GPS.04.SS.SS4H6

Georgia Performance Standards

The student will explain westward expansion of America between 1801 and 1861

a. Describe territorial expansion with emphasis on the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the acquisitions of Texas (the Alamo and independence), Oregon (Oregon Trail) , and California (Gold Rush and the development of mining towns)

b. Describe the impact of the steamboat, the steam locomotive, and the telegraph on life in America


ISTE-NETS Student Standards

1. Creativity and Innovation
  
   Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:


a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.

b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression.


2. Communication and Collaboration
  
   Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:

a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.
d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

3. Research and Information Fluency
   Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:

a. plan strategies to guide inquiry.
b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

d. process data and report results.

4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
   Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students:

a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.

c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.

d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.


5. Digital Citizenship
     
   Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:     

a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.

b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.
c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.
d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.


6. Technology Operations and Concepts
  
   Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:


a. understand and use technology systems.
b. select and use applications effectively and productively.
c. troubleshoot systems and applications.

d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.