Second+Grade


 * __Grade Level: Second Grade Benchmark Assessments

Performance Task: Number Stories__** The students will create and model a number story using a drawing / concept mapping software. The key components of this task include: basic keyboarding, mouse control, dragging images from image gallery Computers help us to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences. We all need to use technology tools.
 * __Essential Question or Enduring Understanding__**:
 * __NETS Student Standards Addressed:__**
 * 3. Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
 * D. Students process data and report results.
 * 4. Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
 * A. Students identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
 * 6. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:
 * A. understand and use technology systems.
 * D. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.


 * __Suggested Curricular Areas__**:
 * Math - Problem Solving
 * Math - Addition/Subtraction Facts
 * __Resources (applications, sites, templates, etc.)__**:
 * Kidspiration Template
 * Clip Art
 * __Files__**:
 * Template: [[file:2ndgradenumberstory.kid]]
 * Example: [[file:2ndgradenumberstoryexample.kid]]

The performance task will require the students to investigate a world map and locate the oceans and continents. The students will be required to identify and color code a world map. The task will include key concepts like: using drawing and formatting tools, using text boxes We use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
 * __Performance Task: World Map__**
 * __Essential Question or Enduring Understanding__**:
 * __NETS Student Standards Addressed:__**
 * 1. Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
 * A. Students apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
 * C. Students use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.
 * 6. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:
 * A. understand and use technology systems.
 * D. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.
 * __Suggested Curricular Areas__**
 * Social Studies - Map Skills/Geography
 * __Resources (applications, sites, templates, etc.):__**
 * SMART Notebook
 * Clip Art
 * Word Bank of Oceans and Continents
 * __Files:__**
 * Template: [[file:World Map Fill In.stk]]
 * Example: [[file:World Map Fill In Sample.stk]]
 * Template: [[file:OutlineMap4Continents4.kpx]]
 * Template: [[file:Oceans and Continents.kid]]

The students will Information is placed in a digital form which aids and assists with understanding. Visual elements are an important part of representing data. __**NETS Student Standards Addressed**__
 * __Performance Task: Research Project__**
 * __Essential Question or Enduring Understanding__**:

__**Suggested Curricular Areas**__
 * __Resources (applications, sites, templates, etc.):__**
 * Word
 * Web Browser
 * __Files:__**
 * Template:
 * Example: