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Indiana State Standards

Technology
Standard 1
The Nature of Science and Technology

Students are actively engaged in exploring how the world works. They explore, observe, count, collect, measure, compare, and ask questions. They discuss observations and use tools to seek answers and solve problems. They share their findings.
Scientific Inquiry
1.1.1 Observe, describe, draw, and sort objects carefully to learn about them.
1.1.2 Investigate and make observations to seek answers to questions about the world, such as “In what ways do animals move?”
Visual Art
1.3.3 Use appropriate art vocabulary.
1.9.2 Identify visual characteristics of a medium (see below).
1.13.1 Identify and distinguish between products and subject matter of visual art and other disciplines (language arts, math, science, social studies).

National Standards

Visual Arts
NA-VA.K-4.1 UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING MEDIA, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCESSES
Students know the differences between materials, techniques, and processes
Students describe how different materials, techniques, and processes cause different responses
Science
NS.K-4.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE
As a result of the activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of
Properties of objects and materials
Position and motion of objects
Light, heat, electricity, and magnetism
Technology
NT.K-12.1 BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
Students are proficient in the use of technology.
NT.K-12.6 TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM- SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING TOOLS
Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.
English/Language Arts
NL-ENG.K-12.1 READING FOR PERSPECTIVE
Students read a wide range of print and nonprint texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world; to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of society and the workplace; and for personal fulfillment. Among these texts are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works.

NETS for Students

Basic operations and concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
Social, ethical, and human issues
Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
Technology productivity tools
Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
Technology communications tools
Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
Technology research tools
Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.