Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Cyber Foundations 1 (2020)

Other Mississippi CTE sets

Orientation and Digital Citizenship1

  • 1.1

    Identify school policies, program policies, and safety procedures related to Cyber Foundations I. 1.1

    1. a

      Examine school handbook, the technology acceptable use policy, and other safety procedures for building level situations.1.1a

    2. b

      Preview course outline and its relevance in today’s workforce.1.1b

    3. c

      Recognize appropriate safety measures related to technology in the computer lab and online safety.1.1c

  • 1.2

     Investigate social and ethical issues related to Digital Citizenship and Social Media1.2

    1. a

      Media Habits - Identify personal media habits, and how much time is spent with different forms of media. 1.2a

    2. b

      Discuss the pros and cons of social media when used personally, educationally, and professionally1.2b

    3. c

      Creative Responsibilities – Identify user responsibilities to respect others’ creative work1.2c

    4. d

      Internet Safety – Identify strategies to determine inappropriate contact and positive connections when collaborating online.1.2d

    5. e

      Online Personalities – Discuss the outcomes of creating different online personalities1.2e

    6. f

      Cyberbullying – Explore cyberbullying behaviors and how it impacts individuals and communities and discuss the consequences. 1.2f

  • 1.3

    Collaborate with teachers, peers, and course material using a learning management system. 1.3

    1. a

       Discover online learning environments and how they operate among teachers and students.1.3a

  • 1.4

     Compare/contrast career opportunities within the Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security career cluster1.4

    1. a

      Research career opportunities for employment in law, public safety, corrections, and security by exploring the Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security career cluster1.4a

    2. b

       Examine the requirements, skills, wages, education, and employment opportunities in at least one career pathway from the Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security career cluster.1.4b

Student Organizations2

  • 2.1

    Recognize opportunities to participate in student organizations related to technology and business.2.1

    1. a

       Identify student organizations available at the school for technology and business students.2.1a

    2. b

       List student competitions available through each organization2.1b

  • 2.2

    Recognize how a business meeting is conducted (must be used at least twice)2.2

    1. a

       Illustrate the opening of a business meeting.2.2a

    2. b

       Illustrate the closing of a business meeting.2.2b

  • 2.3

    Identify leadership and personal development styles2.3

    1. a

      List the characteristics of an effective leader. 2.3a

    2. b

       Explore the characteristics of personal development2.3b

 21st Century Tool Box 3

  • 3.1

     Differentiate between various learning styles and personality traits found within the classroom and workplace.3.1

    1. a

       Complete learning styles inventory.3.1a

    2. b

       Identify personality traits and complete a personality self-test.3.1b

    3. c

      Discuss strategies people can use to work effectively with one another regardless of personal differences3.1c

  • 3.2

     Demonstrate effective time management skills, study skills and note-taking strategies.3.2

    1. a

      Develop short- and long-term personal goals3.2a

    2. b

      Develop short- and long-term personal goals3.2b

    3. c

       Demonstrate use of technology to master study skills and time management skills.3.2c

  • 3.3

     Demonstrate use of technology to master study skills and time management skills.3.3

    1. a

      Use career planning software to become familiar with the 16 National Career Clusters and the opportunities for employment with each.3.3a

  • 3.4

     Complete interest profiler and career exploration exercises. 3.4

    1. a

      Complete career interest survey and log results. 3.4a

    2. b

      Explore career options in career cluster(s) of choice.3.4b

  • 3.5

     Develop an Individual Success Plan (ISP)3.5

    1. a

       Link the ISP to the 16 national career clusters and to secondary and postsecondary education.3.5a

    2. b

       Link the ISP to the 16 national career clusters and to secondary and postsecondary education.3.5b

    3. c

       Identify, select, and print courses that meet graduation requirements and reflect the ISP.3.5c

