North Carolina Essential Standards
ESSENTIAL STANDARD
Grades 6, Information and Technology Essential Standards
CLARIFYING OBJECTIVE
SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
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Analyze resources to determine their
reliability, point of view, bias, and
relevance for particular topics and
purposes.
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TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL:
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Use technology and other resources for
the purpose of accessing, organizing,
and sharing information.
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RESEARCH PROCESS:
Apply a research process for
collaborative or individual research.
SAFETY AND ETHICAL ISSUES:
Apply responsible behaviors when
using information and technology
resources.
ESSENTIAL STANDARD
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Select appropriate technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based resources, ebooks, 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.).
Implement a research process collaboratively.
Implement a research process independently.
Apply ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, proper netiquette) when using resources.
Apply the safety precautions necessary when using online resources (personal information,
passwords, etc.).
Grades 7, Information and Technology Essential Standards
CLARIFYING OBJECTIVE
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SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
Evaluate information resources based
on specified criteria.
TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL:
Use technology and other resources for
assigned tasks.
RESEARCH PROCESS:
Apply a research process to
complete given tasks.
SAFETY AND ETHICAL ISSUES:
Apply responsible behaviors when
using information and technology
resources.
ESSENTIAL STANDARD
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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.
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Evaluate resources for reliability. (Reliability can be determined by currency, credibility, authority,
etc. depending on the curriculum topic).
Evaluate content for relevance to the assigned task.
Evaluate resources for point of view, bias, values, or intent of information.
Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to access information.
Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to organize information (e.g. graphic
organizers, databases, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing).
Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to design products to share information with
others (e.g. multimedia presentations, Web 2.0 tools, graphics, podcasts, and audio files).
Implement a collaborative research process activity that is group selected.
Implement an independent research process activity that is student selected.
Apply ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, proper netiquette) when using resources.
Apply the safety precautions necessary when using online resources (personal information,
passwords, etc.).
Grades 8, Information and Technology Essential Standards
CLARIFYING OBJECTIVE
SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
Evaluate information resources based
on specified criteria.
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Evaluate resources for reliability. (Reliability can be determined by currency, credibility, authority,
etc. depending on the curriculum topic).
Evaluate content for relevance to the assigned task.
Evaluate resources for point of view, bias, values, or intent of information.
Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to access information (search engines,
electronic databases, digital magazine articles).
Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to organize information (e.g. graphic
organizers, databases, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing).
Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to design products to share information with
others (e.g. multimedia presentations, Web 2.0 tools, graphics, podcasts, and audio files).
Implement a project-based activity collaboratively.
Implement a project-based activity independently.
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Analyze ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, netiquette) when using resources.
Analyze safety precautions when using online resources (personal information, passwords, etc.).
TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL:
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Use technology and other resources for
assigned tasks.
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RESEARCH PROCESS:
Apply a research process to
complete project-based activities.
SAFETY AND ETHICAL ISSUES:
Analyze responsible behaviors
when using information and
technology resources.
North Carolina Essential Standards
Grades 9-12, Information and Technology Essential Standards
SSENTIAL STANDARD
CLARIFYING OBJECTIVE
SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
 Evaluate resources for reliability. (Reliability can be determined by currency,
credibility, authority, etc. depending on the curriculum topic).
 Evaluate resources for point of view, bias, values, or intent of information.
 Evaluate content for relevance to the assigned task.
 Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to access information
(multi-database search engines, online primary resources, virtual interviews with
content experts).
 Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to organize information
(e.g. online note-taking tools, collaborative wikis).
 Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to design products to share
information with others (e.g. multimedia presentations, Web 2.0 tools, graphics,
podcasts, and audio files).
 Design global-awareness project-based products individually and collaboratively.
Evaluate resources needed to
solve a given problem
TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL:
Use technology and other
resources for assigned tasks.
RESEARCH PROCESS:
Design project-based products
that address global problems.
SAFETY AND ETHICAL ISSUES:
Analyze issues and practices of
responsible behavior when using
resources.
