Standard 1 : Responsible use of technology and information



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General Information

Number: SC.68.CS-PC.1
Title: Responsible use of technology and information
Type: Standard
Subject: Science
Grade: 68
Body of Knowledge: Computer Science - Personal, Community, Global, and Ethical Impact

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code Description
SC.68.CS-PC.1.1: Recognize and describe legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology and describe the consequences of misuse.
SC.68.CS-PC.1.2: Describe and use safe and appropriate practices when participating in online communities (e.g., discussion groups, blogs, and social networking sites).
SC.68.CS-PC.1.3: Evaluate the proper use and operation of security technologies (e.g., passwords, virus protection software, spam filters, pop-up blockers, and cookies).
SC.68.CS-PC.1.4: Recognize the impacts and consequences of plagiarism on the development of creative works, projects, publications and online content.


Related Resources

Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.

Lesson Plans

Name Description
Copyright Laws and Citizenship Part 1:

In this lesson 1 of 3 on copyright laws and citizenship, students will research the laws that govern the protection of intellectual property and relate it to plagiarism and good citizenship.

Discussing the Socialite Post Gone Wrong:

In this lesson, students will explore through role play and explicit discussion how can social media accounts impact current or future employment, ethical and legal responsibilities of the employee as it pertains to social media and the potential outcomes of misuse.

Text Resource

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Case Study: The Socialite Post Gone Wrong:

Using this case study students can discuss, "How can social media accounts impact current or future employment?"