Strand: Computers and Communications Content Cluster 9: Students will analyze the utilization of computers. THE GOAL FOR EACH STUDENT IS PROFICIENCY IN ALL REQUIREMENTS AT CURRENT AND PREVIOUS GRADES. Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 CC.9.5.1 Examine the range and types of careers that require computing and technology CC.9.6.1 Investigate a career that requires computing and technology CC.9.7.1 Describe how computer science enhances other career fields CC.9.8.1 Predict the role of computer science in future careers CC.9.5.2 Discuss ways that a human creates input for a desired output through a device (e.g., texting, changing device settings) CC.9.6.2 Identify what distinguishes humans from machines focusing on human intelligence versus machine intelligence (e.g., robot motion, speech and language understanding, and computer vision) CC.9.7.2 Describe ways in which computers use models of intelligent behavior (e.g., robot motion, speech and language understanding, and computer vision) CC.9.8.2 Compare and contrast human intelligence and computer intelligence (e.g., emotional decision making versus logical decisions, common sense, literal versus abstract)
Strand: Computers and Communications Content Cluster 11: Students will analyze various components and functions of computers. THE GOAL FOR EACH STUDENT IS PROFICIENCY IN ALL REQUIREMENTS AT CURRENT AND PREVIOUS GRADES. Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 CC.11.5.1 Use and evaluate productivity technology tools (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software) for effectiveness in writing, communication, and publishing activities CC.11.6.1 Apply productivity/multimedia tools to support communication throughout the curriculum CC.11.7.1 Apply productivity/multimedia tools to support communication throughout the curriculum CC.11.8.1 Design, develop, and publish/present products (e.g., videos, podcasts, websites) using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts CC.11.5.2 Identify that information can be transmitted using many computing devices via a network CC.11.6.2 Describe how information can be transmitted by many computing devices via a network CC.11.7.2 Identify major components and functions of computer systems and networks CC.11.8.2 Describe major components and functions of computer systems and networks CC.11.5.3 Describe the unique features of a variety of computing devices that execute programs using processors (e.g., mobile devices, automobiles, airplanes) CC.11.6.3 Ends in Grade 5 CC.11.7.3 Ends in Grade 5 CC.11.8.3 Ends in Grade 5 CC.11.5.4 Apply strategies for solving simple hardware and software problems that may occur during use. (e.g., refresh the webpage, restart the device) CC.11.6.4 Apply strategies for solving simple hardware and software problems that may occur during use CC.11.7.4 Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems that occur during everyday computer use CC.11.8.4 Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems that occur in everyday computer use Note for Content Cluster 11 These standards are designed to be met by students using computer programs to complete regular classroom activities such as research projects or typing papers.