Information Technology

Web Game Development

District Adopted Resources/Curriculum

Resource: Game Development in Unity
Publisher: CodeHS
Format: (Online)

Unit 1

Unit #1: Game Design

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks /

10 Hours

Students learn about the basic history of video games and the industry. Students get a glimpse of how games and consoles have developed over time.
Students explore game experience types and perspectives that are used to categorize different video games.
Students explore and learn to analyze games using the MDA (mechanics, dynamics, and aesthetics) game design framework.
Students learn about game design documents and how they're used to design a game and assist with its development process.
Students learn about the importance of designing accessible games. They explore resources and learn how to design games with the Accessible Player Experiences (APX) model.

Week #2

Unit 2

Unit #2: A Game Engine

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks /

10 Hours

Students will:

Students learn more about Unity as a game engine and what sort of games have been developed with it.
Students set up their own Unity accounts and install the free software on their computer.
Students learn about Unity's interface and GameObjects. Students will create a GameObject, add a material, and transform it.
Students learn how to use C# scripts from the CodeHS editor and import them into their Unity projects.
Students learn how to obtain and manage assets from multiple sources in a Unity project.

Week #4

Unit 3

Unit #3: Player Controls

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks /

10 Hours

Students tap into Unity's API, students learn how to begin scripting for Unity projects. They'll start working with the Unity API boilerplate code and create a new script file.
Students break down the common Unity script structure, students explore the Start( ) and Update( ) functions and discover the importance of the game loop.
Students begin declaring public and private variables, learn the differences of each, work more with Unity's API, and trace variables to identify errors.
Students will continue to work with basic scripts using Unity's API classes and learn how to develop their own classes to make blueprints for cloned sprites and GameObjects.
Students explore the Unity Input Manager and reflect on different ways C# scripts can impact player device inputs.

Week #6

Unit 4

Unit #4: Develop 2D Games

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

4 Weeks /

20 Hours

Students learn more about sprites, sprite sheets, and tilesets.
They create sprite animations, configure Unity's animator for a sprite, and code a movement script to control animation transitions.
Students build tilemaps based on a tileset and learn to create layers of tilemaps for the ground, obstacle or collision, and decorative tiles.
Students dive into game mechanics by analyzing the representation, decisions, and goals impacted by different mechanics in popular 2D games.
Students begin coding and configuring scripts to handle different types of game mechanics. They'll script collisions with dynamic game elements and add audio/visual feedback for players.
Students explore different types of artificial intelligence (AI) used in video games.
They learn about programmed AI and non-player character (NPC) behaviors.
Students code NPC scripts for a 2D Unity game project.
Students create multiple UIs, including a start menu screen, an options menu, and a timer heads-up display for a 2D game.
They'll build out the elements in Unity and write C# scripts to control and manage the scenes and UI elements.

Week #10

Unit 5

Unit #5: Develop 3D Games

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

4 Weeks /

20 Hours

Students dive into rigidbodies and colliders while learning about Unity's built-in physics engine.
Students create scripts to manipulate GameObjects and trigger events through collisions.
Students continue to learn about game physics in Unity by creating prefab GameObjects and scripting spawns of multiple GameObjects in order to launch spheres at boxes.
Students learn how to change the camera locations positions relative to players, including following a player with a C# script.
Students extend cameras with special views like top-down and two-player views.
Students examine how to place lights and the effects they have on the scene.
Students learn how to update different lighting properties.
Students learn about particles in Unity and how to add them to objects to enhance gameplay.
Students add audio sources to 3D environments to provide location proximity sound effects.
Students add background music to enhance the gameplay experience and create mood.
Students extend lesson projects to a game using the skills they learned in this module

Week #14

Unit 6

Unit #6: Design Your Game

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks /

10 Hours

Students are introduced to the game design and development process.
They begin planning a 2D or 3D game development project of their own design.
Students begin creating their project’s game design document to start describing their game’s rules, characters/objects, and world.
Students learn about storyboarding and review case studies.
Students create their own storyboards to help illustrate the flow of their project’s gameplay.

Week #16

Unit 7

Unit #7: Virtual Reality Environmenrs

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 Weeks /

15 Hours

Students build on their knowledge of 3D game world development and expand their understanding of unique VR techniques and concepts.
Students explore various types of VR devices while comparing and contrasting mixed reality, augmented reality, and virtual reality.
Students design and create a 3D world using various GameObject assets and models.
They test their VR game scenes using Unity’s XR Device Simulator.
Using their 3D game world building skills and VR knowledge, students create a basic game to catch spawning items using VR interactions.

Week #19

Unit 8

Unit #8: Project - Develop Your Game

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

4 Weeks /

20 Hours

Students reflect on industry examples of how prototyping and testing are utilized.
Create a prototype for their game development project using grayboxing or placeholder techniques.
Students create an MVP of their game.
They test and update MVP based on feedback.

Project - Week #23

Unit 9

Unit #9: Explore the Industry

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks /

10 Hours

Students watch videos that shadow employees at game design studios in order to get insight into what it means to be a game designer / developer.
Students reflect on what they saw and where their interests lie.
Students conduct research about a game design studio. They investigate everything from the size and location of the studio, to the roles on the development teams, to the studio’s game design philosophy.
Students present their research findings as a presentation or slide deck.
Students learn about copyright laws as they apply to games and examine the case between Atari v. North American Phillips.
Students learn about the role of governing bodies and developers in the context of developing games.
Students explore the huge impact the video game industry has had economically and on other non-gaming industries.
Students learn about the lack of representation of women and minorities in the game design industry, think about the effects this has on the industry, and identify ways a developer or design studio can

address these issues.

Week #25

Unit 10

Unit #10: Project - Release Your Game

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 Weeks /

15 Hours

Students use feedback from testing and develop a final game.
Students present their learnings and describe how their game meets the project objectives.
Students learn about gameplay trailers and styles used to highlight the awesomeness of a game to potential players.
Students create a gameplay trailer and share their video.

Project - Week #28

Web Design

District Adopted Resources/Curriculum

Resource: Web Design (Picasso)
Publisher: CodeHS
Format: (Online)

Unit 1

Unit #1: Getting Started - What is the Web?

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

1 week /

5 Hours

130.316.(C)(6)(I)

130.316.(C)(6)(J)

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130.316.(C)(6)(R)

130.316.(C)(6)(S)

Students will:

Students modify existing web pages using formatting tags to make text more
readable
Students use links to create a web page linking to your 5 favorite websites
Students use links and images to create a personal library web page showing
your favorite books
Students use lists and images to create a flashy list article
Students use tables to create a personal calendar web page
Students use styling attributes to add style to your web pages

Assessment/Project

Unit 2

Unit #2: Structuring Websites

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 Weeks /

15 Hours

130.316.(C)(6)(I)

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Students will:

Students modify existing web pages using formatting tags to make text more
readable
Students use links to create a web page linking to your 5 favorite websites
Students use links and images to create a personal library web page showing
your favorite books
Students use lists and images to create a flashy list article
Students use tables to create a personal calendar web page
Students use styling attributes to add style to your web pages

Assessment/Project

Unit 3

Unit #3: Styling Websites

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks /

10 Hours

130.316.(C)(6)(I)

130.316.(C)(6)(J)

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Students will:

Student use CSS selectors to style your previous web pages
Student use CSS selectors to style new web pages
Student create a music library web page and use CSS to style each song in
your table
Student use CSS styling to make several images fit together properly
Student explain the benefits CSS provides over styling with only HTML
Student identify CSS selectors and rules used on example web pages

Assessment/Project

Unit 4

Unit #4: Project - Create Your Own Homepage

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

1 Week /

5 Hours

130.316.(C)(6)(I)

130.316.(C)(6)(J)

130.316.(C)(6)(K)

130.316.(C)(6)(L)

130.316.(C)(6)(M)

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130.316.(C)(6)(O)

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130.316.(C)(6)(R)

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Students will:

Students will build their own website about themselves. This site will be accessible on their own custom url on the CodeHS site, and will be continually improved by the student as they continue on in the course. It will serve as a running portfolio of each creative project they create in the course.

