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  GEMS Innovation Lab

First Grade

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Mapping Skills

Georgia Elementary and Middle School

Places to Explore
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Machu Picchu - Peru
National Mall - Washington, DC 
Palace of Versailles - Paris, France
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McMurdo Station , Antarctica
San Jose International Airport, California
Westfarms, Connecticut

Coding Map Skills

Kodables

Great Links for Learners

Fairy Tales

Math Activities

Charlotte's Web

Matter

Cookie Games

Sheppard Software

Vermont Animal Research

Gudli Games

CSTA Standards

The Computer Science Teachers Association has delineated a core set of learning standards designed to provide the foundation for a complete computer science curriculum and its implementation at the K–12 level. ​
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At the elementary level the focus is on Computer Science and Me.
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There are five broad strands which make up the standards at each level.
The First Grade Standards are:
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​Computational Thinking:
The student will be able to:
Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs) to solve age appropriate problems.
Use writing tools, digital cameras, and drawing tools to illustrate thoughts, ideas, and stories in a step-by-step manner.
Recognize that software is created to control computer operations. 
Collaboration:
The student will be able to:
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, teachers, and others using technology
Computing Practice and Programming
The student will be able to:
Use technology resources to conduct age appropriate research.
Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners. 
 Computers and Communications Devices
The student will be able to:
Use standard input and output devices to successfully operate computers and related technologies.
Community, Global, and Ethical Impacts
The student will be able to:
Practice responsible digital citizenship (legal and ethical behaviors) in the use of technology systems and software. 

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See what we have been innovating!

Kid Pix 3D is here! Schedule a time to bring your class to explore this wonderful tool. 
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Innovation Lab at Georgia Elementary & Middle School
This webpage is maintained by Patrick Clow and  Eric Hadd
Please send questions or comments to:  gemsinnolab@fwsu.org
4416 Ethan Allen Highway
Saint Albans , VT 05478

​School Website:
www.gemsvt.org