5th Grade

5th Grade Tech Standards

Creativity and Innovation:

Students can create a sophisticated multimedia presentation demonstrating creativity and effective use of various media.

• Develop a multimedia project incorporating research findings, visual elements, and narration using advanced presentation software or multimedia tools.

• Create, edit, and format text on a slide (Slides, Doc, or Freeform)

• Copy and paste, import, or create graphics; change their size and position on an original work 

• Use advanced tools/applications to create and edit work 

• Use the voiceover/music tool to improve audio and enhance the presentation

Communication and Collaboration:

  Students can engage in complex collaborative projects, demonstrating effective communication and division of       

        responsibilities.

• • Collaborate on a digital project with peers, utilizing online platforms like Google Workspace or project management tools to 

    • Make a plan to manage the work

    • Execute the plan 

    • Work together to present findings

Research and Information Fluency:

Students can analyze and synthesize information from diverse sources to create a comprehensive research report.

• • Conduct in-depth research on a complex topic using a variety of sources

  • Critically evaluate information

  • Create a detailed report with proper citations

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making:

Students can apply advanced computational thinking and problem-solving techniques to address complex challenges.

• • Engage in coding projects or solve complex logic puzzles using coding platforms

  • explaining the logic and problem-solving strategies employed.

  • Solve mathematical problems and explain the steps taken to solve the problems with technological programs such as Dreambox.

  • Apply logical thinking and use technology tools to solve real-world problems with project-based learning

Digital Citizenship:

Students can demonstrate a deep understanding of ethical considerations in digital technology and propose informed

solutions.

• • Explain and demonstrate compliance with classroom, and school rules (Acceptable Use Policy) regarding the responsible use of computers and networks

  •  Explain responsible uses of technology and digital information; describe possible consequences of inappropriate use 

  • Explain Fair Use Guidelines for the use of copyrighted materials, and giving credit to media creators

  • Identify and explain the strategies for the safe and efficient use of computers

  • Demonstrate safe email practices, recognition of potential public exposure of email, and appropriate email etiquette 

  • Identify cyberbullying and describe strategies to deal with such a situation 

  • Recognize and describe the potential risks and dangers associated with various forms of online communications 

Technology Operations and Concepts:

Students can demonstrate advanced proficiency in using diverse digital tools to produce complex and refined work

independently.

• • Use Google Drive to save documents such as Google doc, google form, google slide, PDF 

  • Submit assignments through Google Classroom 

  • Use menu/toolbar functions (font/size/style/line/spacing/margins) to format, edit and print document

  • Copy and paste images within the document and from outside sources (such as screenshots)

  • Proofread and edit writing using appropriate resources (dictionary, spell checker, grammar, and thesaurus) 

  • Use advanced features of productivity tools (such as formatting, layouts, charts) in word processing or presentation software 

  • Use spreadsheets to create graphs, organize information, perform calculations, and solve problems