Assessment/Project

Unit 5

Unit #5: Advanced HTML

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

6 Weeks /

30 Hours

130.316.(C)(6)(I)

130.316.(C)(6)(J)

130.316.(C)(6)(K)

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Students will:

Students use iframes to embed a video into your web page
Students use iframes to embed a previous exercise into your web page
Students use divs and spans to style groups of HTML elements
Students use semantic tags to provide context to structure and elements
Students add CSS styling to elements that the user clicks on
Students add CSS styling to elements that the user hovers over
Students use CSS to add a black and white filter to a group of images
Students use CSS to add a blur filter to a group of images
Students use CSS animations to make your site slowly fade in over time

Assessment/Project

Unit 6

Unit #6: Project Tell A Story

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 Weeks /

15 Hours

130.316.(C)(6)(I)

130.316.(C)(6)(J)

130.316.(C)(6)(K)

130.316.(C)(6)(L)

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Students will:

Students will develop an animated and interactive web page that tells a visual story, and add this web page to their personal portfolio website.

Assessment/Project

Unit 7

Unit #7: Bootstrap

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

5 Weeks /

25 Hours

130.316.(C)(6)(I)

130.316.(C)(6)(J)

130.316.(C)(6)(K)

130.316.(C)(6)(L)

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130.316.(C)(6)(R)

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Students will:

Students create a Bootstrap alert that appears when a user first navigates to

your web page

Students use Bootstrap to create a web page with a sticky top navigation bar
Students use Bootstrap to create a web page with a sticky bottom navigation

bar

Assessment/Project

Unit 8

Unit #8: Bootstrap Project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks /

10 Hours

130.316.(C)(1)

130.316.(C)(2)

130.316.(C)(6)(I)

130.316.(C)(6)(J)

130.316.(C)(6)(K)

130.316.(C)(6)(L)

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Students will:

In this project, students work in teams to create a professional, responsive website using Bootstrap.

Project

Unit 9

Unit #9: Designing User Interfaces

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 Weeks /

15 Hours

130.316.(C)(1)

130.316.(C)(2)

130.316.(C)(6)(I)

130.316.(C)(6)(J)

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Students will:

Students research existing user interfaces
Students assess the user interfaces of various web sites
Students research a problem, and gather empathy and insights for
stakeholders who are involved in the problem
Students create a problem statement based on user research
Students generate potential solutions for a problem
Students prototype and test several solutions
Students design a website using paper prototypes, test these prototypes and

get feedback from your peers, and improve your design before

implementing it with code

UI Design Project
Students find and present an article about a particular UI design

technique

Students create your own live examples using this technique

Project

Unit 10

Unit #10: Final Web Design Project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 Weeks /

15 Hours

130.316.(C)(1)

130.316.(C)(2)

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130.316.(C)(6)(J)

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Students will:

In this project, students work in teams to design, prototype, test, and
develop a final website
Brainstorm ideas for a final project
Plan out milestones for incremental development
Design the different pages you will create for this website
Prototype your designs and improve them by getting feedback from users
Create your final website

Project

Principles of IT

District Adopted Resources/Curriculum

Resource: Cisco Academy Region 11
Publisher: Cisco Academy Region 11
Format: Online, Print with digital access,

Unit 1

Unit #1:Understanding Tech Basics

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

1 week

1.1 Explain the basics of computing.

• 2.2 Explain the purpose of common internal computing components.

• 2.3 Compare and contrast storage types.

2.1 Explain common computing devices and their purpose

Students will:

Understand the role of technology as a resource.
Explore the computing cycle.
Compare the different types of computing devices.

Unit Test/Project

Unit 2

Unit #2:Data and Privacy

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 weeks

2.1.1 The Importance of Your Data

2.1.2 Types of Personal Data

2.1.3 How Companies Use Your Data

2.1.4 Cookies

2.8 Identify basic networking concepts.

• 6.1 Explain fundamental security concepts and frameworks.

• 6.2 Explain methods to secure devices and security best practices

6.3 Explain password best practices.

• 6.4 Identify common use cases for encryption

Students will:

Understand the importance of personal data and privacy.
• Identify ways to maintain privacy in online spaces.
• Recognize the basics of encryption and password protection

Unit Test/Project

Unit 3

Unit #3:Internet Technologies

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 weeks

2.8 Identify basic networking concepts.

• 3.3 Explain the purpose and proper use of software.

• 3.4 Given a scenario, configure and use web browser features.

• 6.2 Explain methods to secure devices and security best practices

2.7 Compare and contrast common Internet service types.

• 2.8 Identify basic networking concepts

Students will:

Learn what exactly the Internet is made of.
• Explore the variety of web browsers and how best to use them to navigate the
Internet.
• Compare different types of Internet service providers (ISPs) and the ways they
connect to the Internet.

Unit Test/Project

Unit 4

Unit #4:Cybersecurity

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

6.1 Explain fundamental security concepts and frameworks.

• 6.2 Explain methods to secure devices and security best practices

6.2 Explain methods to secure devices and security best practices

Students will:

Identify common security threats.
• Recognize security best practices.
• Implement security tools and software

Unit Test/Project

Unit 5

Unit #5:Networking

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

1.2 Identify notational systems.

• 2.3 Compare and contrast storage types

2.2 Explain the purpose of common internal computing components.

• 2.5 Compare and contrast common types of input/output device interfaces.

• 2.8 Identify basic networking concepts

2.5 Compare and contrast common types of input/output device interfaces.

• 2.8 Identify basic networking concepts

2.5 Compare and contrast common types of input/output device interfaces.

• 2.8 Identify basic networking concepts.

• 2.9 Explain the basic capabilities of a small wireless network.

• 6.5 Given a scenario, configure wireless security settings for a small wireless

network

2.6 Compare and contrast virtualization and cloud technologies

Students will:

Explore foundational networking concepts.
• Identify the different network models.
• Understand wireless networks and their characteristics.
• Explain the virtualization environment and its uses

Unit Test/Project

Unit 6

Unit #6:Applications and Software

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2.6 Compare and contrast virtualization and cloud technologies.

• 3.3 Explain the purpose and proper use of software.

3.3 Explain the purpose and proper 6.2 Explain methods to secure devices and security best practicesuse of software

1.4 Explain the troubleshooting methodology

Students will:

Understand common software applications, from email clients to web browsers.
• Familiarize yourself with productivity and collaboration software.
• Explain the uses of software within a variety of job roles.
• Learn how to safely install and remove software.
• Identify the CompTIA Troubleshooting Methodology

Unit Test/Project

Unit 7

Unit #7:Operating Systems

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3.1 Identify components of an operating system.

• 3.2 Explain the purpose of operating systems

3.1 Identify components of an operating system.

• 3.2 Explain the purpose of operating systems

3.1 Identify components of an operating system.

• 3.2 Explain the purpose of operating systems

5.1 Explain the value of data and information.

• 5.4 Explain basic data backup concepts

Students will:

Recognize the different types of operating systems and how they interact with the
user and hardware.
• Identify the functions and utilities within an operating system.
• Understand the methods used to manage the system files and folders.
• Define the basic data backup concepts and processes.

Unit Test/Project

Unit 8

Unit #8:Hardware

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

1.3 Compare and contrast common units of measure.

• 2.3 Compare and contrast storage types

2.2 Explain the purpose of common internal computing components.

• 2.3 Compare and contrast storage types

2.2 Explain the purpose of common internal computing components.

• 2.3 Compare and contrast storage types.

