Course Title: Exploring Technology CURRICULUM MAP Course Number: 8600020

1

UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Introduction to Technology PACING: On Going

Unit Number: 1

ESSENTIAL

QUESTIONS:

1. How has technology impacted our everyday lives?

STEM Course Frameworks

COMMON CORE STANDARDS 21 CENTURY SKILLS

Project-Based Learning

MEASUREMENT

TOPIC/OUTCOME PERFORMANCE TASKS

ASSESSMENTS

(Formative/Summative)

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

7.0

22.0

KNOWLEDGE TARGETS

✓ Start with introduction of

words using KWL.

✓ Define vocabulary words.

REASONING TARGETS

✓ Categorize examples of

input, processing, output

and feedback.

✓ Distinguish why technology

is important.

SKILLS TARGETS

✓ Illustrate an input, process,

output, and feedback

system.

PRODUCT TARGETS

✓ Debate an ethical,

economic, political, and

cultural issues associated

with the development and

use of technology.

✓ Describe the technologies

that are influenced by the

development and use of

technology.

English Language Arts Standards » Science &

Technical Subjects » Grade 6-8 LACC.68.RST.1.3 LACC.68.RST.2.4 LACC.68.RST.3.7 LACC.68.RST.3.9 LACC.68.WHST.1.2

Common Core/Mathematical Practice Standards

MACC.K12.MP.1.1

MACC.K12.MP.2.1

MACC.K12.MP.3.1

MACC.K12.MP.4.1

MACC.K12.MP.5.1

MACC.K12.MP.6.1

MACC.K12.MP.7.1

MACC.K12.MP.8.1

Global Awareness

Environmental Literacy

Think Creatively

Work Creatively with Others

Implement Innovations

Solve Problems

Collaborate with Others

Access and Evaluate Information

Apply Technology Effectively

Adapt to Change

Be Flexible

Manage Goals and Time

Work Independently

Be Self-directed Learners

Interact Effectively with Others

Work Effectively in Diverse Teams

Manage Projects

Produce Results

Be Responsible to Other

Selected Response

Multiple Choice

Extended Written Response

Performance Rubric

Tied to essential

questions

Data collected

through various

performance

assessments

Defined Testing

Window

Course Title: Exploring Technology CURRICULUM MAP Course Number: 8600020

2

UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Design Process

PACING: Ongoing

Unit Number: 2

ESSENTIAL

QUESTIONS:

1. What are the attributes of the design process?

STEM Course Frameworks

COMMON CORE STANDARDS 21 CENTURY SKILLS

Project-Based Learning

MEASUREMENT

TOPIC/OUTCOME PERFORMANCE TASKS

ASSESSMENTS

(Formative/Summative)

8.0

9.0

10.0

11.0

12.0

13.0

22.0

KNOWLEDGE TARGETS

✓ Define vocabulary words.

✓ Describe a system.

REASONING TARGETS

✓ Describe process and

importance of

troubleshooting.

✓ Brainstorm

✓ Research design process.

SKILLS TARGETS

✓ Design and illustrate a

new marketing invention

or service.

PRODUCT TARGET

✓ Design, illustrate,

describe, and market a

new invention. Create a

business around this

product.

English Language Arts Standards » Science &

Technical Subjects » Grade 6-8 LACC.68.RST.1.3 LACC.68.RST.3.7 LACC.68.RST.3.8 LACC.68.RST.3.9 LACC.68.WHST.1.1 LACC.68.WHST.1.2 LACC.68.WHST.2.5 LACC.68.WHST.2.6 LACC.68.WHST.3.7 LACC.68.WHST.3.8 LACC.68.WHST.3.9 Common Core/Mathematical Practice Standards

MACC.K12.MP.1.1

MACC.K12.MP.2.1

MACC.K12.MP.3.1

MACC.K12.MP.4.1

MACC.K12.MP.5.1

MACC.K12.MP.6.1

MACC.K12.MP.7.1

MACC.K12.MP.8.1

Global Awareness

Financial, Economic, Business and

Entrepreneurial Literacy

Environmental Literacy

Think Creatively

Work Creatively with Others

Implement Innovations

Solve Problems

Communicate Clearly

Collaborate with Others

Access and Evaluate Information

Use and Manage Information

Create Media Products

Apply Technology Effectively

Adapt to Change

Be Flexible

Manage Goals and Time

Work Independently

Be Self-directed Learners

Interact Effectively with Others

Work Effectively in Diverse Teams

Manage Projects

Produce Results

Guide and Lead Others

Be Responsible to Others

Selected Response

Multiple Choice

Performance Rubric

Tied to essential

questions

Data collected

through various

performance

assessments

Defined Testing

Window

Course Title: Exploring Technology CURRICULUM MAP Course Number: 8600020

3

UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Types of Technology PACING: Ongoing

Unit Number: 3

ESSENTIAL

QUESTIONS:

1. What are the characteristics of the different fields of technology and what are the basics of each one?

STEM Course Frameworks

COMMON CORE STANDARDS 21 CENTURY SKILLS

Project-Based Learning

MEASUREMENT

TOPIC/OUTCOME PERFORMANCE TASKS

ASSESSMENTS

(Formative/Summative)

14.0

15.0

16.0

17.0

18.0

19.0

20.0

21.0

22.0

KNOWLEDGE TARGETS

✓ Define vocabulary words.

