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Mississippi Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Applications(STEM) Curriculum Framework

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Mississippi Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Applications (STEM) Curriculum Framework

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MISSISSIPPI SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS

APPLICATIONS (STEM) CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

Upgrading and Repairing PCs, 18th Edition © 2008, (Scott Mueller)

Unit 1: STEM Orientation Competency 1: Identify course expectations, school policies, and program policies related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Applications. Suggested Objectives a. Preview course objectives, program policy, career clusters, and standards related to the course.

SE: Introduction, 1-6

b. Explain to students why STEM Applications is important and how it will be delivered.

SE: Is This Book for You, 3

c. Review the school handbook, the technology acceptable use policy, and all other safety procedures for the classroom and building levels.

SE: Caution, 101, 108, 237, 373, 508, 543, 563, 569, 670, 725, 1019, 1231, 1276, 1311, 1313, 1394, 1416, 1418; Caring for and Handling Floppy Disks and Drives, 738-729; Power Supply Safety Certifications, 1266-1267; Safety, 1398

d. Identify and describe the use of safety equipment and other safety precautions in the laboratory.

SE: Caution, 101, 108, 237, 378, 508, 543, 563, 569, 670, 725, 1019, 1276, 1311, 1313, 1394, 1416, 1418; Caring for and Handling Floppy Disks and Drives, 738-729; Power Supply Safety Certifications, 1266-1267; Safety, 1398

Competency 2: Explore personality development and the classroom environment in relation to interpersonal skills, others, and the world of work (ongoing). Suggested Objectives a. Identify forces that shape personality development including personality traits, heredity, and environment.

b. Complete a learning styles inventory.

c. Determine how personality traits affect teamwork and leadership skills.

SE: Opportunity to address – History of the PC, 20-24

Competency 3: Develop leadership skills. Suggested Objectives

a. Describe the qualities of an effective leader including positive attitude, image, decision making, communication skills, and knowledge.


b. Identify opportunities in the local community that develop leadership skills.








c. Dramatize effective leadership skills.


d. Practice effective leadership skills.


Competency 4: Develop teamwork skills as well as understanding and making complex choices about working in teams (ongoing). Suggested Objectives a. Demonstrate an appreciation and respect for diversity.

b. Apply the components of good teamwork including team dynamics, status of team growth, and working through team problems.

c. Apply conflict resolution skills.

Competency 5: Analyze the practices that affect employer and employee decision making. Suggested Objectives a. Identify six core values used when making ethical decisions.

b. Evaluate decision-making processes as they relate to the employer and employees.







Academic Standards A2 Recognize, create, extend, and apply patterns, relations, and functions and their applications.

SE: Math Coprocessors, 117-119; Troubleshooting Memory, 572-576; Memory Defect Isolation Procedures, 576-578; Performance, 699; Comparing Flash Memory Devices, 737-739; Handling DVD Errors, 770-771; Troubleshooting Optical Drives, 844-847; 875-878; RAM Calculations, 938-941; Adapter and Display Troubleshooting, 981-986; Sampling, 1001-1002; Troubleshooting Sound Card Problems, 1014-1019; Keyboard Troubleshooting and Repair, 1077-1079; Mouse Troubleshooting, 1088-1090; Troubleshooting Wireless Input Devices, 1100-1101; Technical Problems with DSL, 1116-117; Comparing High-speed Internet Access, 1123-1124; Note, 1122-1123; Internet Troubleshooting, 1145-1149; Tips and Tricks, 1203-1204; Troubleshooting a Network, 1204-1206; CMOS Battery Troubleshooting, 1293-1294; Troubleshooting Tips and Techniques, 1427-1443

E1 Produce writing that reflects increasing proficiency through planning, writing, revising, and editing and that is specific to audience and purpose.

E2 Communicate ideas for a variety of school and other life situations through listening, speaking, and reading aloud.

E3 Read, evaluate, and use print, non-print, and technological sources to research issues and problems, to present information, and to complete projects.

SE: Tip, 437, 459,1310, 1426; Caution, 439; Note, 664, 1194, 1195, 1336

E5 Complete oral and written presentations that exhibit interaction and consensus within a group.

E8 Read, discuss, analyze, and evaluate literature from various genres and other written material.








E10 Use language and critical-thinking strategies to serve as tools for learning.

SE: SE: Math Coprocessors, 117-119; Troubleshooting Memory, 572-576; Memory Defect Isolation Procedures, 576-578; Performance, 699; Comparing Flash Memory Devices, 737-739; Handling DVD Errors, 770-771; Troubleshooting Optical Drives, 844-847; 875-878; RAM Calculations, 938-941; Adapter and Display Troubleshooting, 981-986; Sampling, 1001-1002; Troubleshooting Sound Card Problems, 1014-1019; Keyboard Troubleshooting and Repair, 1077-1079; Mouse Troubleshooting, 1088-1090; Troubleshooting Wireless Input Devices, 1100-1101; Technical Problems with DSL, 1116-117; Comparing High-speed Internet Access, 1123-1124; Note, 1122-1123; Internet Troubleshooting, 1145-1149; Tips and Tricks, 1203-1204; Troubleshooting a Network, 1204-1206; CMOS Battery Troubleshooting, 1293-1294; Troubleshooting Tips and Techniques, 1427-1443

H3 Describe the relationship of people, places, and environments through time.

