NORTH CAROLINA ESSENTIAL STANDARDS

Information and Technology

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Kindergarten

Strand: Informational Text

• NCES.K.IN.1 - Understand the difference between text read for enjoyment and text read for information.

  • NCES.K.IN.1.1 - Understand the meaning of fiction and nonfiction.
  • NCES.K.IN.1.2 - Identify resources with appropriate factual information.

Strand: Research Process

• NCES.K.RP.1 - Understand the importance of good questions in conducting research.

  • NCES.K.RP.1.1 - Identify questions that are relevant for a given topic or purpose.

Strand: Safety and Ethical Issues

• NCES.K.SE.1 - Remember safety and ethical issues related to the responsible use of information and technology resources.

  • NCES.K.SE.1.1 - Identify examples of responsible use and care of technology hardware and software.
  • NCES.K.SE.1.2 - Remember internet safety rules.
  • NCES.K.SE.1.3 - Recognize the importance of respect for the work of others.

Strand: Sources of Information

• NCES.K.SI.1 - Classify useful sources of information.

  • NCES.K.SI.1.1 - Identify sources of information (e.g., print, non-print, electronic, people).
  • NCES.K.SI.1.2 - Identify the relevant sources of information for a given task.

Strand: Technology as a Tool

• NCES.K.TT.1 - Use technology tools and skills to reinforce classroom concepts and activities.

  • NCES.K.TT.1.1 - Use a variety of technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based resources, e-books, online communication tools, etc.).
  • NCES.K.TT.1.2 - Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information (e.g., word processor, graphic organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).
  • NCES.K.TT.1.3 - Use technology tools to present data and information (multimedia, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).

Grade 1

Strand: Informational Text

• NCES.1.IN.1 - Understand the difference between text read for enjoyment and text read for information.

  • NCES.1.IN.1.1 - Classify text as nonfiction or fiction.
  • NCES.1.IN.1.2 - Compare important facts and minor details.

Strand: Research Process

• NCES.1.RP.1 - Remember the steps of a simple (or simplified) research process.

  • NCES.1.RP.1.1 - Recognize the steps of a simple (or simplified) research process.

Strand: Safety and Ethical Issues

• NCES.1.SE.1 - Understand safety and ethical issues related to the responsible use of information and technology resources.

  • NCES.1.SE.1.1 - Use technology hardware and software responsibly.
  • NCES.1.SE.1.2 - Explain why safety is important when using the Internet.
  • NCES.1.SE.1.3 - Recognize the need to obtain permission or give credit when using intellectual property of others.

Strand: Sources of Information

• NCES.1.SI.1 - Recall useful sources of information.

  • NCES.1.SI.1.1 - Identify various resources for information (e. g., print, audio-visual, electronic, people).
  • NCES.1.SI.1.2 - Classify resources as relevant for a given purpose and/or topic.

Strand: Technology as a Tool

• NCES.1.TT.1 - Use technology tools and skills to reinforce classroom concepts and activities.

  • NCES.1.TT.1.1 - Use a variety of technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based resources, e-books, online communication tools, etc.).
  • NCES.1.TT.1.2 - Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information (e.g., word processor, graphic organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).
  • NCES.1.TT.1.3 - Use technology tools to present data and information (multimedia, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).

Grade 2

Strand: Informational Text

• NCES.2.IN.1 - Understand appropriate procedures when reading for enjoyment and information.

  • NCES.2.IN.1.1 - Categorize books by their genre characteristics.
  • NCES.2.IN.1.2 - Summarize appropriate reading strategies when reading for information.

Strand: Research Process

• NCES.2.RP.1 - Apply the research process by participating in whole-class research.

  • NCES.2.RP.1.1 - Execute the steps of a simple research process (three to four steps).

Strand: Safety and Ethical Issues

• NCES.2.SE.1 - Understand issues related to the safe, ethical, and responsible use of information and technology resources.

  • NCES.2.SE.1.1 - Use technology hardware and software responsibly.
  • NCES.2.SE.1.2 - Explain why safe use of electronic resources is important.
  • NCES.2.SE.1.3 - Use simple citation rules for print and electronic resources.