• 2.5 Compare and contrast common types of input/output device interfaces

2.4 Given a scenario, install and configure common peripheral devices.

• 2.5 Compare and contrast common types of input/output device interfaces

2.4 Given a scenario, install and configure common peripheral devices

Students will:

Recognize commonly-used speed and capacity units, and explain their purpose.
• Identify internal computer components and their uses.
• Understand types of storage in a computer system.
• Identify common peripheral devices and methods of installation

Unit Test/Project

Unit 9

Unit #9:Databases

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

5.1 Explain the value of data and information.

• 5.2 Explain database concepts and the purpose of a database.

• 5.3 Compare and contrast various database structures.

5.3 Compare and contrast various database structures

Students will:

Explore database concepts, such as how data can be stored, organized, and
retrieved in a computer.
• Understand the different methods of storing data and how each method functions.
• Identify the most common databases and the logical structure behind them

Unit Test/Project

Unit 10

Unit #10:Coding

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

4.1 Compare and contrast programming language categories

4.4 Identify programming organizational techniques and summarize logic concepts

4.2 Identify fundamental data types and their characteristics

4.3 Explain the purpose of basic programming concepts.

• 4.4 Identify programming organizational techniques and summarize logic concepts

4.3 Explain the purpose of basic programming concepts.

• 4.4 Identify programming organizational techniques and summarize logic concepts

Students will:

Identify coding and assembly languages.
• Recognize how a program is mapped out using plain language before the coding
begins.
• Identify variables, character types, and logical operations.
• Understand the flow of a program and the functions used in every programming
language

Unit Test/Project

Unit 11

Unit #11:The Future of Tech

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

This lesson explores leading-edge technologies and does not cover a specific exam

objective

Students will:

Identify several areas of rapid growth in computing technology.
• Understand your training options for future growth within this field

Unit Test/Project

Unit 12

Unit #12:Prepare for CompTIA Tech+ Certification

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

A.1.1 Why Should I Take a Certification Exam?

A.1.2 Exam Details for CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71

A.1.3 Exam Objectives for CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71

A.1.4 Course Mapping with CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71 Objectives

A.1.5 How to Take the Certification Exam

A.1.6 Tips for Taking the Certification Exam

A.2.1 Exam Practice 1: IT Concepts and Terminology

A.2.2 Exam Practice 2: Infrastructure

A.2.3 Exam Practice 3: Applications and Software

A.2.4 Exam Practice 4: Software Development Concepts

A.2.5 Exam Practice 5: Data and Database Fundamentals

A.2.6 Exam Practice 6: Security

A.2.7 Skills Practice: Competency in Technology Fundamentals

A.2.8 Practice Test: CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71

Students will:

Explain the value of certification.
• Understand the structure and format of the certification exam.
• Know what objectives the exam covers.
• Feel prepared to sit for a certification exam

Unit Test/Project

Networking

District Adopted Resources/Curriculum

Resource: CodeHS
Publisher:
Format: (Online, Print with digital access, Print) Online

Unit 1

Unit #1:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Semester 1

weeks1-4

Student realizes employment opportunities in the IT field

Students will:

Research and examine various employment paths in the networking and telecommunications fields

Examination

Unit 2

Unit #2:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Semester weeks 5-9

The student uses evolving and emerging technologies to exchange information. The student is expected to:

Students will:

Examine, Study and explore evolving technology, networking, AI and cloud computing

Project

Unit 3

Unit #3:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Semester 2

Weeks 10-14

The student demonstrates knowledge of the hardware components associated with information systems.

Students will:

identify major hardware components and their functions;

Exam

Unit 4

Unit #4:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Semester 2

Weeks15-

The student analyzes network systems

Students will:

identify hardware associated with telecommunications and data networking such as servers, routers, switches, and network connectors;

Test

Unit 5

Unit #5:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Semester3

Weeks 19-23

The student recognizes and recommends the various types of network components to address industry needs

Students will:

analyze the characteristics of networks to select the optimum configuration for an industry solution

Project

test

Unit 6

Unit #6:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Semester 3

Week24-29

The student develops a network design plan

Students will:

produce planning documentation required prior to network implementation;
specify the tools that are commonly used to resolve network equipment problems

Test

Unit 7

Unit #7:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Semester 4

Weeks 30-33

The student analyzes various types of configurations and upgrading networks

Students will:

demonstrate understanding of components of telecommunications and data networks; identify major network operating system
distinguish between different types of cables used in the telecommunications and data networking; describe telecommunications and data networking media and connectors;

Test

Unit 8

Unit #8:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Semester4

Weeks 33-36

The student provides support to computer users to maintain service

Students will:

develop a written disaster recovery plan; and
develop a written preventive maintenance plan

Research Project

Internet Tech 1

District Adopted Resources/Curriculum

Resource: Texas Internetworking Technologies I
Publisher: Cisco Networking Academy
Format: (Online, Print with digital access)

Unit 1

Unit #1: Networking Today

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 Weeks

TEKS/Expectations: §130.282(c)(1)-(3) – Professional standards, employability, and career readiness; operation of data networks.

TEKS/Expectations: (c)(3)(A)-(H) – Understand operation of data networks; devices; components; OSI/TCP models; interpret diagrams; predict paths; LAN vs WAN.

Students will:

Research and identify various employment opportunities in the IT and networking field.
Develop a personal career plan including education, certifications, and experience goals.
Create or update a resume and practice interview skills for career readiness.
Identify positive work behaviors such as attendance, promptness, and professionalism.
Demonstrate teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills in networking scenarios.
Describe the purpose and functions of network devices and basic components for communication.
Differentiate between local and wide area networks and interpret simple network diagrams.

Unit Test

Project

Unit 2

Unit #2: Basic Switch and End Device Configuration

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks

TEKS/Expectations: (c)(4)(A)-(H) – Configure, verify, and troubleshoot switches; media/cables; Ethernet MAC; segmentation; SVI/default gateway; verify status; secure switches.

Students will:

Select appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors for switches and hosts.
Explain Ethernet technologies and media access control.
Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts.
Perform, save, and verify initial switch configuration including SVI and default gateway.
Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities.
Implement and verify basic switch security; resolve common media/config issues.

Unit Test

Project

Unit 3

Unit #3: Protocols and Models

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks

TEKS/Expectations: (c)(3)(D) – Describe purpose and operation of OSI and TCP models and associated protocols.

Students will:

Relate OSI layers to TCP/IP layers for data encapsulation and delivery.
Identify common protocols at each layer and their roles in reliable communication.

Unit Test

Unit 4

Unit #4: Physical Layer

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks

TEKS/Expectations: (c)(4)(A) – Select appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors.

Students will:

Identify cable categories, connectors, and port types for given scenarios.
Apply best practices for cabling, test/validate physical connections.

Unit Test

Unit 5

Unit #5: Number Systems

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks

TEKS/Expectations: (c)(5)(A)-(C) – Need and role of IP addressing; compare IPv4 vs IPv6; create/apply addressing schemes.

Students will:

Convert between binary, decimal, and hexadecimal.
Design subnets and address plans that meet requirements.

Unit Test

Unit 6

Unit #6: Data Link Layer

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks

TEKS/Expectations: (c)(4)(B)-(D) – Ethernet MAC; segmentation/traffic mgmt; basic switching concepts.

Students will:

Describe Ethernet frame structure and MAC addressing.
Explain switching decisions and effects of segmentation on traffic.

Unit Test

Unit 7

Unit #7: Ethernet Switching

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks

TEKS/Expectations: (c)(4)(E)-(H) – Configure/verify switches; verify status; basic security; resolve issues.

Students will:

Configure management access and SVI; verify interfaces and status.
Harden switch access (passwords, disable unused ports).
Diagnose and resolve duplex/speed/autonegotiation issues.

Unit Test

Project

Unit 8

Unit #8: Network Layer

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks

TEKS/Expectations: (c)(6)(A)-(C) – Basic routing concepts; router operation; routing methods and protocols.

