7th Grade Technology: A Comprehensive Curriculum (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781942101291)

Eighth in a series designed to teach technology by integrating it into classroom inquiry. The choice of hundreds of school districts, private schools and homeschoolers around the world, this nine-volume suite is the all-in-one solution to running an effective, efficient, and fun technology program for kindergarten-eighth grade (each grade level textbook sold separately) whether you're the lab specialist, IT coordinator, or classroom teacher.The 32-week 7th-grade technology curriculum is designed with the unique needs of middle school technology IT classes in mind. Textbook includes: -121 images-26 assessments-20 articles-Grade 6-8 wide-ranging Scope and Sequence-Grade 6-8 technology curriculum map-32 weeks of lessons, taught using the 'flipped classroom' approach-monthly homework (3rd-8th only)-articles that address tech pedagogy-posters ready to print and hang on your wallsEach lesson is aligned with both Common Core State Standards and National Educational Technology Standards and includes: * Common Core Standards* ISTE Standards* essential question* big idea* materials required* domain-specific vocabulary* problem solving for lesson* time required to complete* teacher preparation required* steps to accomplish goals* assessment strategies* class warmups* class exit tickets* how to extend learning* additional resources* homework (where relevant)* examples* grading rubrics* emphasis on comprehension/problem-solving/critical thinking/preparing students for career and college* focus on transfer of knowledge and blended learning, collaboration and sharingLearning is organized into units that are easily adapted to the shorter class periods of Middle School. They include: -Coding/Programming-Differentiated Learning-Digital Citizenship-Digital Tools-Gamification of Ed.-Google Earth-Internet Search/Research-Keyboarding-Logical thinking-Making an Ebook Trailer-Online Image Legalities-Pre-Programming-Problem Solving-Robotics-Search/Research-Spreadsheets7th grade tech curr lesson sample2-Visual Learning-Web Communication Tools-Word Processing Options-Writing/Publishing an EbookAdditionally, Units are collected under Themes. Teachers can adopt several themes per grading period or break them up throughout the year. Themes include: -Basics-Digital citizenship-Logical thinking-Problem-solving-Writing

Author: Jacqui Murray, Kali Delamagente, Ask a. Tech Teacher
ISBN-10: 1942101295
ISBN-13: 9781942101291
Publisher: Structured Learning LLC
Language: English
Published: 11/29/2020
Pages: 218
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.46d