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7-8.IC.1 Compare and contrast tradeoffs associated with computing technologies that affect individuals and society.
Clarifying Statement Topics that could be addressed include, but are not limited to, free speech, communication, and automation.
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7-8.IC.2 Evaluate the impact of laws or regulations on the development and use of computing technologies and digital information.
Clarifying Statement The focus is on the potential consequences of laws related to computing technologies.
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7-8.IC.3 Identify and discuss issues of ethics surrounding computing technologies and current events.
Clarifying Statement At this level, students may require teacher support to discuss the possible ethical implications of computing technologies.
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7-8.IC.4 Identify and discuss issues related to the collection and use of public and private data.
Clarifying Statement The focus is on exploring the impacts of data collection, including biases in data collection, and its use by different stakeholders for a range of purposes.
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7-8.IC.5 Analyze potential sources of bias that could be introduced to complex computer systems and the potential impact of these biases on individuals.
Clarifying Statement The focus is on understanding different factors that introduce bias into an AI system and how those biases affect people.
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7-8.IC.6 Assess the accessibility of a computing device or software application in terms of user needs.
Clarifying Statement The focus is on testing and discussing the usability and accessibility of various technology tools (e.g., apps, games, and devices) with teacher guidance.
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7-8.IC.7 Explore a range of computer science related career paths.
Clarifying Statement At this level, the focus is on building awareness of the many different computer science-related careers.
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