4-14-2014 COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, & DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

TECHING THE CCCS

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

GRADES 5-8

communication, collaboration, & digital Citizenship

C. Communication and Collaboration		Digital tools and environments support the learning process and foster collaboration in solving local or global issues and problems.	RESOURCES
By the end of grade 8 students will	8.1.8.C.1	Participate in an online learning community with learners from other countries to understand their perspectives on a global problem or issue, and propose possible solutions.	Step-by-Step Guide ePals Global School Net Global Collaborations People to People Around the World with 80 Schools iEARN Taking IT Global Connect all Schools ED.gov A Book and a Hug
D. Digital Citizenship		Technological advancements create societal concerns regarding the practice of safe, legal, and ethical behaviors	RESOURCES
By the end of grade 8 students will	8.1.8.D.1	Model appropriate online behaviors related to cyber safety, cyber bullying, cyber security, and cyber ethics.	StopBully.org Cyberbullying Research Center Stop Cyberbullying Cyberbullying.org Internet Safety 101 ETCB Common Sense Media
	8.1.8.D.2	Summarize the application of fair use and Creative Commons guidelines.	Fair Use, Copyright, and Plagiarism Copyright Basics Cyberbee Teaching Copyright Guidelines for Teachers Copyright Confusion Creative Commons Fair Use Evaluator Taking the Mystery Out of Copyright
	8.1.8.D.3	Demonstrate how information on a controversial issue may be biased.	Evaluating Bias Guide to Evaluating Websites Evaluating Websites Evaluating Web Sites Website Evaluation Lesson

4-3-2014 INSPIRING ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY

TECHING THE CCCS

sOCIAL sTUDIES STANDARDS

GRADES 5-8

aCTIVE CITIZENSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY

6.3 Active Citizenship in the 21st Century All students will acquire the skills needed to be active, informed citizens who value diversity and promote cultural understanding by working collaboratively to address the challenges that are inherent in living in an interconnected world.
Active citizens in the 21st century: ·    Recognize the causes and effects of prejudice on individuals, groups, and society. ·    Recognize the value of cultural diversity, as well as the potential for misunderstanding. ·    Critically analyze media to assess different viewpoints and detect bias, opinion, and stereotypes. ·    Listens open-mindedly to views contrary to their own. ·    Collaboratively develop and practice strategies for managing and resolving conflict. ·    Demonstrate understanding of democratic values and processes. ·    Recognize that the actions or inactions of individuals, groups, and nations can have intended and unintended consequences. ·    Challenge unfair viewpoints and behavior by taking action. ·    Make informed and reasoned decisions. ·    Accept decisions that are made for the common good.	By the end of grade 8			RESOURCES
	A. Civics, Government, and Human Rights	6.3.8.A.1	Deliberate on a public issue affecting an upcoming election, consider opposing arguments, and develop a reasoned conclusion.	Debate Lesson Stage a Debate Elections in Action American Rhetoric Poodwaddle
		6.3.8.A.2	Participate in a real or simulated hearing to develop a legislative proposal that addresses a public issue, and share it with an appropriate legislative body (e.g., school board, municipal or county government, state legislature).	Legislative Simulation The Legislative Process Direct Congress Building a Bill I'm Just a Bill
		6.3.8.A.3	Collaborate with international students to deliberate about and address issues of gender equality, child mortality, or education.	Global Connections aMap ePals Flat Connections Connected Classrooms UNICEF UNFPA Millennium Development Goals Random Kid
	B. Geography, People and the Environment	6.3.8.B.1	Evaluate alternative land use proposals and make recommendations to the appropriate governmental agency regarding the best course of action.	EPA Urban Farming Lincoln Institute APA Defenders of Wildlife ESA If it Were my Home Geography Geo Games
	C. Economics, Innovation, and Technology	6.3.8.C.1	Contact local officials and community members to obtain information about the local school district or municipal budget and assess budget priorities.	Northfield District Info Northfield on Wikipedia Writing Letters to Elected Officials
	D. History, Culture, and Perspectives	6.3.8.D.1	Engage in simulated democratic processes (e.g., legislative hearings, judicial proceedings, elections) to understand how conflicting points of view are addressed in a democratic society.	Form a Mock Legislature Guide to Conducting a Mock Legislature Mock Trial Resources Free Mock Trials Election Game Facing History Show the World

12-15-2011 Today is Bill of Rights Day

Civics for ESL Students offers some great resources to get started - http://www.elcivics.com/bill-of-rights-esl.html
The National Constitution Center invites students on a mission to rebuild the Bill of Rights - http://constitutioncenter.org/BillOfRightsGame/Final.swf
The Bill of Rights Institute shows students what life would be like without the Bill of Rights - http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/page.aspx?pid=492 The same site also offers plenty of resources for teachers - http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/page.aspx?pid=598
Students can play a Bill of Rights Match Game - http://www.texaslre.org/BOR/billofrights.html
From the Annenberg Classroom,  as students play this game, they will discover surprising facts about the stroy behind the Bill of Rights and gain a clearer understanding of these important amendments.http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/page/the-bill-of-rights-game
Your Bill of Rights from Time gives a great break down of each of the first 10 Amendments - http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/0,28757,2080345,00.html