 Analyze ethical issues and practices related to copyright, not plagiarizing, and
netiquette.
 Analyze safety issues and practices when using online resources (legal and
criminal consequences, long-term career consequences of behavior).
North Carolina Essential Standards
Grades 9-12, Information and Technology Essential Standards
ESSENTIAL STANDARD
CLARIFYING OBJECTIVE
SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
 Evaluate resources for reliability. (Reliability can be determined by currency,
credibility, authority, etc. depending on the curriculum topic).
 Evaluate resources for point of view, bias, values, or intent of information.
 Evaluate content for relevance to the assigned task.
 Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to access information
(multi-database search engines, online primary resources, virtual interviews with
content experts).
 Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to organize information
(e.g. online note-taking tools, collaborative wikis).
 Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to design products to share
information with others (e.g. multimedia presentations, Web 2.0 tools, graphics,
podcasts, and audio files).
 Design global-awareness project-based products individually and collaboratively.
Evaluate resources needed to
solve a given problem
TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL:
Use technology and other
resources for assigned tasks.
RESEARCH PROCESS:
Design project-based products
that address global problems.
SAFETY AND ETHICAL ISSUES:
Analyze issues and practices of
responsible behavior when using
resources.
 Analyze ethical issues and practices related to copyright, not plagiarizing, and
netiquette.
 Analyze safety issues and practices when using online resources (legal and
criminal consequences, long-term career consequences of behavior).
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own account and/or learn more about the technology!
TECHNOLOGY:
ESSENTIAL
STANDARD
HOW DOES THIS LESSON/PROJECT/TECHNOLOGY HELP MEET THE NCITES?
Explain when you could use this
lesson/tech with your content:
HOW DOES THIS LESSON/PROJECT/TECHNOLOGY HELP MEET THE NCITES?
Explain when you could use this
lesson/tech with your content:
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Informational
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Research
Process
Safety and
Ethical Issues
TECHNOLOGY:
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Informational
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Technology as
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Research
Process
Safety and
Ethical Issues
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TECHNOLOGY:
ESSENTIAL
STANDARD
COLLABORATIVE CONFERENCE FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Engaging NC in Transforming 21st Century Teaching and Learning
HOW DOES THIS LESSON/PROJECT/TECHNOLOGY HELP MEET THE NCITES?
Explain when you could use this
lesson/tech with your content:
HOW DOES THIS LESSON/PROJECT/TECHNOLOGY HELP MEET THE NCITES?
Explain when you could use this
lesson/tech with your content:
HOW DOES THIS LESSON/PROJECT/TECHNOLOGY HELP MEET THE NCITES?
Explain when you could use this
lesson/tech with your content:
Sources of
Information
Informational
Text
Technology as
a Tool
Research
Process
Safety and
Ethical Issues
TECHNOLOGY:
ESSENTIAL
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Sources of
Information
Informational
Text
Technology as
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Research
Process
Safety and
Ethical Issues
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Informational
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Safety and
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North Carolina Essential Standards
Grade K, Information and Technology Essential Standards
ESSENTIAL STANDARD
SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
Classify useful sources of information.
INFORMATIONAL TEXT:
Understand the difference between text
read for enjoyment and text read for
information
TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL:
Use technology tools and skills to
reinforce classroom concepts and
activities.
K.SI.1.1
CLARIFYING OBJECTIVE
Identify sources of information (e.g., print, non-print, electronic, people).
K.SI.1.2
K.IN.1.1
K.IN.1.2
Identify the relevant sources of information for a given task.
Understand the meaning of fiction and nonfiction.
Identify resources with appropriate factual information.
K.TT.1.1
K.RP.1.1
Use a variety of technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based resources, ebooks, online communication tools, etc.)
Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information (e.g., word processor, graphic
organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).
Use technology tools to present data and information (multimedia, audio and visual recording,
online collaboration tools, etc.)
Identify questions that are relevant for a given topic or purpose.
