This document outlines the standards and objectives for several subjects - Computer/Technology Skills, Science, Information Skills, and Mathematics - for 7th grade in North Carolina. For Computer/Technology Skills, the goals relate to understanding technology issues, demonstrating technology skills, and using technology to access, analyze and communicate information. The Science goals involve designing investigations and understanding technological design. The Information Skills goals focus on exploring information sources and formats, evaluating information, relating ideas to experiences, and communicating findings. The Mathematics goals address using graphs and data analysis, and understanding linear relations and algebra.

1. Standards addressed by entire unit
NC- North Carolina Standard Course of Study
• Subject : Computer/Technology Skills (2006)
• Grade : Grade 7
• Competency Goal : 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.
Objective : 1.01 Identify and describe the effect technological changes have had on business,
transportation, communications, industry, and agriculture in a global society. 1
Objective : 1.02 Use network terms and concepts related to local and wide area networks (LANs,
WANs) and Internet connectivity. 1
Objective : 1.03 Use ethical, safe, and responsible behavior relating to issues (e.g., security,
privacy, passwords, personal information) and recognize possible consequences
of misuse. 1
Objective : 1.04 Recognize and discuss how Copyright Laws protect ownership of intellectual
property and identify and discuss consequences of misuse. 1
Objective : 1.05 Investigate technology knowledge and skills needed for the workplace now and
in the future. 1
Objective : 1.06 Demonstrate knowledge of why databases are used to collect, organize, and
report information in a variety of settings. 2
Objective : 1.07 Use knowledge of database terms/concepts, functions, and operations to describe
and explain content area findings. 2
Objective : 1.08 Cite sources of information used in content area databases. 2
Objective : 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
Objective : 1.10 Use spreadsheet and graphing terms/concepts to present and explain content area
assignments. 3
Objective : 1.11 Cite sources of information used in content area spreadsheets. 3
Objective : 1.12 Demonstrate knowledge of the advantages/disadvantages of using word
processing to develop, publish, and present information to a variety of audiences.
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Objective : 1.13 Demonstrate knowledge and use of WP/DTP terms/concepts (e.g., columns,
tables, using multiple files and/or applications) to create and publish
assignments/projects. 4
Objective : 1.14 Demonstrate appropriate use of copyrighted materials in word processing
documents used for content projects/assignments. 4
Objective : 1.15 Demonstrate knowledge of multimedia tools/concepts used by media (e.g.,
games, video, radio/TV broadcasts, websites) to entertain, sell, and influence
ideas and opinions. 5

2. Objective : 1.16 Demonstrate knowledge of multimedia by using terms/concepts to describe and
explain content projects/products. 5
Objective : 1.17 Recognize, discuss, and establish ethical guidelines for use of personal and
copyrighted media (e.g., images, music, video, content, language) in multimedia
projects and presentations as a class/group. 5
Objective : 1.18 Recognize, discuss, and model correctly formatted citations for copyrighted
materials and adhere to Fair Use Guidelines. 5
Objective : 1.19 Recognize and use terms/concepts (e.g., IP address, Intranet, private networks,
discussion forum, threaded discussion). 6
Objective : 1.20 Demonstrate knowledge of responsible, safe, and ethical use of networked digital
information (e.g., Internet, mobile phone, wireless, LANs). 6
Objective : 1.21 Demonstrate knowledge of Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines by explaining
selection and use of Internet resources in content projects/assignments. 6
• Competency Goal : COMPETENCY GOAL 2: The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use
of computer and other technologies.
Objective : 2.01 Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for identifying and solving minor hardware
and software problems. 1
Objective : 2.02 Enter/edit data and use spreadsheet features and functions to project outcomes and
test simple “what if…” statements in content assignments. 3
Objective : 2.05 Use a variety of collaborative tools to survey, collect, communicate information
for content area assignments. 6
Objective : 2.04 Demonstrate knowledge and use of WP/DTP features (e.g., columns, tables,
headers/footers) to format and publish content projects/products. 4
• Competency Goal : COMPETENCY GOAL 3: The learner will use a variety of technologies to access,
analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
Objective : 3.01 Select and use appropriate technology tools to solve problems and make
decisions in content areas. 1
Objective : 3.02 Select and use two or more criteria to organize, interpret, and display content
data and explain strategies used. 2
Objective : 3.03 Modify/edit databases to organize, analyze, interpret data, and create reports
(e.g., documents, multimedia project, webpages). 2
Objective : 3.04 Evaluate and use database data and reports to solve problems and make
decisions in content areas. 2
Objective : 3.05 Modify/create spreadsheets and graphs/charts to analyze and interpret data for
content assignments. 3

