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Computing Systems
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Devices
K.CS.D.01 Select and operate the appropriate computing device to perform a variety of different tasks. Annotation K.CS.D.01
1.CS.D.01 Select and operate the appropriate application/software to perform a variety of tasks or obtain a desired outcome. Annotation 1.CS.D.01
2.CS.D.01 Compare and discuss preferences for applications/software with the same primary functionality. Annotation 2.CS.D.01
3.CS.D.01 Identify internal and external parts of computing devices that function together to form a system. Annotation 3.CS.D.01
4.CS.D.01 Describe how internal and external parts of computing devices function to form a system. Annotation 4.CS.D.01
5.CS.D.01 Describe and model how internal and external parts of computing devices function to form a system. Describe how some components rely on others for correct functionality Annotation 5.CS.D.01.pdf
Hardware and Software
K.CS.HS.01 Identify by name and locate common computing devices and external hardware in a variety of environments, using appropriate technical terminology (e.g., mobile devices, desktop computer, laptop computer, mouse, keyboard, wearables).Annotation K.CS.HS.01
1.CS.HS.01 Identify and describe functions of common computing devices and external hardware (e.g., mobile devices, desktop computer, laptop computer, mouse, keyboard, printer, wearables). Annotation 1.CS.HS.01
2.CS.HS.01 Identify internal and external components of a computer system and their basic functions (e.g., hard drive and memory) as well as peripherals (e.g., printers, scanners, external hard drives) and external storage features and their uses (e.g., cloud storage). Annotation 2.CS.HS.01
3.CS.HS.01 Identify a variety of ways computer hardware and software work together as a system to accomplish a task. Annotation 3.CS.HS.01
4.CS.HS.01 Identify and describe a variety of ways computer hardware and software work together as a system to accomplish a task, using appropriate technical terminology (e.g., input, output, processors, sensors, storage). Annotation 4.CS.HS.01
5.CS.HS.01 Model and explain how information flows through hardware and software to accomplish a task. Annotation 5.CS.HS.01.pdf
Troubleshooting
K.CS.T.01 Recognize the possibility computing systems might not work as expected and identify basic hardware and software problems using appropriate technical terminology (e.g., monitor turned off, volume decreased on headphones).Annotation K.CS.T.01
1.CS.T.01 Identify and communicate basic hardware and software problems that may occur during use (e.g., application/program not working correctly, no sound coming from device, caps lock turned on), using appropriate technical terminology. Annotation 1.CS.T.01
2.CS.T.01 Identify and summarize basic troubleshooting techniques to solve basic hardware and software problems (e.g., turning off and on a device to restart, closing and reopening an application/program, turning on speakers). Annotation 2.CS.T.01
3.CS.T.01 Identify and troubleshoot, using appropriate technical terminology, simple hardware and software problems that may occur during everyday use, discuss problems with peers and adults (e.g., viruses, malware, versions of software and non-working applications, refresh screen, closing/reopening application, adjusting volume on headphones or speakers). Annotation 3.CS.T.01
4.CS.T.01 Identify, using appropriate technical terminology, simple hardware and software problems that may occur during everyday use, discuss problems with peers and adults, and apply various strategies for solving these problems (e.g., rebooting the device, checking the power, forced shutdown of an application, running anti-virus). Annotation 4.CS.T.01
5.CS.T.01 Identify, using appropriate technical terminology, simple hardware and software problems that may occur during everyday use, discuss problems with peers and adults, apply a variety of strategies for solving these problems, and provide evidence why these strategies did or did not work. Annotation 5.CS.T.01.pdf