  • 3.6

     Demonstrate effective public speaking skills.3.6

    1. a

       Demonstrate effective communication in groups.3.6a

    2. b

       Demonstrate presentation skills.3.6b

  • 3.7

     Demonstrate knowledge of 21st Century skills. 3.7

    1. a

      Demonstrate effective collaboration and teamwork.3.7a

    2. b

      Demonstrate creativity and imagination.3.7b

    3. c

       Utilize critical thinking where appropriate.3.7c

    4. d

      Execute problem solving techniques.3.7d

Keyboarding4

  • 4.1

    Demonstrate an understanding of basic keyboarding information.4.1

    1. a

      Define vocabulary associated with keyboarding.  4.1a

    2. b

      Examine keyboarding and workspace ergonomics.4.1b

    3. c

      Investigate various keyboard layouts.4.1c

  • 4.2

    Perform keyboarding applications.4.2

    1. a

       Demonstrate proper hand, finger, and body position when using a keyboard. (ongoing) 4.2a

    2. b

      Use correct finger reaches on home row and from home row to top and bottom row keys. (ongoing)4.2b

    3. c

      Perform touch typing by keying words, sentences, and paragraphs. (ongoing) 4.2c

    4. d

      Demonstrate speed and accuracy with the touch keyboard.4.2d

    5. e

       Identify basic key functions and keyboard shortcut commands associated with the QWERTY keyboard.4.2e

  • 4.3

     Investigate keyboarding skills and computer science in the context of Business Management and Administration career cluster. 4.3

    1. a

      Research career opportunities for employment in Business Management and Administration Career Cluster by exploring the Business Management and Administration Career Cluster. 4.3a

    2. b

      Examine the requirements, skills, wages, education, and employment opportunities in at least one career pathway from the Business Management and Administration Career Cluster career cluster.4.3b

    3. c

      Discuss how computer science impacts the Business Management and Administration Career Cluster career cluster.4.3c

Word Processing Applications5

  • 5.1

    Perform basic word processing applications5.1

    1. a

       Use basic word processing commands to create, format, edit, and print basic documents.5.1a

    2. b

       Apply word processing features using appropriate ribbons to perform additional formatting tasks.5.1b

    3. c

       Manage and manipulate files within a word processing application.5.1c

  • 5.2

    Generate documents using word processing applications.5.2

    1. a

       Explore reports written in various formatting styles, such as APA and MLA. 5.2a

    2. b

       Cite references in various citation formats.5.2b

    3. c

      Use various research tools to create a research paper in a school-preferred formatting style.5.2c

    4. d

       Create business correspondence, such as letters and emails, using proper business/industry formatting techniques.5.2d

  • 5.3

    Perform desktop publishing tasks5.3

    1. a

      Distinguish between high- and low-quality desktop publishing documents (flyers, newsletters, brochures, etc.). 5.3a

    2. b

       Create and manipulate basic desktop publishing features (lines, shapes, clipart, Smart Art, columns, tables, text boxes, etc.).5.3b

    3. c

       Manipulate graphics and objects by moving, sizing, grouping, and changing order and/or color. 5.3c

    4. d

      Create effective desktop publishing documents (flyers, newsletters, brochures, etc.)5.3d

  • 5.4

    Investigate career opportunities in the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster5.4

    1. a

      Research career opportunities for employment in Hospitality and Tourism career cluster by exploring the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster. 5.4a

    2. b

       Examine the requirements, skills, wages, education, and employment opportunities in at least one career pathway from the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster.5.4b

    3. c

      Discuss how computer science impacts the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster5.4c

Spreadsheet Applications and Financial Literacy6

  • 6.1

    Organize personal finances and use a budget to manage cash flow, plan for spending, and save for future goals.6.1

    1. a

      Develop a plan for spending and saving. 6.1a

    2. b

      Describe how to use different payment methods. 6.1b

    3. c

       Apply consumer skills to spending and saving decisions6.1c

  • 6.2

    Use a career plan to develop personal income potential.6.2

    1. a

       Explore job and career options. . 6.2a

    2. b

      Compare sources of personal income and compensation6.2b

    3. c

      Analyze factors that affect net income.6.2c

  • 6.3

    Apply reliable information and systematic decision making to personal financial decisions.6.3