SE: Timeline, 7-12; The First Mechanical Computer, 12-13; Electronic Computers, 13-14; Modern Computers, 14-20; History of the PC, 20-24; History of Magnetic Storage, 638; CD’s: A Brief History, 749; DVD History, 764; Early PC Audio Adapters, 989-989; PC Multimedia History, 989-900; Pointing Devices, 1081-1082

H4 Demonstrate the ability to use social studies tools (e.g., timelines, maps, globes, resources, graphs, a compass, technology, etc.).

SE: Timeline, 7-12

Unit 2: Financial, Economic, and Business Technology Competency 1: Demonstrate skills necessary to create a financial plan. Suggested Objectives a. Discuss the importance of financial planning.

b. Examine the five step financial planning process.

c. Discuss the three Rs of money.







Competency 2: Prepare a personal budget. Suggested Objectives a. Define “budget.”

b. Identify and examine the parts of a paragraph.

Competency 3: Propose a personal saving and investing plan. Suggested Objectives a. Determine the importance of various saving and investment concepts.

b. Identify short and long term goals regarding saving and investment.

c. Identify terms associated with saving and investment.

Competency 4: Select strategies to use in handling credit and managing debt. Suggested Objectives a. Define “credit.”

b. Identify advantages and disadvantages of credit.

Competency 5: Create a personal insurance plan that will minimize your personal or financial losses. Suggested Objectives a. Define and identify types of insurance.

b. Explain the purpose of insurance to protect against financial loss.

Competency 6: Define and discuss the concept of entrepreneurship. Suggested Objectives a. Define “entrepreneurship.”


b. Identify advantages of entrepreneurship.








c. Identify disadvantages of entrepreneurship.


d. Identify traits of a successful entrepreneur.


Academic Standards A1 Recognize, classify, and use real numbers and their properties.

SE: Math Coprocessors, 117-119; Intel Random Number Generator, 293; RAM Calculations, 938-941; Power-use Calculations, 1266-1268

A2 Recognize, create, extend, and apply patterns, relations, and functions and their applications.


A3 Simplify algebraic expressions, and solve and graph equations, inequalities, and systems in one and two variables.

SE: Performance, 699; RAM Calculations, 938-941; Power-use Calculations, 1266-1268

A5 Utilize various formulas in problem solving situations.

SE: Math Coprocessors, 117-119; RAM Calculations, 938-941; Power-use Calculations, 1266-1268

A7 Interpret and apply slope as a rate of change.

SE: Math Coprocessors, 117-119

A8 Analyze data, and apply concepts of probability.









E3 Read, evaluate, and use print, non print, and technological sources to research issues and problems, to present information, and to complete projects.


E4 Work individually and as a member of a team to analyze and interpret information, to make decisions, to solve problems, and to reflect, using increasingly complex and abstract thinking.



E9 Sustain progress toward fluent control of grammar, mechanics, and usage of standard English in the context of writing and speaking.

H1 Explain how geography, economics, and politics have influenced the historical development of the United States in the global community.

SE: International Keyboard Layouts, 1072-1073










SE: Timeline, 7-12

21st Century Skills CS1 Global Awareness

SE: Note, 55, International Keyboard Layouts, 1072-1073

CS2 Financial, Economic, and Business Literacy

SE: Modern Computers, 14-20; History of the PC, 20-24; Who Controls PC Hardware, 29-33; Pre-PC Microprocessor History, 39-40; Microprocessors from 1971 to the Present, 40-43; Processor Manufacturing, 88-92; First-generation Processors; Second-generation Processors, 125-126; Third-generation Processors, 126-129; Fourth-generation Processors, 129-130; Fifth-generation Processors, 138-149; Sixth generation Processors, 149-165; A Brief Celeron History, 169; Other Sixth-generation processors, 184-199; The Intel Pentium 4 Processors, 199-209; Eighth-generation Processors, 210-219; Note, 451, 665, 668; Caution, 615; History of Magnetic Storage, 638; DVD History, 764; Early PC Audio Adapters, 989-989; PC Multimedia History, 989-900; Keyboard Recommendations, 1080-1081; Pointing Devices, 1081-1082

