Trenton Public Schools. Eighth Grade Technological Literacy PDF Free Download

Goals By the end of eighth grade students should be able to: Use a word processing program to create professional documents with advanced text-formatting and graphics. Plan and create a database from a spreadsheet program to input data, set define fields and produce a report using sort and query Create a multimedia presentation including sound and images. Construct a simple spreadsheet, enter data and interpret the information. Choose appropriate tools and information resources to support research and solve real world problems The use of digital tools and media-rich resources enhance creativity and the construction of knowledge Use a variety of digital tools and environments supports the learning process and foster collaboration in solving local or global issues and problems. Understand the consequences of cyber bullying and internet safety in group discussion with teacher. Understand the Creative Commons guidelines and the application of fair use Understand technological advancements create societal concerns regarding the practice of legal, safe and ethical behaviors. Understand effective use of digital tools assists in gathering and managing information Use technological tools to explain the impact of globalization on the development of a technological system over time. Address a real-world problem using the design process to create a product using specific criteria and constraints. Develop a multimedia presentation that features a design problem. The design problem should demonstrate the student ability to identify the design constraints and trade-offs involved in designing a prototype (e.g., how the prototype might fail and how it might be improved). Build a prototype using science and math principles throughout the design process. Collaborate with learners from other countries to gauge and summarize the perspectives of other cultures about a current event or contemporary figure using electric tools. Give an explanation for registering a patent and explain why a patent is needed. Develop a media-rich presentation comparing the difference between the current and past incidences of ethical and unethical use of labor in the United States or another country. Use technology to demonstrate the role of ethics and bias on trend analysis and prediction in the development of a product that impacts communities in the United States and/or other countries Develop a group product using the design process, data analysis, and trends, and maintain a digital log with annotated sketches to record the development cycle. Use digital log with annotated sketches and recordings to explain the impact of resource selection and processing in the development of a common technological product or system. 167

Constantly monitor, maintained, improve products and environmental needs for design systems. Use an audio/video/digital multimedia tool to expound the interdependence of a subsystem that operates as part of a system. Demonstrate through digital media how the resources and processes used in the production of a current technological product can be modified to have a more positive impact on the environment and the economy. Content Technology Area Standard 8.1 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and collaboratively and to create and communicate knowledge. In a world of constant change, what skills should we learn? Technology is constantly changing and requires How do I choose which technological tools to use and when continuous learning of new skills. it is appropriate to use them? Selection of technology should be based on personal How can I transfer what I know to new technological and /or career needs assessment. situations/experiences A tool is only as good as the person using it. Content Statement The use of technology and digital tools requires knowledge and appropriate use of operations and related applications. A. Technology Operations and Concepts Cumulative Progress Technology Indicator (CPI) Objectives: Students will be able to 8.1.8.A.1 Create professional documents (e.g., newsletter, personalized learning plan, business letter or flyer) using advanced features of a word processing program. Use a word processing program to create professional documents with advanced textformatting and graphics. ELA Objectives: Students will be able to W.8.6 Identify technology (e.g., Word, Publisher, Power Point) that will help me compose, edit and publish my writing. W.8.6 Use technology to produce and publish my writing. (S) Correctly format works cited page Insert various graphics to enhance written documents Insert graphics into brochures posters, and 168

8.1.8.A.2 Plan and create a simple database, define fields, input data, and produce a report using sort and query 8.1.8.A.3 Create a multimedia presentation including sound and images. Plan and create a database from a spreadsheet program to input data, set define fields and produce a report using sort and query Create a multimedia presentation including sound and images. W.8.6 Identify technology (e.g., Word, Publisher, Power Point) that will help me compose, edit and publish my writing. W.8.6 Identify technology (e.g., Word, Publisher, Power Point) that will help me compose, edit and publish my writing. word documents Use database program to create phonebook or other student centered assignments defined fields print reports and add data to perform a search Using written/typed assignments develop a PowerPoint or other multimedia production. Content Area 8.1.8.A.4 Generate a spreadsheet to calculate, graph, and present information. 8.1.8.A.5 Select and use appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve problems. Technology Construct a simple spreadsheet, enter data and interpret the information Select and use appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve problems. W.8.6 Use technology to produce and publish my writing. W.8.6 Identify technology (e.g., Word, Publisher, Power Point) that will help me compose, edit and publish my writing. RI.8.7 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of presenting a topic or idea in different mediums. Record data from a survey into a data processing program Complete a teacher and student driven analysis of the data. Use techniques to search a database or Internet e.g. EBSCO or Google 169