    1. a

       Recognize the responsibilities associated with personal financial decisions.6.3a

    2. b

      Use reliable resources when making financial decisions.6.3b

    3. c

       Make criterion-based financial decisions by systematically considering alternatives and consequences. 6.3c

    4. d

      Control personal information. 6.3d

    5. e

      Use a personal financial plan.6.3e

  • 6.4

    Perform spreadsheet applications.6.4

    1. a

      Explore spreadsheet software purpose and functions. 6.4a

    2. b

      Identify terminology and key features including navigation related to spreadsheets. 6.4b

    3. c

       Use basic spreadsheet formulas, functions, format and edit commands (sort, filter, edit, format, insert, delete, etc.).6.4c

    4. d

      Create and manipulate a spreadsheet in meaningful situations.6.4d

  • 6.5

    Develop and interpret spreadsheet tables, charts, and figures to support written and oral communication.6.5

    1. a

      Create spreadsheet tables, charts, and figures to support (data) written and oral communication. 6.5a

    2. b

      Interpret spreadsheet tables, charts, and figures used to support (data) written and oral communication6.5b

  • 6.6

    Investigate career opportunities in the Finance career cluster.6.6

    1. a

      Research career opportunities for employment in Finance career cluster by exploring the Finance career cluster. 6.6a

    2. b

      Examine the requirements, skills, wages, education, and employment opportunities in at least one career pathway from the Finance career cluster.6.6b

    3. c

      Discuss how computer science impacts the Finance career cluster6.6c

Graphic Design and Multimedia Presentations7

  • 7.1

    Recognize the purposes of graphic design applications.7.1

    1. a

       Identify terminology used with graphic design applications. 7.1a

    2. b

       Differentiate types of graphic design projects and their purposes.7.1b

    3. c

      Identify different types of graphic design software. 7.1c

    4. d

       Identify the basic components of a graphic design application screen. e. Identify legal issues related to graphic design.7.1d

    5. e

      Identify legal issues related to graphic design.7.1e

  • 7.2

    Demonstrate the proper use of graphic design applications.7.2

    1. a

      Differentiate rules of design concepts, such as the rules of thirds.7.2a

    2. b

      Generate and manipulate graphics in common graphic design applications. 7.2b

    3. c

      Create design elements for physical products, such as a business card, letterhead, brochure, magazine cover, and so forth.7.2c

  • 7.3

     Demonstrate basic multimedia presentation applications7.3

    1. a

       Demonstrate basic multimedia presentation applications7.3a

    2. b

       Define terminology associated with multimedia presentations.  Demonstrate basic features of multimedia presentation software.7.3b

    3. c

       Investigate the different types of available multimedia software.7.3c

    4. d

      Demonstrate basic features of multimedia presentation software.7.3d

  • 7.4

    Create a multimedia presentation.7.4

    1. 4a.

      Plan a multimedia presentation using proper guidelines using one of the presentation programs presented in this unit.     Present a multimedia presentation to an audience.7.4a

    2. 4b.

      Define and identify the equipment needed to present multimedia presentations.7.4b

    3. 4c.

      Create a professional-quality multimedia presentation.7.4c

    4. 4d.

