NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS (NETS)
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LESSON |
NETS STANDARD |
LESSON OR UNIT |
CONTENT LINK |
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A Number a Day |
1,2,4,6,8,9,10 |
Lesson |
Math |
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Abuelita y Yo: Just Gram and Me |
1-5 |
Lesson |
English/Foreign Language |
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Awesome Authors |
1,2,4-10 |
Lesson |
English/Language Arts |
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Beanie Baby Basics |
1-5, 7-10 |
Lesson |
Math |
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Brrr, It’s Alive |
1,2,4,7-9 |
Lesson |
English/Language Arts |
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Celebrating Our Nation’s Diversity |
1-10 |
Lesson |
Social Science |
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Classifying Animals |
1,3,9,10 |
Lesson |
Social Science/Science |
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Home Sweet Home |
1-5, 7-10 |
Lesson |
Social Science/Science |
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Postcards from the Net |
1,2,5,6-10 |
Lesson |
Social Science |
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Communities |
1-10 |
Unit |
Cross Curricular |
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World Wide Weather on the Web |
1-10 |
Unit |
Cross Curricular |
To access the above Lessons or Units go to the NETS Database located at the following address:
NETS Standard 1: Use input devices (e.g. mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies.
Possible Integration Strategies:
1. With teacher/parent/peer assistance the student will begin to operate icon menus, start to recognize letters and numbers on a keyboard, and begin to use academic programs.
2. The student will be introduced to basic computer operating procedures such as using a mouse to point, click and drag, and the proper handling of any software.
3. The student will operate a tape recorder at a listening post center.
4. The student will use appropriate software or web resources such as the web site below web to practice letter recognition skills.
- Alpha Bits
- http://www.edu4kids.com/alpha/
- Abuelita y Yo Gram and Me
- http://cnets.iste.org/search/s_search.html
NETS Standard 2: Use a variety of media and technology resources for independent and directed learning activities.
Possible Integration Strategies:
1. Identify, name, match and write lower and upper case letters of the alphabet.
2. Use computer programs to learn and apply basic grade-appropriate skills.
3. Reinforce skills taught in class with sites such as:
4. Reading: Enhance Core Literature with additional resources.
- Caps for Sale Core Lit Ideas
- http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/527.html
- Caps Game
- http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/772.html
5. All curricular as appropriate: Use educational laserdiscs, videos, web sites; CD’s to enhance learning
- 6. Supplement reading and math use in the classroom:
- Houghton Mifflin Support Site
- http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/
- Math Steps-K
- http://www.eduplace.com/math/mathsteps/k/
NETS Standard 3: Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology.
Possible Integration Strategies
The student begins to name basic computer components, learns their functions, and handles them with care (monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, double-clicking).
The student can discuss how technology is used at home, including computers, video games, and other electronic media.
NETS Standard 4: Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software, elementary multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning.
Possible Integration Strategies
1. Use the hot link to supplement The Gingerbread Man core literature book.
2. Computer Operation: The student is introduced to web pages, interactive books, and age appropriate software.
3. The student may experiment with educational software, appropriate web pages and other technology tools such as Bailey’s Book House, EDMARK; Millie’s Math House, EDMARK; Money Town, DAVIDSON; or Sammy’s Science House, EDMARK.
4. The instructor may access the Schools of California Online Resources for Education kindergarten web site highlighting
NETS Standard 5: Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom.
Possible Integration Strategies
1. All curricular as appropriate. The students will work together or with a parent or teacher to navigate a piece of educational software.
2. Go on virtual field trips with others by visiting sites such as
- Scholastics Zoo Tour
- http://teacher.scholastic.com/fieldtrp/science/zoos.htm
- Scholastic's Books and Authors
- http://teacher.scholastic.com/fieldtrp/lanarts/childbks.htm
NETS Standard 6: Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology.
Possible Integration Strategies
1. History/Social Science: Working together, developing responsibility.
2. When working with technology the student will practice cooperative behavior.
3. The students will practice taking turns using the equipment. The students will be taught to handle the equipment in a responsible manner.
NETS Standard 7: Practice responsible use of technology systems and software.
Possible Integration Strategies
1. The student will demonstrate developmental appropriate techniques when using the keyboard, mouse and software, if appropriate.
2. Continue to become familiar with the equipment. The student will be introduced to potential hazards to hardware and software.
NETS Standard 8: Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.
Possible Integration Strategies
1. Under teacher supervision the student will be introduced to a web page.
2. The student may experiment with drawing programs or simple multimedia programs.
NETS Standard 9: Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.
Possible Integration Strategies
1. All curricular as appropriate: The student uses the computers applications enriching, reeducating, and extending learning opportunities.
2. The student will use a variety of online resources and software such as:
NETS Standard 10: Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.
Possible Integration Strategies
1. History/Social Science: Compare and contrast present and past
2. The student is introduced to e-mail and the Internet for educational enrichment. He will be introduced to netiquette and personal safety issues with teacher assistance.