Students will:

Explain router roles and the forwarding process.
Compare static vs dynamic routing methods (conceptual)

Unit Test

Unit 9

Unit #9: Address Resolution

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks

TEKS/Expectations: (c)(5)(G) – Identify and correct IP addressing issues; (c)(3)(B) components for communications.

Students will:

Describe ARP operation and table entries.
Analyze ARP in packet captures to verify resolution.

Unit Test

Unit 10

Unit #10: Basic Router Configuration

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 Weeks

TEKS/Expectations: (c)(6)(D)-(J) – Configure/verify static routing; interfaces; verify via ping/traceroute/telnet/SSH; manage IOS/configs; implement password and physical security; troubleshoot.

Students will:

Connect and configure router interfaces and a default/static route.
Verify device configuration and end‑to‑end connectivity (ping, traceroute, SSH).
Save/restore configurations; implement basic passwords and physical security.

Unit Test

Project

Unit 11

Unit #11: IPv4 Addressing

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks

TEKS/Expectations: (c)(5)(A),(C)-(F) – Role of IP; create/apply addressing schemes; assign/verify; private/public; implement static services for hosts.

Students will:

Create subnet plans; assign and verify IPv4 addresses and masks.
Explain private vs public addressing and host services (e.g., static IP/DNS).

Unit Test

Project

Unit 12

Unit #12: IPv6 Addressing

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks

TEKS/Expectations: (c)(5)(B),(C),(D) – Compare IPv4 vs IPv6; create/apply addressing schemes; assign/verify.

Students will:

Assign and verify IPv6 addresses on hosts and devices.
Explain common IPv6 types (link‑local, global unicast).

Unit Test

Unit 13

Unit #13: ICMP

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks

TEKS/Expectations: (c)(6)(F) – Verify device configuration and network connectivity using ping/traceroute/SSH/other utilities.

Students will:

Use ping and traceroute to verify reachability and path.
Interpret results to isolate faults.

Unit Test

Unit 14

Unit #14: Transport Layer

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks

TEKS/Expectations: (c)(3)(D) – Protocols in OSI/TCP models and associated protocols.

Students will:

Explain reliability, flow control, and port addressing.
Choose TCP vs UDP for different application needs.

Unit Test

Unit 15

Unit #15: Application Layer

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks

TEKS/Expectations: (c)(3)(B),(D) – Components required for communications; associated protocols.

Students will:

Describe roles of DNS, HTTP(S), DHCP, FTP/SFTP, SSH, etc.
Map applications to underlying transport and network services.

Unit Test

Unit 16

Unit #16: Network Security Fundamentals

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 Weeks

TEKS/Expectations: (c)(6)(I) – Implement password protection and physical security; (c)(4)(G) basic switch security.

Students will:

Implement strong passwords and secure management access.
Apply basic physical security measures for network equipment.

Unit Test

Project

Unit 17

Unit #17: Build a Small Network

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks

TEKS/Expectations: (c)(3)-(6) – Integrative application of network operation, switching, addressing, and routing.

Students will:

Select components, cable and connect devices, and configure addressing.
Configure switch and router basics; verify end‑to‑end connectivity.

Project

Internet Tech 2

Netacad.com - Switching, Routing, & Wireless Essentials

Unit 1

Unit #1: Employability Skills

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Weeks 1-3 + intermittently through rest of year

The student demonstrates professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected to: (A) identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors that enhance employability and advancement such as regular attendance, promptness, attention to proper attire, maintenance of a clean and safe work environment, appropriate voice, and pride in work;

(B) identify and demonstrate positive personal qualities such as flexibility, open-mindedness, initiative, listening attentively to speakers, and willingness to learn new knowledge and skills;

(D) solve problems and think critically;

(E) demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member;

(F) identify and implement proper safety procedures for the workplace; and

(G) demonstrate planning and time-management skills

The student identifies various employment opportunities in the information technology field. The student is expected to:

(A) add to the personal career plan developed in the first course, research further the education and job skills appropriate for this level, and expand on the experience necessary to achieve further certifications;

(B) edit the resume or portfolio created in the first course to reflect the new skills learned

Students will:

identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors that enhance employability and advancement
identify and demonstrate positive personal qualities
use effective reading and writing skills
solve problems and think critically
demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member
identify and implement proper safety procedures for the workplace
demonstrate planning and time-management skills
Complete mock job search
Complete resume

Scholar Resume, Test/Project

Unit 2

Unit #2: Switching Concepts, VLANs, and Inter-VLAN Routing

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Weeks 4 - 10

The student configures, verifies, and troubleshoots advanced switching. The student is expected to:

(A) describe enhanced switching technologies;

(B) configure a switch port to be assigned to a Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) based on requirements;

Students will:

describe enhanced switching technologies
configure a switch port to be assigned to a Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) based on requirements;
configure a trunk port on a Local Area Network (LAN) switch;

Unit Test, Packet Tracer Simulations / Assessments

Unit 3

Unit #3:Redundant Networks

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Weeks 11 - 16

The student configures, verifies, and troubleshoots advanced switching. The student is expected to:

(D) configure Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP);

(E) configure, verify, and troubleshoot spanning tree versions;

(F) configure, verify, and troubleshoot EtherChannel technologies;

(G) interpret the output of various show commands to verify the operational status of a Cisco switched network;

Students will:

configure Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP)
configure, verify, and troubleshoot spanning tree versions
configure, verify, and troubleshoot EtherChannel technologies
interpret the output of various show commands to verify the operational status of a Cisco switched network

Unit Test, Packet Tracer Simulations / Assessments

Unit 4

Unit #4: Available and Reliable Networks

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Weeks 17 -23

The student configures, verifies, and troubleshoots advanced routing. The student is expected to:

(A) configure basic settings on a router using command line interface (CLI) to route between two directly connected networks;

(B) verify connectivity between two networks that are directly connected to a router;

(D) configure a router as a DHCPv4 server and client;

(E) configure dynamic address allocation in Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) networks;

(F) configure a stateful and stateless dynamic host configuration protocol version 6 (DHCPv6) server;

(G) configure inter-VLAN routing;

(H) configure IPv4 and IPv6 static, floating static, and default routing;

(I) compare static and dynamic routing concepts;

(J) troubleshoot routing implementation issues;

(K) verify router hardware and software operation using show commands;

Students will:

verify connectivity between two networks
configure basic settings on a router using command line interface
implement dynamic host configuration protocol
configure a router as a DHCPv4 server and client
configure dynamic address allocation in Internet Protocol version 6
configure a stateful and stateless dynamic host configuration protocol version 6
configure inter-VLAN routing
configure IPv4 and IPv6 static, floating static, and default routing
compare static and dynamic routing concepts
troubleshoot routing implementation issues
verify router hardware and software operation

Unit Test, Packet Tracer Simulations / Assessments

Unit 5

Unit #5: L2 Security and WLANS

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Weeks 24 - 30

The student implements and verifies Wireless LANs (WLANs). The student is expected to:

(A) explain how WLANs enable network connectivity and configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection;

(B) describe WLAN technology and standards;

(D) configure a WLAN to support a remote site;

(E) configure a wireless lan controller (WLC) wireless local area network (WLAN) to use the management interface and Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 – Pre-SharedKey (WPA2 PSK) authentication;

(F) configure a WLC WLAN to use a VLAN interface, a DHCP server, and WPA2 Enterprise authentication; and

(G) troubleshoot common wireless configuration issues.

Students will:

explain how WLANs enable network connectivity
configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection
describe WLAN technology and standards
describe the components of a WLAN infrastructure
configure a WLAN to support a remote site
configure a wireless lan controller (WLC) wireless local area network (WLAN) to use the management interface and Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 – Pre-SharedKey
configure a WLC WLAN to use a VLAN interface, a DHCP server, and WPA2 Enterprise authentication
troubleshoot common wireless configuration issues

Unit Test, Packet Tracer Simulations / Assessments

Unit 6

Unit #6:Routing Concepts and Configuration

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Weeks 30 - 34

The student troubleshoots switching and routing networks. The student is expected to:

(A) analyze and implement proper troubleshooting methods;

(B) identify and correct switching and routing network problems; and (C) identify and select software troubleshooting tools.

