AUSD Technology Standards:
7th-8th Grade
AUSD Student Resources for 7th-12th Grade
Website with links for student use.
Information Literacy and Guided Inquiry/Tech Resources
General Resources
Read, Write, and Think: Interactive Resources for Students
Inquiry-based Learning Guide from YouthLearn
The Brunner Model
Ask
After introducing a topic or sharing a book or picture, have students brainstorm questions.
Create a Wonder Wall in your classroom to encourage question making.
Read, Write, Think
K-W-L Creator
What do you Know and Want to Learn?
The Right Question Institute
Outstanding process to develop questions (Question Formulation Technique) with students. Teachers/Parents will need to create an educator account to access the resources.
- Question Formulation Technique (QFT) - Prezi by Jay Corrigan which explains and gives examples of the technique developed by The Right Question Institute
- QFT "in action" in an eighth grade history class
Investigate
Digital Citizenship Activities by Grade Level
Use the dictionary online to look up words.
Editable Graphic Organizers
Graphic Organizers Created in Google Drawings by Eric Curts
Searching the Web
Google's Search Lesson Plans
Picking the Right Search Terms (Intermediate)
Picking the Right Search Terms (Advanced)
Understanding Search Results (Intermediate)
Narrowing a Search to Get the Best Results (Advanced)
Searching for Evidence for Research Tasks (Intermediate)
Evaluating the Credibility of the Sources (Beginner/Intermediate)
Research
Improving Research Skills Using Effective Keyword Search Video
Research using a customizable mind map.
Determining Credibility of a Website
Is this website Credible?
Brief video explaining how to determine credibility
Evaluating Websites
Brief video explaining the CRAAP test
Two versions of the CRAAP Evaluation:
Worksheet Style | Rubric Style
Cite web sources using Research tool in Docs & EasyBib.
Communicate, Create, and Collaborate
Digital Storytelling Resources
Extensive list from Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything
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Resources
Login to Chrome using school provided Google account.
Signing into Chrome
Create a spreadsheet in Sheets.
Enter data into a spreadsheet, use basic formulas, and create simple graphs in Sheets.
Create a document in Docs
Create and edit a document using advanced page layout which incorporates text and graphics from a variety of sources
Create a multimedia presentation incorporating text, graphics, sound, and/or video from a variety of sources.
Create graphics in Drawings.
Recording Audio
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Record audio with webcam video of student using the Screencastify Chrome extension.
Tech Basics
Computer Skills: Cut, copy, and paste text and graphics between applications, including using screen capture (PC, Chromebook, Mac).
Access student management system.
Maintain and organize digital portfolio using folders and naming conventions.
Typing Skills: 7th-8th grade students can continue to practice their keyboarding skills using a formal program. The other apps they use in class will supplement this learning.
Typing Agent
Students use their District account to login with ClassLink.
Troubleshooting Skills: Keep track of passwords, try a different program, force-quit and restart (PC, Chromebook, Mac).
Need more help or would like to request or suggest a resource?
Contact Kris Bell, District Librarian.