3. All curricular as appropriate: Starts to identify uses for technology.
Other Web Sites and Teacher Resources
Primary Resources
- Scholastic’s Internet Field Trips and other activities are located on this comprehensive site that addresses all curricular areas!
- Using WWW Daily
- http://teacher.scholastic.com/fieldtrp/k2/internet.htm
- One educator shares her vision on how to incorporate the Internet into daily classroom activities.
- SCORE SS Grade K
- http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/gradek/index.html
- Schools of California Online Resources for Education’s History site that includes resources and activities aligned with the Content Standards.
- This site has many resources for the Kindergarten teacher. However, it
- has recently gone commercial, thus there are many units available for
- purchase.
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A year’s worth of thematic units geared for the younger set is found on this site.
- ALA's Fun Sites for Younger Children
- http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/arts.html#d
- The American Library Association’s list has sites suitable for children 4-8 years old.
- Kids Connect-Favorite Sites Selected by AASL
- http://www.ala.org/ICONN/kcfavorites.html
- The American Association of School Librarians have selected these sites as helpful for grades k-12
- Smithsonian Field Trips Pre-K-3
- http://educate.si.edu/ft/ft_fs.html
- Teachers and other group leaders search this section to find the Smithsonian
- museum or facility that meets their field trip objectives. Included are practical
- details such as hours and access by public transportation. There are also
- descriptions of hands-on exhibits, student tours, and professional development
- opportunities for teachers.
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Content Sites:
- CyberSmart Curriculum Guide
- http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/home/
- The FREE Cybersmart! K-8 Curriculum helps educators integrate technology comfortably and effortlessly as textbook lessons extend learning into cyberspace. It complements every core curriculum area. Correlating with the National Educational Technology Standards, the lessons teach the critical thinking and decision-making skills required for accountable cyber citizenship and acceptable, appropriate Internet use.
- 700 Great Sites
- http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/amazing.html
- Originally compiled in 1997 by the first Children and Technology Committee of the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association.
- Web Portal For Teachers
- http://teachers.teach-nology.com/index.html
- Lists the top ten sites most frequently accessed by teachers. Links that may be included include those to ABC Teach, Lesson plans.com and other popular sites of the week.
- Integrating the Internet...
- http://www.cln.org/integrating.html
- This site includes Ask an Expert Sources, Internet Keypal Exchanges and Background Information on how to integrate the Internet into the classroom.
- Cool Teaching Units
- http://169.207.3.68/~rlevine/coolunits.htm#UNITS
- More Ready-Made Units and lesson plans!
- Virtual Museum Index
- http://www.123world.com/museumsandgalleries/index.ht ml#s
- The links in this directory will guide you to the official sites of the museum gallery that you are looking for.
- Multi Lingual V. Museums
- http://www.icom.org/vlmp/
- A listing of museums from around the world
- ERIC Clearinghouse
- http://ericeece.org/
- The Educational Resources Information Center is a broad database covering all aspects of education.
- Index of Native American Resources
- http://www.hanksville.org/NAresources
- ERIC-American Indians and Alaskan Natives
- http://www.ael.org/eric/indians.htm
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Atlas, Almanac, Encyclopedia, Etc…
- Britannia Online
- http://www.britannica.com/
- An online encyclopedia
- Encarta Online
- http://encarta.msn.com/default.asp?
- MS NBC ‘s site that included an online information center
- Fact Monster
- http://kids.infoplease.com/
- Very helpful kid oriented atlas, almanac, encyclopedia and dictionary.
- Encyclopedia Smithsonian
- http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/start.htm
- Encyclopedia Smithsonian helps answer frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian with links to resources on subjects from Art to Zoology.
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Safer Kid Surf Engines
- Yahooligans
- http://www.yahooligans.com/
- A search engine geared for younger audiences
- Ask Jeeves for Kidshttp://www.ajkids.com/
- A question and answer format for retrieving information from the web
- Kids Click!
- http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/KidsClick!/
- A search engine geared for all ages maintained by librarians.
- One Key
- http://www.onekey.com/
- Another child safer search engine.
- Ask an Expert
- http://www.askanexpert.com/
- A wide-ranging list of ‘Experts’ whom students can type questions to.
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Collaborative Projects
- The Globe Program
- http://www.globe.gov/
- Global Learning and Observations to benefit the environment. GLOBE is a worldwide hand-on, primary and secondary school-based science and education program.
- The Global Schoolhouse
- http://www.gsh.org/
- Global SchoolNet is the leader in collaborative learning. We continue to provide online opportunities for teachers to collaborate, communicate, and celebrated shared learning experiences.
Textbook Support Sites
- Houghton Mifflin Support Site
- http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/
- Although this site covers the spectrum of curriculum the Reading/Language Arts Center: resources that include textbook support, Professional Development, Intervention, Author Spotlight, Wacky Web Tales, and Bilingual Resources
- Math Steps Support Site
- http://www.eduplace.com/math/mathsteps/k/
Harcourt School Math Resources
http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/math.html
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