K.SE.1.1
K.SE.1.2
K.SE.1.3
Identify examples of responsible use and care of technology hardware and software.
Remember internet safety rules.
Recognize the importance of respect for the work of others.
K.TT.1.2
K.TT.1.3
RESEARCH PROCESS:
Understand the importance of good
questions in conducting research.
SAFETY AND ETHICAL ISSUES:
Remember safety and ethical issues
related to the responsible use of
information and technology resources.
Grades 1, Information and Technology Essential Standards
ESSENTIAL STANDARD
SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
Recall useful sources of information.
INFORMATIONAL TEXT:
Understand the difference between text
read for enjoyment and text read for
information
TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL:
Use technology tools and skills to
reinforce classroom concepts and
activities.
1.SI.1.1
CLARIFYING OBJECTIVE
Identify various resources for information (e.g., print, audio-visual, electronic, people).
1.SI.1.2
1.IN.1.1
1.IN.1.2
Classify resources as relevant for a given purpose and/or topic.
Classify text as nonfiction or fiction.
Compare important facts and minor details.
1.TT.1.1
Use a variety of technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based resources, ebooks, online communication tools, etc.)
Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information (e.g., word processor, graphic
organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).
1.TT.1.2
1.TT.1.3
RESEARCH PROCESS:
Remember the steps of a simple (or
simplified) research process.
SAFETY AND ETHICAL ISSUES:
Understand safety and ethical issues
related to the responsible use of
information and technology resources.
1.RP.1.1
Use technology tools to present data and information (multimedia, audio and visual recording,
online collaboration tools, etc.)
Recognize the steps of a simple (simplified) research process.
1.SE.1.1
1.SE.1.2
1.SE.1.3
Use technology hardware and software responsibly.
Explain why safety is important when using the Internet.
Recognize the need to obtain permission or give credit when using intellectual property of others.
Grades 2, Information and Technology Essential Standards
ESSENTIAL STANDARD
SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
Categorize sources of information as
appropriate or inappropriate.
INFORMATIONAL TEXT:
Understand appropriate procedures when
reading for enjoyment and information.
TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL:
Use technology tools and skills to
reinforce classroom concepts and
activities.
2.SI.1.1
CLARIFYING OBJECTIVE
Classify sources of information as relevant for particular topics or purposes.
2SI.1.2
2.IN.1.1
2.IN.1.2
Classify resources as current or not current.
Categorize books by their genre characteristics.
Summarize appropriate reading strategies when reading for information.
2.TT.1.1
2.RP.1.1
Use a variety of technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based resources, ebooks, online communication tools, etc.)
Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information (e.g., word processor, graphic
organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).
Use technology tools to present data and information (multimedia, audio and visual recording,
online collaboration tools, etc.)
Execute the steps of a simple research process (three to four steps).
2.SE.1.1
2.SE.1.2
2.SE.1.3
Use technology hardware and software responsibly.
Explain why safe use of electronic resources is important.
Use simple citation rules for print and electronic resources.
2.TT.1.2
2.TT.1.3
RESEARCH PROCESS:
Apply the research process by
participating in whole-class research.
SAFETY AND ETHICAL ISSUES:
Understand issues related to the safe,
ethical, and responsible use of
information and technology resources.
Grades 3, Information and Technology Essential Standards
ESSENTIAL STANDARD
SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
Categorize sources of information for
specific purposes.
INFORMATIONAL TEXT:
Apply strategies that are appropriate
3.SI.1.1
3.SI.1.2
3.IN.1.1
CLARIFYING OBJECTIVE
Classify various types of resources as appropriate or inappropriate for purposes.
Classify resources as reliable or not reliable.
Use visual and literacy cues to locate relevant information in a given text (e.g., bold print, italics,
bullets, etc.).
when reading for enjoyment and for
information.
TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL:
Use technology tools and skills to
reinforce classroom concepts and
activities.
3.IN.1.2
Compare the characteristics of genres to develop diverse reading habits.