3. Objective : 3.06 Create/modify spreadsheets to test simple “what if…” statements to solve
problems and make decisions in content areas. 3
Objective : 3.07 Demonstrate use of WP/DTP features/functions to design, format, layout, and
publish assignments. 4
Objective : 3.08 Plan, design, and develop a multimedia product using data (e.g., graphs, charts,
database reports) to present content information in the most effective way, citing
sources. 5
Objective : 3.09 Create/modify and use rubrics to evaluate multimedia presentations for elements
(e.g., organization, content, design, appropriateness for target audience,
effectiveness, ethical use of resources). 5
Objective : 3.10 Select, evaluate, and use a variety of digital resources and information to
research and present findings about Eastern Hemisphere: Africa, Asia, and
Australia. 6
Objective : 3.11 Use evaluation tools to select Internet resources and information for content and
usefulness in content area assignments. 6
• Subject : Science (updated)
• Grade : Grade 7
• Subject Area : Science Inquiry
• Competency Goal : 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding
of scientific inquiry.
Objective : 1.08 Use oral and written language to: Communicate findings. Defend conclusions of
scientific investigations.
Objective : 1.10 Analyze and evaluate information from a scientifically literate viewpoint by reading,
hearing, and/or viewing: Scientific text. Articles. Events in the
popular press.
Objective : 1.07 Prepare models and/or computer simulations to: Test hypotheses. Evaluate how data
fit.
Objective : 1.09 Use technologies and information systems to: Research. Gather and analyze data.
Visualize data. Disseminate findings to others.
Objective : 1.01 Identify and create questions and hypotheses that can be answered through scientific
investigations.
Objective : 1.02 Develop appropriate experimental procedures for: Given questions. Student generated
questions.
Objective : 1.03 Apply safety procedures in the laboratory and in field studies: Recognize potential
hazards. Manipulate materials and equipment. Conduct
appropriate procedures.
Objective : 1.04 Analyze variables in scientific investigations: Identify dependent and independent. Use
of a control. Manipulate. Describe relationships between.
Define operationally.
Objective : 1.05 Analyze evidence to: Explain observations. Make inferences and predictions. Develop
the relationship between evidence and explanation.
Objective : 1.06 Use mathematics to gather, organize, and present quantitative data resulting from
scientific investigations: Measurement. Analysis of data. Graphing.
Prediction models.

