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Connecticut Computer Science: 6th Grade

Exploring Computing

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

Lessons

3.1 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

3.2 How Software Works

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

3.3 Computer Hardware

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

3.4 Cloud Computing

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

3.5 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

3.6 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

3.7 Future of Computing

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

3.8 Project: Design the Computer Device of Tomorrow

  • Project Kickoff: The Computer Device of Tomorrow
  • Evaluate Today's Computing Devices
  • What Do People Really Need?
  • Plan the Computer Device of Tomorrow
  • Submission: Plan the Computer Device of Tomorrow
  • +3 more

3.9 Quiz: Exploring Computing

  • Exploring Computing

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