Career and Technical Education/Technology Education
Date Posted:
10/9/2023
Location:
Northwest Cabarrus Middle
District:
Cabarrus County SchoolsAdditional Information: Show/Hide
NC Teaching License 6-12 Technology Ed/Computer Science
Computer Science Discoveries Description:Computer Science Discoveries (CS Discoveries) is an introductory Computer Science course that empowers students to create authentic artifacts and engage with Computer Science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun. Computer Science Discoveries takes a wide lens on Computer Science by covering topics such as programming, physical computing, HTML/CSS, and data. The course inspires students as they build their own websites, apps, games, and physical computing devices. Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) 1 is offered in 6th grade, CSD 2 is offered in 7th grade, and CSD 3 is offered in 8th grade.
Exploring Engineering & Design: The middle school course focuses on applying the design process in the invention or innovation of a new product, process or system. Through engaging activities and hands-on projects, students focus on understanding how criteria, constraints, and processes affect designs. Emphasis is placed on brainstorming, visualizing, modeling, testing and refining designs. Students develop skills in researching information, communicating design information, and reporting results. Activities are structured to integrate Physical and Social Sciences, Mathematics, English Language Arts and Art. This is a 7th grade course.
Technology Education: Technological Design and Innovation Description: The middle school course focuses on applying the design process in the invention or innovation of a new product, process, or system. Through engaging activities and hands-on projects, students focus on understanding how criteria, constraints, and processes affect designs. Emphasis is placed on brainstorming, visualizing, modeling, testing, and refining designs. Students develop skills in researching information, communicating design information, and reporting results. Activities are structured to integrate physical and social sciences, mathematics, English language arts, and art. This is an 8th grade course.
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