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Computer Science Discoveries Unit 6 Chapter 1 Lesson 1: Innovations in Computing (18-19)

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Title:

 Computer Science Discoveries Unit 6 Chapter 1 Lesson 1: Innovations in Computing (18-19)

URL:

 https://studio.code.org/s/csd6-2018/stage/1/puzzle/1?section_id=1888730

Content Source:

 Code.org
Type: Lesson/Unit Plan

Overview:

Students will explore a wide variety of new and innovative computing platforms while expanding their understanding of what a computer can be.

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Content Standard(s):
Digital Literacy and Computer Science
DLIT (2018)
Grade: 6
15) Identify emerging technologies in computing.

Unpacked Content
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students will:
  • research and report on emerging technologies and their possible impacts on mankind.
Knowledge:
Students know:
  • how to research for emerging technologies.
Skills:
Students are able to:
  • gather information about new products.
  • share information in a legal and responsible way.
Understanding:
Students understand that:
  • technology is ever
  • changing.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science
DLIT (2018)
Grade: 6
23) Discuss how digital devices may be used to collect, analyze, and present information.

Unpacked Content
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students will:
  • discuss various methods for using digital devices to collect, analyze, and present information.
Knowledge:
Students know:
  • that information can be presented in many ways.
Skills:
Students are able to:
  • identify ways to collect, analyze, and present information.
Understanding:
Students understand that:
  • devices can be used to collect, analyze, and present information.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science
DLIT (2018)
Grade: 7
14) Discuss current events related to emerging technologies in computing and the effects such events have on individuals and the global society.

Unpacked Content
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students will:
  • identify emerging technologies and share impacts to society.
Knowledge:
Students know:
  • all technologies impact society in some way.
Skills:
Students are able to:
  • identify impacts of emerging technologies.
Understanding:
Students understand that:
  • emerging technologies can have both positive and negative impacts to societies (Ex: a technology can improve efficiency but reduce the number of jobs available).
Digital Literacy and Computer Science
DLIT (2018)
Grade: 7
27) Identify data needed to create a model or simulation of a given event.

Examples: When creating a random name generator, the program needs access to a list of possible names.

Unpacked Content
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students will:
  • select a process or system and then determine the data needed to create a model or simulation of the process or system.
Knowledge:
Students know:
  • an event is comprised of a set of steps or processes that can be identified and then simulated.
Skills:
Students are able to:
  • abstract the sequence of activities that make up an event.
Understanding:
Students understand that:
  • dissecting the parts of an event can aid in understanding of and the simulation of the event.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science
DLIT (2018)
Grade: 8
14) Analyze current events related to computing and their effects on education, the workplace, individuals, communities, and global society.

Unpacked Content
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students will:
  • research current events related to computing.
  • analyze possible effects of current events on education, the workplace, individuals, communities, and global society.
Knowledge:
Students know:
  • technology will always have positive and negative effects on others; it is important to examine the benefits and costs associated with implementing new technology.
Skills:
Students are able to:
  • analyze current events related to computing.
  • analyze the effects of current events related to computing on education, the workplace, individuals, communities, and global society.
Understanding:
Students understand that:
  • it is important to examine the benefits and costs associated with implementing new technology.
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