PA Science and Technology Standards – 3.8  Science, Technology, and Human Endeavors

Grade Level

PA Academic Standard

Grade-Level Performance Objective

Learning Experiences

Supporting Materials

Assessment


Kindergarten

 

3.8.4.A.                 Know that people select, create and use science and technology and that they are limited by social and physical restraints.

 

 

 

 

 

 




 

 

 

 

3.8.4.B.                 Know how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy specific human needs and improve the quality of life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



3.8.4.C.                 Know the pros and cons of possible solutions to scientific and technological problems in society.

 

á      Develop an awareness of the use of technology. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

á      Know the basic human needs (food, clothes, air, shelter, water). 

 

 

 



 

 

 

á      Students develop an awareness of basic tools (hammer, shovel, computer, telephone).
 

á      Students develop an awareness of different types of transportation.

 

á      Students learn rules for behaving appropriately when using the computer.

 

á      Students identify basic human needs and explain why they are needed.

 

á      Students learn to work with each other when using the computer.

 

á      Students learn not to take what doesnÕt belong to them.

 

 

á      Teacher observation

á      Classroom discussion

 



 

á      Teacher observation

á      Classroom discussion

 

á      Teacher observation

á      Classroom discussion



 

 

á      Teacher observation

á      Classroom discussion

 

 

á      Teacher observation

á      Classroom discussion

 

Grade 1

 

3.8.4.A.                 Know that people select, create and use science and technology and that they are limited by social and physical restraints.

3.8.4.B.                 Know how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy specific human needs and improve the quality of life.


3.8.4.C.                 Know the pros and cons of possible solutions to scientific and technological problems in society.

 

á      Identify how science and technology affect peopleÕs lives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Learn to identify problems and solutions.

 

á      Explore the use of problem solving in science.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

á      Students learn what a ÒproblemÓ is.

á      Students learn that a solution is an answer to a problem. 

á      Students identify common classroom Òproblems.Ó

 

á      Students learn to recognize ownership of their own work and the work of others.

á      Students learn basic rules for Internet safety.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Cybersmart Curiculum.org

á      Netsmartz.org

á      DisneyÕs SurfSwell Island: disney.go. com/surfswell/index. html

á      Three Little Pigs Internet Safety: disney.go.com/  webtoons/threepigs/ index.html

á      McGruffÕs Child Safety Center:  www.mcgruff.org/ games

á      Safe Internet Surfing: www.kidsmart.org. uk/movies/Safe_ Surfing.swf

 

á      Teacher observation and classroom discussion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Classroom discussion

 

 

 

 



 

á      Teacher observation

á      Classroom discussion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Classroom discussion

 

Grade 2

 

3.8.4.A.                 Know that people select, create and use science and technology and that they are limited by social and physical restraints.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

3.8.4.B.                 Know how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy specific human needs and improve the quality of life.

3.8.4.C.                 Know the pros and cons of possible solutions to scientific and technological problems in society.

 

á      Develop an awareness of how technology affects people and the world.

á      Develop an awareness of rules for using technology in the classroom.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

á      Develop an awareness of technology and how it is used in the community. 



á      Explore ways to find a solution to a problem. 

 

 

á      Students develop an awareness of how technology helps people to solve problems.


á      Students understand that rules for computer use are necessary so that equipment can be available and work properly for everyone.

á      Students learn to follow directions relating to computer use when given by the teacher.

á      Students understand that rules for using the Internet are necessary to insure a safe learning experience for everyone. 

á      Students learn to recognize another personÕs right to privacy.


á      Students learn to recognize and navigate away from Internet advertisements and pop-up ads.

á      Students learn the importance of keeping personal information private and not to enter personal information on an Internet web site.

á      Students learn to tell their teacher (or an adult they know) if they see something on the Internet that makes them uncomfortable.

 

á      Students develop an awareness of the Internet and how it enables global communication.

