,4) ** <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Resources for identifying a global issue - [] []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> - United Nations Agenda Resources for investigating global issues - Student Talk at ePals - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Generation of possible solutions - blogs, podcasts, slideshows to share and determine a consensus of actions to be taken or proposed actions. ** 6. Conduct science experiments using digital instruments and measurement devices. (4,6) **<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Digital Camera Digital Microscopes (USB connection) Wireless digital thermometer Digital Scales Digital Stop watch Digital Thermometers, digital thermometer probe (usb connection) Digital Caliper Wireless Digital Weather/Moon forcast station ** 7. Conceptualize, guide, and manage individual or group learning projects using digital planning tools with teacher support. (4,6) ** ** 8. Practice injury prevention by applying a variety of ergonomic strategies when using technology. (5) ** ComputerScreen Choice and Ergonomics - []Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse Use - []Bad Posture Means Pain - []Posture Do's and Don'ts Illustrated - Cornell University - [] ** 9. Debate the effect of existing and emerging technologies on individuals, society, and the global community. (5,6) ** [|**//http://www.nortellearnit.org/LearniT/technology/Digital_Ethics///**] (middle school) ** 10. Apply previous knowledge of digital technology operations to analyze and solve current hardware and software problems. (4,6) **
 * Grades 6-8 (Aged 11-14) ** *The numbers in parentheses at the end of each profile refer to the correlating [|ISTE NETS·S Standards 2007]. **1. Describe and illustrate a content-related concept or process using a model, simulation, or concept-mapping software. (1,2)** <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">**Simulations - Math** Data Analysis and Probability Simulators - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Numbers and operations - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Algebra - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Geometry - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Measurement - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> **Simulations - Science**Planet Size Comparison - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Geohunter - The Geology of Mercury - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Orbit and Rotation - Mercury and Earth comparison []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Places in the Sun - Comparison of Mercury and Earth at the nearest and most distant places from the sun - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Build a Mission to Mercury - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Team Moon - explore space careers - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Lunar Phases - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Differentiate between planets - Signs of Life - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Tour the Solar System - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Difference between Lunar and Solar eclipse Webquest - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Tides and the Moon - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Earth and Sun relationship to the Four Seasons - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Commensalism, parasitism, and mutualism - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Creepy Crawlies - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Croak - interactive mystery of why a particular frog population is declining - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Mutations - DNA overlap demonstration to illustration mutation - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Evolution Lab - This page, from Biology in Motion, features the introduction to an interactive biology activity. Using a simulation, students examine how natural selection works. Biology in Motion features a collection of biology activities and exhibits for students and teachers. []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Biological change -The Mystery of the Broken Necklace - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Curse of T. Rex - Where to Dig - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Wavelengths - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Wave Phenomena - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">How does heat travel? - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Celsius to Fahrenheit - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Cell Structure and Function - Quiz with resources - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Meisos and mitosis - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Osmosis - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Plant and animal cell - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Photosynthesis - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Parts of a flower - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Water Cycle - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Weather Bug - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Molecules - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Elements - Interactive Periodic Table - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Biomes - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Mendal's Peas - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Dichotomous Key - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics - [] []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"># Speed, Velocity, Acceleration - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Newton's 3 Laws of Motion - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Virtual Lab - (Free, requires Login) - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Physics Education Technology -University of Colorado at Boulder - (These simulations are advanced) []Concept Maps - Free download for software - [] **<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">2. Create original animations or videos documenting school, community, or local event. (1,2,6) ** <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">AniBoom -(need webcam)- mixes video with animation - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Clay animations - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Animated stick figures - [] <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Apple Tutorial for Podcasting []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Create a podcast online - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Requires a login account – Cost – Free <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Windows Movie Maker - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> (Free) **3. Gather data, examine patterns, and apply information for decision making using digital tools and resources. (1,4)** //<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">**Data Collection** Survey Monkey - Free online survey tool - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> (requires login) Cell Phone Survey - Using SMS Txt students can survey their family and friends to collect data. **Examine Patterns** - Spread Sheets - Google docs - (Free - requires login) Open Office - //Calc - // [|www.openoffice.org] (Free) <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Excel - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">**Data Analyasis** Spread Sheets - Google docs - (Free - requires login) Open Office - //Calc - // [|www.openoffice.org] (Free) <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Excel - []// 4. Participate in a cooperative learning project in an online learning community.(2) //  A Virtual Classroom (Free) [] Blogger (Free) [|www.blogger.com]  To engage students in learning activities with learners from multiple cultures through e-mail and other electronic means, try ePals Global Community at [] (Free)  // <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">5. Evaluate digital resources to determine the credibility of the author and publisher and the timeliness and accuracy of the content. (3) //<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Guidelines for Credibility - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> - []// <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">6. Employ data-collection technology such as probes, handheld devices, and geographic mapping systems to gather, view, analyze, and report results for content-related problems. (3,4,6) //<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Links for HandHelds (articles, lesson plans, blogs, etc)- []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">101 Uses for a handheld - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Kathy Schrock's List of Resources for Handhelds - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Probe Usage - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Probe Activities - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Geocaching Ideas with GPS - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">GPS Activities and Lesson Plans - []// <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">7. Select and use the appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve problems. (3,4,6) 8. Use collaborative electronic authoring tools to explore common curriculum content from multicultural perspectives with other learners. (2,3,4,5) //<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">Educational Wiki - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> (Google Sites)Collaborative Projects - []// <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">9. Integrate a variety of file types to create and illustrate a document or presentation. (1,6) //<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Common File types - []// <span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">10. Independently develop and apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems. (4,6) //<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Tutorial - How to Set up a Microphone - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> - Installing Printer Drivers - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> Tutorial for iChat and AIM - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> 2007 Excel Tutorial - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> (FREE)2007 Word Tutorial - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> (FREE)2007 PowerPoint - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;">(FREE)Windows Vista - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> (FREE)Windows XP - []<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"> (FREE) ||