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Impacts of Computing
Impacts of Computing
Society
Society
9-12.IC.1 Evaluate the impact of computing technologies on equity, access, and influence in a global society.
9-12.IC.1 Evaluate the impact of computing technologies on equity, access, and influence in a global society.
The focus should be on how computing technologies can both perpetuate inequalities and help to bring about equity in society.
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Explore Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Computing lessons and activities with Google Arts and Culture then discuss the impact this has had society.
Explore the activities from National Geographic to explore global issues.
Explore Google Trends
Listen to this NY Student run Podcast, Let's Science That!, to explore Science and then discuss the impact this podcast can have on a global scale
9-12.IC.2 Debate laws and regulations that impact the development and use of computing technologies and digital information.
The focus is on developing and defending a claim about how a specific law related to computing technologies impacts different stakeholders.
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Explore resources about deepfakes around the Lunar Moon Landing
Impacts of Computing
Impacts of Computing
Ethics
Ethics
9-12.IC.3 Debate issues of ethics related to real world computing technologies.
9-12.IC.3 Debate issues of ethics related to real world computing technologies.
The focus is on developing and defending a claim about a specific ethical dilemma related to computing technologies.
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Discuss the ethics around bringing back woolly mammoths with this article.
Explore ecosystems around urban farming and composting with this activity.
Explore robotics with this Belouga AI: The Age of the Robots
9-12.IC.4 Assess personal and societal trade-offs related to computing technologies and data privacy.
9-12.IC.4 Assess personal and societal trade-offs related to computing technologies and data privacy.
The focus is on discussing the personal and societal benefits and drawbacks of different types of data collection and use, in terms of ethics, policy, and culture.
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Use these live cam footage to explore habitats and animals globally
9-12.IC.5 Describe ways that complex computer systems can be designed for inclusivity and to mitigate unintended consequences.
9-12.IC.5 Describe ways that complex computer systems can be designed for inclusivity and to mitigate unintended consequences.
The focus is on applying an understanding of bias and ethical design in order to make recommendations for designing with inclusivity and social good in mind.
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Explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals and consider the impact technology can have on the success of them.
Explore RX Chemistry AI and discuss the implications of this site
Impacts of Computing
Impacts of Computing
Accessibility
Accessibility
9-12.IC.6 Create accessible computational artifacts that meet standard compliance requirements or otherwise meet the needs of users with disabilities
9-12.IC.6 Create accessible computational artifacts that meet standard compliance requirements or otherwise meet the needs of users with disabilities
At this level, considering accessibility becomes part of the design process and awareness of professionally accepted accessibility standards.
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Explore traditional lab activities and discuss accessibility to them
Create a model that showcases how labs should work to make sure it's inclusive
Impacts of Computing
Impacts of Computing
Career Paths
Career Paths
9-12.IC.7 Investigate the use of computer science in multiple fields.
9-12.IC.7 Investigate the use of computer science in multiple fields.
At this level, the focus is on making connections between computer science and the fields of interest of individual students.
Ideas:
Explore the Engineering challenges from Future Engineers
Learn about astronauts with this activity.
Computational Thinking
Computational Thinking
Modeling and Simulation
Modeling and Simulation
9-12.CT.1 Create a simple digital model that makes predictions of outcomes.
9-12.CT.1 Create a simple digital model that makes predictions of outcomes.
The focus is on using data to build alternative numerical models that can best represent a data set.
Ideas:
Explore patterns with bee hives
Computational Thinking
Computational Thinking
Data Analysis and Visualization
Data Analysis and Visualization
9-12.CT.2 Collect and evaluate data from multiple sources for use in a computational artifact.
9-12.CT.2 Collect and evaluate data from multiple sources for use in a computational artifact.
The emphasis is on designing and following collection protocols. Data sources include, but are not limited to sensors, web or database scrapers, and human input.
Ideas:
Explore physics, neuroscience and more with OK GO Video activities.
Use PHET Simulations to manipulate data and simulate science topics
Explore Chemistry with RXN with IBM
Use data from Information is Beautiful to explore plastic use and more.
9-12.CT.3 Refine and visualize complex data sets to tell different stories with the same data set.
9-12.CT.3 Refine and visualize complex data sets to tell different stories with the same data set.
The emphasis is on refining large data sets to create multiple narratives depending upon the audience. Large data sets require use of a software tool or app to cross reference, analyze, refine, and visualize subsets of the data.
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Explore Biology and Computer Science with these activities and resources
If you have iPads, check out Algodoo app to design, construct and explore the world of physics
Computational Thinking
Computational Thinking
Abstraction and Decomposition
Abstraction and Decomposition
9-12.CT.4 Implement a program using a combination of student-defined and third-party functions to organize the computation.
9-12.CT.4 Implement a program using a combination of student-defined and third-party functions to organize the computation.
The focus is on having students think about how to decompose a programming problem into functions and procedures, including working around the constraints imposed by specific functions or features provided in a library.
