RCPS Fifth Grade Pacing Guide

1st Nine Weeks

2nd Nine Weeks

C/T 3-5.1.a
Discuss common uses of computers in their daily lives and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide.
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C/T 3-5.1.b
Communicate about basic technology components with appropriate terminology.
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C/T 3-5.3.b
Discuss ethical behaviors when using information and technology.
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C/T 3-5.4.a
Understand the need for the school division's Acceptable Use Policy.
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C/T 3-5.4.c
Follow rules for personal safety when using the Internet.
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*Participate in internet safety activities

C/T 3-5.5.a 
Work collaboratively when using technology.
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C/T 3-5.5.b
Practice and communicate respect for people, equipment, and resources.
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C/T 3-5.2.a
Use skills and procedures needed to operate various technologies such as scanners, digital cameras, and hand-held computers.
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C/T 3-5.2.b
Identify basic software applications such as word processing, databases, and spreadsheets. 
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C/T 3-5.4.b
Discuss the rationale of fair use and copyright regulations.
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C/T 3-5.6.a
Collect information from a variety of sources. 
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C/T 3-5.8.a
Produce documents demonstrating the ability to edit, reformat, and integrate various software tools.
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*Create a multimedia slideshow to present information collected during the research process

*Save and manipulate files

 

3rd Nine Weeks

4th Nine Weeks

C/T 3-5.3.a
Identify how technology has changed society in areas such as communications, transportation, and the economy.
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C/T 3-5.8.b
With assistance from the teacher, use technology tools for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities.
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C/T 3-5.8.c
Use telecommunication tools to communicate and share information with others. 
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C/T 3-5.5.c
Understand how technology expands opportunities for learning.
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C/T 3-5.6.b
Evaluate the accuracy of electronic information sources.
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*Critically evaluate Internet resources and select appropriate websites to answer questions.

C/T 3-5.6.c
Enter data into databases and spreadsheets.
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*Create a database and use the data for problem solving

C/T 3-5.7.a
Determine when technology tools are appropriate to solve a problem and make a decision.
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C/T 3-5.7.b
Select resources to solve problems and make informed decisions.
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RCPS Proficiencies

In addition to the grade level C/T SOLs, Roanoke County students should be able to:

  • Create a multimedia slideshow to present information collected during the research process
  • Participate in internet safety activities
  • Save and manipulate files
  • Create a database and use the data for problem solving
  • Critically evaluate Internet resources and select appropriate websites to answer questions.