Standard 8.1 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and collaboratively and to create and communicate knowledge. How can digital tools be used for creating original and innovative works, ideas, and solutions? Digital tools provide enhanced opportunities to design innovative solutions, and express ideas creatively. Content Statement The use of digital tools and mediarich resources enhances creativity and the construction of knowledge. B. Creativity and Innovation Cumulative Progress Technology Indicator (CPI) Objectives: Students will be able to 8.1.8.B.1 Synthesize and publish information about a local or global issue or event on a collaborative, webbased service (also known as a shared hosted service Use digital tools and media-rich resources to enhance creativity and the construction of knowledge. ELA Objectives: RI.8.7 Explain how information text is presented in different mediums (e.g., audio, video, multimedia.) Access information through current technologies e.g. Internet, cell phone, etc. 170

Content Area Standard Technology 8.1 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and collaboratively and to create and communicate knowledge. Technology use can have positive or negative impact on both users and those affected by their use. Digital tools allow for communication and collaboration anytime/anyplace worldwide. Content Statement Digital tools and environments support the learning process and foster collaboration in solving local or global issues and problems C. Communication and Collaboration Cumulative Progress Technology Indicator (CPI) Objectives: Students will be able to 8.1.8.C.1 Participate in an online learning community with learners from other countries to understand their perspectives on a global problem or issue, and propose possible solutions.. Use a variety of digital tools and environments supports the learning process and foster collaboration in solving local or global issues and problems. ELA Objectives: W.8.6 Collaborate with peers, teachers and other experts through technology to enhance my writing. Digital tools allow for communication and collaboration anytime/anyplace worldwide 171

Content Area Technology Standard 8.1 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and collaboratively and to create and communicate knowledge. What are an individual s responsibilities for using technology? Technology use can have positive or negative What constitutes misuse and how can it best be prevented? impact on both users and those affected by their use. Content Statement Technological advancements create societal concerns regarding the practice of safe, legal, and ethical behaviors. D. Digital Citizenship Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) 8.1.8.D.1 Model appropriate online behaviors related to cyber safety, cyber bullying, cyber security, and cyber ethics. ethics when using existing and emerging technologies. Technology Objectives: Understand the consequences of cyber bullying and internet safety in group discussion with teacher. ELA Objectives: RI.8.7 Explain how information text is presented in different mediums (e.g., audio, video, multimedia.) Use appropriate online behaviors related to cyber safety, cyber bullying, cyber security, and cyber ethics. 8.1.8.D.2 Summarize the application of fair use and Creative Commons guidelines. Understand the Creative Commons guidelines and the application of fair use Commons guidelines. 172 R.I.8.2 Compose an objective summary stating the key points of the text without adding my own opinions or feelings. Apply fair use and Creative Commons guidelines to in-class assignments 8.1.8.D.3 Understand technological SL.8.2 Analyze the Discuss how bias and

Demonstrate how information on a controversial issue may be biased.. advancements create societal concerns regarding the practice of legal, safe and ethical behaviors. information presented in variety of media and formats (e.g., charts, graphs, tables, websites, speeches) to determine the purpose of the presentation reliability can be connected. 173

Content Area Technology Standard 8.1 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and collaboratively and to create and communicate knowledge. How do I choose which technological tools to use and when it is appropriate to use them? Selection of technology should be based on personal and/or career needs assessment. How can I transfer what I know to new technological situations/experiences? A tool is only as good as the person using it. F. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision-Making Content Statement Information accessed through the use of digital tools assists in generating solutions and making decisions. Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) 8.1.8.F.1 - Use an electronic authoring tool in collaboration with learners from other countries to evaluate and summarize the perspectives of other cultures about a current event or contemporary figure. Technology Objectives: Collaborate with learners from other countries to gauge and summarize the perspectives of other cultures about a current event or contemporary figure using electric tools. ELA Objectives: W.8.6 Collaborate with peers, teachers and other experts through technology to enhance my writing. Participate in an online discussion with students from other countries to select a recent event that has had a global impact. 175

