Content Area: Technological Literacy

 

Index: 8.1B Grade 12 CPI 5

 

Standard:8.1 - Computer and Information Literacy

 

Strand: B - Application of Productivity Tools

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 1 -

The student will select and use specialized databases for advanced research to solve real world problems.

 

Grade: 12

 

Sample Activities:

 

·      The local landfills are full. Propose a solution which encompasses local government, local citizens and local business

 

·      A school wide unity day to celebrate diversity is being planned by the school. As part of the celebration, a mini-Olympics will be held. A plan needs to be developed and implemented to include opening exercises, main events, and closing ceremonies. A small budget has been allocated but will need to be supplemented.

 

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

 

·      Mr./Ms. Z's company has decided to relocate the employee and the family overseas. The employment opportunities exist in Australia, Brazil, China, Kenya, and Switzerland. Your family must make the decision as to the country of preference with a backup alternative. Provide a justification to the human resource department. Be prepared to negotiate a contract that meets career, financial, and personal needs

 

·      Earth is becoming uninhabitable.

 

·      Research global warming and its effects on current weather.  Write a paper on the information.

 

·      Use the Internet to communicate with students in another part of the country or the world.  Write a paper on similarities in high school education and its effects on future employment.