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StandardsNational Educational Technology Standards for Students Addressed in this Unit1 Basic operations and concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. Students are proficient in the use of technology. 3 Technology productivity tools Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works. 4 Technology communications tools Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences. Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences. 5 Technology research tools Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. Students use technology tools to process data and report results. Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR TECHNOLOGY LITERATE STUDENTS ADDRESSED IN THIS UNIT 5. Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum. (3, 6) 6. Design, develop, publish, and present products (e.g., Web pages, videotapes) using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and outside the classroom. (4, 5, 6) Illinois Learning Standards Addressed in this Unit Language Arts STATE GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency. A. Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections. B. Apply reading strategies to improve understanding and fluency. C. Comprehend a broad range of reading materials. STATE GOAL 2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas. A. Understand how literary elements and techniques are used to convey meaning. B. Read and interpret a variety of literary works. STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes. A. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and structure. B. Compose well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences. C. Communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes. STATE GOAL 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations. A. Listen effectively in formal and informal situations. B. Speak effectively using language appropriate to the situation and audience. STATE GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information. A. Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas. B. Analyze and evaluate information acquired from various sources. C. Apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats. Social Sciences STATE GOAL 14: Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States. A. Understand and explain basic principles of the United States government. B. Understand the structures and functions of the political systems of Illinois, the United States and other nations. C. Understand election processes and responsibilities of citizens. D. Understand the roles and influences of individuals and interest groups in the political systems of Illinois, the United States and other nations. E. Understand United States foreign policy as it relates to other nations and international issues. F. Understand the development of United States political ideas and traditions. STATE GOAL 15: Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States. A. Understand how different economic systems operate in the exchange, production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. B. Understand that scarcity necessitates choices by consumers. C. Understand that scarcity necessitates choices by producers. D. Understand trade as an exchange of goods or services. E. Understand the impact of government policies and decisions on production and consumption in the economy. STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations. A. Apply the skills of historical analysis and interpretation. B. Understand the development of significant political events. C. Understand the development of economic systems. D. Understand Illinois, United States and world social history. E. Understand Illinois, United States and world environmental history. STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States. A. Locate, describe and explain places, regions and features on the Earth. B. Analyze and explain characteristics and interactions of the Earth≠s physical systems. C. Understand relationships between geographic factors and society. D. Understand the historical significance of geography. STATE GOAL 18: Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States. A. Compare characteristics of culture as reflected in language, literature, the arts, traditions and institutions. B. Understand the roles and interactions of individuals and groups in society. C. Understand how social systems form and develop over time. Fine Arts STATE GOAL 25: Know the language of the arts. A. Understand the sensory elements, organizational principles and expressive qualities of the arts. B. Understand the similarities, distinctions and connections in and among the arts. STATE GOAL 26: Through creating and performing, understand how works of art are produced. A. Understand processes, traditional tools and modern technologies used in the arts. B. Apply skills and knowledge necessary to create and perform in one or more of the arts. STATE GOAL 27: Understand the role of the arts in civilizations, past and present. A. Analyze how the arts function in history, society and everyday life. B. Understand how the arts shape and reflect history, society and everyday life.
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