Ideas:
Try the routing and deadlock game from Computer Science Unplugged
9-12.CT.5 Modify a function or procedure in a program to perform its computation in a different way over the same inputs, while preserving the result of the overall program.
9-12.CT.5 Modify a function or procedure in a program to perform its computation in a different way over the same inputs, while preserving the result of the overall program.
The focus is on understanding that the same abstract concept can be performed in different ways in a program, as long as the same inputs yield the same results.
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Explore 3D shapes and measurements
Explore an interactive periodic table
Explore if/then statements in Hypersonics and Newton's 2nd Law
Computational Thinking
Computational Thinking
Algorithms and Programming
Algorithms and Programming
9-12.CT.6 Demonstrate how at least two classic algorithms work, and analyze the trade-offs related to two or more algorithms for completing the same task.
9-12.CT.6 Demonstrate how at least two classic algorithms work, and analyze the trade-offs related to two or more algorithms for completing the same task.
The focus of this standard is a high-level understanding that algorithms involve tradeoffs, especially related to memory use and speed. Students should understand that classic algorithms are solved problems that can be reused.
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9-12.CT.7 Design or remix a program that utilizes a data structure to maintain changes to related pieces of data.
9-12.CT.7 Design or remix a program that utilizes a data structure to maintain changes to related pieces of data.
The focus is on updating the elements or components within a named instance of a data structure, without changing the value associated with the name itself.
Ideas:
Track outbreaks with data structures
Use online programs or create a program that showcases data
9-12.CT.8 Develop a program that effectively uses control structures in order to create a computer program for practical intent, personal expression, or to address a societal issue.
9-12.CT.8 Develop a program that effectively uses control structures in order to create a computer program for practical intent, personal expression, or to address a societal issue.
The focus is on combining different forms of repetition and conditionals, including conditionals with complex Boolean expressions.
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9-12.CT.9 Systematically test and refine programs using a range of test cases, based on anticipating common errors and user behavior.
9-12.CT.9 Systematically test and refine programs using a range of test cases, based on anticipating common errors and user behavior.
The emphasis is on perseverance and the ability to use different test cases on their programs and identify what issues are being tested in each case.
Ideas:
Research real-world examples of software failures due to inadequate testing
Debugging activities
Bring in a guest speaker to share experiences
9-12.CT.10 Collaboratively design and develop a program or computational artifact for a specific audience and create documentation outlining implementation features to inform collaborators and users.
9-12.CT.10 Collaboratively design and develop a program or computational artifact for a specific audience and create documentation outlining implementation features to inform collaborators and users.
The focus is on the collaborative aspect of software development, as well as the importance of documenting the development process such that the reasons behind various development decisions can be understood by other software developers.
Ideas:
Design or develop a program to simulate the effects of greenhouse gas emissions
Build a computational model for any science topic
Networks and Systems Design
Networks and Systems Design
Hardware and Software
Hardware and Software
9-12.NSD.1 Design a solution to a problem that utilizes embedded systems to automatically gather input from the environment.
9-12.NSD.1 Design a solution to a problem that utilizes embedded systems to automatically gather input from the environment.
The emphasis is on designing (but not necessarily creating) solutions with embedded systems. Systems can be biological, mechanical, social, or some other type of system. Designs could include written descriptions, drawings, and/or 3D prototypes.
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Learn how computers work with this interactive lesson from Google Arts and Culture
9-12.NSD.2 Explain the levels of interaction existing between the application software, system software, and hardware of a computing system.
9-12.NSD.2 Explain the levels of interaction existing between the application software, system software, and hardware of a computing system.
Knowledge of specific advanced terms of computer architecture and how specific levels work is not required. Rather the progression, in general terms, from voltage to binary signal to logic gates and so on to the level of human interaction, should be explored.
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9-12.NSD.3 Develop and communicate multi-step troubleshooting strategies others can use to identify and fix problems with computing devices and their components.
9-12.NSD.3 Develop and communicate multi-step troubleshooting strategies others can use to identify and fix problems with computing devices and their components.
Some examples of multi-step troubleshooting problems include resolving connectivity problems, adjusting system configurations and settings, ensuring hardware and software compatibility, and transferring data from one device to another.
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Networks and Systems Design
Networks and Systems Design
Networks and the Internet
Networks and the Internet
9-12.NSD.4 Describe the components and design characteristics that allow data and information to be moved, stored and referenced over the Internet.
9-12.NSD.4 Describe the components and design characteristics that allow data and information to be moved, stored and referenced over the Internet.
The focus is on understanding the design decisions that direct the coordination among systems composing the Internet that allow for scalability and reliability. Discussions should consider historical, cultural, and economic decisions related to the development of the Internet, as well as the core components of servers and routers.
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Learn how computers work with this Code.org video
9-12.NSD.5 Describe how emerging technologies are impacting networks and how they are used.
