Project correlation with NCDOE Standard Courses of Studies
Grade Level 8: Social Studies Curriculum of North Carolina: The History of an American State
Competency Goal 1: Impact of Geography
1.4 Trace changes in the movement of people, goods, and ideas at different periods throughout North Carolina history.
Competency Goal 1: Impact of Geography
1.5 Assess the importance of regional diversity on the development of economic, social, and political institutions in North Carolina.
Competency Goal 11: Impact of Changes since 1945
11.1 Describe the various ways that social change and racial and ethnic diversity affect individuals and groups living in North Carolina.
Competency Goal 11: Impact of Changes since 1945
11.3 Evaluate the major changes and events that have affected the roles of local, state and national governments.
Grade Level 8: Information Skills Curriculum
Competency Goal 1: The learner will explore sources and formats for reading, listening and viewing purposes.
1.01 Participate in read-aloud, storytelling, book talking, silent and voluntary reading experiences.
1.02 Demonstrate competence and self motivation as a reader.
1.03 Demonstrate appropriate care of resources.
1.04 Acknowledge ownership of ideas.
1.05 Identify elements of composition.
1.06 Identify characteristics of various genres.
1.07 Follow acceptable use policy for electronic resources.
1.08 Select and use independently, both within and outside the school, a variety of resources (print, non-print, electronic) and formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based).
1.09 Recognize that ideas are produced in a variety of formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based).
1.10 Identify characteristics and advantages of various media formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based) for a specific task.
1.11 Explore primary and secondary sources.
Competency Goal 2: The learner will identify and use criteria for excellence to evaluate information and formats.
2.01 Identify published criteria of excellence for resources.
2.02 Apply identified criteria to select resources.
2.03 Recognize the diversity of ideas and thoughts by exploring a variety of resources and formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based).
2.04 Develop and articulate personal criteria for selecting resources for information needs and enjoyment.
2.05 Determine accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness of information resources.
2.06 Recognize the power of media to influence.
Competency Goal 3: The learner will relate ideas and information to life experiences.
3.01 Describe personal cultural heritage and environment.
3.02 Collect and compare information about diverse cultures, environments, and peoples.
3.03 Identify bias and stereotypes.
3.04 Relate cultural similarities and differences to personal heritage and environments.
3.05 Describe how information and ideas are influenced by prior knowledge, personal experience, and social, cultural, political, economic, and historical events.
Competency Goal 4: The learner will explore and use research processes to meet information needs.
4.01 Identify information needs and formulate questions about those needs.
4.02 Identify potential research process models.
4.03 Develop a search strategy which includes the continuous evaluation of the research process and the information gathered.
4.04 Follow acceptable use guidelines in accessing information.
4.05 Gather information from the most effective resources.
4.06 Comply with the Copyright Law (P. L. 94-553).
4.07 Organize and use information.
4.08 Credit sources of information.
4.09 Produce and present findings in various formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based).
4.10 Evaluate the product.
Competency Goal 5: The learner will communicate reading, listening, and viewing experiences.
5.01 Respond to reading, listening, viewing experiences orally, artistically, dramatically, through various formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based).
5.02 Produce media in various formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based) appropriate to audience and purpose.
5.03 Describe, support an opinion, and/or persuade an audience using a variety of media formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based).
5.04 Collaborate with others, both in person and through technologies, to identify information problems, and to design, develop, and evaluate information products and solutions.
5.05 Credit sources in all print, non-print, and electronic products.
5.06 Apply fair use copyright guidelines (Copyright Law, P. L. 94-553) in all projects.
Grade Level 8: Computer/ Technology Skills Curriculum
Competency Goal 1: The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies.
1.1 Model ethical behavior relating to security, privacy, passwords, and personal information.
1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of copyright by citing sources of copyrighted materials in papers, projects, and multimedia presentations.
1.3 Investigate occupations dependent on technology.
Competency Goal 2: Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies
2.1 Create/modify and print a database report.
Competency Goal 3: The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
3.1 Select and use technology tools to collect, analyze, and display data.
3.2 Use word processing/desktop publishing for assignments/projects.
3.3 Research, create, publish, and present projects related to content areas using a variety of technological tools.
3.4 Create/modify and use databases relevant to classroom assignments.
3.5 Apply search and sort strategies used in a database.
3.6 Create/modify and use spreadsheets to solve problems related to content areas.
3.7 Explain the rationale for choosing charts/tables or graphs to best represent data.
3.8 Use spreadsheets to explore various formulas/functions and relationships.
3.9 Conduct online research and evaluate the information found as to the validity, appropriateness, content, and usefulness.