 

á      Students discuss solutions to community problems. 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Internet Safety Resources:

 

á      www.cybersmart.org

á      www.isafe.org

á      www.netsmartz.org

á      www.safekids.com

á      DisneyÕs SurfSwell Island: disney.go. com/surfswell/index. html

á      Three Little Pigs Internet Safety: disney.go.com/  webtoons/threepigs/ index.html

á      McGruffÕs Child Safety Center:  www.mcgruff.org/ games

á      Safe Internet Surfing: www.kidsmart.org. uk/movies/Safe_ Surfing.swf



 

á      Teacher observation and classroom discussion



á      Teacher observation and classroom discussion

 

 

 

 

 

á      Teacher observation and classroom discussion

 

 

á      Teacher observation and classroom discussion

 

 

 

 

 

á      Teacher observation and classroom discussion

 

á      Teacher observation and classroom discussion

 

á      Teacher observation and classroom discussion

 

 



 

 

á      Teacher observation and classroom discussion

 

 

 

 

á      Teacher questioning and classroom discussion

 

 

 

á      Teacher questioning and classroom discussion

 

Grade 3

 

3.8.4.A.                 Know that people select, create and use science and technology and that they are limited by social and physical restraints.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.8.4.B.                 Know how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy specific human needs and improve the quality of life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.8.4.C.                 Know the pros and cons of possible solutions to scientific and technological problems in society.

 

á      Discuss recent advances in communication technology.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Develop an understanding of basic safety rules. 

 

 



á      Describe how technology resources serve specific needs and improve the quality of life.   

 

 

 





 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Identify ways in which technology is integrated into daily living.

 

 

á      Discuss the impact of technology on the school and community.

á      Identify appropriate uses of technology in the classroom.

 

á      Students describe recent technological advances (cell phone, Internet, etc.).

á      Students describe how scientific discoveries and technological advancements are related.

 

 

á      Students identify basic rules regarding electricity safety, proper use of equipment, and handling media.

á      Students describe an invention and the resources that were used to create it. 

á      Learn to respect the work of others, which may be stored on a school computer.

á      Learn to inform the teacher if a computer is not working properly.

á      Students name ways that technology is used in the school and community.

 

á      Students name specific ways that technology is used in daily living.

 

á      Students follow the rules for using technology in the classroom, as described by the classroom teacher.

á      Students understand the importance of keeping information private when using the Internet.


Inventions and Technology:

á      Kids.nypl.org/science/ inventions.cfm

á      www.b-link.co.uk/ckn/ inventors/john_logie_ baird.htm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cybersmartcurriculum. org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internet Safety Resources:

á      www.cybersmart.org

á      www.isafe.org

á      www.netsmartz.org

á      www.safekids.com

á      wiredkids.org

á      kidsmart.org.uk/ movies/Safe_Surfing.swf

 

 

á      Teacher questioning and classroom discussion

 

 

á      Teacher questioning and classroom discussion

 

 

 

 

á      Teacher questioning and classroom discussion

 

 

 

 

á      Teacher questioning and classroom discussion

 

 

á      Classroom discussion

 

 

 

 

 

á      Classroom discussion

 

 

 

 

á      Classroom discussion

 

 

 

 

 

á      Teacher observation and classroom discussion

 

á      Teacher observation and classroom discussion

 

 

 

á      Teacher observation and classroom discussion

 

 

Grade 4

 

3.8.4.A.                 Know that people select, create and use science and technology and that they are limited by social and physical restraints.

 



3.8.4.B.                 Know how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy specific human needs and improve the quality of life.

 

 

3.8.4.C.                 Know the pros and cons of possible solutions to scientific and technological problems in society.

 

á      Identify and describe positive and negative impacts that result from using new tools and techniques.

 

á      Describe the positive and negative impacts of technological change in the community.

 

 

á      Recognize the ownership of ideas and abide by copyright laws.

 

á      Students learn that while technology can help us solve problems and complete tasks, it canÕt do everything we want it to do.

á      Students describe specific pros and cons of using technology to solve everyday problems.

 

 

á      Students learn to recognize advertisements and potentially distracting or misleading sources of information on the web.

 

 

á      Students describe specific ways that they can use technology to solve problems and find information.

á      With the assistance of the teacher, students learn how to cite sources of electronic information used in researching a topic.

