1_2_K+Strand+1

​ STRAND 1 - CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION __** " Students demonstrate creativity: (Obtained from: http://nets-implementation.iste.wikispaces.net/Creativity+and+Innovation+)
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 * to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
 * create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
 * use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.
 * identify trends and forecast possibilities"

//Concept 1: Knowledge and Ideas // ** //Use technology to generate knowledge and new ideas.//

//PO 1. Evaluate information to generate ideas.// Overview: This site helps teach students how to think and learn by using graphical ways to organize and present information. []
 * Graphical Presentation of Ideas (Grades K-2) **

//**Concept 2: Models and Simulations **// //Use digital models and simulations to examine real-world connections, explore complex systems and issues, and enhance understanding.//

//Overview: This site provides a variety of opportunities for students to explore digital models using scientific simulations. Most of the simulations can be used for a variety of grade levels.// [] // PO 1. Identify elements of a digital model or simulation // // PO 2. Explore and identify models and simulations. (Grade 2: + Describe how aspects of a situation change) // //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">PO 3. Identify a system. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(Grade 2: +Comparing how one system operates to another) //
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Scientific Exploration (Grades K-2) **

//**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"> Concept 3: Trends and Possibilities **// //Use technology to forecast trends and possibilities.// //<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">PO 1. Recognize and create patterns. (Grade 2: +Examine patterns to identify Trends)// **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Interactive Pattern Generators (Grades K-2) ** <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Overview: These interactive programs allow students to recognize and extend a variety of patterns with varying levels of difficulty. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[] []

//**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Concept 4: Original Works **// <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">//Use technology to create original works in innovative ways.// //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">PO 1. Use digital creativity tools to develop ideas and create a project/original works. // // **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Artistic Exploration (Grades K-2) ** // <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">// Overview: Students explore the use of visual elements and principles as they use a variety of artistic tools to create pieces of art on the computer. // []

//<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">**Graphic Organizer (Grades K-2)** <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Overview: Students can use these graphic organizers to create informational displays about animals. // <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|//http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/animal-inquiry///]

//**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Comic Creator (Grades K-2) ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Overview: Students use this site to create their own comic strip. Can be used even by students at the pre-writing stage. They choose backgrounds, characters, props and dialogue. // <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[]

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"> PO 2. Use digital collaborative tools to develop collective ideas. // **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Send A Digital Postcard (Grades K-2) ** <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Overview: This site provides a variety of activities where students can create and send electronic postcards. // <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[] //