3.7.  3.7 Technological Devices:  Students use tools to observe, measure, move and make things. New technological tools and techniques make it possible to enact far-reaching changes in our world. Technology enhances the students' abilities to identify problems and determine solutions. Computers play an integral role in every day life by extending our abilities to collect, analyze and communicate information and ideas.

 

 

3.7.4.  GRADE 4

 

 

3.7.7.  GRADE 7

 

3.7.10.  GRADE 10

 

3.7.12.  GRADE 12

PennsylvaniaÕs public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the

 knowledge and skills needed to . . .

 

A.  Explore the use of basic tools, simple materials and techniques to safely solve problems.

á     Describe the scientific principles on which various tools are based.

á     Group tools and machines by their function.

á     Select and safely apply appropriate tools and materials to solve simple problems.

 

 

 

 

 

B.  Select appropriate instruments to study materials.

á     Develop simple skills to measure, record, cut and fasten.

á     Explain appropriate instrument selection for specific tasks.

 

 

A.  Describe the safe and appropriate use of tools, materials and techniques to answer questions and solve problems.

á     Identify uses of tools, machines, materials, information, people, money, energy and time that meet specific design criteria.

á     Describe safe procedures for using tools and materials.

á     Assess materials for appropriateness of use.

 

 

 

 

B.  Use appropriate instruments and apparatus to study materials.

á     Select appropriate instruments to measure the size, weight, shape and temperature of living and non-living objects.

á     Apply knowledge of different measurement systems to measure and record objectsÕ properties.

 

 

 

 

 

A. Identify and safely use a variety of tools, basic machines, materials and techniques to solve problems and answer questions.

á     Select and safely apply appropriate tools, materials and processes necessary to solve complex problems.

á     Apply advanced tool and equipment manipulation techniques to solve problems.

 

 

 

 

B. Apply appropriate instruments and apparatus to examine a variety of objects and processes.

á     Describe and use appropriate instruments to gather and analyze data.

á     Compare and contrast different scientific measurement systems; select the best measurement system for a specific situation.

á     Explain the need to estimate measurements within error of various instruments.

á     Apply accurate measurement knowledge to solve everyday problems.

á     Describe and demonstrate the operation and use of advanced instrumentation in evaluating material and chemical properties (e.g., scanning electron microscope, nuclear magnetic resonance machines).

 

 

A.    Apply advanced tools, materials and techniques to answer complex questions.

á     Demonstrate the safe use of complex tools and machines within their specifications.

á     Select and safely apply appropriate tools, materials and processes necessary to solve complex problems that could result in more than one solution.

á     Evaluate and use technological resources to solve complex multi-step problems.

 

B.     Evaluate appropriate instruments and apparatus to accurately measure materials and processes.

á     Apply and evaluate the use of appropriate instruments to accurately measure scientific and technologic phenomena within the error limits of the equipment.

á     Evaluate the appropriate use of different measurement scales (macro and micro).

á     Evaluate the utility and advantages of a variety of absolute and relative measurement scales for their appropriate application.

 

 

 

Computer literacy, including the use of hardware and software in standard statements C, D, and E, should be integrated across all content areas.

 

C.  Identify basic computer operations and concepts.

á     Identify the major parts necessary for a computer to input and output data.

á     Explain and demonstrate the basic use of input and output devices (e.g., keyboard, monitor, printer, mouse).

á     Explain and demonstrate the use of external and internal storage devices (e.g., disk drive, CD drive).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D.  Use basic computer software.

á     Apply operating system skills to perform basic computer tasks.

á     Apply basic word processing skills.

á     Identify and use simple graphic and presentation graphic materials generated by the computer.

á     Apply specific instructional software.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E.   Identify basic computer communications systems.

á     Apply a web browser.

á     Apply basic electronic mail functions.

á     Use on-line searches to answer age appropriate questions.

 

 

C.  Explain and demonstrate basic computer operations and concepts.

á     Know specialized computer applications used in the community.

á     Describe the function of advanced input and output devices

      (e.g., scanners, video images,

      plotters, projectors) and

      demonstrate their use.

á     Demonstrate age appropriate keyboarding skills and techniques.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D.  Apply computer software to solve specific problems.

á     Identify software designed to meet specific needs (e.g., Computer Aided Drafting, design software, tutorial, financial, presentation software).

á     Identify and solve basic software problems relevant to specific software applications.

á     Identify basic multimedia applications.

á     Demonstrate a basic knowledge of desktop publishing applications.

á     Apply intermediate skills in utilizing word processing, database and spreadsheet software.

á     Apply basic graphic manipulation techniques.

 

E.   Explain basic computer communications systems.

á     Describe the organization and functions of the basic parts that make up the World Wide Web.

á     Apply advanced electronic mail functions.

á     Apply basic on-line research techniques to solve a specific problem.

 

 

C. Apply basic computer operations and concepts.

á     Identify solutions to basic hardware and software problems.

á     Apply knowledge of advanced input devices.

á     Apply knowledge of hardware setup.

á     Describe the process for basic software installation and demonstrate it.

á     Analyze and solve basic operating systems problems.

á     Apply touch keyboarding skills and techniques at expectable speed and accuracy.

á     Demonstrate the ability to perform basic software installation.

 

D. Utilize computer software to solve specific problems.

á     Identify legal restrictions in the use of software and the output of data.

á     Apply advanced graphic manipulation and desktop publishing techniques.

á     Apply basic multimedia applications.

á     Apply advanced word processing, database and spreadsheet skills.

á     Describe and demonstrate how two or more software applications can be used to produce an output.

á     Select and apply software designed to meet specific needs.

 

 

 

 

E. Apply basic computer communications systems.

á     Identify and explain various types of on-line services.

á     Identify and explain the function of the parts of a basic network.

á     Describe and apply the components of a web page and their function.

á     Explain and demonstrate file transfer within and out side of a computer network.

á     Identify, describe and complete advanced on-line research.

 

 

C.    Evaluate computer operations and concepts as to their effectiveness to solve specific problems.

á     Describe and demonstrate atypical software installation.

á     Analyze and solve hardware and advanced software problems.

á     Assess and apply multiple input and output devices to solve

     specific problems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D.    Evaluate the effectiveness of computer software to solve specific problems.

á     Evaluate the effectiveness of software to produce an output and demonstrate the process.

á     Design and apply advanced multimedia techniques.

á     Analyze, select and apply the appropriate software to solve complex problems.

á     Evaluate the effectiveness of the computer as a presentation tool.

á     Analyze the legal responsibilities of computer users.

 

 

 

 

 

 

E.     Assess the effectiveness of computer communications systems.

á     Assess the effectiveness of a computer based communications system.

á     Transfer files among different computer platforms.

á     Analyze the effectiveness of on-line information resources to meet the needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications and productivity.

á     Apply knowledge of protocol standards to solve connectivity problems.