á      Students become familiar with software copyright laws and learn to respect them.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internet Safety Resources:

 

á      www.cybersmart.org

á      www.isafe.org

á      www.netsmartz.org

á      www.safekids.com

á      www.wiredkids.org

á      kidsmart.org.uk/ movies/Safe_Surfing.swf

 

á      Web browser

á      Student-friendly search tools

á      Power Library

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      www.cybersmart curriculum.org

 

á      Classroom discussion and teacher observation

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Classroom discussion and teacher observation

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Classroom discussion and teacher observation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Classroom discussion and teacher observation

 

 

 

 

 

á      Classroom discussion and teacher observation

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Classroom discussion and teacher observation

 

Grade 5

 

3.8.7.A.                 Explain how sciences and technologies are limited in their effects and influences on society.

 

 



 

3.8.7.B.                 Explain how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy specific human needs and improve the quality of life.

 

3.8.7.C.                 Identify the pros and cons of applying technological and scientific solutions to address problems and the effect upon society.

 

á      Understand the major provisions of the districtÕs Acceptable Use Policy.



 

 

á      Develop an understanding of how society continues to use technology as a useful tool and how the tool benefits society.

 

á      Students identify technology developments that address and solve problems in our society.
 

 

á      Learn basic terminology regarding software, copyright, and ethical use of information. 

 

á      Students explain the major provisions of the districtÕs Acceptable Use Policy and understand its importance.

 

 

á      Students describe ways that technology tools are used to benefit society. 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Students research technological inventions and describe how they have impacted society.

 

á      With the assistance of the teacher, students learn how to cite sources of information, including books and electronic resources.

á      Students develop an understanding of software copyright as it pertains to freeware, shareware, and commercial software.

 

BASD Acceptable Use Policy

 

Internet Safety Resources:

 

á      www.cybersmart.org

á      www.isafe.org

á      www.netsmartz.org

á      www.safekids.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Power Library

á      www.cybersmart curriculum.org

á      Citationmachine.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Copyright, Ethics, and Acceptable Use resources at Cybersmart Curriculum.com

 

 

 

 

á      Teacher observation

á      Classroom discussion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Classroom discussion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Classroom discussions

á      Completed projects

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Teacher observation

á      Completed projects

 

 

 

 

á      Classroom discussions

 

Grade 6

 

3.8.7.A.                 Explain how sciences and technologies are limited in their effects and influences on society.



3.8.7.B.                 Explain how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy specific human needs and improve the quality of life.

3.8.7.C.                 Identify the pros and cons of applying technological and scientific solutions to address problems and the effect upon society.

 

á      Explain how our society continues to use technology as a useful tool and how the tool is limited in some ways.

á      Continue to develop an understanding of rules for using technological equipment. 
 

 

á      Learn social, ethical, and legal responsibilities when using the Internet (as part of the district AUP).

á      Students observe ethical behavior regarding downloading and copying files and citing sources of information.



















 

 

á      Students explain how hardware can be damaged by static electricity, dust, or carelessness.

 

 

á      Students respect the security of passwords on the network.

 




 

á      Students recognize that information on the Internet may be biased. 

 



á      Students learn to properly cite sources of information collected from multiple sources, in both electronic format and other forms of writing.

á      Students learn principles of appropriate communication (ÒnetiquetteÓ) when interacting with other students or experts on the Internet. 

á      Students evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias in electronic information resources.

á      Students identify a broad range of issues related to use and misuse of information and communication technology resources (privacy, security, copyright, file sharing, plagiarism) and discuss the laws relating to each.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BASD Acceptable Use Policy

 

www.isafe.org

www.safekids.com

www.netsmartz.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

www.citationmachine.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copyright resources:

www.copyright.gov/ circs/circ1.html

 

CyberSmart Curriculum.org Copyright and Ethics resources

 

 

 

á      Teacher observation

á      Classroom discussion

 

 

 

á      Teacher observation

á      Classroom discussion

 




á      Teacher observation

á      Classroom discussion

 

 

 

 

á      Completed projects



 

 





á      Teacher observation

á      Classroom assignments and projects

 





á      Completed projects








á      Classroom discussion

á      Discussion / assignment or project

 

Grade 7

 

3.8.7.A.                 Explain how sciences and technologies are limited in their effects and influences on society.

3.8.7.B.                 Explain how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy specific human needs and improve the quality of life.

