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Societal/Ethical Issues:
Week 1: Getting Started with TechKnow Park
Week 2: "I Can't" Burial Site, Introduction to NC WiseOwl. Brainstorming for Research Topics
Week 3: Turn Small Goals into Big Dreams, Vandalism, Viruses, and Hoaxes
Week 4: Explore the World of Technology, Introduction to Computers
Week 5: The Internet
Week 6: Copyright, Occupations and Careers

Keyboard Utilization/ Word Processing/ Desktop Publishing:
Week 7: Evaluating Information
Week 8: Searching for Information (Comparing Search Engines to Subject Directories)
Week 9: Content Area Projects, Searching for Information
Week 10: Introduction to Boolean Logic (AND), Using Word Processing Skills
Week 11: Boolean Logic (OR), Using Word Processing Skills
Week 12:
Boolean Logic (NOT), Using Word Processing Skills

Spreadsheets:
Week 13: Introduction to Spreadsheets
Week 14: Introduction to Primary Source Materials, Understanding Spreadsheets
Week 15: Using An Online Weather Spreadsheet/ Using Primary Source Materials
Week 16: Creating a Spreadsheet/ Using Primary Source Materials
Week 17: Using or Creating a Spreadsheet/ Using Primary Source Materials
Week 18: Graphing with Spreadsheets/ Using Primary Source Materials

 

Databases:
Week 19: Introduction to Databases
Week 20: Using Databases
Week 21: Using Databases
Week 22: Critical Thinking with Databases
Week 23: Create and Modify a Database
Week 24: Using a Database to Create a Product

Telecommunications, Internet:
Week 25: Getting Started with Collaborative Online Projects
Week 26: Selecting & Evaluating an Online Project, Internet Safety
Week 27: Implementing the Online Project
Week 28: Connecting the Curriculum to Your Project
Week 29: Online Projects and Student Learning
Week 30: Online Project Evaluation

Multimedia, Presentation:
Week 31: What is Multimedia?
Week 32: Exploring the World of Multimedia
Week 33: Planning Your Multimedia Product
Week 34: Selecting a Product Idea with eSmartz Aliens
Week 35: Creating Your Information Product
Week 36: Creating and Sharing Your Information Product

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