5th Grade 

Computer Curriculum 
Katie Frank 
Holy Name 
2019-20 

   
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Table of Contents 
5th Grade Standards 

Standards Checklist 

Units 
Word/Google Docs 
Standards 
I Can Statements 
Activities 
Excel/Google Sheets 
Standards 
I Can Statements 
Activities 
PowerPoint/Google Slides 
Standards 
I Can Statements 
Activities 
Internet Safety 
Standards 
I Can Statements 
Activities 
Internet Research 
Standards 
I Can Statements 
Activities 
Digital Design 
Standards 
I Can Statements 
Activities 
Monthly Questions 
 
   
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5th Grade Standards 

 
 
Grades Three Through Five - Technology Standards and Expectations - 
(prior to completing Grade 5) 
3-5.CI. Creativity and Innovation​ - By the end of Grade 5 each student will: 

3-5.CI.1  Produce a media-rich digital project aligned to state curriculum standards (e.g., 
fable, folk tale, mystery, tall tale, historical fiction) 

3-5.CI.2  Use a variety of technology tools and applications to demonstrate his/her 

creativity by creating or modifying works of art, music, movies or presentations 

3-5.CI.3  Participate in discussions about technologies (past, present and future) to 
understand these technologies are a result of human creativity 

3-5.CC Communication and Collaboration - ​By the end of Grade 5 each student will: 

3-5.CC.1  Use digital communication tools (e.g., email, wikis, blogs, IM, chat rooms, video 
conferencing, Moodle, Blackboard) and online resources for group learning 
projects 

3-5.CC.2  Identify how many different software applications may be used to share 
similar information, based on the intended audience (e.g., presentations for 
classmates, newsletters for parents) 

3-5.CC.3  Use a variety of media and formats to create and edit products (e.g., 
presentations, newsletters, brochures, web pages) to communicate information 
and ideas to various audiences 

3-5.RI. Research and Information Fluency​ - By the end of Grade 5 each student will: 

3-5.RI.1  Identify search strategies for locating information with support from teachers 
or school library media specialists 

3-5.RI.2  Use digital tools to find, organize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information 

3-5.RI.3  Understand and discuss that web sites and digital resources may contain 
inaccurate or biased information 

3-5.RI.4  Understanding that using information from a single Internet source might 
result in the reporting of erroneous facts and that multiple sources should 
always be researched 

3-5.CT. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making​ - By the end of Grade 5 
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each student will: 

3-5.CT.1  Use digital resources to access information that can assist in making informed 
decisions about everyday matters (e.g., which movie to see, which product to 
purchase) 

3-5.CT.2  Use information and communication technology tools (e.g., calculators, probes, 
videos, DVDs, educational software) to collect, organize and evaluate information 
to assist with solving problems 

3.5.CT.3  Use digital resources to identify and investigate a state, national or global issue 
(e.g., global warming, economy, environment) 

3-5.DC. Digital Citizenship​ - By the end of Grade 5 each student will: 

3-5.DC.1  Discuss scenarios involving acceptable and unacceptable uses of technology (e.g., 
file sharing, social networking, text messaging, cyber bullying, plagiarism) 

3-5.DC.2  Recognize issues involving ethical use of information (e.g., copyright adherence, 
source citation) 

3-5.DC.3  Describe precautions surrounding personal safety that should be taken when 
online 

3-5.DC.4  Identify the types of personal information that should not be given out on the 
Internet (name, address, phone number, picture, school name) 

3-5.TC. Technology Operations and Concepts​ - By the end of Grade 5 each student will: 

3-5.TC.1  Use basic input and output devices (e.g., printers, scanners, digital cameras, video 
recorders, projectors) 

3-5.TC.2  Describe ways technology has changed life at school and at home 

3-5.TC.3  Understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit all individuals 

3-5.TC.4  Demonstrate proper care in the use of computer hardware, software, 

peripherals, and storage media 

3-5.TC.5  Know how to exchange files with other students using technology (e.g., network 
file sharing, flash drives) 
 

   
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Standards Checklist 
This is a list marking when each standard was taught. 
W=Word; E=Excel; P=PowerPoint; D=Digital Design; R=Int. Research; S=Int. Safety; C=Careers 
 
Grades Three Through Five - Technology Standards and Expectations - (prior to completing Grade 5) 

3-5.CI. Creativity and Innovation​ - By the end of Grade 5 each student will: 

3-5.CI.1  W  P  R  D     

3-5.CI.2  W  P  R  D     

3-5.CI.3  W  E  P  S  R  D 

3-5.CC Communication and Collaboration - ​By the end of Grade 5 each student will: 