3.8.7.C.                 Identify the pros and cons of applying technological and scientific solutions to address problems and the effect upon society.

 

á      Explain classroom rules and the district AUP regarding responsible use of technology.

á      Explain safe practices for sharing personal information over the Internet.


á      Demonstrate ethical behavior regarding downloading and copying files, and citing sources of information.






á      Illustrate how society continues to use technology as a useful tool and how that tool is limited in some ways.

 

á      Students practice responsible use of technology as outlined in the district AUP and driverÕs license.

á      Students review and use safe practices for sharing personal information on the Internet.

 

 

á      Students research the Internet to identify and discuss scenarios or examples that illustrate ethical behaviors for downloading files, copying files, and citing sources of information.

 

á      Students list examples of how they currently use technology and predict how they may use and benefit from its use in the future.

 

 

BASD Acceptable Use Policy

 

www.isafe.org

www.safekids.com

www.netsmartz.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Library

www.citationmachine.net

 

Copyright resources:

www.copyright.gov/ circs/circ1.html

 

 

á      Teacher observation





á      Teacher observation



 




á      Teacher observation

á      Discussion

á      Assignment and/or project








á      Teacher observation

á      Discussion

á      Assignment and/or project

 

Grade 8

 

3.8.10.A.              Analyze the relationship between societal demands and scientific and technological enterprises.




3.8.10.B.              Analyze how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy specific human needs and improve the quality of life.



3.8.10.C.              Evaluate possibilities, consequences, and impacts of scientific and technological solutions.

 

 

á      Explain and demonstrate an understanding of classroom rules and district AUP regarding responsible use of technology.

á      Demonstrate safe practices for sharing personal information over the Internet.



á      Continue to demonstrate ethical behavior regarding downloading and copying files, and citing sources of information.

 

 

á      Explain the term ÒvirusÓ as it relates to computers, as well as ways to protect a computer from a virus.


á      Develop a deeper understanding of how our society continues to use technology as a useful tool.

 

 

á      Students continue to practice responsible use of technology as outlined in the AUP / driverÕs license.


á      Students independently apply safe practices related to sharing personal information and making contacts on the Internet.

á      Students review and apply strategies for avoiding plagiarism.  Students review and apply strategies for citing sources of text and digital information used.

 

á      Students explain the potential harm of intrusive applications and safeguards for limiting exposure to these.

á      Students describe how our society utilizes technology in a positive way.

á      Describe ways that technology has made the world a global community.

 

 

BASD Acceptable Use Policy

 

www.isafe.org

www.safekids.com

www.netsmartz.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Power Library

 

www.citationmachine.net

 

Copyright resources:

www.copyright.gov/ circs/circ1.html

 

Cybersmart Curriculum.org Copyright Resources

 

á      Teacher observation








á      Teacher observation

 

 

 

 




á      Teacher observation

á      Discussion

á      Assignment and/or project


 

 

 

 

 

á      Discussion / teacher observation

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Teacher observation / discussion, assignment, project

 

á      Teacher observation

á      Classroom discussion

 

Grade 9

 

3.8.10.A.              Analyze the relationship between societal demands and scientific and technological enterprises.

 

 

 

3.8.10.B.              Analyze how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy specific human needs and improve the quality of life.

 

 

 

 

 

3.8.10.C.              Evaluate possibilities, consequences, and impacts of scientific and technological solutions.

 

á      Explain the effects of increased production on society and the environment.





á      Describe and evaluate societal change as a result of technological developments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Demonstrate how available software applications can assist with problem solving, decision making, and creativity. 

 

 

á      Students develop a deeper understanding of how technology impacts society through increased production, economics, and marketing. 

á      Students discuss examples of technological advancements in society and in the fields of education, medicine, building construction, transportation, and communication.

 

á      Students demonstrate how applications such as simulators, probes, computer-aided design, graphing calculators, and art/music composition software can be applied for problem solving, decision-making, and creativity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Simulation software

á      Probeware

á      Graphing calculators

á      Garageband

á      Photoshop

á      Inspiration

á      MS Office or other productivity software

 

á      Teacher observation

á      Discussion

á      Assignment and/or project




á      Teacher observation

á      Discussion

á      Assignment and/or project

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Completed projects

 

Grade 10

 

3.8.10.A.              Analyze the relationship between societal demands and scientific and technological enterprises.




