Camp Road Middle School @ James Island

Computer Literacy
(6th Grade)

Computer Science Discoveries
(7th Grade)

Digital Literacy
(8th Grade)

Main focus is to introduce students to the following:

• Keyboard
• Gmail
• Google Drive
• Google Docs
• Google Slides
• Google Spreadsheets
• Internet Safety
• Digital Citizenship

Main focus is to introduce students to the following:

• Explore an expanded definition of computing devices (e.g., “Internet of Things,” wearable technology, robotics). 
• Design, evaluate, and modify simple algorithms (e.g., steps to make a sandwich; steps to a popular dance; steps for sending an email).
• Decompose problems into subproblems and write code to solve the subproblems (i.e., break down a problem into smaller parts).

Main focus is to introduce students to the following:

• Use software applications to collaborate and create authentic products.
• Understand the risks and responsibilities of being a digital citizen. 
• Explore real-world examples of appropriate and inappropriate sharing of personal digital information.
• Discuss and understand the impact of computing copyright issues (i.e., music and software piracy; plagiarism).