• 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