Content Area Technology Standard 8.2 Technology Education, Engineering, and Design All students will develop an understanding of the nature and impact of technology, engineering, technological design, and the designed world, as they relate to the individual, global society, and the environment. Can we control the pace at which technology is created? Should we, even if we can? Content Statement Technology products and systems impact every aspect of the world in which we live. A. Nature of Technology: Creativity and Innovation Cumulative Progress Technology Objectives: Indicator (CPI) 8.2.8.A.1 Explain the impact of globalization on the development of a technological system over time.. Use technological tools to explain the impact of globalization on the development of a technological system over time. Technology evolves at an ever accelerating pace based on the needs/wants of society and is influenced by cultural, political and environmental values and constraints. ELA Objectives: W.8.2 Can select a topic and identify and gather relevant information (e.g., well-chosen facts, definitions, details, quotations, examples) to share with my audience. SL.8.3 Can identify claims that are supported by fact(s) and those that are opinion(s). Students will postulate that the Earth has or will run out of a particular natural resource (e.g., Red wood trees) and explain how that will affect society. 176

Content Area Technology Standard 8.2 Technology Education, Engineering, and Design All students will develop an understanding of the nature and impact of technology, engineering, technological design, and the designed world, as they relate to the individual, global society, and the environment. How does technology extend human capabilities? What are the positive and negative consequences of technology? Should technologies that produce negative impact continue to be used? When are sophisticated tools required and when are the simplest tools the best to use? Can a system continue to operate with a missing or malfunctioning component? Is it always beneficial to use the most economical material/materials for production of a technological product? Technological outcomes have the potential for anticipated and unanticipated positive and negative results. The design process is fundamental to technology and engineering. A system has interrelated components designed to collectively achieve a desired goal. All technological activities use resources that include tools/machines, materials, information, energy, capital, time and people. Content Statement The design process is a systematic approach to solving problems. B. Design: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision-Making Cumulative Progress Technology Objectives: ELA Objectives: Indicator (CPI) 8.2.8.B.1 - Design and create a product that addresses a real-world problem using the design process and working with specific criteria and constraints. Address a real-world problem using the design process to create a product using specific criteria and constraints. 177 W.8.4 Can use organizational/formatting structures (graphic organizers) to develop my writing ideas. (S) W.8.6 Can use technology to produce and publish my Identify a technological problem within the current society (e.g., Green Transportation /Machines): design a solution and the show process of how they/or the group arrived at the solution.

writing. 8.2.8.B.2 Identify the design constraints and trade-offs involved in designing a prototype (e.g., how the prototype might fail and how it might be improved) by completing a design problem and reporting results in a multimedia presentation. 8.2.8.B.3 Solve a science-based design challenge and build a prototype using science and math principles throughout the design process. Develop a multimedia presentation that features a design problem. The design problem should demonstrate the student ability to identify the design constraints and trade-offs involved in designing a prototype (e.g., how the prototype might fail and how it might be improved). Build a prototype using science and math principles throughout the design process. SL.8.5 Can integrate appropriate media component or visual display to improve my presentation. W.8.2 Can analyze the information, identify vocabulary specific to my topic and organize information into broader categories using my chose structure(s). RI.8.9 Can recognize how two or more texts can provide conflicting information on the same topic. W.8.4 Can compose a clear and logical piece of writing that demonstrates my understanding of a specific writing style. (P) W.8.2 Can analyze the information, identify Describe one example of how science and technology have spurred each other on to new advancements; and Universal Systems Model explain system and subsystem and describe the steps of the Universal Systems Model. Bridge Design: Create three thumbnail sketches of possible bridge designs, choose a design, and draw a full-size pattern of the selected thumbnail sketch; build the prototype by meeting all specifications to complete the bridge. 178

vocabulary specific to my topic and organize information into broader categories using my chose structure(s). 179