Strand: Sources of Information

• NCES.2.SI.1 - Categorize sources of information as appropriate or inappropriate.

  • NCES.2.SI.1.1 - Classify sources of information as relevant for particular topics or purposes.
  • NCES.2.SI.1.2 - Classify resources as current or not current.

Strand: Technology as a Tool

• NCES.2.TT.1 - Use technology tools and skills to reinforce classroom concepts and activities.

  • NCES.2.TT.1.1 - Use a variety of technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based resources, e-books, online communication tools, etc.).
  • NCES.2.TT.1.2 - Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information (e.g., word processor, graphic organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).
  • NCES.2.TT.1.3 - Use technology tools to present data and information (multimedia, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).

Grade 3

Strand: Informational Text

• NCES.3.IN.1 - Apply strategies that are appropriate when reading for enjoyment and for information.

  • NCES.3.IN.1.1 - Use visual and literacy cues to locate relevant information in a given text (e.g., bold print, italics, bullets, etc).
  • NCES.3.IN.1.2 - Compare the characteristics of genres to develop diverse reading habits.

Strand: Research Process

• NCES.3.RP.1 - Apply a research process as part of collaborative research.

  • NCES.3.RP.1.1 - Implement a research process by collaborating effectively with other students.

Strand: Safety and Ethical Issues

• NCES.3.SE.1 - Understand issues related to the safe, ethical, and responsible use of information and technology resources.

  • NCES.3.SE.1.1 - Understand the guidelines for responsible use of technology hardware.
  • NCES.3.SE.1.2 - Understand ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, netiquette) when using resources.
  • NCES.3.SE.1.3 - Understand internet safety precautions (personal information, passwords, etc.).

Strand: Sources of Information

• NCES.3.SI.1 - Categorize sources of information for specific purposes.

  • NCES.3.SI.1.1 - Classify various types of resources as appropriate or inappropriate for purposes.
  • NCES.3.SI.1.2 - Classify resources as reliable or not reliable.

Strand: Technology as a Tool

• NCES.3.TT.1 - Use technology tools and skills to reinforce classroom concepts and activities.

  • NCES.3.TT.1.1 - Use a variety of technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based resources, e-books, online communication tools, etc.).
  • NCES.3.TT.1.2 - Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information (e.g., word processor, graphic organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).
  • NCES.3.TT.1.3 - Use technology tools to present data and information (multimedia, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).

Grade 4

Strand: Informational Text

• NCES.4.IN.1 - Apply appropriate strategies when reading for enjoyment and for information.

  • NCES.4.IN.1.1 - Implement appropriate reading strategies when reading for information.
  • NCES.4.IN.1.2 - Explain the importance of relevant characteristics in various genres.

Strand: Research Process

• NCES.4.RP.1 - Apply a research process as part of collaborative research.

  • NCES.4.RP.1.1 - Implement a research process by collaborating effectively with other students.

Strand: Safety and Ethical Issues

• NCES.4.SE.1 - Understand issues related to the safe, ethical, and responsible use of information and technology resources.

  • NCES.4.SE.1.1 - Understand the guidelines for responsible use of technology hardware.
  • NCES.4.SE.1.2 - Understand ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, netiquette) when using resources.
  • NCES.4.SE.1.3 - Understand internet safety precautions (personal information, passwords, etc.).

Strand: Sources of Information

• NCES.4.SI.1 - Apply criteria to determine appropriate information resources for specific topics and purposes.

  • NCES.4.SI.1.1 - Use various types of resources to gather information (including print and online media).
  • NCES.4.SI.1.2 - Use relevant sources of information for an assigned task.
  • NCES.4.SI.1.3 - Use reliable sources of information.

Strand: Technology as a Tool

• NCES.4.TT.1 - Use technology tools and skills to reinforce classroom concepts and activities.

  • NCES.4.TT.1.1 - Use a variety of technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based resources, e-books, online communication tools, etc.).
  • NCES.4.TT.1.2 - Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information (e.g., word processor, graphic organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).
  • NCES.4.TT.1.3 - Use technology tools to present data and information (multimedia, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).