3-5.CC.1  W  E  P  R     

3-5.CC.2  W  E  P  R  D   

3-5.CC.3  W  E  P  R  D   

3-5.RI. Research and Information Fluency​ - By the end of Grade 5 each student will: 

3-5.RI.1  P  R         

3-5.RI.2  E  R         

3-5.RI.3  R           

3-5.RI.4  R           

3-5.CT. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making​ - By the end of Grade 5 
each student will: 

3-5.CT.1  E  P  R       

3-5.CT.2  R  P  E       

3.5.CT.3  P  R         

3-5.DC. Digital Citizenship​ - By the end of Grade 5 each student will: 

3-5.DC.1  S  R         

3-5.DC.2  S  R         
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3-5.DC.3  S  R         

3-5.DC.4  S  R         

3-5.TC. Technology Operations and Concepts​ - By the end of Grade 5 each student will: 

3-5.TC.1  W  E  P  R  D   

3-5.TC.2  W  E  P  S  R  D 

3-5.TC.3  W  E  P  S  R  D 

3-5.TC.4  W  E  P  D     

3-5.TC.5  W  E  P  R  S   

   
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Units 
● Word/Google Docs 
● Excel/Google Sheets 
● PowerPoint/Google Slides 
● Internet Safety 
● Internet Research 
● Computer Design 

   
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Word/Google Docs 

Standards 
● 3.5.CI.1:​ produce a media-rich digital project aligned to state curriculum 
standards (e.g., fable, folk tale, mystery, tall tale, historical fiction) 
● 3-5.CI.2:​ use a variety of technology tools and applications to demonstrate 
his/her creativity by creating or modifying works of art, music, movies or 
presentations 
● 3-5.Ci.3:​ participate in discussions about technologies (past, present, and 
future) to understand these technologies are a result of human creativity 
● 3-5.CC.1:​ use digital communication tools (e.g., email, wikis, blogs, IM, chat 
rooms, video conferencing, Moodle, Blackboard) and online resources for group 
learning projects 
● 3-5.CC.2:​ identify how many different software applications may be used to 
share similar information, based on the intended audience (e.g., presentations 
for classmates, newsletters for parents) 
● 3-5.CC.3:​ use a variety of media and formats to create and edit products (e.g., 
presentations, newsletters, brochures, web pages) to communicate 
information and ideas to various audiences 
● 3-5.TC.1:​ use basic input and output devices (e.g., printers, scanners, digital 
cameras, video recorders, projectors) 
● 3-5.TC.2:​ describe ways technology has changed life at school and at home 
● 3-5.TC.3:​ understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit all 
individuals 
● 3-5.TC.4:​ demonstrate proper care in the use of computer hardware, software, 
peripherals, and storage media 
● 3-5.TC.5: ​know how to exchange files with other students using technology (e.g., 
network file sharing, flash drives) 

I Can Statements 
● I can format font styles and sizes. 
● I can insert images, tables and watermarks. 
● I can run spelling and grammar check. 

Activities 
● Maze 
● Halloween Story (Docs) 
● I Have a Dream Poem 
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● Dear Mr. Grinch 
● 12 Days of Christmas in 5th Grade 
● Fish Diagram 
● Mystery Text Formatting 

Excel/Google Sheets 

Standards 
● 3-5.Ci.3:​ participate in discussions about technologies (past, present, and 
future) to understand these technologies are a result of human creativity 
● 3-5.CC.1:​ use digital communication tools (e.g., email, wikis, blogs, IM, chat 
rooms, video conferencing, Moodle, Blackboard) and online resources for group 
learning projects 
● 3-5.CC.2:​ identify how many different software applications may be used to 
share similar information, based on the intended audience (e.g., presentations 
for classmates, newsletters for parents) 
● 3-5.CC.3:​ use a variety of media and formats to create and edit products (e.g., 
presentations, newsletters, brochures, web pages) to communicate 
information and ideas to various audiences 
● 3-5.RI.2:​ use digital tools to find, organize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate 
information 
● 3-5.CT.1:​ use digital resources to access information that can assist in making 
informed decisions about everyday matters (e.g., which movie to see, which 
product to purchase) 
● 3-5.CT.2:​ use information and communication technology tools (e.g., calculators, 
probes, videos, DVDs, educational software) to collect, organize and evaluate 
information to assist with solving problems 
● 3-5.TC.1:​ use basic input and output devices (e.g., printers, scanners, digital 
cameras, video recorders, projectors) 
● 3-5.TC.2:​ describe ways technology has changed life at school and at home 
● 3-5.TC.3:​ understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit all 
individuals 
● 3-5.TC.4:​ demonstrate proper care in the use of computer hardware, software, 
peripherals, and storage media 
● 3-5.TC.5: ​know how to exchange files with other students using technology (e.g., 
network file sharing, flash drives) 

