Grade 7 Science Goals/Objectives

Grade 7 COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

(Beginning in school year 2005-2006)
Status: This curriculum has been approved by DPI and will be implemented in 2005
Goal 3: The learner will conduct investigations and utilize appropriate technologies and information systems to build an understanding of the atmosphere.

Objective 3-5
Examine evidence that atmospheric properties can be studied to predict atmospheric conditions and weather hazards:

• Humidity.
• Temperature.
• Wind speed and direction.
• Air pressure.
• Precipitation.
• Tornados.
• Hurricanes.
• Floods.
• Storms.

Objective 3-6
Assess the use of technology in studying atmospheric phenomena and weather hazards:

• Satellites.
• Weather maps.
• Predicting.
• Recording.
• Communicating information about conditions.

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies.

1.09 Demonstrate knowledge that spreadsheets are used to process information in a variety of settings (e.g., schools, government, business, industry, mathematics, science). (3)
1.10 Use spreadsheet and graphing terms/concepts to present and explain content area assignments. (3)
1.11 Cite sources of information used in content area spreadsheets. (3)

COMPETENCY GOAL 2: The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.

2.02 Enter/edit data and use spreadsheet features and functions to project outcomes and test simple “what if…” statements in content assignments. (3)

COMPETENCY GOAL 3: The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.

3.05 Modify/create spreadsheets and graphs/charts to analyze and interpret data for content assignments. (3)
3.06 Create/modify spreadsheets to test simple “what if…” statements to solve problems and make decisions in content areas. (3)