Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 6

Other Florida Computer Science sets

Communication and Collaboration Strand

  • 1

    Apply effective communication digitally. SC.5.CC.1

    1. 1

      Demonstrate an ability to communicate through various online tools.SC.5.CC.1.1

  • 2

    Apply information collected using digital resources.SC.5.CC.2

    1. 1

      Create a digital product individually and collaboratively.SC.5.CC.2.1

Personal Health and Safety Strand

  • 1

    Explore safe Internet practices. SC.5.HS.1

    1. 1

      Identify the connection between strong passwords and Internet safety. SC.5.HS.1.1

    2. 2

      Discuss the need for downloads to come from trusted sources.SC.5.HS.1.2

    3. 3

      Describe safe practices when participating in digital communication.SC.5.HS.1.3

    4. 4

      Evaluate a given website to determine if it is safe for users.SC.5.HS.1.4

  • 2

    Investigate the mental and physiological effects of digital device use.SC.5.HS.2

    1. 1

      Define the online disinhibition effect. SC.5.HS.2.1

    2. 2

      List negative impacts of excessive device usage. SC.5.HS.2.2

    3. 3

      Implement the 20-20-20 rule for technology. SC.5.HS.2.3

  • 3

    Explore the impact of digital footprints.SC.5.HS.3

    1. 1

      Explore the impact that digital media and communication has on our behavior.SC.5.HS.3.1

Computing Components Strand

  • 1

    Implement foundational computer literacy fluency. SC.5.CO.1

    1. 1

      Identify multiple file format types. SC.5.CO.1.1

    2. 2

      Identify applications that have different desktop and online versions. SC.5.CO.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify the differences between wired and wireless computer networks.SC.5.CO.1.3

    4. 4

      Describe how information is translated and communicated between computers and devices over a network.SC.5.CO.1.4

    5. 5

      Explain that a database is a collection of digital data that can be organized, stored and retrieved in a designated order.SC.5.CO.1.5

    6. 6

      Research questions using digital information resources. SC.5.CO.1.6

  • 2

    Evaluate hardware components.SC.5.CO.2

    1. 1

      Identify and describe the major hardware components and functions of computer systems.SC.5.CO.2.1

  • 3

    Evaluate software components. SC.5.CO.3

    1. 1

      Describe the essential characteristics of a software artifact.SC.5.CO.3.1

    2. 2

      Describe the main functions of an operating system. SC.5.CO.3.2

    3. 3

      Explain how an operating system provides user and system services.SC.5.CO.3.3

    4. 4

      Describe the major software components and functions of computer systems. SC.5.CO.3.4

    5. 5

      Evaluate various forms of input and output (IO) and peripheral devices.SC.5.CO.3.5

Programming and Software Engineering Strand

  • 1

    Develop code segments to solve a problem. SC.5.PE.1

    1. 1

      Identify the types of operations that can be performed on different data types. SC.5.PE.1.1

    2. 2

      Develop a program using a string data type. SC.5.PE.1.2

    3. 3

      Develop a program using a numeric data type.SC.5.PE.1.3

    4. 4

      Index selected items within a list. SC.5.PE.1.4

    5. 5

      Compare data types and their uses.SC.5.PE.1.5

    6. 6

      Develop a program using a Boolean data type. SC.5.PE.1.6

    7. 7

      Write code segments that use standard mathematical operators. SC.5.PE.1.7

    8. 8

      Use a function for a specified purpose. SC.5.PE.1.8

    9. 9

      Use looping techniques for a specified purpose.SC.5.PE.1.9

    10. 10

      Use conditional statements for a specified purpose.SC.5.PE.1.10

    11. 11

      Design solutions that use repetition and two-way selection.SC.5.PE.1.11

  • 2

    Create visual representations of data.SC.5.PE.2

    1. 1

      Create designated graph types using data. SC.5.PE.2.1

    2. 2

      Analyze a database and propose solutions based on a task or problem.SC.5.PE.2.2

    3. 3

      Create a simple database. SC.5.PE.2.3

  • 3

    Relate problem-solving strategies to computational thinking. SC.5.PE.3

    1. 1

      Identify what kinds of real-world problems can be solved using modeling and simulation. SC.5.PE.3.1

    2. 2

      Interact with content-specific models and simulations to support learning, research and problem-solving.SC.5.PE.3.2

    3. 3

      Design a digital model.SC.5.PE.3.3

    4. 4

      Identify the benefits and the limitations of the use of models.SC.5.PE.3.4

    5. 5

      Create a visual representation of a solution to a problem.SC.5.PE.3.5

    6. 6

      Evaluate the logical flow of a step-by-step program by acting it out through computer-free activities. SC.5.PE.3.6

    7. 7

      Select tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems.SC.5.PE.3.7

  • 4

    Define the software development life cycle.SC.5.PE.4

    1. 1

      Recognize the phases of the software development life cycle.SC.5.PE.4.1

Technological Impact Strand

  • 1

    Research technology innovations. SC.5.TI.1

    1. 1

      Recognize the data content sources that make your digital footprint. SC.5.TI.1.1

    2. 2

      Explore the history of computer and other devices.SC.5.TI.1.2

    3. 3

      Create a timeline for the innovation of an electronic device.SC.5.TI.1.3

    4. 4

      Describe various technology-related career paths.SC.5.TI.1.4

  • 2

    Introduce the regulations surrounding the use of information.SC.5.TI.2

    1. 1

      Recognize the consequences of plagiarism on the development of creative works.SC.5.TI.2.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate compliance with the school’s Acceptable Use Policy.SC.5.TI.2.2

    3. 3

      Explain fair use for using copyrighted materials.SC.5.TI.2.3

    4. 4

      Generate citations for text and non-text sources using a digital tool.SC.5.TI.2.4

Emerging Technology Strand

  • 1

    Identify emerging technologies. SC.6.ET.1

    1. 1

      Identify technology used to support specialized forms of humancomputer interaction (HCI).SC.6.ET.1.1

    2. 2

      Identify technology skills needed in the workplace. SC.6.ET.1.2

  • 2

    Identify Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications.SC.6.ET.2

    1. 1

      Identify the characteristics of Artificial Intelligence (AI).SC.6.ET.2.1

    2. 2

      Discuss the benefits associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI).SC.6.ET.2.2

  • 3

    Identify characteristics of robotics. SC.6.ET.3

    1. 1

      Explain why some tasks can be accomplished faster by computers.SC.6.ET.3.1

    2. 2

      Describe how humans and machines interact to accomplish tasks that neither can accomplish alone.SC.6.ET.3.2

Cyber Security Strand

  • 1

    Explore the physical security of devices.SC.6.CS.1

    1. 1

      Define the states of data. SC.6.CS.1.1

    2. 2

      Illustrate the concept of access control and how to limit access to authorized users.SC.6.CS.1.2

    3. 3

      Discuss the importance of cybersecurity.SC.6.CS.1.3

    4. 4

      Determine information that should remain confidential. SC.6.CS.1.4

    5. 5

      Identify the need for encryption.SC.6.CS.1.5

    6. 6

      Recognize the importance of digital identity. SC.6.CS.1.6

  • 2

    Explore network security concepts. SC.6.CS.2

    1. 1

      Identify the need for security safeguards on personal devices.SC.6.CS.2.1

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