CS3 Civic Literacy







CS4 Information and Communication Skills

SE: History of the PC, 20-24; What is a PC, 25-33; System Types, 33-36; System Components, 36-37; Plug and Play BIOS, 500-503; Magnetic Storage, 637-638; Definition of a Hard Disk, 663-664; Basic Hard Drive Components, 679-696; Hard Disk Features, 696-706; Note, 390; Motherboard Selection Criteria, 435-439; Magnetic Storage, 637-638; Definition of a Hard Disk, 663-664; Basic Hard Drive Components, 679-696; Hard Disk Features, 696-706; The Role of Removable Drives, 707-710; Comparing Disk, Tape, and Flash memory Technologies, 710-711; Floppy Disk Drives, Past and Present, 713-730; Caring for and Handling Floppy Disks and Drives, 738-729; Hard-disk based Backup, 744; Tape Drives, 744-746; CD-based Optical Technology, 748; Compact Disc and Drive Formats, 777-790; Writeable CD’s, 815; CD-R, 816-820; CD-RW, 820-823; How to Reliably Record CDs, 824-826 Handling DVD Errors, 770-771; Audio Adapter Concepts and Terms, 1000-1002; Microphones, 1022; Relating Internet and LAN Connectivity, 1104-1106; Cable Modems, 1106-1111; Digital Subscribe Line, 1111-1117; Fixed-base Wireless Broadband, 1117; Internet Connectivity via Satellite with HugesNet or StarBand, 1118-1120; Integrated Services Digital Network, 1120-1123; Modem Standards, 1129-1143; Sharing Your Internet Connection, 1143-1145; Defining a Network, 1151-1154; Client/Server Versus Peer to Peer networks, 1154-1156; Putting Your Network Together, 1197-1200; Installing Network Software, 1200-1203







CS5 Thinking and Problem solving Skills


CS6 Interpersonal and Self directional Skills

National Educational Technology Standards for Students SE: History of the PC, 20-24; What is a PC, 25-

33; System Types, 33-36; System Components, 36-37; Bios Basics, 441-445; Memory Basics, 509-512; Overview of the IDE Interface, 581-586; Magnetic Storage, 637-638; Definition of a Hard Disk, 663-664; Basic Hard Drive Components, 679-696; Hard Disk Features, 696-706; The Role of Removable Drives, 707-710; Comparing Disk, Tape, and Flash memory Technologies, 710-711; Floppy Disk Drives, Past and Present, 713-730; Caring for and Handling Floppy Disks and Drives, 738-729; Hard-disk based Backup, 744; Tape Drives, 744-746; Video Display Technology, 885-889; Maintaining Your Monitor, 923; Upgrading or Replacing Your Video Card, 972-981; Installing the Sound Card, 1010-1014; Keyboards, 1063; Pointing Devices, 1081-1088; Relating Internet and LAN Connectivity, 1104-1106; Cable Modems, 1106-1111; Digital Subscribe Line, 1111-1117; Internet Troubleshooting, 1145-1149; Defining a Network, 1151-1154; Network Architecture Overview, 1156-1166; Network Protocols, 1191-1194







(Continued) T1 Basic operations and concepts

(Continued) Putting Your Network Together, 1197-1200; Installing Network Software, 1200-1203; Tips and Tricks, 1203-1204; Considering the Importance of the Power Supply, 1207-1208; Primary Function and Operations, 1208-1212; Power Supply Troubleshooting, 1276-1282; Repairing the Power Supply, 1282-1283; Obtaining Replacement Units, 1283-1284; System Components, 1295-1309; 1309-1310; System Assembly and Disassembly, 1310-1315; Motherboard Installation, 1315-1331; Installing the Operating System, 1332-1333; Booting from a CD, DVD, or Floppy, 1385; Preventive Maintenance, 1409-1427

T2 Social, ethical, and human issues

SE: Other Home Networking Solutions, 1194-1196; Energy Star Systems, 1272

T3 Technology productivity tools

SE: Definition of a Hard Disk, 663-664; Basic Hard Drive Components, 679-696; Hard Disk Features, 696-706; The Role of Removable Drives, 707-710; Comparing Disk, Tape, and Flash memory Technologies, 710-711; Floppy Disk Drives, Past and Present, 713-730; Note, 724; Moving Data in Flash Memory Devices to Your Computer, 739-741; Key Factors in Selecting a Removable-Media Drive, 741-742; Hard-disk based Backup, 744; Tape Drives, 744-746; Photo CD, 785-786; Picture CD, 786; Updating the Firmware in a CD-RW or Rewritable DVD Drive, 847-850; Partitioning, 862-871; Keyboard Technology, 1063-1077; Keyboards with Special Features, 1076-1077; Pointing Devices, 10811096; Input Devices for Gaming, 1096; Wireless Input Devices, 1097; Internet Connectivity via Satellite with HugesNet or StarBand, 1118-1120; Integrated Services Digital Network, 1120-1123; Other Home Networking Solutions, 1194-1196; Power-protection Systems, 1285-1291; Overclocking. 1336-1343; Cooling, 1343-1366; PC Maintenance Tools, 1392-1398; Special Tools for the Enthusiast, 1407-1409; About System Restore, 1411; Windows Maintenance Wizard, 1420







