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Social Studies
Competency Goal 5 – The learner will evaluate ways the people of North Carolina use,
modify, and adapt to the physical environment.
5.2 Describe how North Carolinians now use, modify, or adapt to their physical environment.
5.3 Analyze causes and consequences of the misuse of the physical environment and proposed alternative.
Science
Competency Goal 1: The learner will build an understanding of the interdependence of
plants and animals.
1.02 Determine the function of organisms within the population of the ecosystem: producers, consumers, and decomposers.
Math
Competency Goal 4: The learner will demonstrate an understanding and use of graphing,
probability and data analysis.
4.01 Interpret and construct line graphs.
4.02 Explain the kinds of decisions that need to be made in selecting and constructing appropriate graphs including pictograph, bar, line plot, circle, and line graph.
4.03 Systematically collect, organize, display and interpret data both orally and in writing using information from a variety of content areas.
4.04 Compare increasingly complex displays of data, including multiple sets of data on the same graph, computer applications, and Venn diagrams.
Computer Skills
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.
1.1 Recognize the influence of technology on life in the United States.
1.3 Recognize video conferencing as a method of interactive communication.
1.4 Describe the use of Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).
Competency Goal 2: The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.
2.1 Use technology tools to collect, analyze, and display data.
2.4 Use a word processing application to create and format a document.
2.7 Add and delete records in a database.
Competency Goal 3: The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information
3.1 Create a product using information located in a database.
3.2 Evaluate the accuracy, credibility, and validity of data in a database.
3.4 Select the most appropriate graph to display data and state reason.
3.6 Participate in curriculum-based telecommunications projects as a class activity.
3.7 Evaluate information found via telecommunications for appropriateness, content, and usefulness.
Guidance
Competency Goal 3: The learner will demonstrate responsible social skills and an
understanding and application of being a contributing member of society by being able to:
3.1 Demonstrate competencies and skills for interacting with others.
3.2 Demonstrate an awareness that all persons have the need to belong and be accepted by others.
4. The learner will demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the lifelong process of learning, growing, and changing by being able to:
4.1 Describe how success and failure are a normal part of life and learning.
4.2 Discuss the meaning of lifelong learning.
Art
Competency Goal 1: As a result of visual arts study, the student will develop
critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding
and producing art.
1.1 Plan and organize for creating art.
1.2 Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.
1.3 Recognize in a world of imagination there is no right or wrong, but some solutions are better than others.
1.4 Recognize that images from reality and from fantasy may be used to create original art.
1.5 Show development of ideas across time.
1.6 Use all senses to gain information.
Social Studies
Competency Goal 5: The learner will evaluate ways people in Europe and the formal Soviet
Republics use, modify, and adapt to their physical environment.
5.3 Analyze causes and consequences of the misuse of the physical environment and proposed alternatives.
Math
Competency Goal 4: The learner will demonstrate an understanding and use of
graphing, probability, and data analysis.
4.01 Create and evaluate graphic representations of data.
4.02 Analyze data using spreadsheets.
4.05 Construct convincing arguments based on analysis of data and interpretation of graphs.
Computer Skills
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.
1.1 Recognize ownership, security, and privacy issues.
1.4 Identify uses of technology in the workplace.
Competency Goal 2: The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.
2.1 Use keyboarding skills to increase productivity and accuracy.
Competency Goal 3: The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
3.1 Select and use technology tools to collect, analyze, and display data.
3.2 Use word processing/desktop publishing applications to create documents related to content areas.
3.3 Use information located in database files to create/modify a personal product.
3.4 Create/modify and use spreadsheets to solve real-world problems.
3.5 Select most appropriate type of graph to display data and state the reason.
3.9 Use telecommunications to share and publish information.
Guidance
Competency Goal 3: The learner will demonstrate responsible social skills and an
understanding and application of being a contributing member of society by being able to:
3.1 Demonstrate competencies and skills for interacting with others.
3.2 Demonstrate an awareness that all persons have the need to belong and to be accepted by others.
3.3 Demonstrate skill in being responsible for own behavior.
3.4 Understand the physical maturation processes and responsible decision-making.
Competency Goal 4: The learner will demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the lifelong process of learning, growing, and changing by being able to:
4.1 Describe how successes and failures are a normal part of life and learning.
4.2 Describe the factors that influence the need for lifelong learning.
4.3 Distinguish between fact and opinion.
Art
Competency Goal 1: As a result of visual arts study, the student will develop critical and
creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and
producing art.
1.1 Plan and organize for creating art.
1.2 Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.