Grade 5

Strand: Informational Text

• NCES.5.IN.1 - Analyze appropriate strategies when reading for enjoyment and for information.

  • NCES.5.IN.1.1 - Differentiate strategies when reading informational text in a variety of formats (e.g., print, online, audio, etc.) to complete assigned tasks.
  • NCES.5.IN.1.2 - Differentiate strategies when reading various genres.

Strand: Research Process

• NCES.5.RP.1 - Apply a research process as part of collaborative research.

  • NCES.5.RP.1.1 - Implement a research process by collaborating effectively with other students.

Strand: Safety and Ethical Issues

• NCES.5.SE.1 - Understand issues related to the safe, ethical, and responsible use of information and technology resources.

  • NCES.5.SE.1.1 - Understand the guidelines for responsible use of technology hardware.
  • NCES.5.SE.1.2 - Understand ethical behavior (e.g., copyright, not plagiarizing, netiquette) when using resources.
  • NCES.5.SE.1.3 - Understand internet safety precautions (e.g., personal information, passwords, etc.).

Strand: Sources of Information

• NCES.5.SI.1 - Apply criteria to determine appropriate information resources for specific topics and purposes.

  • NCES.5.SI.1.1 - Use various types of resources to gather information (including print and online media).
  • NCES.5.SI.1.2 - Use relevant sources of information for an assigned task.
  • NCES.5.SI.1.3 - Use reliable sources of information.

Strand: Technology as a Tool

• NCES.5.TT.1 - Use technology tools and skills to reinforce and extend classroom concepts and activities.

  • NCES.5.TT.1.1 - Use a variety of technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based resources, e-books, online communication tools, etc.).
  • NCES.5.TT.1.2 - Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information (e.g., word processor, graphic organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).
  • NCES.5.TT.1.3 - Use technology tools to present data and information (e.g., multimedia, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).

Grade 6

Strand: Research Process

• NCES.6.RP.1 - Apply a research process for collaborative or individual research.

  • NCES.6.RP.1.1 - Implement a research process collaboratively.
  • NCES.6.RP.1.2 - Implement a research process independently.

Strand: Safety and Ethical Issues

• NCES.6.SE.1 - Apply responsible behaviors when using information and technology resources.

  • NCES.6.SE.1.1 - Apply ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, proper netiquette) when using resources.
  • NCES.6.SE.1.2 - Apply the safety precautions necessary when using online resources (personal information, passwords, etc.).

Strand: Sources of Information

• NCES.6.SI.1 - Analyze resources to determine their reliability, point of view, bias, and relevance for particular topics and purposes.

  • NCES.6.SI.1.1 - Analyze resources in terms of their reliability (which can be determined by currency, credibility, or authority, depending on the topic or purpose).
  • NCES.6.SI.1.2 - Analyze content for relevance to the assigned task.
  • NCES.6.SI.1.3 - Analyze resources for point of view, bias, values, or intent of information.

Strand: Technology as a Tool

• NCES.6.TT.1 - Use technology and other resources for the purpose of accessing, organizing, and sharing information.

  • NCES.6.TT.1.1 - Select appropriate technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based resources, e-books, online communication tools, etc.).
  • NCES.6.TT.1.2 - Select appropriate technology tools to organize data and information (e.g., word processor, database, spreadsheet, graphic organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).
  • NCES.6.TT.1.3 - Select appropriate technology tools to present data and information effectively (multimedia, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).

Grade 7

Strand: Research Process

• NCES.7.RP.1 - Apply a research process to complete given tasks.

  • NCES.7.RP.1.1 - Implement a collaborative research process activity that is group selected.
  • NCES.7.RP.1.2 - Implement an independent research process activity that is student selected.

Strand: Safety and Ethical Issues

• NCES.7.SE.1 - Apply responsible behaviors when using information and technology resources.

