K-5 ND Library Standards
ND Library & Technology Standards - Grades K-5
Information and Inquiry
1. State the problem or need for information.
2. List questions based on a problem or need.
3. Recognize and use appropriate library print, digital, and other resources with adult guidance.
4. Use basic search strategies to locate resources.
5. Understand library arrangement in order to retrieve identified information resources with adult guidance.
6. Evaluate information found within selected resources on the basis of accuracy, currency, reasonableness, and appropriateness.
7. Modify and implement new search strategies based on information gaps with adult guidance.
8. Apply new knowledge to curricular areas or real world situations.
9. Organize information using technology and other tools.
10. Collaborate with others to exchange ideas.
11. Link information and ideas to support a decision or solution.
12. Evaluate the inquiry process based on a decision or solution.
Media and Technology Literacy
1. Define and use grade appropriate media and technology terminology in context.
2. Select, with guidance, the appropriate technology to accomplish a goal.
3. Perform grade appropriate operations using technology to accomplish a goal.
4. Troubleshoot minor technology systems and applications with guidance.
5. Apply current knowledge to the learning of new technologies.
6. Apply current knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
7. Create original products by using teacher selected digital resources, tools, and formats.
8. Use models and simulations to investigate systems and issues.
9. Recognize past, present, and future technologies.
10. Use technology to participate and collaborate as a member of a social and intellectual network of learners.
11. Use technology to gather and share information with a variety of audiences in ways that others can view, use, and assess.
Personal Learning and Growth
1. Recognize cultural differences by engaging with people of other cultures.
2. Recognize that differing opinions exist and respond appropriately.
3. Demonstrate positive behavior and leadership in group roles in both formal and informal situations.
4. Demonstrate appreciation and self-motivation as a reader by seeking information for personal learning and enjoyment.
5. Identify and respond to various genres, formats, and authors of literature.
6. Read widely and fluently to make connections with self, the world, and previous learning.
7. Make connections between current knowledge and new learning.
8. Display curiosity by pursuing interest through multiple resources.
9. Determine and select materials appropriate to personal abilities and interests.
Responsible Use of Information and Technology
1. Identify copyrighted works and their proper use.
2. Define and give examples of intellectual property.
3. Describe plagiarism and its consequences.
4. Demonstrate respect for and proper use of materials and technology.
5. Comply with Acceptable Use Policies.
6. Define and give examples of piracy and its consequences.
7. Recognize examples of the impact of technology on society.
8. Recognize the principles of intellectual freedom.
9. Define and use digital etiquette.
10. Identify safe behaviors in personal electronic communication and interaction.
11. Identify safe and unsafe practices for sharing personal information.
12. Define cyber bullying and identity prevention strategies.