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Carver Public Schools

Learning Standards

Learning standards addressed

Massachusetts Comprehensive Health Curriculum Frameworks

Physical Health Strand (Growth and Development)
Grades PreK-5
1.2 Identify behaviors and environmental factors that influence functioning of body systems.

Physical Health Strand (Physical Activity and Fitness)
Grades PreK-5
2.4 Identify physical and psychological changes that result from participation in a variety of physical activities.
2.5 Explain the benefits of physical fitness to good health and increased active lifestyle.
2.6 Identify the major behaviors that contribute to wellness (exercise, nutrition, hygiene, rest, and recreation, refraining from using tobacco, alcohol, and other substances).

Technology performance indicators addressed

Massachusetts Recommended PreK-12 Instructional Technology Standards (2001)

Standard 1. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications as well as an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity.
Grades PreK-4
1.6 Explore and understand the basic function and purpose of a spreadsheet.

Standard 3. Demonstrate ability to use technology for research, problem-solving, and communication. Students locate, evaluate, collect, and process information from a variety of electronic sources. Students use telecommunications and other media to interact or collaborate with peers, experts, and other audiences.
Grades PreK-4
3.2 Explore the use of application programs (e.g., word processing, database, spreadsheet) for organizing information into charts, tables, and diagrams.

Grades 5-8
3.8 Organize information that is collected using a variety of tools (e.g., spreadsheet, database, saved files).
3.9 Communicate results of research and learning with others using the most appropriate tools (e.g., desktop-published or word-processed report, multimedia presentation).



last updated: October 15, 2004
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