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Oklahoma Exploring Computer Science for 8th Grade

Exploring Computing

Students explore different technologies and the impact they have on our world.

Lessons

2.1 History of Computing

  • Life Without Computers
  • The History of Computers
  • Reflection: History of Computers
  • From Punch Cards to Touchscreens
  • Reflection: From Punch Cards to Touchscreens
  • +2 more

2.2 How Software Works

  • Hardware and Software
  • Reflection: Hardware and Software
  • Software Safari
  • The Software Development Lifecycle
  • OS One-Pager
  • +1 more

2.3 Computer Hardware

  • What is Computer Hardware?
  • Assistive Technology Peripherals
  • Submission: Assistive Technology Peripherals
  • Troubleshooting Hardware Problems
  • Reflection: Troubleshooting Hardware Problems

2.4 Troubleshooting Methodology

  • Troubleshooting Methodology
  • Support Ticket
  • Identify the Problem
  • You've Got Mail!
  • Research Solutions
  • +3 more

2.5 Bits, Text, and Numbers

  • Encoding Text with Binary
  • Write a Message in Binary - Take Two!
  • Binary Number System Introduction
  • Binary Number System Exploration
  • Binary Exploration Response
  • +2 more

2.6 Computers Speak Binary

  • Introduction
  • Communicating on a Deserted Island
  • Connecting Light Bulbs to Computers
  • Bits and Bytes
  • Write a Message in Binary!

2.7 Cloud Computing

  • What is the Cloud?
  • What is Cloud Computing?
  • Cloud Computing Vs Local Computing
  • Reflection: Cloud Computing
  • Tech in the World

2.8 Internet of Things

  • What is the Internet of Things?
  • What is the Internet of Things?
  • Privacy Concerns and the Internet of Things
  • Privacy Concerns and The Internet of Things
  • Would You Allow It?
  • +3 more

2.9 Ethics and Legal Considerations

  • Legal, Ethical, and Bias Considerations in Computing
  • Tech Law 101
  • What Can AI Do?
  • AI and Self-Driving Cars
  • Reflection: AI and Self-Driving Cars
  • +2 more

2.10 Future of Computing

  • Future of Computing
  • Future of Computing
  • Speed-Test: Human vs Computer
  • Reflection: Speed-Test
  • Wildlife Watch
  • +3 more

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