CIM/CAM Outcomes/Objectives



Core Application Scoring Guides to be used:
 *Reading, Writing, Quantify, Communicate, Collaborate, Use Technology.

Foundation Skill(s) Scoring Guides to be used:
 *Technology, Communication, Quantification, Analysis.

Task Description
 As students are introduced to computer operation, terminology, ASCII and binary numbering system, history of computers, desktop publishing they will be able to identify how the computer is an outstanding tool for mathematical calculations and enhanced communication; explain the function of common computer hardware and software; translate binary, ASCII, and a variety of other codes, ciphers, and concealment messages; create desktop published documents.

Knowledge and Skill(s) that need to be taught:
 *Computer hardware and software terminology and function.
*History of computer technology and related developments; generations of computers.
*Encryption methods utilized by computers in the business place.
*Codes, Ciphers, and concealment messages and how they relate to communication and computer
operation.
*Strategies for decrypting messages.
*Desktop publishing guidelines and composition techniques.

Prerequisite Knowledge & Skills
 *Reading, writing, listening, and exposure to cooperative learning.

Whole Class Learning Activities
 *The Journey Inside: The Computer - Intel Kit.
*Cryptology Lessons (see attached unit).
*Use of cryptology related software.
*Desktop Publishing composition lab activity.

Performances and Products
 *Intel video notes and related quizzes.
*Worksheets for computer history, use of computers in the business place, and cryptology.
*Cipher clocks and personalized ciphers and/or codes.
*Attempt to decrypt and find messages in an optional treasure hunt.
*Desktop published document and related composition activities completed in a computer lab.

Brief Description of Successful Performance
 *70%, or better, academic scores for worksheets and quizzes.
*Able to explain the basic function of computer hardware and software.
*Able to identify and explain present day application and use of technology in the business place.
*Able to evaluate the appropriate use, advantages/disadvantages, and applications of a variety of codes, ciphers, and concealment techniques.
*Able to make use of decrypting techniques to decrypt 3 or more different types of encryption.
*Able to create a desktop published document and related composition activities.

Approximate Time of Unit
 *15-25 classroom days, depending upon the amount of time one has to teach the unit.

Resources and/or Materials
 *Intel Kit "The Journey Inside: The Computer" along with old computer parts and hardware demonstrations.
*Cryptology unit handouts and lesson plans.
*Macintosh Computer lab and related cryptology software.
*World wide web access, if possible, to enable students to download and experience file encryption.