I Can Statements 
● I can create simple formulas 
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● I can input data 
● I can change the size of cells 
● I can identify rows vs columns and how each is labelled 

Activities 
● Design a Haunted House 
● Grocery Store 
● School Shopping 
● Excel Quiz 

PowerPoint/Google Slides 

Standards 
● 3.5.CI.1:​ produce a media-rich digital project aligned to state curriculum 
standards (e.g., fable, folk tale, mystery, tall tale, historical fiction) 
● 3-5.CI.2:​ use a variety of technology tools and applications to demonstrate 
his/her creativity by creating or modifying works of art, music, movies or 
presentations 
● 3-5.Ci.3:​ participate in discussions about technologies (past, present, and 
future) to understand these technologies are a result of human creativity 
● 3-5.CC.1:​ use digital communication tools (e.g., email, wikis, blogs, IM, chat 
rooms, video conferencing, Moodle, Blackboard) and online resources for group 
learning projects 
● 3-5.CC.2:​ identify how many different software applications may be used to 
share similar information, based on the intended audience (e.g., presentations 
for classmates, newsletters for parents) 
● 3-5.CC.3:​ use a variety of media and formats to create and edit products (e.g., 
presentations, newsletters, brochures, web pages) to communicate 
information and ideas to various audiences 
● 3-5.RI.1:​ identify search strategies for locating information with support from 
teachers or school library media specialists 
● 3-5.CT.1:​ use digital resources to access information that can assist in making 
informed decisions about everyday matters (e.g., which movie to see, which 
product to purchase) 
● 3-5.CT.2:​ use information and communication technology tools (e.g., calculators, 
probes, videos, DVDs, educational software) to collect, organize and evaluate 
information to assist with solving problems 
● 3-5.CT.3:​ use digital resources to identify and investigate a state, national or 
global issue (e.g., global warming, economy, environment) 
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● 3-5.TC.1:​ use basic input and output devices (e.g., printers, scanners, digital 
cameras, video recorders, projectors) 
● 3-5.TC.2:​ describe ways technology has changed life at school and at home 
● 3-5.TC.3:​ understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit all 
individuals 
● 3-5.TC.4:​ demonstrate proper care in the use of computer hardware, software, 
peripherals, and storage media 
● 3-5.TC.5: ​know how to exchange files with other students using technology (e.g., 
network file sharing, flash drives) 

I Can Statements 
● I can add new slides. 
● I can add transitions. 
● I can insert pictures, textboxes and SmartArt. 
● I can present information to my peers. 

Activities 
● Biography 
● Top Ten List 
● Parts of the Computer 
● Ice Cream Facts 
 

Internet Safety 

Standards 
● 3-5.Ci.3:​ participate in discussions about technologies (past, present, and 
future) to understand these technologies are a result of human creativity 
● 3-5.DC.1:​ discuss scenarios involving acceptable and unacceptable uses of 
technology (e.g., file sharing, social networking, text messaging, cyber bullying, 
plagiarism) 
● 3-5.DC.2:​ recognize issues involving ethical use of information (e.g., copyright 
adherence, source citation) 
● 3-5.DC.3:​ describe precautions surrounding personal safety that should be 
taken when online 
● 3-5.DC.4: ​identify the types of personal information that should not be given 
out on the Internet (name, address, phone number, picture, school name) 
● 3-5.TC.2:​ describe ways technology has changed life at school and at home 
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● 3-5.TC.3:​ understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit all 
individuals 

I Can Statements 
● I can identify personal information vs. private information 
● I can identify what should and should not be shared online 
● I can identify cyberbullying and know what to do if I see it happening. 