9-12.NSD.5 Describe how emerging technologies are impacting networks and how they are used.
The focus is on discussing how specific emerging technologies impact networks in terms of scale, access, reliability, and security, and user behavior.
Ideas:
Discuss the Internet of Things
Talk about the use of different products to create internet connections (copper vs fiber optics)
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
Risks
Risks
9-12.CY.1 Determine the types of personal and organizational information and digital resources that an individual may have access to that needs to be protected.
9-12.CY.1 Determine the types of personal and organizational information and digital resources that an individual may have access to that needs to be protected.
The emphasis is on identifying both personal information and organizational information, and devices and embedded systems, that an individual may have access to and that adversaries may want to compromise, obtain, or leverage.
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Explore the Cybersecurity Lab from Nova
Explore Cybercrimes
9-12.CY.2 Describe physical, digital, and behavioral safeguards that can be employed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of information.
9-12.CY.2 Describe physical, digital, and behavioral safeguards that can be employed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of information.
The emphasis is on considering the CIA Triad when recommending safeguards for a specific application or device.
Ideas:
Explore the vocabulary of cybersecurity
9-12.CY.3 Explain specific tradeoffs when selecting and implementing security recommendations.
9-12.CY.3 Explain specific tradeoffs when selecting and implementing security recommendations.
The focus is on making security recommendations and discussing trade-offs between the degree of confidentiality, the need for data integrity, the availability of information for legitimate use, and assurance that the information provided is genuine.
Ideas:
Try one of these Cybersecurity Science Projects
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
Safeguards
Safeguards
9-12.CY.4 Evaluate applications of cryptographic methods
9-12.CY.4 Evaluate applications of cryptographic methods
The focus is on analyzing the role that cryptography and data security play in events that have shaped history and impact the future.
Ideas:
Review this lesson about Cybersecurity and Cryptography
Explore the physics of hacking
Explore Morse Code
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
Response
Response
9-12.CY.5 Recommend multiple actions to take prior and in response to various types of digital security breaches.
9-12.CY.5 Recommend multiple actions to take prior and in response to various types of digital security breaches.
The emphasis is on analyzing different types of breaches and planning appropriate actions that might be taken to prevent and respond to a security breach.
Ideas:
Try your Phishing prowess in this Google activity.
Explore the Cyber Security Games
Participate in World Backup Day
Try one of these fun activities around cybersecurity
Digital Literacy
Digital Literacy
Digital Use
Digital Use
9-12.DL.1 Type proficiently on a keyboard.
9-12.DL.1 Type proficiently on a keyboard.
The focus is to demonstrate proficient keyboarding skills by the end of 12th grade.
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Complete online activities that require students to use the keyboard.
9-12.DL.2 Communicate and work collaboratively with others using digital tools to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
9-12.DL.2 Communicate and work collaboratively with others using digital tools to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
Digital tools and methods should include both social and professional (those predominantly used in college and careers). Collaboration should occur in real time and asynchronously, and there should be opportunities for students to both seek and provide feedback on their thoughts and products.
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Note: There is no DL4 at this level. It is expected that students have reached mastery of using search tools.
Note: There is no DL4 at this level. It is expected that students have reached mastery of using search tools.
9-12.DL.4 Independently select advanced digital tools and resources to create, revise, and publish complex digital artifacts or collection of artifacts.
9-12.DL.4 Independently select advanced digital tools and resources to create, revise, and publish complex digital artifacts or collection of artifacts.
Mastery of this standard implies an ability to choose and use the technology tool or resource best suited for a task or purpose.
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9-12.DL.5 Transfer knowledge of technology in order to use new and emerging technologies on multiple platforms.
9-12.DL.5 Transfer knowledge of technology in order to use new and emerging technologies on multiple platforms.
New technologies could include different tools for collaboration, creation, etc. that the student has not used before. Platforms could include devices running different operating systems or could be emerging STEAM technologies. Digitally fluent individuals can move between platforms and can use that knowledge when encountering new technology.
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Explore data on Zooniverse
Explore data on eBird
Use PHET simulations
Digital Literacy
Digital Literacy
Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship
9-12.DL.6 Actively manage digital presence and footprint to reflect an understanding of the permanence and potential consequences of actions in online spaces.
9-12.DL.6 Actively manage digital presence and footprint to reflect an understanding of the permanence and potential consequences of actions in online spaces.
Active management implies an understanding of how intentional and unintentional actions can affect a digital presence.
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Create online scenarios
9-12.DL.7 Design and implement strategies that support safety and security of digital information, personal identity, property, and physical and mental health when operating in the digital world.
9-12.DL.7 Design and implement strategies that support safety and security of digital information, personal identity, property, and physical and mental health when operating in the digital world.
Strategies that support positive mental health in the digital world include both ways to avoid or handle cyberbullying and ways to interact positively and constructively with others in connected spaces.
Ideas:
Use ciphers or mazes to showcase the digital world
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