T4 Technology communications tools

SE: Note, 758; Writeable CD’s, 815; Recording Software, 826-827; CD Copy Protection, 829-830; Creating a Rescue CD, 842; Making a Bootable CD, 843; Using LightScribe and Other Direct Disc Labeling Systems, 843-844; Audio Adapter Features, 991-1000; Installing the Sound Card, 1010-1014; Microphones, 1022; Keyboard Technology, 1063-1077; Pointing Devices, 10811096; Input Devices for Gaming, 1096; Wireless Input Devices, 1097; Sharing Your Internet Connection, 1143-1145; Internet Troubleshooting, 1145-1149; Other Home Networking Solutions, 1194-1196; Putting Your Network Together, 1197-1200; Installing Network Software, 1200-1203

T5 Technology research tools

SE: Application Programming Interfaces, 957-959; Internet Troubleshooting, 1145-1149; Other Home Networking Solutions, 1194-1196; Specialized Test Equipment, 1281-1283; Diagnostics Software, 1367-1383; Maintenance Tools, 1392-1398

T6 Technology problem solving and decision making tools

SE: Internet Troubleshooting, 1145-1149; Other Home Networking Solutions, 1194-1196; Specialized Test Equipment, 1281-1283; Maintenance Tools, 1392-1398

Unit 3: Math for Engineers Note: This unit is not to be taught in isolation; rather, it should be integrated throughout the STEM Applications course. Competency 1: Represent, analyze, and make inferences based on data with and without the use of technology. Suggested Objectives a. Draw conclusions and make predictions from scatterplots.

b. Graph and analyze linear functions.

c. Use algebraic and graphical methods to solve systems of linear equations and inequalities in mathematical and real world situations.

SE: Math Coprocessors, 117-119; Performance, 699; Comparing High-speed Internet Access, 1123-1124

d. Solve real world problems involving formulas for perimeter, area, and perpendicular lines.







Competency 2: Calculate linear functions and linear regressions. Suggested Objectives a. Construct graphs, make predictions, and draw conclusions from tables, line graphs, and scatterplots.

SE: Table 4.78, 411; Table 4.79, 411; Table 4.79; 411; Table 13.26; Comparing Video Cards with the Same Chipset, 974-975; Video Output Devices, 975-981; Sampling, 1001-1002; Comparing High-speed Internet Access, 1123-1124; Comparing Client/Server and Peer-to-peer Networks; Power-use Calculations, 1266-1268

b. Explain and illustrate how a change in one variable may result in a change in another variable and apply to the relationships between independent and dependent variables.

SE: Performance, 699; Power-use Calculations, 1266-1268

c. Draw conclusions and make predictions from scatterplots.

d. Use linear regression to find the line of best fit from a given set of data.

SE: Sampling, 1001-1002

e. Apply properties of real numbers to simplify algebraic expressions.

SE: Math Coprocessors, 117-119; Prefixes for Decimal and Binary Multiples, 616; Performance, 699; Comparing High-speed Internet Access, 1123-1124; Power-use Calculations, 1266-1268

f. Solve, check, and graph multistep linear equations in one variable, including rational coefficients in mathematical and real world situations.

SE: Performance, 699

g. Analyze the relationship between x and y values, determine whether a relationship is a function, and identify domain and range.

SE: Math Coprocessors, 117-119; RAM Calculations, 938-941; Sampling, 1001-1002

h. Graph and analyze linear functions.


i. Solve real world problems involving formulas for perimeter, area, distance, and rate.

SE: Performance, 699; RAM Calculations, 938-941

Competency 3: Calculate rate of change. Suggested Objectives a. Solve problems that involve interoperating slope as a rate of change.








b. Explain and apply the appropriate formula to determine length, midpoint, and slope of a segment in a coordinate plane.

c. Use inductive reasoning to make conjectures and deductive reasoning to make valid conclusions.


d. Develop and evaluate mathematical arguments and proofs to include paragraph, two column, and flowchart forms.

SE: Figure 4.45, 356; Figure 4.46, 358; Figure 4.60, 385; Figure 4.71, 397; Figure 5.10, 475; RAM Calculations, 938-941

Competency 4: Determine the solutions to quadratic equations by using the quadratic formula. Suggested Objectives a. Investigate, classify, compare, and contrast two and three dimensional geometric figures.

b. Explore applications and patterns of transformational geometry.

c. Explain components of the engineering design process.

SE: Note, 523

d. Apply components of the engineering design process.

SE: Note, 523

e. Create a product using the engineering design process.







Competency 5: Use algebraic and graphical methods to solve systems of linear equations and inequalities in mathematical and real world situations. Suggested Objectives a. Write linear equations given slope and y intercept of two points.

b. Apply the concept of slope to determine if lines in a plane are parallel or perpendicular.

Competency 6: Apply the Pythagorean theorem to solve problems. Suggested Objectives a. Solve real world problems involving measurements (i.e., circumference, perimeter, area, volume, distance, temperature, etc.).

b. Explain and apply the appropriate formula to determine length, midpoint, and slope of a segment in a coordinate plane (i.e., distance formula and Pythagorean theorem).

c. Solve real world problems that involve square roots and the Pythagorean theorem.

d. Apply the relationships of sine, cosine, and tangent to problems involving right triangles.