Content Standard Technology 8.2 Technology Education, Engineering, and Design All students will develop an understanding of the nature and impact of technology, engineering, technological design, and the designed world, as they relate to the individual, global society, and the environment. Technological outcomes have the potential for anticipated and unanticipated positive and negative results. How does technology extend human capabilities? What are the positive and negative consequences of technology? Should technologies that produce negative impact continue to be used? When are sophisticated tools required and when are the simplest tools best? The design process is fundamental to technology and engineering. Content Statement Knowledge and understanding of human, cultural, and societal values are fundamental when designing technology systems and products in the global society. C. Technological Citizenship, Ethics, and Society Cumulative Progress Technology Objectives: Indicator (CPI) 8.2.8.C.1 Explain the need for patents and the process of registering one. 8.2.8.C.2 Compare and contrast current and past incidences of ethical and unethical use of labor in Give an explanation for registering a patent and explain why a patent is needed. Develop a media-rich presentation comparing the difference between the current and past incidences of ethical and ELA Objectives: RI.8.4 Can recognize words that have technical meaning and understand their purpose in a specific text (e.g., stem in an article about flowers versus stem in an article about cell research) W.8.6 Can determine the most efficient technology medium for presenting the relationships Identify a technological problem within the current society; design a solution and the show process of how they/or the group arrived at the solution. Describe the contrast between current and past incidences of ethical and unethical use of labor from one generation to another and how it has 180

the United States or another country and present results in a media-rich presentation. unethical use of labor in the United States or another country. between information and ideas (e.g., connecting information I have gathered and m own ideas). (S) W.8.8 Can avoid plagiarism by paraphrasing (putting in my own words) and/or summarizing my research findings.(s) SL.8.5 Can integrate appropriate media component or visual display to improve my presentation. changed the prevailing economy of the time using a digital presentation such as Keynote, PowerPoint, etc. 181

Content Standard Technology 8.2 Technology Education, Engineering, and Design All students will develop an understanding of the nature and impact of technology, engineering, technological design, and the designed world, as they relate to the individual, global society, and the environment. Technological outcomes have the potential for anticipated and unanticipated positive and negative results. How does technology extend human capabilities? What are the positive and negative consequences of technology? Should technologies that produce negative impact continue to be used? When are sophisticated tools required and when are the simplest tools best? Can a system continue to operate with a missing or malfunctioning component? Is it always beneficial to use the most economical material/materials for production of a technological product? The design process is fundamental to technology and engineering. A system has interrelated components designed to collectively achieve a desired goal. All technological activities use resources that include tools/machines, materials, information, energy, capital, time and people. Content Statement Demonstrate how reusing a product affects the local and global environment. D. Research and Information Fluency Cumulative Progress Technology Objectives: Indicator (CPI) 8.2.8.D.1 Evaluate the role of ethics and bias on trend analysis and prediction in the development of a product that impacts communities in the United States and/or other countries. Use technology to demonstrate the role of ethics and bias on trend analysis and prediction in the development of a product that impacts communities in the United States and/or other countries ELA Objectives: RI.8.9 Can identify where two or more texts on the same topic disagree on matters of fact or interpretation. RI.8.10 Can determine reading strategies (e.g., ask questions, make Projectile Data: estimate and justify the best angle from which to release a projectile in order to achieve a maximum distance. Angle Analysis: explain how angles apply to the function of the flexibility tester and identify the angle of joint ROM required in order to achieve 182

connections, take notes, make inferences, visualize, re-read) that will help me comprehend difficult texts maximum reach. 183

Content Standard Technology 8.2 Technology Education, Engineering, and Design All students will develop an understanding of the nature and impact of technology, engineering, technological design, and the designed world, as they relate to the individual, global society, and the environment. Technological outcomes have the potential for anticipated and unanticipated positive and negative results. How does technology extend human capabilities? What are the positive and negative consequences of technology? Should technologies that produce negative impact continue to be used? Content Statement Digital tools facilitate local and global communication and collaboration in designing products and systems. E. Communication and Collaboration Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) 8.2.8.E.1 - Work in collaboration with peers and experts in the field to develop a product using the design process, data analysis, and trends, and maintain a digital log with annotated sketches to record the development cycle Technology Objectives: Develop a group product using the design process, data analysis, and trends, and maintain a digital log with annotated sketches to record the development cycle. ELA Objectives: SL.8.5 Can integrate appropriate media component or visual display to improve my presentation. W.8.6 Can collaborate with peers, teachers and other experts through technology to enhance my writing. Describe the difference between the being able to access information through current technologies e.g., internet, cell phone, etc., to facilitate local and global collaboration in the design of products and systems. 184

