=Identify NET and content Standards: =

=NET Standards: =

  • Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
· Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
· Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
· Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
· Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
· Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
=PA State Standards: Grade Level 5 =

Subject Area-1: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and listening
Standard Area-1.8: Research

· 1.8.5.B: Conduct inquiry and research on self-selected or assigned topics using a variety of teacher-guided media sources and strategies
· 1.8.5.C: Produce an organized product that presents findings, draws reasonable conclusions, and gives proper credit to sources.
Standard Area-1.9: Information, Communication, and Technology Literacy
· 1.8.5.A: Use media and technology resources for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.
Standard Area-1.6: Speaking and Listening
· 1.6.5.A: Listen critically and respond to others in small and large group situations
· 1.3.5.B: Demonstrate awareness of audience using appropriate volume and clarify in formal speaking presentations.
Subject Area-3: Science and Technology and Engineering Education
Standard area-3.4: Technology and Engineering Education
Organizing Category-3.4.A: The Scope of Technology

· 3.4.5.A1: Explain how people use tools and techniques to help them do things