Name: Paul CimminoDistrict: Garden CityProblem of Practice: How can we design technology instructional units that integrate NYS K-12 Computer Science and fluency standards to support all middle school students, across grades 6th-8th grades in seamless technology instruction that gives them an equitable experience within technology education.Grade Level: 6-8Cross-Curricular Alignment: Math, English, Art, ScienceSpecific Needs for Lesson Delivery: code.org accessApproximate lesson/unit time in minutes: 42CSDF Standards: Impacts of Computing"2-3.IC.1 Identify and analyze how computing technology has changed the way people live and work., 4-6.IC.1 Describe computing technologies that have changed the world, and express how those technologies influence, and are influenced by, cultural practices., K-1.IC.3 Identify computing technologies in the classroom, home, and community., 2-3.IC.3 Discuss and explain how computing technology can be used in society and the world., 7-8.IC.3 Identify and discuss issues of ethics surrounding computing technologies and current events., 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., 7-8.IC.6 Assess the accessibility of a computing device or software application in terms of user needs., 2-3.IC.7 Identify a diverse range of roles and skills in computer science., 4-6.IC.7 Identify a diverse range of role models in computer science., 7-8.IC.7 Explore a range of computer science-related career paths.Digital Literacy2-3.DL.1 Locate and use the main keys on a keyboard to enter text independently., 4-6.DL.1 Type on a keyboard while demonstrating proper keyboarding technique., K-1.DL.2 Communicate and work with others using digital tools."