3.TT.1.1
3.RP.1.1
Use a variety of technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based resources, ebooks, online communication tools, etc.)
Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information (e.g., word processor, graphic
organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).
Use technology tools to present data and information (multimedia, audio and visual recording,
online collaboration tools, etc.)
Implement a research process by collaborating effectively with other students.
3.SE.1.1
3.SE.1.2
3.SE.1.3
Understand the guidelines for responsible use of technology hardware.
Understand ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, netiquette) when using resources.
Understand internet safety precautions (personal information, passwords, etc.).
3.TT.1.2
3.TT.1.3
RESEARCH PROCESS:
Apply a research process as part of
collaborative research.
SAFETY AND ETHICAL ISSUES:
Understand issues related to the safe,
ethical, and responsible use of
information and technology resources.
Grades 4, Information and Technology Essential Standards
ESSENTIAL STANDARD
SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
Apply criteria to determine appropriate
information resources for specific topics
and purposes.
INFORMATIONAL TEXT:
Apply appropriate strategies when reading
for enjoyment and for information.
TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL:
Use technology tools and skills to
reinforce classroom concepts and
activities.
4.SI.1.1
CLARIFYING OBJECTIVE
Use various types of resources to gather information (including print and online media).
4.SI.1.2
Use relevant sources of information for an assigned task.
4.SI.1.3
4.IN.1.1
4.IN.1.2
Use reliable sources of information
Implement appropriate reading strategies when reading for information.
Explain the importance of relevant characteristics in various genres.
4.TT.1.1
4.RP.1.1
Use a variety of technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based resources, ebooks, online communication tools, etc.)
Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information (e.g., word processor, graphic
organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).
Use technology tools to present data and information (multimedia, audio and visual recording,
online collaboration tools, etc.)
Implement a research process by collaborating effectively with other students.
4.SE.1.1
4.SE.1.2
4.SE.1.3
Understand the guidelines for responsible use of technology hardware.
Understand ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, netiquette) when using resources.
Understand internet safety precautions (personal information, passwords, etc.).
4.TT.1.2
4.TT.1.3
RESEARCH PROCESS:
Apply a research process as part of
collaborative research
SAFETY AND ETHICAL ISSUES:
Understand issues related to the safe,
ethical, and responsible use of
information and technology resources.
Grades 5, Information and Technology Essential Standards
ESSENTIAL STANDARD
SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
Apply criteria to determine appropriate
information resources for specific topics
and purposes.
INFORMATIONAL TEXT:
Analyze appropriate strategies when
reading for enjoyment and for
information.
TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL:
Use technology tools and skills to
reinforce and extend classroom concepts
and activities.
5.SI.1.1
CLARIFYING OBJECTIVE
Use various types of resources to gather information (including print and online media).
5.SI.1.2
Use relevant sources of information for an assigned task.
5.SI.1.3
5.IN.1.1
Use reliable sources of information.
Differentiate strategies when reading informational text in a variety of formats (e.g., print, online,
audio, etc.) to complete assigned tasks.
Differentiate strategies when reading various genres.
5.IN.1.2
5.TT.1.1
5.RP.1.1
Use a variety of technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based resources, ebooks, online communication tools, etc.)
Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information (e.g., word processor, graphic
organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).
Use technology tools to present data and information (multimedia, audio and visual recording,
online collaboration tools, etc.)
Implement a research process by collaborating effectively with other students.
5.SE.1.1
5.SE.1.2
5.SE.1.3
Understand the guidelines for responsible use of technology hardware.
Understand ethical behavior (e.g., copyright, not plagiarizing, netiquette) when using resources.
Understand internet safety precautions (e.g., personal information, passwords, etc.).
5.TT.1.2
5.TT.1.3
RESEARCH PROCESS:
Apply a research process as part of
collaborative research.
SAFETY AND ETHICAL ISSUES:
Understand issues related to the safe,
ethical, and responsible use of
information and technology resources.