Content Area: Technological Literacy

 

Index: 8.1B Grade 12 CPI 3

 

Standard:8.1 - Computer and Information Literacy

 

Strand: B - Application of Productivity Tools

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 3 - The student will make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and services in a variety of contexts.

 

Grade: 12

 

Sample Activities:

 

·        Although New Jersey is well known as the Garden State, it certainly could be recognized as the Invention State. We now live in an increasing complex "global society" with demands for increased invention, design, and manufacturing to make people's lives and work more productive while meeting personal and family needs.

 

·        Climatic conditions have changed in the twenty-first century. Research scientists are looking at the oceans to create habitable communities. Create an underwater community.

 

·        Earth is becoming uninhabitable

 

·       A senior graduating from high school needs to purchase a laptop for entry in college in math, science, engineering or architecture curriculum. Research the specifications and describe a particular model and brand that might be useful.  Explain reasons for making the selection.