Grade 6 Technology Applications SCOS Standards

Safety and Ethical Issues

Research Process

Technology as a Tool

Sources of Information

Apply a research process for collaborative or individual research.

Implement a research process collaboratively.

Implement a research process independently.

Apply responsible behaviors when using information and technology resources.

Apply ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, proper netiquette) when using resources.

Apply the safety precautions necessary when using online resources (personal information, passwords, etc.).

Analyze resources to determine their reliability, point of view, bias, and relevance for particular topics and purposes.

Analyze resources in terms of their reliability (which can be determined by currency, credibility, or authority, depending on the topic or purpose)

Analyze content for relevance to the assigned task.

Analyze resources for point of view, bias, values, or intent of information.

Use technology and other resources for the purpose of accessing, organizing, and sharing information.

Select appropriate technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based resources, e-books, online communication tools, etc.).

Select appropriate technology tools to organize data and information (e.g., word processor, database, spreadsheet, graphic organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).

Select appropriate technology tools to present data and information effectively (multimedia, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).