Competency 7: Solve real world problems involving formulas. Suggested Objectives a. Apply properties of real numbers to simplify algebraic expressions, including polynomials.

b. Solve real world problems involving formulas for perimeter, area, distance, and rate.

c. Analyze the relationship between the x and y values.


d. Utilize various formulas in problem solving situations.








e. Apply properties of real numbers to simplify algebraic expressions.

SE: Prefixes for Decimal and Binary Multiples, 616

f. Use matrices to solve mathematical situations and contextual problems.

g. Write, graph, and analyze inequalities in two variables.

Academic Standards TRANSITION TO ALGEBRA TTA1. Understand relationships between numbers and their properties, and perform operations fluently.


TTA2. Understand, represent, and analyze patterns, relations, and functions.


TTA3. Understand geometric principles of polygons, angles, and figures.

TTA4. Demonstrate and apply various formulas in problem solving situations.








TTA5. Interpret data.


ALGEBRA I ALG1 1. Understand relationships between numbers and their properties, and perform operations fluently.


ALG1 2. Understand, represent, and analyze patterns, relations, and functions.








ALG1 3. Understand how algebra and geometric representations interconnect and build on one another.

ALG1 4. Demonstrate and apply various formulas in problem solving situations.


ALG1 5. Represent, analyze, and make inferences based on data with and without the use of technology.

SE: Caution, 422; Resolving Conflicts Manually, 424




CS3 Civic Literacy


SE: History of the PC, 20-24; What is a PC, 25-33; System Types, 33-36; System Components, 36-37; Plug and Play BIOS, 500-503; Magnetic Storage, 637-638; Definition of a Hard Disk, 663-664; Basic Hard Drive Components, 679-696; Hard Disk Features, 696-706; Note, 390; Motherboard Selection Criteria, 435-439; Magnetic Storage, 637-638; Definition of a Hard Disk, 663-664; Basic Hard Drive Components, 679-696; Hard Disk Features, 696-706; The Role of Removeable Drives, 707-710







(Continued) CS4 Information and Communication Skills

(Continued) Comparing Disk, Tape, and Flash memory Technologies, 710-711; Floppy Disk Drives, Past and Present, 713-730; Caring for and Handling Floppy Disks and Drives, 738-729; Hard-disk based Backup, 744; Tape Drives, 744-746; CD-based Optical Technology, 748; Compact Disc and Drive Formats, 777-790; Writeable CD’s, 815; CD-R, 816-820; CD-RW, 820-823; How to Reliably Record CDs, 824-826 Handling DVD Errors, 770-771; Audio Adapter Concepts and Terms, 1000-1002; Microphones, 1022; Relating Internet and LAN Connectivity, 1104-1106; Cable Modems, 1106-1111; Digital Subscribe Line, 1111-1117; Fixed-base Wireless Broadband, 1117; Internet Connectivity via Satellite with HugesNet or StarBand, 1118-1120; Integrated Services Digital Network, 1120-1123; Modem Standards, 1129-1143; Sharing Your Internet Connection, 1143-1145; Defining a Network, 1151-1154; Client/Server Versus Peer to Peer networks, 1154-1156; Putting Your Network Together, 1197-1200; Installing Network Software, 1200-1203










National Educational Technology Standards for Students T1 Basic operations and concepts

SE: History of the PC, 20-24; What is a PC, 25-33; System Types, 33-36; System Components, 36-37; Bios Basics, 441-445; Memory Basics, 509-512; Overview of the IDE Interface, 581-586; Magnetic Storage, 637-638; Definition of a Hard Disk, 663-664; Basic Hard Drive Components, 679-696; Hard Disk Features, 696-706; The Role of Removable Drives, 707-710; Comparing Disk, Tape, and Flash memory Technologies, 710-711; Floppy Disk Drives, Past and Present, 713-730; Caring for and Handling Floppy Disks and Drives, 738-729; Hard-disk based Backup, 744; Tape Drives, 744-746; Video Display Technology, 885-889; Maintaining Your Monitor, 923; Upgrading or Replacing Your Video Card, 972-981; Installing the Sound Card, 1010-1014; Keyboards, 1063; Pointing Devices, 1081-1088; Relating Internet and LAN Connectivity, 1104-1106; Cable Modems, 1106-1111; Digital Subscribe Line, 1111-1117; Internet Troubleshooting, 1145-1149; Defining a Network, 1151-1154; Network Architecture Overview, 1156-1166; Network Protocols, 1191-1194; Putting Your Network Together, 1197-1200; Installing Network Software, 1200-1203; Tips and Tricks, 1203-1204; Considering the Importance of the Power Supply, 1207-1208; Primary Function and Operations, 1208-1212; Power Supply Troubleshooting, 1276-1282; Repairing the Power Supply, 1282-1283; Obtaining Replacement Units, 1283-1284; System Components, 1295-1309; 1309-1310; System Assembly and Disassembly, 1310-1315; Motherboard Installation, 1315-1331; Installing the Operating System, 1332-1333; Booting from a CD, DVD, or Floppy, 1385; Preventive Maintenance, 1409-1427












