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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
  • History of Computer Interaction
  • Jigsaw: Computer Interaction Over the Decades
  • Reflection: How do you interact with computers?

2.2 Software

  • Software
  • How to Build a Game
  • Steps to Create a Game
  • One Pager: Operating Systems

2.3 Hardware

  • Computer Hardware
  • Computer Peripheral Devices
  • Assistive Technology Peripherals
  • Assistive Technology Submission
  • Brainstorm: New Computer Components
  • +1 more

2.4 Troubleshooting Methodology

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

2.5 Computers Speak Binary

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

2.6 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

2.7 Cloud Computing

  • Introduction to Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Computing Benefits
  • Cloud or Physical?
  • Case Study: Cloud Computing in Schools
  • Reflection: Cloud Computing versus Physical Computing

2.8 Internet of Things

  • What is the Internet of Things?
  • Daily Interaction with IoT Devices
  • Privacy Concerns and the Internet of Things
  • Privacy Concerns and the Internet of Things
  • Design an Internet of Things Device

2.9 Ethics and Legal Considerations

  • Legal, Ethics, and Bias in Computing
  • Which Laws?
  • Self-driving Cars
  • Self-driving Cars
  • Bias in Facial Recognition Software
  • +1 more

2.10 The Future of Computing

  • The Future of Computing
  • Future of Computing
  • The Future of AI
  • The Impacts of AI on Your Future
  • Computer Science Career Exploration

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