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K-12 Computer Science, Evidence That Benchmarks Are Not Taught in Isolation Correlation
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Course, Title of Materials, Grade Level
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LessonBenchmark of FocusConnecting Benchmark(s)
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From Files to NetworksSC.6.CO.1.1: "Identify multiple file format types.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Within this benchmark, file types include formats for word processing, images, music and three-dimensional drawings.
Clarification 2: Instruction includes explaining why different file types exist."
SC.6.CO.1.2: "Identify applications that have different desktop and online versions.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Instruction includes desktop versions and online subscription services."
SC.6.CO.1.3: Identify the differences between wired and wireless computer networks.
SC.6.CO.1.4: "Describe how information is translated and communicated between computers and devices over a network.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Instruction focuses on both text and non-text information."
SC.7.CO.1.1: "Identify the kinds of content associated with different file types.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Within this benchmark, file types include .mp3’s association with audio, .mp4’s association with video and various file types associated with digital documents."
SC.7.CO.1.2: "Differentiate between different file types.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Instruction includes researching different types of documents such as .docx, .pdf, .stl, .jpg and others.
Examples:
Example: Lukas is working on a resume to apply for a job at his local grocery store. The grocery store just adopted an all-digital application process. Identify what file type would be best for his virtual resume and why."
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LessonBenchmark of FocusConnecting Benchmark(s)
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Guarding the Dig WorldSC.6.CS.1.2: Illustrate the concept of access control and how to limit access to authorized users.SC.6.CS.1.3: Discuss the importance of cybersecurity.
SC.6.CS.2.1: Identify the need for security safeguards on personal devices.
SC.7.CS.1.2: "Explain the concept of access control and how to limit access to authorized users.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Students should examine more advanced authentication and authorization methods, such as two-factor, multifactor and biometric."
SC.7.CS.1.3: Examine the basics of cybersecurity needs for business, government and organizations.
SC.7.CS.1.5: "Explain components of access control.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Components of access control include identification, authentication, authorization, accountability and non-repudiation."
SC.7.CS.1.8: "Identify actions that protect electronic devices.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Actions include protecting devices from viruses, intrusion, vandalism and other malicious activities."
SC.8.CS.1.6: "Describe defense in depth and how physical access controls work together.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Instruction includes authentic and digital physical access controls, such as door locks, ID cards, PIN codes, bollards, lighting, fencing, cameras and guards."
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LessonBenchmark of FocusConnecting Benchmark(s)
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Intro to Safety and SecuritySC.7.HS.1.4: "Categorize potential dangers to an individual’s safety and security.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Instruction includes the use of email, chat rooms and other forms of direct electronic communication.
Clarification 2: Within this benchmark, dangers include predatory behavior and human trafficking on the Internet.

Examples:
Example: Create a graphic organizer to sort information security, network security and physical security into categories."
SC.8.CS.1.1: "Analyze threats and vulnerabilities to information security for individuals and organizations.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Threats and vulnerabilities such as malware, phishing, smishing and hacks."
SC.8.CS.1.3: "Describe defense in-depth strategies to protect simple networks.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Instruction includes layered strategies, such as firewalls, allow and block lists, changes to default passwords and access points."
SSC.8.CS.2.2: Describe security and privacy issues that relate to computer networks.
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