Students will:

analyze and implement proper troubleshooting methods
identify and correct switching and routing network problems
identify and select software troubleshooting tools

Unit Test, Packet Tracer Simulations / Assessments

Unit 7

Independent Study Evolving and Emerging Technolgy

District Adopted Resources/Curriculum

Resource: CodeHS Sandbox, VEXCode EXP
Publisher: CodeHS, VEX
Format: Online

Unit 1

Unit #1: Topic Chosen by Student

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

9 Weeks

127.721.d.1

127.721.d.2

127.721.d.3

127.721.d.4

127.721.d.5

127.721.d.6

Students will plan, develop, troubleshoot, and deliver independent projects from one of the following relevant content areas:

Programming Languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, etc.)
Program Development (GUIs, File I/O, Object-Oriented Programming, Game Design, Robotics, etc.)
Data Management (MS Excel, Google Sheets, SQL Queries, Data Visualization, Tableau Public, etc.)
Web Design (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, UX Design, GitHub, Website Development, etc.)
Information Technology (Networking Hardware & Software, Internet Technology and Protocols, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Creative Development and the Internet, Digital Copyright, etc.)

Project

Unit 2

Unit #2: Topic Chosen by Student

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

9 Weeks

127.721.d.1

127.721.d.2

127.721.d.3

127.721.d.4

127.721.d.5

127.721.d.6

Students will plan, develop, troubleshoot, and deliver independent projects from one of the following relevant content areas:

Programming Languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, etc.)
Program Development (GUIs, File I/O, Object-Oriented Programming, Game Design, Robotics, etc.)
Data Management (MS Excel, Google Sheets, SQL Queries, Data Visualization, Tableau Public, etc.)
Web Design (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, UX Design, GitHub, Website Development, etc.)
Information Technology (Networking Hardware & Software, Internet Technology and Protocols, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Creative Development and the Internet, Digital Copyright, etc.)

Project

Unit 3

Unit #3: Topic Chosen by Student

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

9 Weeks

127.721.d.1

127.721.d.2

127.721.d.3

127.721.d.4

127.721.d.5

127.721.d.6

Students will plan, develop, troubleshoot, and deliver independent projects from one of the following relevant content areas:

Programming Languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, etc.)
Program Development (GUIs, File I/O, Object-Oriented Programming, Game Design, Robotics, etc.)
Data Management (MS Excel, Google Sheets, SQL Queries, Data Visualization, Tableau Public, etc.)
Web Design (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, UX Design, GitHub, Website Development, etc.)
Information Technology (Networking Hardware & Software, Internet Technology and Protocols, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Creative Development and the Internet, Digital Copyright, etc.)

Project

Unit 4

Unit #4: Topic Chosen by Student

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

9 Weeks

127.721.d.1

127.721.d.2

127.721.d.3

127.721.d.4

127.721.d.5

127.721.d.6

Students will plan, develop, troubleshoot, and deliver independent projects from one of the following relevant content areas:

Programming Languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, etc.)
Program Development (GUIs, File I/O, Object-Oriented Programming, Game Design, Robotics, etc.)
Data Management (MS Excel, Google Sheets, SQL Queries, Data Visualization, Tableau Public, etc.)
Web Design (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, UX Design, GitHub, Website Development, etc.)
Information Technology (Networking Hardware & Software, Internet Technology and Protocols, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Creative Development and the Internet, Digital Copyright, etc.)

Students will:

explain the purpose of cryptography and encrypting data
learn cryptography methods such as shift cipher and substitution cipher
compare and contrast symmetric and asymmetric encryption
compare wireless encryption protocols
define and explain public key encryption

Multiple Choice Quiz

Capture the Flag Project

(www.cyber.org)

Unit 5

Unit #5: Types of Malware.

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 weeks

2E, 8A, 8B, 8D, 10C, 10D, 15A,15C,15D,15E, 15F

Students will:

define malware, including spyware, ransomware, viruses, and rootkits
identify the transmission function of malware such as trojan horses, worms, and virus
explain the role of social engineering
define and describe vulnerability, payload, exploit, port scanning, and packet sniffing as they relate to hacking
identify well known ports by number and service provided, including port 22 (ssh), port 80 (http), and port 443 (https)
identify commonly exploited ports and services, including ports 20 and 21 (ftp) and port 23 (telnet)
counter malware with Windows Defender
identify tactics used in an incident such as social engineering, malware, denial of service, spoofing, and data vandalism

Multiple Choice Quiz

Unit 6

Unit #6: Computer Forensics and Ethical Hackers.

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

4 weeks

3A, 3B, 3D, 3E, 4C, 7E, 7G, 13A, 13A, 13C,

Students will:

identify motivations and perspectives for hacking
identify and analyze cybersecurity breaches and incident responses
differentiate between types of threat actors such as hacktivists, criminals, state-sponsored actors, and foreign governments
differentiate between industry terminology for types of hackers such as black hats, white hats, and gray hats
explain the importance of digital forensics to law enforcement, government agencies, and corporations
explain the four steps of the forensics process, including collection, examination, analysis, and reporting
identify information that can be recovered from digital forensics investigations such as metadata and event logs
define and explain intelligence gathering
describe possible outcomes and legal ramifications of ethical versus malicious hacking practices
define and discuss challenges faced by cybersecurity professionals such as internal and external threats

Multiple Choice Quiz

Packet Tracer

Unit 7

Unit #7: Cyber Crimes and Laws.

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 weeks

2B, 2C, 2F, 3E, 4A, 4C, 4E, 4F

Students will:

investigate and analyze local, state, national, and international cybersecurity laws such as the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, General Data Protection Regulation, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
investigate and analyze noteworthy incidents or events regarding cybersecurity
define cyberterrorism, state-sponsored cyberterrorism, and hacktivism
define and explain intelligence gathering
explain the role of cyber defense in society and the global economy
explain the importance of protecting public infrastructures such as electrical power grids, water systems, pipelines, transportation, and power generation facilities from cyberterrorism
identify and analyze cybersecurity breaches and incident responses
identify and use appropriate methods for citing sources

Multiple Choice Quiz

Case Study

Unit 8

Unit #8: Risk and Threat Analysis.

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 weeks

7H, 16A, 16E, 17D, 17E, 18A, 18B

Students will:

identify indicators of compromise such as common risks, warning signs, and alerts of compromised system
analyze the risks of distributing insecure programs
compare vulnerabilities associated with connecting devices to public and private networks
research and discuss threats such as mandatory access control (MAC) spoofing and packet sniffing
identify attackers through threat modeling
describe vulnerabilities in information systems and le systems
identify risk management strategies, including acceptance, avoidance, transference, and mitigation
define commonly used risk assessment terms, including risk, asset, and inventory
explain how coding errors may create system vulnerabilities such as buffer overflows and lack of input validation

Multiple Choice Quiz

Unit 9

Unit #9: Python.

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 weeks

17E, 18C

Students will:

learn the basics of programming by writing programs
write a program that allows users to create a complex password
teach their programs to make decisions based on the information it receives.

Multiple Choice Quiz

Project: Password Authenticator

Unit 10

Unit #10: Cybersecurity Skills and Knowledge.

