Tech+Level+6+-+8+Curriculum+Map

toc =Curriculum Map= Please note that time frames and units may vary. 6th Grade classes are scheduled per quarter. 7th and 8th Grade classes are scheduled per semester. Please visit the google calendar for week by week status.

Sixth Grade (9 weeks)
This course will focus on embedding the learning of specific technology skills and tools into projects and assignments. These technology skills and tools will include but are not limited to the following: Acceptable Use Policy review Internet Safety, Basics and Ethics Proficiency in computer Basics - terminology, hardware, software, peripherals, networks, internet, passwords Keyboarding - Typing Pal Word Processing, Forms, Presentations, and Spreadsheets (Google Docs and Microsoft Office Applications) Edublogs and Wikispaces as publishing platforms

**7th Grade (18 weeks)**
This semester will focus on creativity and digital design through the use of Google SketchUp, a 3-D drawing software application, and Scratch. Students may also expect a review of the following: Acceptable Use Policy review Internet Safety, Basics and Ethics Proficiency in computer Basics - terminology, hardware, software, peripherals, networks, internet, passwords Keyboarding - Typing Pal Word Processing, Forms, Presentations, and Spreadsheets (Google Docs and Microsoft Office Applications) Edublogs and Wikispaces as publishing platforms

**8th Grade (18 weeks)**
This course will focus on developing story through digital storytelling and film. Students will also participate in the Digiteen Project. The Digiteen Project is a global hands-on project for middle school students. This project studies digital citizenship with students researching current topics, writing a collaborative report on a wiki, and performing and documenting offline action educational projects to promote effective digital citizenship in individual schools. Topics of study will include digital access, communications, literacy, security, safety, etiquette, rights and responsibilities, law, health and wellness, and commerce. Students can also expect a review of the following: Acceptable Use Policy review Proficiency in computer Basics - terminology, hardware, software, peripherals, networks, internet, passwords Keyboarding - Typing Pal Word Processing, Forms, Presentations, and Spreadsheets (Google Docs and Microsoft Office Applications) Edublogs and Wikispaces as publishing platforms