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Course Overview
Course Overview
8th Grade Cyber Connections builds on the computer science and technology concepts introduced in earlier grades. Students review hardware, software, networking, and malware before moving into a deeper study of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, drones, and digital citizenship. The course emphasizes problem solving, responsible technology use, emerging technologies, and career-focused learning. Students complete the course with a final project by designing and building an application.
8th Grade Cyber Connections builds on the computer science and technology concepts introduced in earlier grades. Students review hardware, software, networking, and malware before moving into a deeper study of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, drones, and digital citizenship. The course emphasizes problem solving, responsible technology use, emerging technologies, and career-focused learning. Students complete the course with a final project by designing and building an application.
Current Learning
Current Learning
Hardware, Software, Networking, and Malware Refresher
Hardware, Software, Networking, and Malware Refresher
Students are reviewing key concepts from previous Cyber Connections courses, including computer hardware, software, networking, and malware. This refresher prepares students for the upcoming cybersecurity unit.
Students are reviewing key concepts from previous Cyber Connections courses, including computer hardware, software, networking, and malware. This refresher prepares students for the upcoming cybersecurity unit.
Course Roadmap
Course Roadmap
Week 1 — Welcome to Advanced Cyber Connections
Week 2 — Technology Careers + Digital Foundations
Week 3 — Hardware, Software, Networking, and Malware Refresher
Weeks 4–5 — Introduction to Cybersecurity
Weeks 6–7 — Introduction to AI + Drones
Weeks 8–9 — Final Project + Digital Citizenship
Final Project — Build a ApplicationStudents apply their computer science, cybersecurity, and emerging technology knowledge by planning, designing, and building an application.
Week 2 — Technology Careers + Digital Foundations
Week 3 — Hardware, Software, Networking, and Malware Refresher
Weeks 4–5 — Introduction to Cybersecurity
Weeks 6–7 — Introduction to AI + Drones
Weeks 8–9 — Final Project + Digital Citizenship
Final Project — Build a ApplicationStudents apply their computer science, cybersecurity, and emerging technology knowledge by planning, designing, and building an application.
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