SE: Note, 758; Writeable CD’s, 815; Recording Software, 826-827; CD Copy Protection, 829-830; Creating a Rescue CD, 842; Making a Bootable CD, 843; Using LightScribe and Other Direct Disc Labeling Systems, 843-844; Audio Adapter Features, 991-1000; Installing the Sound Card, 1010-1014; Microphones, 1022; Keyboard Technology, 1063-1077; ; Pointing Devices, 10811096; Input Devices for Gaming, 1096; Wireless Input Devices, 1097; Sharing Your Internet Connection, 1143-1145; Internet Troubleshooting, 1145-1149; Other Home Networking Solutions, 1194-1196; Putting Your Network Together, 1197-1200; Installing Network Software, 1200-1203











Unit 4: Engineering Design Competency 1: Research and gather information related to specific careers in engineering. Suggested Objectives a. Describe the basic concepts of engineering.

SE: Note, 523

b. Research engineering careers and famous engineers throughout history.

SE: Moore’s Law, 23

Competency 2: Utilize proper measurement tools and techniques related to three dimensional elements. Suggested Objectives a. Summarize measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems, and processes of measurement.

b. Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurement.

Competency 3: Create a drawing using computer aided design and drafting technology applications. Suggested Objectives a. Describe computer aided design and drafting technology applications.

b. Perform computer aided design and drafting technology applications.

c. Develop a drawing using computer aided design and drafting technology.

Competency 4: Develop a product using the engineering design process. Suggested Objectives a. Investigate, classify, compare, and contrast two and three dimensional geometric figures.







b. Explore applications and patterns of transformational geometry.

c. Explain components of the engineering design process.

d. Apply components of the engineering design process.

e. Create a product using the engineering design process.



A3 Simplify algebraic expressions, and solve and graph equations, inequalities, and systems in one and two variables.







B4 Investigate the transfer of energy from the sun to living systems.

B7 Investigate the interdependence and interactions that occur within an ecosystem.





















SE: Timeline, 7-12











SE: History of the PC, 20-24; What is a PC, 25-33; System Types, 33-36; System Components, 36-37; Plug and Play BIOS, 500-503; Magnetic Storage, 637-638; Definition of a Hard Disk, 663-664; Basic Hard Drive Components, 679-696; Hard Disk Features, 696-706; Note, 390; Motherboard Selection Criteria, 435-439; Magnetic Storage, 637-638; Definition of a Hard Disk, 663-664; Basic Hard Drive Components, 679-696; Hard Disk Features, 696-706; The Role of Removeable Drives, 707-710; Comparing Disk, Tape, and Flash memory Technologies, 710-711; Floppy Disk Drives, Past and Present, 713-730; Caring for and Handling Floppy Disks and Drives, 738-729; Hard-disk based Backup, 744; Tape Drives, 744-746; CD-based Optical Technology, 748; Compact Disc and Drive Formats, 777-790; Writeable CD’s, 815; CD-R, 816-820; CD-RW, 820-823; How to Reliably Record CDs, 824-826 Handling DVD Errors, 770-771; Audio Adapter Concepts and Terms, 1000-1002; Microphones, 1022; Relating Internet and LAN Connectivity, 1104-1106; Cable Modems, 1106-1111; Digital Subscribe Line, 1111-1117; Fixed-base Wireless Broadband, 1117








(Continued) Internet Connectivity via Satellite with HugesNet or StarBand, 1118-1120; Integrated Services Digital Network, 1120-1123; Modem Standards, 1129-1143; Sharing Your Internet Connection, 1143-1145; Defining a Network, 1151-1154; Client/Server Versus Peer to Peer networks, 1154-1156; Putting Your Network Together, 1197-1200; Installing Network Software, 1200-1203




National Educational Technology Standards for Students T2 Social, ethical, and human issues



SE: Definition of a Hard Disk, 663-664; Basic Hard Drive Components, 679-696; Hard Disk Features, 696-706; The Role of Removable Drives, 707-710; Comparing Disk, Tape, and Flash memory Technologies, 710-711; Floppy Disk Drives, Past and Present, 713-730; Note, 724; Moving Data in Flash Memory Devices to Your Computer, 739-741; Key Factors in Selecting a Removable-Media Drive, 741-742; Hard-disk based Backup, 744; Tape Drives, 744-746; Photo CD, 785-786; Picture CD, 786







