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K–12 Standards

6th 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.6.NI

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    Explain how data is sent across networks.6.NI.1

Hardware & Software: Devices, hardware, and software work together as a system to accomplish tasks.6.HS

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    Use hardware and/or software to complete a task.6.HS.1

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    Use software features to accomplish a goal.6.HS.2

  • 3

    Organize, store, and retrieve digital information with guidance.6.HS.3

  • 4

    Identify threats to technology systems. (CYSEC) 6.HS.4

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    Identify security measures to protect technology systems. (CYSEC)6.HS.5

Troubleshooting: Strategies for solving technology system problems.6.T

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    Apply basic troubleshooting strategies.6.T.1

Problem Solving & Algorithms: Strategies for understanding and solving problems.6.PSA

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    Identify and test an algorithm to solve a problem. 6.PSA.1

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    Debug a program that includes sequencing, loops, or conditionals. 6.PSA.2

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    Compare and contrast the efficiencies of multiple solutions to a task.6.PSA.3

Data Creation & Analysis: Data can be collected, used, and presented with computing devices or digital tools.6.DCA

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    Collect and analyze data to support a claim. 6.DCA.1

Development & Design: Design processes to create new, useful, and imaginative solutions to solve problems.6.DD

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    Use programs that utilize combinations of loops, conditionals, and the manipulation of variables representing different data types.6.DD.1

Access: Effective search strategies can locate information for intellectual or creative pursuits. 6.A

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    Use a variety of strategies to refine and revise search results. 6.A.1

Evaluate: Information sources can be evaluated for accuracy, currency, appropriateness, and purpose.6.E

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    Evaluate information and its sources. 6.E.1

Create: It is important to both consume and produce information to be digitally literate.6.C

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    Repurpose or remix original works following fair use guidelines. 6.C.1

Intellectual Property: Respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property. 6.IP

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    With guidance, properly use copyrighted works, works in the creative commons, and works in the public domain. 6.IP.1

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    Cite a variety of sources using the appropriate format.6.IP.2

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    Describe negative consequences of piracy and plagiarism.6.IP.3

Impacts of Computing: Past, present, and possible future impact of technology on society.6.IC

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    Identify the positive and negative impacts of past, present, and future technology, including bias and accessibility.6.IC.1

Social Interactions: Technology facilitates collaboration with others.6.SI

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    Use collaborative technology.6.SI.1

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    Identify how social interactions can impact a person’s self-image.6.SI.2

Safety & Ethics: There are both positive and negative impacts in social and ethical behaviors for using technology.6.SE

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    Identify steps for responding to uncomfortable situations when interacting online. (CYSEC) 6.SE.1

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    Identify basic methods to maintain digital privacy and security. (CYSEC)6.SE.2

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    Recognize that data-collection technology can be used to track navigation online. (CYSEC)6.SE.3

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    Identify threats to personal cybersecurity. (CYSEC)6.SE.4

Responsible: Use Respect and dignity in virtual and physical communities.6.RU

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    Identify different forms of cyberbullying. 6.RU.1

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    Identify strategies to stop cyberbullying. 6.RU.2

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    Use appropriate digital etiquette in avariety of situations.6.RU.3

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    Understand the purpose of and comply with Acceptable Use Policies. 6.RU.4

Digital Identity: The responsibilities and opportunities that come with living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world.6.DI

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    Describe personal online usage and determine how it affects identity on- and offline.6.DI.1

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