       Present a multimedia presentation to an audience.7.4d

  • 7.5

     Investigate career opportunities in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster.7.5

    1. a

      Research career opportunities for employment in Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster by exploring the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster.   Discuss how computer science impacts the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster7.5a

    2. b

      Examine the requirements, skills, wages, education, and employment opportunities in at least one career pathway from the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster. 7.5b

    3. c

       Discuss how computer science impacts the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster7.5c

Problem Solving8

  • 8.1

    Investigate the problem-solving process.8.1

    1. a

      Communicate and collaborate with classmates in order to solve a problem.8.1a

    2. b

      Iteratively improve a solution to a problem8.1b

    3. c

      Identify different strategies used to solve a problem, 8.1c

    4. d

       Identify the four steps of the problem-solving process.8.1d

    5. e

      Given a problem, identify individual actions that would fall within each step of the problem solving process.8.1e

    6. f

      Identify useful strategies within each step of the problem-solving process.8.1f

    7. g

      Apply the problem-solving process to approach a variety of problems. 8.1g

    8. h

      Assess how to define the problem more precisely. 8.1h

  • 8.2

    Differentiate between computer components and processes. 8.2

    1. a

      Identify a computer as a machine that processes information. 8.2a

    2. b

      Provide a high-level description of the different parts of the Input - Output - Store – Process model of a computer. 8.2b

    3. c

       Identify the inputs and outputs of common computing devices. 8.2c

    4. d

      Select the inputs and outputs used to perform common computing tasks. 8.2d

    5. e

      Develop, articulate, and implement a method for processing information based on given constraints.8.2e

    6. f

      Evaluate the effectiveness of multiple methods for solving an information processing problem.8.2f

    7. g

      Provide examples of common types of information that is stored on a computer.8.2g

    8. h

       Explain the need for storage as part of processing information with a computer.8.2h

    9. i

      Develop an algorithm that incorporates storage considerations.8.2i

  • 8.3

    Evaluate, analyze, and collaborate to design a web app. 8.3

    1. a

      a. Evaluate the information an app would need to be provided as input in order to produce a given output. 8.3a

    2. b

      Identify and define a problem that could be solved using computing.8.3b

    3. c

      Design a prototype of an app (on paper) that inputs, outputs, stores, and processes information in order to solve a problem. 8.3c

    4. d

      Provide and incorporate targeted peer feedback to improve a computing artifact. 8.3d

  • 8.4

     Investigate career opportunities in the STEM career cluster. DOK 3 a.  b. c. 8.4

    1. a

      Research career opportunities for employment in STEM career cluster by exploring the STEM career cluster.8.4a

    2. b

      Examine the requirements, skills, wages, education, and employment opportunities in at least one career pathway from the STEM career cluster. 8.4b

    3. c

      Discuss how computer science impacts the STEM career cluster (data scientist or other scientist, cybersecurity, engineer, computer hardware or software engineer).8.4c

Web Development9

  • 9.1

    Identify the purpose of a website.9.1

    1. a

       Identify the reasons someone might visit a given website.9.1a

    2. b

       Identify the reasons someone might create a given website.9.1b

    3. c

       Identify websites as a form of personal expression. 9.1c

  • 9.2

    Examine the use of HTML and common tags. 9.2

    1. a

      Explain that HTML allows a programmer to communicate the way content should be structured on a web page9.2a

    2. b

      Write a simple HTML document that uses opening and closing tags to structure content. 9.2b

    3. c

      Use heading tags to change the appearance of text on a web page.9.2c

    4. d

      Structure content into headings, subheadings, and paragraphs. 9.2d

    5. e

      Use the <ul>, <ol>, and <li>tags to create ordered and unordered lists in an HTML page.9.2e

    6. f

      Describe why using whitespace, indentation, and comments makes your code easier to maintain.9.2f

  • 9.3

     Describe Digital Footprint and how it is created. 9.3

    1. a

      Understand why and explain reasons that it is difficult to control who sees information published online.9.3a

  • 9.4

    Identify and use Intellectual Property and Images appropriately. 9.4

    1. a

      Explain the purpose of copyright. 9.4a

    2. b

      Identify the rights and restrictions granted by various Creative Commons licenses.9.4b

