Nature, Concepts and Systems (systems thinking, interactions, and design)

  • 1:

    Students understand the history and progression of technology in relation to the development and design of future technology.

    1. 1.

      Distinguish between the natural and human-made world.1.NC.1.1

    2. 2.

      Describe how people use tools.1.NC.1.2

  • 2:

    Students analyze the parts of a technological system in terms of input, process, output, and feedback.

    1. 1.

      Identify common systems in school and home.1.NC.2.1

  • 3:

    Students analyze the relationships and the connections between technologies in different fields of study and how they apply to communities.

    1. 1.

      Illustrate technologies used at school.1.NC.3.1

  • 4:

    Students understand the purpose and demonstrate the use of the design process in problem solving.

    1. 1.

      Use a simplified version of the design process to solve problems.1.NC.4.1

Social Interactions in Information & Communication Technology

  • 1:

    Students understand the safe, ethical, legal, and societal issues related to technology.

    1. 1.

      Identify ownership rights of student-created work.1.SI.1.1

    2. 2.

      Identify safe technology behaviors.1.SI.1.2

  • 2:

    Students investigate the advantages and disadvantages of technology.

    1. 1.

      List advantages of tools/technology at home and at school.1.SI.2.1

Information & Communication Technology Tools

  • 1:

    Students recognize and demonstrate skills in operating technological systems.

    1. 1.

      Use basic file management commands (New, Open, Save, Print).1.CT.1.1

    2. 2.

      Use letters, numbers, and special keys on the keyboard.1.CT.1.2

  • 3:

    Students evaluate and select information tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks

    1. 1.

      Describe five technology tools and their uses.1.CT.3.1

Information & Communication Technology Processes

  • 2:

    Students exchange information and ideas for an identified purpose through Information Technologies.

    1. 1.

      Students are able to identify alternative devices or method for communicating and idea.1.CP.2.1

Information Literacy

  • 1:

    Students use technology to locate and acquire information.

    1. 1.

      Identify where information can be found.1.IL.1.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
When were these standards adopted?
2007
Where can I read the official document?
South Dakota Technology Content Standards