Learning+goals+and+Curriculum+links

====On completion of the teaching and learning sequence students will be able to successfully communicate, synthesise and evaluate their learning through the use a range of ICT tools. Students will have developed a sound understanding of mapping and express that local natural, social and built environments are defined by specific features. ====

Local natural, social and built environments are defined by specific features and can be sustained by certain activities.

 * ====Local environments are distinguished by natural features, places of importance to particulargroups, and public spaces ====
 * ====Maps have symbols to represent places and identify the relative position of features including landmarks and locations ====

-Use ICT in the processes of inquiry and research; they:

 * ====Suggest key words for class Internet searches and conduct simple Internet searches for information using a common search engine. ====
 * ====Navigate digital resources relevant to an inquiry. ====

-Select and use ICT to create a range of products to suit the purpose and audience; they:

 * ====Use digital tools to create personal products and explore different ways to change and refine creations. ====

-Explore different digital media to communicate and collaborate; they:

 * ====Participate in collaborative online projects. ====
 * ====Use word processing software to convey messages and meanings for specific audiences. ====

-Use ethical, safe and responsible practices when working with ICT; they:

 * ====Understand safe and responsible IC practices. ====
 * ====Are aware of ethical and unethical ICT communications including appropriate choice of language in emails. ====
 * ====Understand that the Internet can be a place for sharing materials; and that it is not appropriate to copy large amounts of information. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Show an understanding of netiquette by using positive social skills and considering others while online. ====

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">-Navigate software and virtual environments; they:

 * ====<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Recognise and select features from options on a toolbar, including select, copy, paste, font, bullets and numbering. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Understand the function of home pages, hyperlinks and navigation bars in websites. ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Engage with software for word processing, concept mapping, drawing and creating presentations. ====