    3. c

      Add an image to a web page. 9.4c

  • 9.5

    Investigate Sources and Search Engines. 9.5

    1. a

      Use basic web searching techniques to find relevant information online. 9.5a

  • 9.6

     Demonstrate the use of CSS within an HTML document.9.6

    1. a

       Use CSS selectors to style HTML text elements.9.6a

    2. b

      Create and link to an external style sheet. 9.6b

    3. c

      Explain the differences between HTML and CSS in both use and syntax.9.6c

    4. d

       Use CSS properties to change the size, position, and borders of elements. 9.6d

    5. e

      Create a CSS rule-set for the body element that impacts all elements on the page.9.6e

    6. f

      Group elements using classes in order to create more specific styles on their website.9.6f

    7. g

      Apply the RGB color function to add custom colors to their website 9.6g

  • 9.7

    Investigate career opportunities in the STEM cluster. 9.7

    1. a

      Research career opportunities for employment in STEM (programmer, web developer, networking) by exploring the STEM career cluster. 9.7a

    2. b

      Examine the requirements, skills, wages, education, and employment opportunities in at least one career pathway from the STEM (programmer, web developer, networking) career cluster. 9.7b

    3. c

      Discuss how computer science impacts the STEM (programmer, web developer, networking) career cluster. 9.7c

 Introduction to Block-based Programming 10

  • 10.1

    Investigate how programming is used to solve problems.   10.1

    1. a

      Identify how Computer Science/coding is used in a variety of fields to solve problems.10.1a

  • 10.2

    Investigate the use of objects/sprites in gaming and animation. 10.2

    1. a

      Demonstrate understanding of coding tool by labeling areas of screen (i.e. toolbox, workspace, preview stage, sprite list). 10.2a

    2. b

      Describe the type of commands found in the toolbox categories (i.e. motion, looks, sound, events, control, sensing, etc.).10.2b

    3. c

      Create a static scene with at least 1 sprite. 10.2c

  • 10.3

    Investigate the use of Looks and Sounds commands.   10.3

    1. a

      Create an animation with 2 sprites/objects that speak and change costumes. 10.3a

    2. b

      Demonstrate proper use of the Show and Hide blocks. 10.3b

  • 10.4

     Demonstrate the use of movement in gaming and animation. 10.4

    1. a

      Use a movement command to increment or decrement sprite positioning.10.4a

    2. b

      Explain the best use of at least 3 types of movement blocks.10.4b

    3. c

      Use the rotation blocks to create and change sprite movements. 10.4c

    4. d

      Demonstrate how to set objects/sprites back to original starting positions. 10.4d

    5. e

      Create an animation using colors, sizes, movement, and dialog.10.4e

  • 10.5

    Investigate the use of event blocks in gaming and animation. 10.5

    1. a

      Identify different ways to start animations.10.5a

    2. b

      Create an animation that uses at least 2 different Event blocks.10.5b

  • 10.6

    Apply the use of control blocks in gaming and animation.10.6

    1. a

      Explain what an animation is and how it creates the illusion of smooth motion. 10.6a

    2. b

      Explain how a loop allows for the creation of animations. 10.6b

    3. c

      Correctly use a wait block for timing in dialogs and movements.10.6c

    4. d

      Use a loop to make simple animations. 10.6d

  • 10.7

    Demonstrate ability to identify and correct programming errors. 10.7

    1. a

       Reason about and fix common errors encountered when programming10.7a

    2. b

      Debug code written by others10.7b

    3. c

      Read and follow the steps of a short program written in pseudocode 10.7c

  • 10.8

    Investigate career opportunities in the STEM (i.e. game designer, computer program, or mathematics) career cluster. 10.8

    1. a

      Research career opportunities for employment in STEM career cluster by exploring the STEM (game designer, computer programmer, or mathematics) career cluster.10.8a

    2. b

      Examine the requirements, skills, wages, education, and employment opportunities in at least one career pathway from the STEM (game designer, computer programmer, or mathematics) career cluster. 10.8b

    3. c

      Discuss how computer science impacts the STEM (game designer, computer programmer, or mathematics) career cluster. 10.8c

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Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
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Mississippi Dept of Education updated curriculum

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