✓ Describe a technology system.

REASONING TARGETS

✓ Classify two examples of each

type of technology on a chart.

✓ Brainstorm

✓ Compare two technology systems.

SKILLS TARGETS

✓ Plan and illustrate a new

marketing invention or service

that uses the interrelationships of

3 or more different fields of

technology.

PRODUCT TARGET

✓ Design a product or service that

shows the interrelationships of

the different fields of technology.

Diagram the product and write a

brief synopsis of its purpose.

English Language Arts Standards » Science &

Technical Subjects » Grade 9-10 LACC.68.RST.1.1

LACC.68.RST.1.2

LACC.68.RST.1.3

LACC.68.RST.2.4

LACC.68.RST.2.5

LACC.68.RST.2.6

LACC.68.RST.3.7

LACC.68.RST.3.8

LACC.68.RST.3.9

LACC.68.RST.4.10

LACC.68.WHST.1.1

LACC.68.WHST.1.2

LACC.68WHST.2.4

LACC.68.WHST.2.5

LACC.68.WHST.2.6

LACC.68.WHST.3.7

LACC.68.WHST.3.8

LACC.68.WHST.3.9

LACC.68.WHST.4.10

Common Core/Mathematical Practice Standards MACC.K12.MP.1.1

MACC.K12.MP.2.1

MACC.K12.MP.3.1

MACC.K12.MP.4.1

MACC.K12.MP.5.1

MACC.K12.MP.6.1

MACC.K12.MP.7.1

MACC.K12.MP.8.1

Global Awareness

Financial, Economic, Business and

Entrepreneurial Literacy

Environmental Literacy

Think Creatively

Work Creatively with Others

Implement Innovations

Solve Problems

Communicate Clearly

Collaborate with Others

Access and Evaluate Information

Use and Manage Information

Create Media Products

Apply Technology Effectively

Adapt to Change

Be Flexible

Manage Goals and Time

Work Independently

Be Self-directed Learners

Interact Effectively with Others

Work Effectively in Diverse Teams

Manage Projects

Produce Results

Guide and Lead Others

Be Responsible to Others

Selected Response

Extended Response

Performance Rubric

Tied to essential

questions

Data collected

through various

project assessments

Defined Testing

Window

Course Title: Exploring Technology CURRICULUM MAP Course Number: 8600020

4

UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Career Investigation and Technical Research PACING: Ongoing

Unit Number: 4

ESSENTIAL

QUESTIONS:

1. What are the skills required to be successful in 21st century careers?

2. How does technology affect the development of new occupations?

STEM Course Frameworks

COMMON CORE STANDARDS 21 CENTURY SKILLS

Project-Based Learning

MEASUREMENT

TOPIC/OUTCOME PERFORMANCE TASKS

ASSESSMENTS

(Formative/Summative) 22.0

23.0

KNOWLEDGE TARGETS

✓ Research a career within a

specific area of technology.

REASONING TARGETS

✓ Analyze the skills

necessary to be successful

in the career.

SKILLS TARGETS

✓ Demonstrate your

knowledge of the career by

composing interview

questions that reflect the

requirements and demands

of the job.

PRODUCT TARGETS

✓ Interview another student

for the job.

English Language Arts Standards » Science &

Technical Subjects » Grade 6-8 LACC.68.RST.1.2 LACC.68.RST.2.4 LACC.68.RST.2.5 LACC.68.RST.2.6 LACC.68.RST.4.10 LACC.68.WHST.1.1 LACC.68.WHST.1.2 LACC.68.WHST.2.4 LACC.68.WHST.3.7 LACC.68.WHST.3.8 LACC.68.WHST.3.9 LACC.68.WHST.4.10

Common Core/Mathematical Practice Standards

MACC.K12.MP.1.1

Financial, Economic, Business and

Entrepreneurial Literacy

Solve Problems

Communicate Clearly

Access and Evaluate Information

Use and Manage Information

Create Media Products

Apply Technology Effectively

Adapt to Change

Be Flexible

Manage Goals and Time

Work Independently

Be Self-directed Learners

Interact Effectively with Others

Work Effectively in Diverse Teams

Manage Projects

Produce Results

Guide and Lead Others

Be Responsible to Others

Selected Response

Extended Response

Performance Rubric

Tied to essential

questions

Data collected

through various

performance

assessments

Defined Testing

Window