IMC Curriculum Goals 

Kindergarten

• Use appropriate software with supervision
• Introduce the basic parts of the computer, computer vocabulary, basic rules for computer use and care
• Introduce the difference between fact and fiction
• Introduce the importance of shelf arrangement in the IMC
• Introduce how to select books appropriately for age and interest
• Introduce book care guidelines
• Introduce parts of a book
• Introduce a variety of genres and authors

First Grade

• Use appropriate software with supervision
• Identify basic parts of the computer, use basic computer vocabulary, and use basic rules for computer use and care
• Introduce the function of special keyboard keys such as shift, delete, and spacebar
• Identify the difference between fact and fiction
• Introduce nonfiction books for check out
• Introduce electronic resources for information.
• Introduce shelf location of easy fiction
• Review book care guidelines.
• Identify parts of a book.
• Recognize common library vocabulary
• Identify favorite authors and characters
• Introduce students to awards given for books and award winning books

Second Grade

• Apply rules for computer use and care
• Use software and computer with greater independence 
• Use and apply special keyboard keys such as shift, delete, and spacebar
• Use print and electronic resources for gathering information
• Introduce students to simple Internet navigation
• Introduce and model citing title, author, and copyright date
• Recognize that you get facts from nonfiction books and electronic resources
• Continue to expose students to a variety of genres and authors so that students are introduced to different types of literature and introduce the genre names
• Find books by favorite authors in the easy fiction area with assistance
• Reinforce awards for different books and how to identify these books on the shelves(i.e. Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Monarch Book Awards)
• Compare and contrast different types of illustrations in picture books

Third Grade

• Introduce Microsoft Office products, Word and Powerpoint
• Introduce saving, retrieving, and printing work on the computer
• Introduce acceptable hand placement for the computer keyboard
• Select and use both print and electronic resources for gathering information 
• Apply simple Internet navigation to find information
• Find books in the IMC using different call numbers
• Model and complete citations using author, title, and copyright date
• Introduce taking notes rather than copying (plagiarism)
• Identify different genres of literature and encourage independent reading of a variety of genre
• Continue to reinforce awards for different books and how to identify these books on the shelves
• Introduce the Dewey Decimal System as a way of classifying nonfiction books
• Use the 800s and 398.2s to show the variety of literature found in the Dewey Decimal classification (i.e. fairy tales, tall tales, poetry)

Fourth Grade

• Independently save, retrieve, and print work on the computer
• Use online reference materials, Microsoft Office Products(Word and Powerpoint), and appropriate computer accessories(such as scanners and cameras) to aid in completing projects.
• Independently select and use both print and electronic resources for gathering information
• Reinforce keyboarding skills
• Continue to apply simple Internet navigation to find information
• Use the electronic card catalog independently
• Build a simple bibliography page with citations using author, title, and copyright date
• Continue modeling and using note taking techniques rather than copying (plagiarism)
• Continue to develop an awareness of quality and award winning literature such as Newberry, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, and Unit 5 Reading Unites Award
• Recognize nonfiction books are divided into categories by subject using the Dewey Decimal System

5th Grade

• Demonstrate proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Products:  Word and Powerpoint

• Expand use of Microsoft Office: Publisher and Excel

• Select, evaluate, and cite both print and electronic resources for gathering information

• Understand research ethics including plagiarism, citing, and taking notes

• Promote interest in books for information and pleasure reading

• Continue to promote quality and award winning literature such as Newbery, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, and Unit 5 Reading Award

• Review Dewey Decimal Categories

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