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K–12 Standards

3rd Grade

Other North Dakota Computer Science and Cybersecurity sets

Networks & Internet: Networks link computers and devices locally and around the world allowing people to access and communicate information.3.NI

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    Recognize that information is sent and received over physical or wireless paths.3.NI.1

Hardware & Software: Devices, hardware, and software work together as a system to accomplish tasks.3.HS

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    Identify the components and the basic functions of a computer system including peripherals and external storage features.3.HS.1

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    Independently use a computing device to perform a variety of tasks.3.HS.2

  • 3

    Recognize users have different technology needs and preferences.3.HS.3

Troubleshooting: Strategies for solving technology system problems.3.T

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    With guidance, apply basic troubleshooting strategies.3.T.1

Problem Solving & Algorithms: Strategies for understanding and solving problems.3.PSA

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    Solve a task by breaking it into smaller pieces.3.PSA.1

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    Debug a program that includes sequencing.3.PSA.2

Data Creation & Analysis: Data can be collected, used, and presented with computing devices or digital tools.3.DCA

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    Collect and organize data in various visual formats. 3.DCA.1

Development & Design: Design processes to create new, useful, and imaginative solutions to problems.3.DD

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    Independently or collaboratively create programs that use sequencing and looping.3.DD.1

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    Convert an algorithm into code.3.DD.2

Access: Effective search strategies can locate information for intellectual or creative pursuits. 3.A

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     Use basic search strategies with teacher-selected online sources.3.A.1

Evaluate: Information sources can be evaluated for accuracy, currency, appropriateness, and purpose.3.E

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    With guidance, compare and contrast resources based on content and the author’s purpose. 3.E.1

Create: It is important to both consume and produce information to be digitally literate.3.C

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    Independently or collaboratively, create a digital product.3.C.1

Intellectual Property: Respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.3.IP

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    Define copyright.3.IP.1

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    With guidance, identify the elements of a citation.3.IP.2

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    Explain piracy and plagiarism.3.IP.3

Impacts of Computing: Past, present, and possible future impact of technology on society.3.IC

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    Identify technologies that have changed the world.3.IC.1

Social Interactions: Technology facilitates collaboration with others. 3.SI

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    Recognize that there are various collaborative technologies. 3.SI.1

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    With guidance, use collaborative technology to seek out diverse perspectives. 3.SI.2

Safety & Ethics: There are both positive and negative impacts in social and ethical behaviors for using technology.3.SE

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    Identify problems that relate to inappropriate use of computing devices and networks. (CYSEC)3.SE.1

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    Keep authentication methods confidential and be proactive if they are compromised. (CYSEC)3.SE.2

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    Recognize that data-collection technology can be used to track navigation online. (CYSEC)3.SE.3

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    Identify the difference between public and private information. (CYSEC)3.SE.4

Responsible Use: Respect and dignity in virtual communities.3.RU

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    Identify and discuss positive and negative uses of technology and information and their impact.3.RU.1

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    Recognize similarities and differences between in-person bullying and cyberbullying.3.RU.2

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    Develop a code of conduct, explain, and practice appropriate behavior and responsibilities while participating in an online community.3.RU.3

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    Comply with Acceptable Use Policies.3.RU.4

Digital Identity: Responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world.3.DI

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    Recognize the permanence of their actions in the digital world. 3.DI.1

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