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Piotrowski
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Grade Level

1
st
Grade
Content Area Technology

Length of Unit
6-7 weeks

Dates November 4-Dec 20th

Objective(s):
Use a variety of digital tools (e.g., word processors, drawing tools, simulations, presentation
software, graphical organizers) to learn, create, and convey original ideas or illustrate concepts
o I can explain why I use computers

Work together when using digital tools (e.g., word processor, drawing, presentation software) to
convey ideas or illustrate simple concepts relating to a specified project.
o I can explain why I use computers

Use a variety of developmentally appropriate digital tools (e.g., word processors, paint programs) to
communicate ideas to classmates, families, and others
I can explain why I use computers
Michigan Educational
Technology Standards
(METS)
PK-2.CI. Creativity and Innovation
PK-2.CI.1. Use a variety of digital tools (e.g., word processors, drawing tools, simulations, presentation
software, graphical organizers) to learn, create, and convey original ideas or illustrate concepts
PK-2.CC.1. work together when using digital tools (e.g., word processor, drawing, presentation software) to convey
ideas or illustrate simple concepts relating to a specified project
PK-2.CC.2. use a variety of developmentally appropriate digital tools (e.g., word processors, paint programs) to
communicate ideas to classmates, families, and others

Common Core State
Standards (CCSS)
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.5: Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions when appropriate to clarify ideas
thoughts, and feelings.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.3: Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional
information or clarify something that is not understood.


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Summative Assessment:


Project made in Paint explaining what they use computers for with a few examples.
Formative Assessment
Opportunities:
Open and use Paint. (Whole class observation)
Students ask for help using the correct technology words. (Continual Observational Moment)
Students explain why I use computers. (Drawing/Words and/or individual verbal check)


Materials/ Resources
Needed:
Paint
Computers
SchoolVue Software
Internet access

Academic Vocabulary: Paint
Software
Computers
Save
Print











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Lesson Educational Standards/I Can Statements
Hook Do Now
Instructional Sequence
1
Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual
environments (log into the network)




I can log into the network using my own account
Who is ready
to get their own
accounts on
the computer?
Open Launchpad
and click
abcya.com
1. Students will enter the media center
and go to their assigned seat. They will
play any number or letter game on
ABCya.com while they are called for
library. (15 minutes)
2. Call students to carpet.
3. Explain that they will practice logging
into their own accounts on the network.
4. Show students how to log out of
student and log into their own
accounts.
5. Send students back to their seats to
practice logging in and out.
2
Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual
environments (e.g., electronic books,
games, simulation software, web sites)

I can practice math and reading skills on
ABCya.com
I can open and use Paint.

Who knows
how to open
Paint? (ask for
a volunteer to
show the class
on board)
Log into your
account. Open
LaunchPad and
click on
ABCya.com
6. Students will enter the media center
and go to their assigned seat. They will
play any number or letter game on
ABCya.com while they are called for
library. (15 minutes)
7. Students will be called to carpet.
Teacher will demonstrate the steps to
open paint.
8. Teacher will show drawing tools and
features of the software.
9. Students will be called to seats to
explore on their own.
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Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual
environments (e.g., electronic books,
games, simulation software, web sites)

I can practice math and reading skills on
ABCya.com
I can open and use Paint.


Who is ready
to make a
colorful digital
picture today?
Log into your
account. Open
LaunchPad and
click on
ABCya.com
1. Students will enter the media center
and go to their assigned seat. They will
play any number or letter game on
ABCya.com while they are called for
library. (15 minutes)
2. Students will be called to carpet to
review the steps to open paint.
3. Teacher will demonstrate tools to use
the program.
4. Students will be released release
students to explore.
5. Teacher will observe student progress.

4
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.5: Add drawings or
other visual displays to descriptions when
appropriate to clarify ideas thoughts, and
feelings.
Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual
environments (e.g., electronic books,
games, simulation software, web sites)

I can practice math and reading skills on
ABCya.com
I can open and use Paint.



If you could
make a digital
picture of
anything on
Paint, what
would it be?
Log into your
account. Open
LaunchPad and
click on
ABCya.com
1) Students will enter the media center
and go to their assigned seat. They will
play any number or letter game on
ABCya.com while they are called for
library. (15 minutes)
2) Call students to carpet.
3) Review how to open Paint and show
students how to save their work.
4) Explain that students will be creating a
digital picture of their favorite
technology (tv, phone, projector, ipod,
etc)
5) Send students back to their seats to
open Paint and create a digital picture
of their favorite technology.
6) Teacher will walk around and ask
students about the technology they are
drawing and how it works.
7) Students will practice saving their work
before they leave. They will title their
work techpic.
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.5: Add drawings or
other visual displays to descriptions when
appropriate to clarify ideas thoughts, and
feelings.
Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual
environments (e.g., electronic books,
games, simulation software, web sites)

I can practice math and reading skills on
ABCya.com
I can open and use Paint.
I can create a drawing to show how I use
computers in my daily life

Who
remembers the
technology
they illustrated
on Paint last
week?
Log into your
account. Open
LaunchPad and
click on
ABCya.com
1) Students will enter the media center
and go to their assigned seat. They will
play any number or letter game on
ABCya.com while they are called for
library. (15 minutes)
2) Call students to carpet.
3) Ask students why they use computers.
4) Discuss together what we use
computers for everyday or when we
come into the lab.
5) Make a chart and list student
responses
6) Students will then be instructed to
create a drawing in Paint showing how
we use computers in our daily lives.
7) Help students save their work as
mytech.
-Assessment on why we use computers.
Students need to draw a picture on Paint and
then explain verbally what they use computers
for in their lives.
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.5: Add drawings or
other visual displays to descriptions when
appropriate to clarify ideas thoughts, and
feelings.
Work together when using digital tools
(e.g., word processor, drawing,
presentation software) to convey ideas
or illustrate simple concepts relating to a
specified project.

Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual
environments (e.g., electronic books,
games, simulation software, web sites)

I can practice math and reading skills on
ABCya.com
I can open and use Paint.
I can explain why I use computers.
Who thinks
that they can
show the class
how to find
their work from
last week?
Log into your
account. Open
LaunchPad and
click on
ABCya.com
1) Students will enter the media center
and go to their assigned seat. They will
play any number or letter game on
ABCya.com while they are called for
library. (15 minutes)
2) Call students to carpet.
3) Review with students how technology
is a part of our daily lives.
4) Show students how to open the Paint
picture they started last week and have
them finish it.
5) Assist students with opening their paint
project!

-Assessment on why we use computers.
Students need to draw a picture on Paint and
then explain verbally what they use computers
for in their lives.
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