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.

      Compare technology from the past to the present as a progression of input, process, output.6.NC.1.1

  • 2:

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

    1. 1.

      Analyze the processes of technology systems.6.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.

      Identify careers in various technology areas.6.NC.3.1

  • 4:

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

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the iterative nature of the design process.6.NC.4.1

Social Interactions in Information & Communication Technology

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

    1. 1.

      Apply basic software/hardware solutions to protect themselves and others when using Information and Communications Technologies (ICT).6.SI.1.1

  • 2:

    Students investigate the advantages and disadvantages of technology.

    1. 1.

      Analyze how adoption of technological advancements produces change.6.SI.2.1

Information & Communication Technology Tools

  • 1:

    Students recognize and demonstrate skills in operating technological systems.

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate touch-type at 20 gwam with 2 or fewer errors per minute in a 3 minute time period.6.CT.1.1

    2. 2.

      Investigate the functionality of various storage devices providing rationale for their uses.6.CT.1.2

  • 2:

    Students use technology to enhance learning, extend capability, and promote creativity.

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate ways to present and publish information using a variety of common applications.6.CT.2.1

    2. 2.

      Incorporate the use of software features that demonstrate a broader understanding of the software.6.CT.2.2

  • 3:

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

    1. 1.

      Differentiate versions of software and file formats.6.CT.3.1

Information & Communication Technology Processes

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    Students understand the purpose of information technologies to communicate with a variety of collaborators.

    1. 1.

      Identify the reasons for using technology tools for interpersonal interactions.6.CP.1.1

  • 2:

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

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast the effects of different forms of technology on different audiences.6.CP.2.1

Information Literacy

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    Students use technology to locate and acquire information.

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      Describe the organizational structure of searchable resources.6.IL.1.1

  • 2:

    Students determine the reliability and relevancy of Information

    1. 1.

      Select online sources based on a list of criteria.6.IL.2.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6
When were these standards adopted?
2007
Where can I read the official document?
South Dakota Technology Content Standards