(Continued) T3 Technology productivity tools

(Continued) Updating the Firmware in a CD-RW or Rewritable DVD Drive, 847-850; Partitioning, 862-871; Keyboard Technology, 1063-1077; Keyboards with Special Features, 1076-1077; Pointing Devices, 10811096; Input Devices for Gaming, 1096; Wireless Input Devices, 1097; Internet Connectivity via Satellite with HugesNet or StarBand, 1118-1120; Integrated Services Digital Network, 1120-1123; Other Home Networking Solutions, 1194-1196; Power-protection Systems, 1285-1291; Overclocking. 1336-1343; Cooling, 1343-1366; PC Maintenance Tools, 1392-1398; Special Tools for the Enthusiast, 1407-1409; About System Restore, 1411; Windows Maintenance Wizard, 1420













Unit 5: Robotics Competency 1: Build and program a basic robot. Suggested Objectives a. Recognize the functions of the MindStorm components.

b. Assemble a vehicle robot, and program it with a standard default program.

c. Create an individual program using the vehicle robot.

Competency 2: Develop abilities to apply the design process and understand the role of troubleshooting. Suggested Objectives a. Create an NXT robot using a variety of electronic components using a standard design.

b. Program a robot using several features from the programming palette.

c. Create a customized program by building an individual robot of choice.

d. Troubleshoot the computer program to achieve desired results.



A3 Simplify algebraic expressions and solve and graph equations, inequalities, and systems in one and two variables.

















SE: Timeline, 7-12




CS3 Civic Literacy








SE: History of the PC, 20-24; What is a PC, 25-33; System Types, 33-36; System Components, 36-37; Plug and Play BIOS, 500-503; Magnetic Storage, 637-638; Definition of a Hard Disk, 663-664; Basic Hard Drive Components, 679-696; Hard Disk Features, 696-706; Note, 390; Motherboard Selection Criteria, 435-439; Magnetic Storage, 637-638; Definition of a Hard Disk, 663-664; Basic Hard Drive Components, 679-696; Hard Disk Features, 696-706; The Role of Removeable Drives, 707-710; Comparing Disk, Tape, and Flash memory Technologies, 710-711; Floppy Disk Drives, Past and Present, 713-730; Caring for and Handling Floppy Disks and Drives, 738-729; Hard-disk based Backup, 744; Tape Drives, 744-746; CD-based Optical Technology, 748; Compact Disc and Drive Formats, 777-790; Writeable CD’s, 815; CD-R, 816-820; CD-RW, 820-823; How to Reliably Record CDs, 824-826 Handling DVD Errors, 770-771; Audio Adapter Concepts and Terms, 1000-1002; Microphones, 1022; Relating Internet and LAN Connectivity, 1104-1106; Cable Modems, 1106-1111; Digital Subscribe Line, 1111-1117; Fixed-base Wireless Broadband, 1117; Internet Connectivity via Satellite with HugesNet or StarBand, 1118-1120; Integrated Services Digital Network, 1120-1123; Modem Standards, 1129-1143; Sharing Your Internet Connection, 1143-1145; Defining a Network, 1151-1154; Client/Server Versus Peer to Peer networks, 1154-1156; Putting Your Network Together, 1197-1200; Installing Network Software, 1200-1203











SE: History of the PC, 20-24; What is a PC, 25-33; System Types, 33-36; System Components, 36-37; Bios Basics, 441-445; Memory Basics, 509-512; Overview of the IDE Interface, 581-586; Magnetic Storage, 637-638; Definition of a Hard Disk, 663-664; Basic Hard Drive Components, 679-696; Hard Disk Features, 696-706; The Role of Removable Drives, 707-710; Comparing Disk, Tape, and Flash memory Technologies, 710-711; Floppy Disk Drives, Past and Present, 713-730; Caring for and Handling Floppy Disks and Drives, 738-729; Hard-disk based Backup, 744; Tape Drives, 744-746; Video Display Technology, 885-889; Maintaining Your Monitor, 923; Upgrading or Replacing Your Video Card, 972-981; Installing the Sound Card, 1010-1014; Keyboards, 1063; Pointing Devices, 1081-1088; Relating Internet and LAN Connectivity, 1104-1106; Cable Modems, 1106-1111; Digital Subscribe Line, 1111-1117; Internet Troubleshooting, 1145-1149; Defining a Network, 1151-1154; Network Architecture Overview, 1156-1166; Network Protocols, 1191-1194; Putting Your Network Together, 1197-1200







(Continued) T1 Basic operations and concepts

(Continued) Installing Network Software, 1200-1203; Tips and Tricks, 1203-1204; Considering the Importance of the Power Supply, 1207-1208; Primary Function and Operations, 1208-1212; Power Supply Troubleshooting, 1276-1282; Repairing the Power Supply, 1282-1283; Obtaining Replacement Units, 1283-1284; System Components, 1295-1309; 1309-1310; System Assembly and Disassembly, 1310-1315; Motherboard Installation, 1315-1331; Installing the Operating System, 1332-1333; Booting from a CD, DVD, or Floppy, 1385; Preventive Maintenance, 1409-1427

















Unit 6: Directed Individual Project Competency 1: Apply academic, technology, and workforce skills and concepts to develop, implement, and communicate solutions for real world problems related to a career of interest. Suggested Objectives a. Identify a real world problem related to a career of interest.