4. • Subject Area : Science Technological Design
• Competency Goal : 2: The learner will demonstrate an understanding of technological design.
Objective : 2.01 Explore evidence that "technology" has many definitions. Artifact or hardware.
Methodology or technique. System of production. Social-
technical system.
Objective : 2.02 Use information systems to: Identify scientific needs, human needs, or problems that
are subject to technological solution. Locate resources to
obtain and test ideas.
Objective : 2.03 Evaluate technological designs for: Application of scientific principles. Risks and
benefits. Constraints of design. Consistent testing protocols.
Objective : 2.04 Apply tenets of technological design to make informed consumer decisions about:
Products. Processes. Systems.
• Subject : Information Skills
• Grade : Seventh Grade
In grades 6-8 the curriculum provides a transition from a more structured, supervised learning experience to more
independent practice with guidance.
Focus Areas
The learners will:
begin to independently access a greater and more varied number of resources (print, non-print,
electronic)
continue development of personal criteria that they can describe in detail
begin to examine and evaluate ideas and opinions using more than their immediate surroundings as
a point of comparison, and to recognize bias and stereotypes independently
develop a search strategy with guidance, access more resources for research, learn how to access
these resources (print, non-print, electronic) more efficiently, and begin to recognize the most
appropriate resources for specific tasks
create products with progressively less direction, using a variety of media and begin using formally
accepted standards for production, including crediting sources, acceptable formats, etc.
• Goal 1: The learner will explore sources and formats for reading, listening, and viewing purposes.
Standard 1.04 : Acknowledge ownership of ideas.
Standard 1.07 : Follow acceptable use policy (AUP/IUP) for electronic resources.
Standard 1.08 : Select and use independently, both within and outside the school, a variety of resources
(print, non-print, electronic) and formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based).
Standard 1.09 : Recognize that ideas are produced in a variety of formats (print, graphical, audio, video,
multimedia, web-based).
Standard 1.10 : Identify characteristics and advantages of various media formats (print, graphical, audio,
video, multimedia, web-based) for a specific task.
Standard 1.11 : Explore primary and secondary sources.
• Goal 2: The learner will identify and use criteria for excellence to evaluate information and formats.
Standard 2.01 : Identify published criteria of excellence for resources.
Standard 2.02 : Apply identified criteria to select resources.
Standard 2.03 : Recognize the diversity of ideas and thoughts by exploring a variety of resources (print,
non-print, electronic) and formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based).
Standard 2.04 : Develop and articulate personal criteria for selecting resources for information needs and
enjoyment.

5. Standard 2.05 : Determine accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness of information resources.
Standard 2.06 : Recognize the power of media to influence.
• Goal 3: The learner will relate ideas and information to life experiences.
Standard 3.01 : Describe personal cultural heritage and environment.
Standard 3.02 : Collect and compare information about diverse cultures, environments, and peoples.
Standard 3.03 : Identify bias and stereotypes.
Standard 3.04 : Relate cultural similarities and differences to personal heritage and environments.
Standard 3.05 : Describe how information and ideas are influenced by prior knowledge, personal
experience, and social, cultural, political, economic, and historical events.
• Goal 4: The learner will explore and use research processes to meet information needs.
Standard 4.01 : Identify information needs and formulate questions about those needs.
Standard 4.02 : Identify potential research process models.
Standard 4.03 : Develop a search strategy which includes the continuous evaluation of the research
process and the information gathered.
Standard 4.04 : Follow acceptable use guidelines (AUP/IUP) in accessing information.
Standard 4.05 : Gather information from the most effective resources.
Standard 4.06 : Comply with the Copyright Law (P. L. 94-553).
Standard 4.07 : Organize and use information.
Standard 4.08 : Credit sources of information.
Standard 4.09 : Produce and present findings in various formats (print, graphical, audio, video,
multimedia, web-based).
Standard 4.10 : Evaluate the product.
• Goal 5: The learner will communicate reading, listening, and viewing experiences.
Standard 5.01 : Respond to reading, listening, viewing experiences orally, artistically, dramatically,
through various formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based).
Standard 5.02 : Produce media in various formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based)
appropriate to audience and purpose.
• Subject : Mathematics (6-12)
• Grade/Topic : Grade 7
• Competency Goal 4: The learner will understand and use graphs and data
analysis.
Objective 4.01 : Collect, organize, analyze, and display data (including box plots and
histograms) to solve problems.
Objective 4.02 : Calculate, use, and interpret the mean, median, mode, range, frequency
distribution, and inter-quartile range for a set of data.
Objective 4.03: Describe how the mean, median, mode, range, frequency distribution, and
inter-quartile range of a set of data affect its graph.
Objective 4.04 : Identify outliers and determine their effect on the mean, median, mode, and
range of a set of data.

6. Objective 4.05 : Solve problems involving two or more sets of data using appropriate statistical
measures.
• Competency Goal 5: The learner will demonstrate an understanding of linear
relations and fundamental algebraic concepts.
Objective 5.01 : Identify, analyze, and create linear relations, sequences, and functions using
symbols, graphs, tables, diagrams, and written descriptions.
Objective 5.02 : Translate among different representations of algebraic expressions, equations
and inequalities.
Objective 5.03 : Use and evaluate algebraic expressions, linear equations or inequalities to
solve problems.
Objective 5.04: Develop fluency in the use of formulas to solve problems.