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Grade Levels Appropriate for Skill Development |
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Skill is introduced |
Skill is practiced and consolidated |
Skill is assumed to be mastered |
Extension learning: skills may be taught |
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“How It Works” Know-How |
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1-3 |
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1-3-1 |
ð Alternative number systems – binary & hexadecimal |
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7 |
8 |
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1-3-2 |
ð Input devices - mouse & keyboard |
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7 |
8 |
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1-3-3 |
ð Processing devices – CPU, motherboards, RAM |
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7 |
8 |
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1-3-4 |
ð Storage devices – hard drive, floppies, cd, dvd, cd-r |
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7 |
8 |
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1-3-5 |
ð Display devices – monitors - standard & LCD |
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7 |
8 |
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1-3-6 |
ð Network devices – cabling, adapters, hubs |
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7 |
8 |
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1-3-7 |
ð Printers |
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7 |
8 |
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Skill # |
History of Technology |
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1-4 |
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1-4-1 |
ð Precursors: adding machines, typewriters and more |
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7 |
8 |
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1-4-2 |
ð Univac, Altair, Apple in 70’s, IBM, Microsoft & DOS in 80’s |
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7 |
8 |
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1-4-3 |
ð Memorable people: Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Linus Torvalds |
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7 |
8 |
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1-4-4 |
ð Supercomputers |
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7 |
8 |
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1-4-5 |
ð Current operating system wars: PC/Mac, Windows/Linux |
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7 |
8 |
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1-4-6 |
ð Game technologies |
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7 |
8 |
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1-4-7 |
ð New and upcoming technologies |
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7 |
8 |