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

1 week

2A-E,

3A,B,D,E,F

4A,C,E,F

5D-E,

6A-E

7A,D,E,F,G,H,I

8A,B,D

10A,C,D,E

11A-D

12B,C,E

13A-F

14A,C,D,E

15A,C,D,E,F

16A, E

17C

18A-C

Students will:

Identify different types of cybercrimes
communicate incident handling and the response process
identify risk
identify basic cybersecurity terminology
recognize network security basics
Identify different types of cryptography
distinguish between steganography and cryptography
describe different encryption and decryption methods
Identify attackers through threat modeling
describe vulnerabilities in information systems and le systems
describe procedures necessary for finding and containing malware and viruses
interpret current laws and regulations to provide updates to organizational security
policies
identify different methods of identification, authentication, and authorization
describe different biometric devices
identify the appropriate placement of biometric devices
apply procedural concepts required to use forensic tools
determine the important content of event logs in forensics
recognize that devices are kept in the same state as they were found
apply procedural concepts required to discover evidence on different operating systems
Identify the chain of custody and implement the proper handling of evidence

NOCTI Cybersecurity Fundamental Certification Test

Fundamentals of Computer Science

District Adopted Resources/Curriculum

Resource: Texas Fundamentals of Computer Science
Publisher: CodeHS
Format: Online

Unit 1

Unit #1: Introduction to Programming

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

8 Weeks

127.788.d.1.e

127.788.d.2.b

127.788.d.3.b

127.788.d.4.d

127.788.d.4.h

127.788.d.4.i

127.788.d.4.j

Students will develop proficiency in:

Commands
Defining versus Calling Functions
Designing methods
Control flow
Looping
Conditionals
Commenting code
Preconditions and Postconditions
Top Down Design

Test

Unit 2

Unit #2: Project: Pair-Programming with Karel Paint

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

1 Week

127.788.d.1.e

127.788.d.2.b

127.788.d.3.b

127.788.d.4.d

127.788.d.4.h

127.788.d.4.i

127.788.d.4.j

Students will develop proficiency in:

Pair-programming best practices
Project planning stages
Top-down design
Karel programming

Project

Unit 3

Unit #3: What Is Computing?

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 Weeks

127.788.d.1.c

127.788.d.5.e

127.788.d.6.a

127.788.d.6.b

127.788.d.6.d

127.788.d.6.e

Students will answer the following questions and develop proficiency in the following topics:

History of computers
What is a computer?
What are software and operating systems?
What is hardware?
Future of computing

Project

Unit 4

Unit #4: Digital Information

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 Weeks

127.788.d.4.b

Students will develop proficiency in:

How digital data is represented
Encoding data
Converting and using different number systems
- Binary
- Hexadecimal
Manipulating images at the pixel level

Test

Unit 5

Unit #5: Basic JavaScript

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

4 Weeks

127.788.d.4.d

127.788.d.4.e

127.788.d.4.f

127.788.d.4.g

127.788.d.4.k

127.788.d.4.l

Students will develop proficiency with:

Computer Science Careers
Variables
User Input
Arithmetic Expressions
Random Numbers

Project

Unit 6

Unit #6: The Internet

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 Weeks

127.788.d.5.e

Students will develop proficiency with:

Structure of the internet
How network data is transmitted
Hardware involved in the transmission of data
How the internet has impacted everyday life

Test

Unit 7

Unit #7: Web Design

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

6 Weeks

127.788.d.2.c

127.788.d.2.d

127.788.d.3.b

127.788.d.4.a

Students will develop proficiency with:

Creating webpages using HTML
- Links
- Images
- Lists
- Tables
- Inline styling
Styling webpages with CSS
- Creating CSS rules
- CSS classes
- CSS IDs
Embedding script into HTML
How webpages are requested and delivered

Project

Unit 8

Unit #8: Project: Designing for Impact

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 Weeks

127.788.d.1.d

127.788.d.1.f

127.788.d.1.h

127.788.d.4.c

Students will develop proficiency with:

Prototyping
Testing
Project Planning
Final Project Creation

Project

Unit 9

Unit #9: Digital Citizenship and Cyber Hygiene

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 Weeks

127.788.d.1.d

127.788.d.3.c

127.788.d.5.b

127.788.d.5.a

127.788.d.5.c

127.788.d.5.d

127.788.d.5.e

127.788.d.5.f

Students will develop proficiency with:

Digital Footprint and Reputation
Identifying Cyberbullying
Internet Safety
Privacy and Security
Information Literacy
Creative Credit and Copyright
Hacking Ethics

Test

Unit 10

Unit #10: Computer Science Careers

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 Weeks

127.788.d.1.a

127.788.d.1.b

127.788.d.1.f

127.788.d.1.g

127.788.d.1.i

127.788.d.2.a

Students will develop knowledge of:

Careers and internships
CS career preparation
Legal and ethical responsibilities
Workplace readiness

Project

Cybersecurity Capstone

District Adopted Resources/Curriculum

Resource: CyberOps Associate Networking Academy Course
Publisher: Cisco
Format: (Online)

Unit 1

Unit #1: Threat Actors and Defenders

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 weeks

127.678D(1)(A)
127.678D(1)(B)
127.678D(1)(C)

27.678D(3)(A)

27.678D(3)(B)

The student identifies various employment opportunities in the cybersecurity field. The student is expected to:

(A) develop a personal career plan along with the education, job skills, and experience necessary to achieve career goals;
(B) develop a resume or a portfolio appropriate to a chosen career plan; and
(C) demonstrate interview skills for successful job placement.

The student understands and demonstrates the social responsibility of end users regarding significant issues relating to digital technology, safety, digital hygiene, and cyberbullying. The student is expected to:

(A) debate the relationship between privacy and security; and
(B) differentiate between ethical and unethical behavior when presented with various scenarios related to cybersecurity activities.

Resume, Mock Interview, and Test

Unit 2

Unit #2: Operating Systems Overview

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 weeks

27.678D(10)(A)

27.678D(10)(B)

27.678D(10)(C)

27.678D(10)(D)

The student uses various operating system environments. The student is expected to:

(A) select and execute appropriate commands via the command line interface (CLI) such as ls, cd, pwd, cp, mv, chmod, ps, sudo, and passwd;
(B) describe the file system structure for multiple operating systems;
(C) manipulate and edit files within the CLI; and
(D) determine network status using the CLI with commands such as ping, ifconfig/ipconfig, traceroute/tracert, and netstat.

Test + Practical Exam

Unit 3

Unit #3: Network Fundamentals

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 weeks

27.678D(11)(A)

27.678D(11)(B)

27.678D(11)(C)

The student clearly and effectively communicates technical information. The student is expected to:

(A) collaborate with others to create a technical report;
(B) create, review, and edit a report summarizing technical findings; and
(C) present technical information to a non-technical audience.

Report + test

Unit 4

Unit #4: Network Infrastructure Security

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

5 weeks

27.678D(12)(A)

27.678D(12)(B)

27.678D(12)(C)

27.678D(12)(D)

27.678D(12)(E)

27.678D(12)(F)

27.678D(12)(G)

27.678D(12)(H)

27.678D(12)(I)

The student understands risk and how risk assessment and risk management defend against attacks. The student is expected to:

(A) differentiate types of attacks, including operating systems, software, hardware, network, physical, social engineering, and cryptographic;
(B) explain blended threats such as combinations of software, hardware, network, physical, social engineering, and cryptographic;
(C) discuss types of risk, including business, operational, security, and financial;
(D) discuss risk response techniques, including accept, transfer, avoid, and mitigate;
(E) develop a plan of preventative measures based on discovered vulnerabilities and the likelihood of a cyberattack;
(F) identify and discuss common vulnerability disclosure websites;
(G) describe common web vulnerabilities such as cross-site scripting, buffer overflow, injection, spoofing, and denial of service;
(H) describe common data destruction and media sanitation practices such as wiping, shredding, and degaussing; and
(I) develop an incident response plan for a given scenario or attack.

test

Unit 5

Unit #5:Threats and Attacks

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

5 weeks

27.678D(7)(A)

27.678D(7)(B)

27.678D(7)(C)

27.678D(7)(D)

27.678D(14)(A)

27.678D(14)(B)

The student demonstrates an understanding of secure network design. The student is expected to:

(A) explain the benefits of network segmentation, including sandboxes, air gaps, and virtual local area networks (VLAN);
(B) investigate and discuss the role of software-managed networks, including virtualization and cloud architecture;
(C) evaluate the role of honeypots and honeynets in networks; and
(D) create an incoming and outgoing network policy for a firewall.

The student investigates the role and effectiveness of environmental controls. The student is expected to:

(A) explain commonly used physical security controls, including lock types, fences, barricades, security doors, and mantraps; and
(B) describe the role of embedded systems such as fire suppression; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; security alarms; and video monitoring.

Test + project

Unit 6

Unit #6: Network Defense

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

5 weeks

27.678D(4)(A)

27.678D(4)(B)

27.678D(4)(C)

27.678D(4)(D)

27.678D(4)(E)

27.678D(13)(A)

27.678D(13)(B)

27.678D(13)(C)

The student simulates the process of penetration testing. The student is expected to:

(A) illustrate the phases of penetration testing, including plan, discover, attack, and report;
(B) design a plan to gain authorization for penetration testing;
(C) evaluate commonly used vulnerability scanning tools such as port scanning, packet sniffing, and password crackers;
(D) develop a list of exploits based on results of scanning tool reports; and
(E) prioritize a list of mitigations based on results of scanning tool reports.

The student understands risk management processes and concepts. The student is expected to:

(A) describe Zero Trust, least privilege, and various access control methods such as mandatory access control (MAC), role-based access control (RBAC), and discretionary access control (DAC);
(B) develop and defend a plan for multi-factor access control using components such as biometric verification systems, key cards, tokens, and passwords; and
(C) review and appraise a disaster recovery plan (DRP) that includes backups, redundancies, system dependencies, and alternate sites.

Test + report

Unit 7

Unit #7: Cryptography and Endpoint Security

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 weeks

27.678D(5)(A)

27.678D(5)(B)

27.678D(5)(C)

27.678D(5)(D)

27.678D(5)(E)

The student understands common cryptographic methods. The student is expected to:

(A) evaluate symmetric and asymmetric algorithms such as substitution cipher, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Diffie-Hellman, and Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA);
(B) interpret the purpose of hashing algorithms, including blockchain;
(C) demonstrate password salting;
(D) explain and create a digital signature; and
(E) illustrate steganography.

test

Unit 8

Unit #8: Protocols and Log Files

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 weeks

27.678D(6)(A)

27.678D(6)(B)

27.678D(6)(C)

27.678D(6)(D)

27.678D(6)(E)

The student understands the concept of system defense. The student is expected to:

(A) explain the purpose of establishing system baselines;
(B) evaluate the role of physical security;
(C) evaluate the functions of network security devices such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), intrusion detection prevention systems (IDPS), and security information and event management (SIEM) systems;
(D) analyze log files for anomalies; and
(E) develop a plan demonstrating the concept of defense in depth.

test

Unit 9

Unit #9: Analysing Security

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

3 weeks

27.678D(2)(A)

27.678D(2)(B)

27.678D(2)(C)

27.678D(8)(A)

27.678D(8)(B)

27.678D(8)(C)

27.678D(8)(D)

The student evaluates ethical and current legal standards, rights, and restrictions governing technology, technology systems, digital media and information technology, and the use of social media in the context of today's society. The student is expected to:

(A) analyze and apply to a scenario local, state, national, and international cybersecurity laws such as David's Law and Digital Millennium Copyright Act;
(B) evaluate noteworthy incidents or events regarding cybersecurity; and
(C) evaluate compliance requirements such as Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

The student integrates principles of digital forensics. The student is expected to:

(A) identify cyberattacks by their signatures, indicators, or patterns;
(B) explain proper data acquisition;
(C) examine evidence from devices for suspicious activities; and
(D) critique current cybercrime cases involving digital forensics.

Test + report

Unit 10

Unit #10: Certification Review and Prep

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 weeks

27.678D(9)(A)

27.678D(9)(B)

27.678D(9)(C)

27.678D(9)(D)

Students will:

(A) describe the concept of Security as a Service and the role of managed security service providers (MSSP);
(B) describe the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in cybersecurity;
(C) investigate impacts made by predictive analytics on cybersecurity; and
(D) research and investigate other emerging trends such as augmented reality and quantum computing.

Certification test

Unit 11

Unit #11: Post Certification

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

2 weeks

27.678D(9)(A)

27.678D(9)(B)

27.678D(9)(C)

27.678D(9)(D)

The student explores expanding and emerging technology. The student is expected to:

(A) describe the concept of Security as a Service and the role of managed security service providers (MSSP);
(B) describe the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in cybersecurity;
(C) investigate impacts made by predictive analytics on cybersecurity; and
(D) research and investigate other emerging trends such as augmented reality and quantum computing.

Test

Computer Science 1

District Adopted Resources/Curriculum

Resource: CodeHS
Publisher: CodeHS
Format:Online, Print with digital access, Print

Unit 1

Unit #1:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

weeks1-9

Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making. The student uses appropriate strategies to analyze problems and design algorithms

Students will:

use program design problem-solving strategies such as flowchart or pseudocode to create program solutions
code a solution from a program design;
identify error types, including syntax, lexical, run time, and logic;
test program solutions with valid and invalid test data and analyze resulting behavior;
debug and solve problems using error messages, reference materials, language documentation, and effective strategies;
explore create and implement common algorithms such as finding greatest common divisor, finding the biggest number out of three, finding primes, making change, and finding the average
create program solutions that address basic error handling such as preventing division by zero and type mismatch;
create program solutions by using the arithmetic operators to create mathematical expressions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, real division, integer division, and modulus division;
create program solutions to problems using available mathematics library functions or operators, including absolute value, round, power, square, and square root;
develop program solutions that use assignment;
develop sequential algorithms to solve non-branching and non-iterative problems;

Unit 2

Unit #2:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Weeks 10-15

Communication and collaboration. The student communicates and collaborates with peers to contribute to his or her own learning and the learning of others. The student is expected to:

Students will:

participate in learning communities as a learner, initiator, contributor, and teacher/mentor;
seek and respond to advice from peers, educators, or professionals when evaluating quality and accuracy of the student's product.

Partner Programming project

Unit 3

Unit #3:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Weeks 16-20

Programming style and presentation. The student utilizes proper programming style and develops appropriate visual presentation of data, input, and output

Students will:

create and properly label and display output;
create interactive input interfaces, with relevant user prompts, to acquire data from a user such as console displays or Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs);
write programs with proper programming style to enhance the readability and functionality of a code by using descriptive identifiers, internal comments, white space, spacing, indentation, and a standardized program style;
format data displays using standard formatting styles; and
display simple vector graphics using lines, circles, and rectangles

Test

Unit 4

Unit #4:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Weeks 21-24

Digital citizenship. The student explores and understands safety, legal, cultural, and societal issues relating to the use of technology and information

Students will:

discuss and explain intellectual property, privacy, sharing of information, copyright laws, and software licensing agreements;
investigate privacy and security measures, including strong passwords, pass phrases, and other methods of authentication, as well as and virus detection/and virus prevention for privacy and security; and
investigate computing and computing-related advancements and the social and ethical ramifications of computer usage.

Research project

Unit 5

Unit #5:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Weeks25-29

Technology operations, systems, and concepts. The student understands technology concepts, systems, and operations as they apply to computer science

Students will:

identify and describe the function demonstrate knowledge of major hardware components, including primary and secondary memory, a central processing unit (CPU), and peripherals;
differentiate between current programming languages, discuss the general purpose for each language, and demonstrate knowledge of specific programming terminology and concepts and types of software development applications;
differentiate between a high-level compiled language and an interpreted language;

test

Unit 6

Unit #6:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Weeks 30-33

Employability. The student identifies various employment opportunities in the computer science field.

