6th Grade
Introduces iPad applications and basic coding concepts through gamification and hands-on activities that deepen the students’ understanding of key technology concepts. The iPad applications transpose into other curricular areas and prepare students for future classroom success by providing a foundation of awareness into educational technology. Students will also gain insight into thoughtful Internet usage and appropriate online behavior.
7th Grade
Introduces basic Microsoft Office Suite applications and provides an introduction to basic computer concepts and software programs. Students learn to code a website using HTML and CSS syntax through user-friendly programs and hands-on activities that deepen the students’ level of technology comprehension. These understandings transpose directly into other curricular areas and prepare students for future classroom and real-world success by providing a foundation of understanding for general technology. Students will also gain insight into thoughtful Internet usage and appropriate online behavior.
8th Grade
Expands on Microsoft Office applications and provides general knowledge on concepts relating to educational software programs, Python programming language, and digital citizenship through user-friendly programs and hands-on activities. These understandings transpose directly into other curricular areas and prepare students for future classroom and real-world success by providing a foundation of understanding for general technology use.