SE: Custom Program of PROM Chips, 451; Non-PC ROM Upgrade, 454

b. Research and gather data related to the real world problem.

SE: Caution, 422; Resolving Conflicts Manually, 424; Tip, 437; Custom Program of PROM Chips, 451; Non-PC ROM Upgrade, 454

c. Generate creative ideas and solutions for the real world problem.

SE: Microcode and the Processor Update Feature, 120; Caution, 422; Resolving Conflicts Manually, 424; Custom Program of PROM Chips, 451; Non-PC ROM Upgrade, 454

d. Analyze a variety of potential solutions.

SE: Microcode and the Processor Update Feature, 120; Custom Program of PROM Chips, 451; Non-PC ROM Upgrade, 454







e. Choose the most appropriate solution for the real world problem.


f. Build or implement the solution for the real world problem.


g. Test and evaluate the design of the solution for the real world problem.


h. Present the solution for the real world problem.

i. Commercialize the solution for the real world problem.


j. Perform post implementation review and evaluation of the solution for the real world problem.




A3 Simplify algebraic expressions and solve and graph equations, inequalities, and systems in one and two variables.

















SE: Timeline, 7-12




CS3 Civic Literacy


SE: History of the PC, 20-24; What is a PC, 25-33; System Types, 33-36; System Components, 36-37; Plug and Play BIOS, 500-503; Magnetic Storage, 637-638; Definition of a Hard Disk, 663-664; Basic Hard Drive Components, 679-696; Hard Disk Features, 696-706; Note, 390; Motherboard Selection Criteria, 435-439; Magnetic Storage, 637-638; Definition of a Hard Disk, 663-664; Basic Hard Drive Components, 679-696; Hard Disk Features, 696-706; The Role of Removeable Drives, 707-710; Comparing Disk, Tape, and Flash memory Technologies, 710-711; Floppy Disk Drives, Past and Present, 713-730; Caring for and Handling Floppy Disks and Drives, 738-729; Hard-disk based Backup, 744; Tape Drives, 744-746; CD-based Optical Technology, 748; Compact Disc and Drive Formats, 777-790; Writeable CD’s, 815; CD-R, 816-820; CD-RW, 820-823; How to Reliably Record CDs, 824-826 Handling DVD Errors, 770-








(Continued) 771; Audio Adapter Concepts and Terms, 1000-1002; Microphones, 1022; Relating Internet and LAN Connectivity, 1104-1106; Cable Modems, 1106-1111; Digital Subscribe Line, 1111-1117; Fixed-base Wireless Broadband, 1117; Internet Connectivity via Satellite with HugesNet or StarBand, 1118-1120; Integrated Services Digital Network, 1120-1123; Modem Standards, 1129-1143; Sharing Your Internet Connection, 1143-1145; Defining a Network, 1151-1154; Client/Server Versus Peer to Peer networks, 1154-1156; Putting Your Network Together, 1197-1200; Installing Network Software, 1200-1203











SE: History of the PC, 20-24; What is a PC, 25-33; System Types, 33-36; System Components, 36-37; Bios Basics, 441-445; Memory Basics, 509-512; Overview of the IDE Interface, 581-586; Magnetic Storage, 637-638; Definition of a Hard Disk, 663-664; Basic Hard Drive Components, 679-696; Hard Disk Features, 696-706; The Role of Removable Drives, 707-710; Comparing Disk, Tape, and Flash memory Technologies, 710-711; Floppy Disk Drives, Past and Present, 713-730; Caring for and Handling Floppy Disks and Drives, 738-729; Hard-disk based Backup, 744; Tape Drives, 744-746; Video Display Technology, 885-889; Maintaining Your Monitor, 923; Upgrading or Replacing Your Video Card, 972-981; Installing the Sound Card, 1010-1014; Keyboards, 1063; Pointing Devices, 1081-1088; Relating Internet and LAN Connectivity, 1104-1106; Cable Modems, 1106-1111; Digital Subscribe Line, 1111-1117; Internet Troubleshooting, 1145-1149; Defining a Network, 1151-1154; Network Architecture Overview, 1156-1166; Network Protocols, 1191-1194; Putting Your Network Together, 1197-1200; Installing Network Software, 1200-1203; Tips and Tricks, 1203-1204; Considering the Importance of the Power Supply, 1207-1208; Primary Function and Operations, 1208-1212; Power Supply Troubleshooting, 1276-1282; Repairing the Power Supply, 1282-1283; Obtaining Replacement Units, 1283-1284; System Components, 1295-1309; 1309-1310; System Assembly and Disassembly, 1310-1315; Motherboard Installation, 1315-1331; Installing the Operating System, 1332-1333; Booting from a CD, DVD, or Floppy, 1385; Preventive Maintenance, 1409-1427



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