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Profile for Technology Literate Students

This week's example is from the Profiles for Technology Literate Students for grades PK-2.

2. Identify, research, and collect data on an environmental issue using digital resources and propose a developmentally appropriate solution. (1,3,4)

When I read this profile, I thought of the upcoming new movie The Lorax, from the story written by Dr. Seuss.  I feel this is an appropriate time to consider a small project where students identify, research, and collect data on an environmental issue as simple as what is trash versus what should be recycled.  The Lorax Project in the Classroom is a starting point for such a project. http://www.seussville.com/Educators/lorax_classroom/educatorlorax_discuss.php
The Environmental Protection Agency Students K-12 http://www.epa.gov/students/index.html and The Center for Environmental Education Online http://www.ceeonline.org/ have other resources you may find helpful. ***Note that although this focus is for grades PK-2, many of these ideas and resources may be applicable to students up to grade 12 so check them out!***

1. Creativity and Innovation
2. Communication and Collaboration
3. Research and Information Fluency
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
5. Digital Citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts