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Primary_Scope&Sequence
STRAND
GRADE 4
Each grade level include previous skills
1. File management, devices, and Troubleshooting
ISTE(1) Empowered Learner
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Accesses cloud storage using the school Google account.
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Exports files from different apps into Google Drive.
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Follows a stream in Google Classroom.
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Uploads projects from Google Drive or iPad to Google Classroom.
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Uses revision history in Google shared files to recover information, or review previous versions.
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Makes multiple selections using the Shift Key (computer).
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Makes random selections using the Command Key (Computer).
2. Communicating: Text and Images
ISTE(6) Creative Communicator
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Creates images/edits pictures using different apps.
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Creates visual models using vector-based apps/programs.
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Explains the difference between raster and vector images.
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Creates spaces, duplicates, groups, places and rotates objects using Google Sketchup.
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Explains the characteristics and use of different image file formats.
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Creates text and change format in different apps.
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Understands the difference between text for a presentation and text for a document.
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Uses text and images to create various projects.
3. Communicating:
Multimedia
ISTE(6) Creative Communicator
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Discusses what makes a great film or video.
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Identifies different camera angles used in filmmaking.
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Learns the basics of editing video clips and adding effects.
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Uses cameras and tripods to film steady footage of static and moving subjects.
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Talks about using the zoom and how to film moving characters (panning).
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Edits video clips using trim and split clip tools.
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Plans out a film and storyboards it.
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Writes the script, assigns roles, plans props and rehearses.
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Discusses the PEGI system and what kind of content affects the rating.*
4. Data and information
ISTE(4) Knowledge Constructor
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Creates questionnaires using Google Forms to collect data.
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Interprets and analyzes collected data using categories or graphs.
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Organises, in rows and columns, data in spreadsheets efficiently, so they can be manipulated and used in calculations.
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Uses a spreadsheet to develop and explore mathematical models.
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Inputs data into a spreadsheet for a given purpose.
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Makes predictions and explores the effects of changing the data.
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Explores how formulae are used.
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Looks at different examples of presenting data as information, e.g. infographics, websites, posters, videos, graphs.
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Discusses how media is combined to present information effectively.
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Stores raw data.
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Looks at a real spreadsheet (football league, properties of shapes etc.) and changes data to discuss effect.
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Investigates a spreadsheet with errors and discusses how poor data can lead to unreliable results.
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Uses simple operations - + x / and how they are used in a formula.
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Finds the mode and range, median and mean of a set of data.
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Uses sum, average, copy, fill and discusses the benefits of using them.
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Creates a spreadsheet with other students to help plan an event for a given budget.
5. Computational thinking and programming
ISTE(5) Computational Thinker
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Explains what variables are and how are they used in physical systems.
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Describes a simplified model of a real-world system.
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Investigates examples of code from Hopscotch, Scratch and Lego Mindstorms etc, containing variables.
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Predicts what the programs including Flowol, Python, Kodu etc,will do with their codes.
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Recognises elements of code in different programs.
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Explores and plays with different types of input (digital input e.g. on/off switch; analogue input e.g. light/temp/sound sensor).
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Demonstrates using real sensors and interface where possible.
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Explains how inputs and variables work.
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Breaks up problems that use coding into smaller steps
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Plans a flowchart to control a physical system.
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Constructs a physical model.
6. Digital citizenship
ISTE(2) Digital citizen
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Defines success criteria for trustworthy websites.
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Explain what a digital citizen is responsible in the online world and beyond.
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Understands responsibility for safeguarding passwords and user names in personal email account.
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Does not start social media profiles that are not appropriate at this level.
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Understands benefits and constrains of sharing information online.
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Explains the difference between personal information that is safe to share, and private information that is not safe to share online.
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Explore both the similarities and differences between in-person versus online communication.*
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Empathize with those who have received mean and hurtful messages.*
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Judge what it means to cross the line from harmless to harmful communication online.*
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Generate solutions for dealing with cyberbullying.*
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Students understand the effectiveness of online search strategies.*
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Experiment with different keyword searches and compare their results.*
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Refine their searches by using multiple words, synonyms, and alternative words and phrases.*
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Draw inferences to explain their search results*.
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Learn that copying the work of others and presenting it as one’s own is called plagiarism.*
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Define plagiarism and describe its consequences.*
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Explain how giving credit is a sign of respect for people’s work.*
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Articulate when it is acceptable to use people’s work, and how to write a citation.*