Grade Level Focus Areas:
- Using spreadsheets and databases relevant to classroom assignments
- Choosing charts/tables or graphs to best represent data
- Conducting online research and evaluating the information found
- Using word processing/desktop publishing for classroom assignments/projects
- Using a variety of technological tools to develop projects in content areas
Grade Level 9-12: Latino American Studies Curriculum
Competency Goal 1: The learner will examine the geographical regions of Latin America
1.01 Describe the major geographical regions and physical environments of Latin America
Competency Goal 4: The learner will examine the relationship between Latin American countries and the United States.
4.04 Examine economic development initiatives and their results in selected Latin American countries.
4.05 Analyze the causes of migration and immigration from selected countries of Latin America and asses their impact on these countries and on the United States.
Competency Goal 5: The learner will analyze contemporary issues that face Latino Americans in North Carolina and the rest of the United States.
5.01 Identify and describe the major socio-cultural issues of concern to Latino Americans, including cultural identity, stereotypes, and relations with citizens in the United States and North Carolina.
5.02 Identify and describe the major political issues of concern to Latino Americans in the United States and North Carolina and assess the significance of federal and state agencies on the Latino American community.
5.03 Assess the economic impact of Latino American immigrants and citizens in the United States and North Carolina.
5.04 Identify major health issues of concern to Latino Americans.
5.05 Examine how contemporary issues affect Latino Americans in North Carolina, such as education, employment and citizenship.
5.06 Describe the traditional and contemporary cultural characteristics of Latino Americans in North Carolina and identify key community leaders.
5.07 Explore the various ways Latino Americans retain their cultural traditions in North Carolina and examine the diversity within their community.
Grade Level 9-12: Computer/ Technology Skills Curriculum
Competency Goal 1: The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies.
1.1 Practice ethical behavior in using computer-based technology for class assignments and projects.
1.2 Identify issues surrounding complex technology environments.
Competency Goal 2: The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.
2.1 Practice and refine knowledge and skills in keyboarding/word processing/desktop publishing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia, and telecommunications in preparing classroom assignments and projects.
2.2 Select and use appropriate technology tools to efficiently collect, analyze, and display data.
Competency Goal 3: The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
English
3.1 Use word processing and/or desktop publishing for a variety of writing assignments/projects.
3.2 Use electronic resources for research.
3.3 Select and use technological tools for class assignments, projects, and presentations.
3.4 Adhere to Fair Use and Multimedia Copyright Guidelines, citing presentations.
Foreign Languages
3.1 Select and use appropriate technologies to communicate in other languages with other cultures.
3.2 Select and use technological tools for class assignments, projects, and presentations.
3.3 Adhere to Fair Use and Multimedia Copyright Guidelines, citing sources of copyrighted materials in papers, projects, and multimedia presentations.
Mathematics
3.1 Select and use appropriate technology tools to efficiently collect, analyze, and display data.
3.2 Use spreadsheets to solve problems and display data.
3.3 Use a calculator, scientific calculator, or graphing calculator for problem-solving.
3.4 Select and use technological tools for class assignments, projects, and presentations.
3.5 Adhere to Fair Use and Multimedia Copyright Guidelines, citing sources of copyrighted materials in papers, projects, and multimedia presentations.
Social Studies
3.1 Select and use appropriate technology tools to efficiently collect, analyze, and display data.
3.2 Use databases to collect, record, analyze, and display data.
3.3 Use electronic resources for research.
3.4 Select and use technological tools for class assignments, projects, and presentations.
3.5 Adhere to Fair Use and Multimedia Copyright Guidelines, citing sources of copyrighted materials in papers, projects, and multimedia presentations.
Workforce Development (Agricultural Education, Business and Marketing, Industrial Technology and Human Services, Biotechnology, Health Care, and Career Development)
3.1 Select and use appropriate technologies to prepare for the workplace.
3.2 Use electronic resources for research.
3.3 Select and use technological tools for class assignments, projects, and presentations.
3.4 Adhere to Fair Use and Multimedia Copyright Guidelines, citing sources of copyrighted materials in papers, projects, and multimedia presentations.