Students will:

identify job opportunities and accompanying job duties and tasks;
examine the role of certifications, resumes, and portfolios in the computer science profession;
employ effective technical reading and writing skills;
employ effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills;
solve problems and think critically;

Exam

Unit 7

Unit #7:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

Weeks 34-36

Creativity and innovation. The student develops products and generates new understandings by extending existing knowledge

Students will:

use program design problem-solving strategies to create program solutions;
read, analyze, and modify programs and their accompanying documentation such as an application programming interface (API), internal code comments, external documentation, or readme files;
follow a systematic problem-solving process of which is identifying the purpose and goals, the data types and objects needed, and the subtasks to be performed;
compare design methodologies and implementation techniques such as top-down, bottom-up, and black box;

Exam

Computer Science 2

District Adopted Resources/Curriculum

Resource: CodeHS
Publisher: Code HS
Format: (Online, Print with digital access, Print)

Unit 1

Unit #1:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

7 Days

1D, 1E, 1H, 4C, 4D, 4H, 5L, 5N, 5O, 5P

Students will:

Declare the main method in Java;
Write object and static method calls;
Use the Math library to solve problems;
Differentiate between types of common errors;
Count in and converting between binary, decimal, and hexadecimal number systems;
Declare and assign variables of all data types.

Unit Test

Unit 2

Unit #2:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

5 days

1D, 1E, 1H, 2B, 2C, 5K, 5L, 5T, 5V, 5AA, 5BB, 5CC

Students will:

Design a class’s variables, constructors, and methods for a single purpose;
Implement all class constructors and methods;
Instantiate and tracing objects of a class;
Test classes and their methods.

Test

Unit 3

Unit #3:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

5 days

1D, 1E, 1H, 2A, 2C, 4C, 5L, 5V, 5AA, 5BB

Students will:

Determine the length and indexes of Strings;
Use concatenation and common String class methods to manipulate Strings;
Implement toString() methods in various classes;
Write prompts to elicit user input;
Read in Scanner input;
Identify errors (syntax and logic) in code segments designed for user input;
Read in JOptionPane input.

Test

Unit 4

Unit #4:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

7 days

1D, 1E, 1H, 2A, 2F, 4D, 5O, 5P, 5Q, 5AA

Students will:

Identify and write correct code statements using primitives;
Explain and write code statements for varying uses of constants;
Identify syntax, logic, and runtime errors in number- based code segments;
Declare and assign number type variables to solve various problems;
Combine arithmetic and Math class methods to solve common mathematical problems;
Write statements to format program output;
Write statements to generate random numbers in multiple ways.

Test

Unit 5

Unit #5:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

9 days

1D, 1E, 1H, 4C, 4D, 4H, 5L, 5N, 5O, 5P

Students will:

Trace decision statements, including cascades and switches;
Develop their own decision statements, cascades, and switches to solve problems;
Use relational operators, epsilon constants, and object methods to compare various kinds of values;
Use decision statements to check for null;
Rewrite comparisons with different operators that have the same meaning;
Identify errors in decision statements;
Create nested decision statements to solve more complex problems;
Look at their code from multiple perspectives and choosing appropriate test cases to ensure the quality of their solution;
Evaluate Boolean expressions with truth tables and De Morgan’s Law;
Write and evaluate compound condition, including using appropriate short circuiting;
Use conditions and predicate methods to validate input and prevent errors.

Test

Unit 6

Unit #6:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

7 days

1D, 1E, 1H, 2A, 2C, 5E, 5L, 5AA

Students will:

Trace and create while loops, for loops, and do-while loops;
Choose and process appropriate sentinel values for do loops;
Identify and debug errors in iterative code segments;
Trace and write nested loops of varying types;
Create nested decision statements to solve more complex problems;
Look at their code from multiple perspectives and choosing appropriate test cases to ensure the quality of their solution;
Evaluate Boolean expressions with truth tables and De Morgan’s Law;
Write and evaluate compound condition, including using appropriate short circuiting;
Use conditions and predicate methods to validate input and prevent errors.

Test

Unit 7

Unit #7:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

7 days

1D, 1E, 1H, 2A, 2C, 2F, 4E, 5L, 5V, 5W, 5Z, 5AA, 5BB, 5CC

Students will:

Create and populate 1-D arrays of simple data types and objects
Traverse 1-D arrays to search and/or evaluate the elements
Determine the length of a 1-D array using the length constant
Write loops that access all appropriate elements while preventing index out of bounds exceptions
Evaluate code segments that utilize 1-D arrays of simple data types

Test

Unit 8

Unit #8:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

7 days

1D, 1E, 1F, 1H, 2A, 2C, 2F, 3D, 3E, 4G, 5L, 5V, 5W, 5Y, 5Z, 5AA, 5BB, 5CC

Students will:

Declare and initialize ArrayLists;
Use ArrayList methods to add, insert, remove, and access elements;
Declare and implement equals methods when needed;
Declare and initialize generic ArrayLists;
Convert between primitives and objects with wrapper classes and/or methods;

Test

Unit 9

Unit #9:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

10 days

1D, 1E, 1F, 1H, 2A, 2C, 2F, 3D, 3E, 4F, 5E, 5L, 5V, 5AA, 5BB, 5CC

Students will:

Declare and instantiate 2D arrays with and without initializer list;
Access individual arrays and individual elements within 2D arrays;
Use nested for and for each loops to traverse 2D arrays;
Create and use 2D arrays of objects, including checking for null.

Test

Unit 10

Unit #10:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

7 days

1D, 1E, 1F, 1H, 2A, 2C, 2F, 3D, 3E, 4F, 5E, 5L, 5V, 5AA, 5BB, 5CC

Students will:

Use text files for input and output;
Identify exceptions;
Deal with mixed data in an input file;
Format output;
Write programs that manipulate text files.

Test

Unit 11

Unit #11:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

17 days

1D, 1E, 1F, 1H, 2A, 2C, 2E, 2G, 3D, 3E, 4D, 5L, 5R, 5S, 5U, 5X, 5Z, 5AA, 5BB, 5CC

Students will:

Make new classes based on existing classes;
Override superclass methods;
Explain and utilizing polymorphism;
Use the instanceof operator;
Override Object class methods.

Test

Unit 12

Unit #12:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

6 days

1D, 1E, 1F, 1H, 2A, 2C, 2E, 2G, 3D, 3E, 4D, 5L, 5R, 5S, 5U, 5X, 5Z, 5AA, 5BB, 5CC

Students will:

Declare an interface
Implement an interface
Use an interface as a type
Use the Java Comparable interface

Test

Unit 13

Unit #13:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

10 days

1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1G, 1H, 1I

Students will:

Research job openings
Read job descriptions
Build opportunity-specific resumes
Build web-based portfolios

Project

Unit 14

Unit #14:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

6 days

1D, 1E, 1F, 1H, 2A, 2C, 3D, 3E, 5F, 5J, 5L

Students will:

Explain the concept of recursion;
Trace recursion;
Solve recursive puzzles like the Tower of Hanoi.

Test

Unit 15

Unit #15:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

8 days

1D, 1E, 1F, 1H, 2A, 2C, 3D, 3E, 5G, 5H, 5I, 5L, 5M

Students will:

Code and trace search algorithms;
Code and trace sort algorithms;
Compare and rate the efficiency of algorithms.

Test

Unit 16

Unit #16:

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window

12 days

1D, 1E, 1F, 1H, 2A, 2C, 2F, 2G, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 5K, 5L, 5AA

Students will:

Create a JFrame;
Draw in a JComponent;
Use the Graphics and Graphics 2D Classes;
Write classes that implement ActionListener to handle events;
Utilize layout managers to place UI components;
Use nested panels;
Process text input;
Navigate the Java API to find more ways to customize their GUI.

Students will:

configure a workstation to meet best practices for security
explain the importance of prohibited content/activity and privacy, licensing, and policy concepts
summarize various security measures and their purposes
explain common social-engineering attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities
use common data destruction and disposal methods
implement tools to detect, remove, and prevent malware
manage and configure basic security settings in the Microsoft Windows OS
troubleshoot common personal computer (PC) security issues