Content Standard Technology 8.2 Technology Education, Engineering, and Design All students will develop an understanding of the nature and impact of technology, engineering, technological design, and the designed world, as they relate to the individual, global society, and the environment. Technological outcomes have the potential for anticipated and unanticipated positive and negative results. How does technology extend human capabilities? What are the positive and negative consequences of technology? Should technologies that produce negative impact continue to be used? When are sophisticated tools required and when are the simplest tools best? Can a system continue to operate with a missing or malfunctioning component? Is it always beneficial to use the most economical material/materials for production of a technological product? The design process is fundamental to technology and engineering. A system has interrelated components designed to collectively achieve a desired goal. All technological activities use resources that include tools/machines, materials, information, energy, capital, time and people. Content Statement Technological products and systems are created through the application and appropriate use of technological resources. F. Resources for a Technological World Cumulative Progress Technology Objectives: Indicator (CPI) 8.2.8.F.1 - Explain the impact of resource selection and processing in the development of a common technological product or system. Use digital log with annotated sketches and recordings to explain the impact of resource selection and processing in the development of a common technological product or system. ELA Objectives: SL.8.5 Can integrate appropriate media component or visual display to improve my presentation. (S) W.8.2 Can select a topic and identify and gather relevant information Information accessed through the use of digital tools assists in generating solutions and making decisions. 185

(e.g., well-chosen facts, definitions, details, quotations, examples) to share with my audience. W.8.7 Can choose several sources (e.g., biographies, non-fiction texts, online encyclopedia) and gather information to answer my research question. 8.2.8.F.2 - Explain how the resources and processes used in the production of a current technological product can be modified to have a more positive impact on the environment (e.g., by using recycled metals, alternate energy sources) and the economy Demonstrate through digital media how the resources and processes used in the production of a current technological product can be modified to have a more positive impact on the environment and the economy. W.8.2 Can present my information in a formal style that includes an introduction that previews what is to follow, supporting details, varied transitions (to clarify and create cohesion when I move from one idea to another), and concluding statement/section that supports the information presented. RI.8.8 Can delineate and Explain the greenhouse effect, define energy, and list three traditional energy sources and three alternate energy sources; Identify fuels used by power plants; define kilowatt-hour, power consumption, and phantom load; and explain the results of the experiment used to demonstrate the impacts on the environment and economy. 186

evaluate an argument using the evidence an author provides and determine if the evidence provided is relevant and sufficient enough to support the claim. RI.8.9 Can recognize how two or more texts can provide conflicting information on the same topic. 187

Content Standard Technology 8.2 Technology Education, Engineering, and Design All students will develop an understanding of the nature and impact of technology, engineering, technological design, and the designed world, as they relate to the individual, global society, and the environment. Technological outcomes have the potential for anticipated and unanticipated positive and negative results. Technological outcomes have the potential for anticipated and unanticipated positive and negative results. How does technology extend human capabilities? What are the positive and negative consequences of technology? Should technologies that produce negative impact continue to be used? When are sophisticated tools required and when are the simplest tools best? Can a system continue to operate with a missing or malfunctioning component? Is it always beneficial to use the most economical material/materials for production of a technological product? Content Statement The designed world is the product of a design process that provides the means to convert resources into products and systems. G. The Designed World Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) 8.2.8.G.1 - Explain why human-designed systems, products, and environments need to be constantly monitored, maintained, and improved. Technology Objectives: Constantly monitor, maintained, improve products and environmental needs for design systems. 188 The design process is fundamental to technology and engineering. A system has interrelated components designed to collectively achieve a desired goal. All technological activities use resources that include tools/machines, materials, information, energy, capital, time and people. ELA Objectives: W.8.7 Can choose several sources (e.g., biographies, non-fiction texts, online encyclopedia) and gather information to answer my research question. (R) W.8.9 Can compose written responses and include Identify a technological problem within the current society; design a solution to convert resources into products and systems and show how they/or the group arrived at the solution.

8.2.8.G.2 - Explain the interdependence of a subsystem that operates as part of a system. Use an audio/video/digital multimedia tool to expound the interdependence of a subsystem that operates as part of a system. textual evidence to strengthen my analysis, reflection and/or research. (P) SL.8.5 Can integrate appropriate media component or visual display to improve my presentation. SL.8.4 Can present my information in a logical sequence using appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. W.8.7 Can choose several sources (e.g., biographies, non-fiction texts, online encyclopedia) encyclopedia) and gather information to answer my research question. Explain the design process that provides different levels of subsystems that will operate as part of a system. W.8.9 Can compose written responses and include textual evidence to 189

strengthen my analysis, reflection and/or research. 190

Trenton Public Schools. Eighth Grade Technological Literacy 2013