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Middle School Middle School Grade 6 Digital Discoveries

Standard Courses: $475 per semester, per course (all courses are Standard unless noted as Credit Recovery)
Credit Recovery Courses: $350 per semester, per course

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Suggested Prerequisites

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Description

Get ready to become a tech detective and explore the powerful world inside your computer! In this course, you'll discover how computer components work, learn the tricks of programming to make your own projects, and practice computational thinking to solve puzzles like a pro. We will show you how to be a smart and safe digital citizen by mastering cybersecurity, focusing on personal health, and using great communication and collaboration skills. By the end, you'll understand the impact of technology and explore amazing new gadgets and emerging technologies that will shape your future!

Module One: Digital Foundations

-History of Computers

-Human-Computer Interaction

-Computer Numbers

-Decomposing Problems

-Creating Algorithms


Module Two: Digital Safety

-Aspects of Digital Identity/Footprint

-Cybersecurity

-Identifying Credible Online Sources

-Intellectual Property

-Negatives of Excessive Device Usage


Module Three: Digital Tools

-Collaboration Skills

-File Types and Applications

-Usable Data

-Artificial Intelligence

-Models and Simulations


Module Four: Digital Language

-Programming Data Types

-Variables

-Input and Output

-Conditions and Iteration

-Functions

 

This is a one-segment course.

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