3.8.10.B.              Analyze how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy specific human needs and improve the quality of life.




 

 

 

 

 



3.8.10.C.              Evaluate possibilities, consequences, and impacts of scientific and technological solutions.

 

á      Compare and contrast potential solutions to technological, social, economic, and environmental problems.


á      Routinely use applications such as simulators, probes, computer aided-design, calculators, and art/music composition software to solve a specific problem or accomplish a task.

 

 

 

á      Develop an understanding of how technology affects people, culture, and society.


 

á      Students compare and contrast potential solutions to technological, social, economic, and environmental problems.

á      Students demonstrate how applications such as simulators, probes, computer-aided design, graphing calculators, and art/music composition software can be applied for problem solving, decision-making, and creativity.

 

á      Students discuss and evaluate the impact that technology has on society.

 

á      Power Library

á      Online library resources, research tools, and databases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Simulation software

á      Probeware

á      CAD software

á      Graphing calculators

á      Photoshop

á      Photoshop Elements

á      Garageband

 

á      Teacher observation

á      Discussion

á      Assignment and/or project

 

 



 

á      Class assignments and/or projects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Classroom discussions and projects

 

Grade 11

 

3.8.12.A.              Synthesize and evaluate the interactions and constraints of science and technology on society.

 

 

 

3.8.12.B.              Apply the use of ingenuity and technological resources to solve specific societal needs and improve the quality of life.


3.8.12.C.              Evaluate the consequences and impacts of scientific and technological solutions.

 

á      Be fluent in the use of local and global information and communication networks.


á      Develop an understanding of the power of technology in shaping societyÕs perceptions.


á      Describe the capabilities of available technology resources and understand how they can be used for lifelong learning.

 

á      Evaluate how technology affects people, culture, and society. 




á      Understand the costs, benefits, and risks of existing and emerging technologies.


 

á      Students demonstrate appropriate communication when interacting with others on the Internet.
 

á      Students describe and discuss the influence of media on society through advertising and marketing.

á      Students correctly cite sources of information used in producing documents, projects, and other publications.

 

 

á      Students evaluate the impact of technological solutions on society.



á      Students compare and contrast issues relating to technology equity, environmental concerns, health care, and biotechnology.

 

á      Web browser

á      Power Library

á      Online library resources, research tools, and databases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Citationmachine.net

 

á      Teacher observation

á      Discussion

á      Assignment and/or project




á      Teacher observation

á      Discussion

á      Assignment and/or project


 

á      Teacher observation

á      Classroom assignments and/or projects

 

 

 

 

 

á      Classroom discussion

á      Completed assignments and/or projects

 

á      Classroom discussion

á      Completed assignments and/or projects

 

Grade 12

 

3.8.12.A.              Synthesize and evaluate the interactions and constraints of science and technology on society.




3.8.12.B.              Apply the use of ingenuity and technological resources to solve specific societal needs and improve the quality of life.

 

3.8.12.C.              Evaluate the consequences and impacts of scientific and technological solutions.

 

á      Describe the capabilities of available technology resources and how they can be used for lifelong learning.

á      Describe how technological changes can produce social, political, and economic changes.



á      Understand how emerging technologies affect society economically and socially.

 

á      Students describe the capabilities of available technology resources and how they can be used for lifelong learning.

á      Students describe how technological changes can produce social, political, and economic changes
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á      Students develop an understanding of the alternatives, risks, costs and benefits of existing and emerging technologies (e.g., equity of access, environmental concerns, health care and biotechnology)

á      Students identify and investigate the influence of advances in technology and science as related to medicine, agriculture, transportation and communication.

 

 

á      Power Library

á      Online library resources, research tools, and databases

 

 

 

á      Teacher observation

á      Discussion

á      Assignment and/or project

 

 

 

 

á      Classroom discussion

á      Completed assignments and/or projects

 

 

 

á      Classroom discussion

á      Completed assignments and/or projects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á      Classroom discussion

á      Completed assignments and/or projects