Activities 
● Internet Safety Lesson 
● Staying Digital Safe Collaboration 
 

Internet Research 

Standards 
● 3.5.CI.1:​ produce a media-rich digital project aligned to state curriculum 
standards (e.g., fable, folk tale, mystery, tall tale, historical fiction) 
● 3-5.CI.2:​ use a variety of technology tools and applications to demonstrate 
his/her creativity by creating or modifying works of art, music, movies or 
presentations 
● 3-5.Ci.3:​ participate in discussions about technologies (past, present, and 
future) to understand these technologies are a result of human creativity 
● 3-5.CC.1:​ use digital communication tools (e.g., email, wikis, blogs, IM, chat 
rooms, video conferencing, Moodle, Blackboard) and online resources for group 
learning projects 
● 3-5.CC.2:​ identify how many different software applications may be used to 
share similar information, based on the intended audience (e.g., presentations 
for classmates, newsletters for parents) 
● 3-5.CC.3:​ use a variety of media and formats to create and edit products (e.g., 
presentations, newsletters, brochures, web pages) to communicate 
information and ideas to various audiences 
● 3-5.RI.1:​ identify search strategies for locating information with support from 
teachers or school library media specialists 
● 3-5.RI.2:​ use digital tools to find, organize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate 
information 
● 3-5.RI.3:​ understand and discuss that web sites and digital resources may 
contain inaccurate or biased information 
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● 3-5.RI.4:​ understanding that using information from a single Internet source 
might result in the reporting of erroneous facts and that multiple sources 
should always be researched 
● 3-5.CT.1:​ use digital resources to access information that can assist in making 
informed decisions about everyday matters (e.g., which movie to see, which 
product to purchase) 
● 3-5.CT.2:​ use information and communication technology tools (e.g., calculators, 
probes, videos, DVDs, educational software) to collect, organize and evaluate 
information to assist with solving problems 
● 3-5.CT.3:​ use digital resources to identify and investigate a state, national, or 
global issues (e.g., global warming, economy, environment) 
● 3-5.DC.1:​ discuss scenarios involving acceptable and unacceptable uses of 
technology (e.g., file sharing, social networking, text messaging, cyber bullying, 
plagiarism) 
● 3-5.DC.2:​ recognize issues involving ethical use of information (e.g., copyright 
adherence, source citation) 
● 3-5.DC.3:​ describe precautions surrounding personal safety that should be 
taken when online 
● 3-5.DC.4: ​identify the types of personal information that should not be given 
out on the Internet (name, address, phone number, picture, school name) 
● 3-5.TC.1:​ use basic input and output devices (e.g., printers, scanners, digital 
cameras, video recorders, projectors) 
● 3-5.TC.2:​ describe ways technology has changed life at school and at home 
● 3-5.TC.3:​ understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit all 
individuals 
● 3-5.TC.5: ​know how to exchange files with other students using technology (e.g., 
network file sharing, flash drives) 

I Can Statements 
● I can use the Internet to locate information 
● I can use multiple websites to find the information I need 
● I can determine which websites contain real information 

Activities 
● Webquests 
○ Baseball Quest 
○ Christmas Around the World Website Sleuth 
○ Summer 
● Website Sleuths 
■ Columbus Day Website Sleuth 
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■ Halloween Website Sleuth 
■ Jane Goodall & Rosa Parks Sleuth 
■ Anne Frank Website Sleuth 
● Christmas Around the World 
● Biography 
● Where in the World is Santa? 
● Google Maps in New York City 
● Explore the USA Through Google Maps 
 

Digital Design 

Standards 
● 3.5.CI.1:​ produce a media-rich digital project aligned to state curriculum 
standards (e.g., fable, folk tale, mystery, tall tale, historical fiction) 
● 3-5.CI.2:​ use a variety of technology tools and applications to demonstrate 
his/her creativity by creating or modifying works of art, music, movies or 
presentations 
● 3-5.Ci.3:​ participate in discussions about technologies (past, present, and 
future) to understand these technologies are a result of human creativity 
● 3-5.CC.2:​ identify how many different software applications may be used to 
share similar information, based on the intended audience (e.g., presentations 
for classmates, newsletters for parents) 
● 3-5.CC.3:​ use a variety of media and formats to create and edit products (e.g., 
presentations, newsletters, brochures, web pages) to communicate 
information and ideas to various audiences 
● 3-5.TC.1:​ use basic input and output devices (e.g., printers, scanners, digital 
cameras, video recorders, projectors) 
● 3-5.TC.2:​ describe ways technology has changed life at school and at home 
● 3-5.TC.3:​ understand and discuss how assistive technologies can benefit all 
individuals 
● 3-5.TC.4:​ demonstrate proper care in the use of computer hardware, software, 
peripherals, and storage media 
● 3-5.TC.5: ​know how to exchange files with other students using technology (e.g., 
network file sharing, flash drives) 

I Can Statements 
● I can use technology to be creative. 
● I can use technology to create designs 
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Activities 
● Design a Haunted House 
● Restaurant Menu 
● 3D Halloween 
● Coding 
● All About My Selfie 

Monthly Questions

About 
 
Questions 
● September 
○ What is 1 thing you learned this month in Computers? 
● October 
○ What is 1 thing you learned this month in Computers? 
● November 
○ Tell me 2 things you are thankful for this year. 
● December 
○ What is 1 thing you learned about the country you 
researched for “Christmas Around the World” 
● January 
○ What is 1 thing you learned this month in Computers? 
● February 
○ Why is it important to not share personal information 
online? 
● March 
○ In a complete sentence, tell me 1 thing you learned about the 
person you are doing your biography on. Be sure to include 
their name. 
● April 
○ What is 1 thing you learned this month in Computers? 
● May  
○ What is 1 thing you learned this month in Computers?