1.3 Recognize in a world of imagination there is no right or wrong, but some solutions are better than others.
1.4 Recognize that images from reality and from fantasy may be used to create original art.
1.5 Show development of ideas across time.
1.6 Develop perceptual awareness through the use of all senses.
Healthful Living
Competency Goal 4: Relationships
4.4 Describing behaviors conducive to and counterproductive to group functioning.
Social Studies
Competency Goal 5: The learner will evaluate ways people in Africa and Asia use, modify,
and adapt to their physical environment.
5.3 Analyze causes and consequences of the misuse of the physical environment and proposed alternatives.
Math
Competency Goal 4: The learner will demonstrate an understanding and use of
graphing, probability, and data analysis.
4.01 Interpret and construct histograms.
4.02 Compare and relate bar graphs and histograms.
4.03 Construct circle graphs using ratios, proportions, and percents.
4.04 Create, compare, contrast, and evaluate both orally and in writing, different graphic representations of the same data.
Computer Skills
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.
1.1 Demonstrate ethical behavior relating to security, privacy, passwords, and personal information.
1.3 Describe the impact of technology on the skills needed for the workplace.
Competency Goal 3: The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
3.1 Select and use technology tools to collect, analyze, and display data.
3.2 Use word processing/desktop publishing for assignments/projects.
3.3 Research, create, publish, and present projects related to content areas using a variety of technological tools.
3.5 Create/modify and use a database relevant to a classroom assignment.
3.7 Choose charts/tables or graphs to best represent data and state reason.
3.8 Evaluate the information from electronic sources as to validity, appropriateness, content, and usefulness.
Guidance
Competency Goal 3: The learner will demonstrate responsible social skills and an
understanding and application of being a contributing member of society by being able to:
3.1 Demonstrate a knowledge of verbal and nonverbal communication (positive and negative).
3.2 Demonstrate an awareness of alternative points of view.
3.4 Demonstrate being responsible in a group.
3.5 Identify alternatives when peer pressures are in conflict with her/his own value system.
3.6 Develop appropriate same gender and opposite gender friendships.
3.7 Demonstrate an awareness of interdependence.
Competency Goal 4: The learner will demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the lifelong process of learning, growing, and changing by being able to:
4.1 Recognize that a changing world demands lifelong learning and planning.
Art
Competency Goal 1: As a result of visual arts study, the student will develop
critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding
and producing art.
1.1 Plan and organize for creating art.
1.2 Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.
1.3 Recognize in a world of imagination there is no right or wrong, but some solutions are better than others.
1.4 Recognize that images from reality and from fantasy may be used to create original art.
1.5 Show development of ideas across time.
1.6 Develop perceptual awareness through the use of all senses.
Science
Competency Goal 2: The learner will build an understanding of population
dynamics.
2.01 Evaluate data related to population growth and inherent problems and solutions.
2.02 Conclude that some resources in an ecosystem are finite.
2.03 Summarize how changes in habitats may affect organisms.
2.04 Analyze practices that affect the use, availability, and management of natural resources.
2.05 Identify limiting factors that impact populations.
Math
Competency Goal 4: The learner will demonstrate an understanding and use of graphing,
probability, and data analysis.
4.04 Evaluate arguments based on data. Discuss random vs. biased sampling.
Computer Skills
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.
1.1 Model ethical behavior relating to security, privacy, passwords, and personal information.
Competency Goal 3: The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
3.1 Select and use technology tools to collect, analyze, and display data.
3.2 Use word processing/desktop publishing for assignments/projects.
3.3 Research, create, publish, and present projects related to content areas using a variety of technological tools.
3.4 Create/modify and use databases relevant to classroom assignments.
3.7 Explain the rationale for choosing charts/tables or graphs to best represent data.
3.9 Conduct online research and evaluate the information found as to the validity, appropriateness, content, and usefulness.
Guidance
Competency Goal 1. The learner will demonstrate a positive attitude toward self
as a unique and worthy person by being able to:
1.3 Demonstrate the ability to deal appropriately with emotions.
1.4 Demonstrate a knowledge of constructive methods of coping with stress.
1.5 Demonstrate ways of practicing self-discipline and to explain why self-discipline is valuable.
Competency Goal 3: The learner will demonstrate responsible social skills and an understanding and application of being a contributing member of society by being able to:
3.2 Recognize the value of affirming the positive qualities of other people.
Art
Competency Goal 1: As a result of visual arts study, the student will develop
critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding
and producing art.
1.1 Plan and organize for creating art.
1.2 Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.
1.3 Recognize in a world of imagination there is no right or wrong, but some solutions are better than others.
1.4 Recognize that images from reality and from fantasy may be used to create original art.
1.5 Show development of ideas across time.
1.6 Develop perceptual awareness through the use of all senses.
e-mail - ggurley@gaston.k12.nc.us
Last updated: 11/18/05
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