  • NCES.7.SE.1.1 - Apply ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, proper netiquette) when using resources.
  • NCES.7.SE.1.2 - Apply the safety precautions necessary when using online resources (personal information, passwords, etc.).

Strand: Sources of Information

• NCES.7.SI.1 - Evaluate information resources based on specified criteria.

  • NCES.7.SI.1.1 - Evaluate resources for reliability. (Reliability can be determined by currency, credibility, authority, etc. depending on the curriculum topic).
  • NCES.7.SI.1.2 - Evaluate content for relevance to the assigned task.
  • NCES.7.SI.1.3 - Evaluate resources for point of view, bias, values, or intent of information.

Strand: Technology as a Tool

• NCES.7.TT.1 - Use technology and other resources for assigned tasks.

  • NCES.7.TT.1.1 - Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to access information.
  • NCES.7.TT.1.2 - Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to organize information (e.g. graphic organizers, databases, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing).
  • NCES.7.TT.1.3 - Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to design products to share information with others (e.g. multimedia presentations, Web 2.0 tools, graphics, podcasts, and audio files).

Grade 8

Strand: Research Process

• NCES.8.RP.1 - Apply a research process to complete project-based activities.

  • NCES.8.RP.1.1 - Implement a project-based activity collaboratively.
  • NCES.8.RP.1.2 - Implement a project-based activity independently.

Strand: Safety and Ethical Issues

• NCES.8.SE.1 - Analyze responsible behaviors when using information and technology resources.

  • NCES.8.SE.1.1 - Analyze ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, netiquette) when using resources.
  • NCES.8.SE.1.2 - Analyze safety precautions when using online resources (personal information, passwords, etc.).

Strand: Sources of Information

• NCES.8.SI.1 - Evaluate information resources based on specified criteria.

  • NCES.8.SI.1.1 - Evaluate resources for reliability. (Reliability can be determined by currency, credibility, authority, etc. depending on the curriculum topic).
  • NCES.8.SI.1.2 - Evaluate content for relevance to the assigned task.
  • NCES.8.SI.1.3 - Evaluate resources for point of view, bias, values, or intent of information.

Strand: Technology as a Tool

• NCES.8.TT.1 - Use technology and other resources for assigned tasks.

  • NCES.8.TT.1.1 - Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to access information (search engines, electronic databases, digital magazine articles).
  • NCES.8.TT.1.2 - Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to organize information (e.g. graphic organizers, databases, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing).
  • NCES.8.TT.1.3 - Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to design products to share information with others (e.g. multimedia presentations, Web 2.0 tools, graphics, podcasts, and audio files).

High School

Strand: Research Process

• NCES.HS.RP.1 - Design project-based products that address global problems.

  • NCES.HS.RP.1.1 - Design global-awareness project-based products individually and collaboratively.

Strand: Safety and Ethical Issues

• NCES.HS.SE.1 - Analyze issues and practices of responsible behavior when using resources.

  • NCES.HS.SE.1.1 - Analyze ethical issues and practices related to copyright, not plagiarizing, and netiquette.
  • NCES.HS.SE.1.2 - Analyze safety issues and practices when using online resources (legal and criminal consequences, long-term career consequences of behavior).

Strand: Sources of Information

• NCES.HS.SI.1 - Evaluate resources needed to solve a given problem.

  • NCES.HS.SI.1.1 - Evaluate resources for reliability. (Reliability can be determined by currency, credibility, authority, etc. depending on the curriculum topic).
  • NCES.HS.SI.1.2 - Evaluate resources for point of view, bias, values, or intent of information.
  • NCES.HS.SI.1.3 - Evaluate content for relevance to the assigned task.

Strand: Technology as a Tool

• NCES.HS.TT.1 - Use technology and other resources for assigned tasks.

  • NCES.HS.TT.1.1 - Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to access information (multi-database search engines, online primary resources, virtual interviews with content experts).
  • NCES.HS.TT.1.2 - Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to organize information (e.g. online note-taking tools, collaborative wikis).
  • NCES.HS.TT.1.3 - Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to design products to share information with others (e.g. multimedia presentations, Web 2.0 tools, graphics, podcasts, and audio files).