Grade Cluster: 6-8

Technology Application Strand
Strand Description
Summary of TEKS #1
Summary of TEKS #2
Foundations

The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs, and their connections
Compare and contrast LANs, WANs, internet and Intranet
Explain the differences between analog and digital
Information Acquisition

Student uses a variety of strategies to find electronic sources to better understand
Use on-line help and other documentations
Determine and employ methods to finding electronic information
Problem Solving

Students use appropriate computer-based productivity tools to create and modify solutions
Plan create and plan data bases
Create a document using word and other spreadsheets to gather information
Communication

Student learn how to use a variety of media with appropriate supervision
Evaluate the relevance of the assignments
Publish assignments in a variety of different ways