Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Course Title:		Fundamentals of Networking and Information Support
Course Type:		Orientation/Exploratory
Career Cluster:	Information Technology

Secondary – Middle School	
Course Number	9009400	
CIP Number	149009400M	
Grade Level	6-8	
Course Length	Year	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Course Structure section.	
CTSO	FBLA, BPA	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers in the Information Technology career cluster.  The content includes but is not limited to foundational knowledge and skills related to computer networks and information support structure in the information technology industry.

Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the equipment, materials and technology appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices.

Program Structure

The length of this course is one semester. It may be offered for two semesters when appropriate. When offered for one semester, it is recommended that it be at the exploratory level and more in-depth when offered for two semesters. 

To teach the course listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the course structure:

Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	
9009400	Fundamentals of Networking and Information Support	BUS ED 1 @2
COMPU SCI 6
INFO TECH 7G
CYBER TECH 7G	Year	

Standards

After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and application of information systems to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.
02.0	Demonstrate comprehension and communication skills.
03.0	Use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communication skills.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of Internet safety and ethics.
05.0	Perform e-mail activities.
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge of different operating systems.
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency navigating the Internet and the intranet.
08.0	Develop an awareness of microprocessors and digital computers.
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the Open Systems Interface (OSI) model.
10.0	Identify computer components and their functions.
11.0	Demonstrate proficiency using computer networks.
12.0	Demonstrate an understanding of database design, structure, and operation.
13.0	Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL).

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Fundamentals of Networking and Information Support 
Course Number:	9009400
Course Length:	Year

Course Description:

This course provides students with opportunities to acquire foundational knowledge and skills suitable for pursuing higher level programs of study related to the information technology industry.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and application of information systems to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Develop keyboarding skills to enter and manipulate text and data.	
01.02	Describe and use current and emerging computer technology and software to perform personal and business related tasks.	
01.03	Identify and describe communications and networking systems used in workplace environments.	
01.04	Use reference materials such as on-line help, vendor bulletin boards, tutorials, and manuals available for application software.	
01.05	Describe ethical issues and problems associated with computers and information systems.	
02.0	Demonstrate comprehension and communication skills.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Use listening, speaking, telecommunication and nonverbal skills and strategies to communicate effectively.	
02.02	Organize ideas and communicate oral and written messages appropriate for information technology environments.	
02.03	Collaborate with individuals and teams to complete tasks and solve information technology problems.	
02.04	Demonstrate an awareness of project management concepts and tools (e.g., timelines, deadlines, resource allocation, time management, delegation of tasks, collaboration).	
03.0	Use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communication skills.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Use database, spreadsheet, presentation software, scheduling, and integrated software packages to enhance communication.	
03.02	Respond to and utilize information derived from multiple sources (e.g., written documents, instructions, e-mail, voice mail) to solve problems and complete tasks.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of Internet safety and ethics.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe cyber-bullying and its impact on perpetrators and victims.	
04.02	Differentiate between viruses and malware, specifically their sources, ploys, and impact on personal privacy and computer operation, and ways to avoid infection.	
04.03	Describe risks associated with sexting, including related legal issues, social engineering aspects, prevention methods, and reporting of offenses. 	
04.04	Describe the risks associated with online gaming and ways to mitigate these risks.	
04.05	Describe the ethics and copyright legalities of downloading music or videos from the Internet.	
04.06	Describe risks associated with social networking sites (e.g., FaceBook, MySpace, Twitter) and ways to mitigate these risks.	
04.07	Adhere to cyber safety practices with regard to conducting Internet searches, email, chat rooms, and other social network websites.	
05.0	Perform email activities.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Describe email capabilities and functions.	
05.02	Identify components of an email message.	
05.03	Identify the components of an email address.	
05.04	Identify when to use different email options.	
05.05	Attach a file to an email message.	
05.06	Forward an email message.	
05.07	Use an address book.	
05.08	Reply to an email message.	
05.09	Use the Internet to perform email activities.	
05.10	Identify the appropriate use of email and demonstrate related email etiquette.	
05.11	Identify when to include information from an original email message in a response.	
05.12	Identify common problems associated with widespread use of email.	
06.0	
Demonstrate knowledge of different operating systems.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Identify operating system file naming conventions.	
06.02	Demonstrate proficiency with file management and structure (e.g., folder creation, file creation, backup, copy, delete, open, save).	
06.03	Demonstrate a working knowledge of standard file formats.	
06.04	Explain the history and purpose of various operating systems (e.g., DOS, Windows, Mac, Linux).	
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency navigating the Internet and the intranet.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Identify and describe Web terminology.	
07.02	Demonstrate proficiency in using the basic features of GUI browsers (e.g., setting bookmarks, basic configurations, email configurations, address book).	
07.03	Define Universal Resource Locators (URLs) and associated protocols (e.g., .com, .org, .edu, .gov, .net, .mil).	
07.04	Demonstrate proficiency using search engines (e.g., Yahoo!, Google).	
07.05	Demonstrate proficiency downloading files.	
07.06	Identify effective Boolean search strategies.	
08.0	Develop an awareness of microprocessors and digital computers.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Describe the evolution of the digital computer.	
08.02	Explain the general architecture of a microcomputer system.	
08.03	Explain the evolution of microprocessors.	
08.04	Explain software hierarchy and its impact on microprocessors.	
08.05	Explain the need for and use of peripherals.	
08.06	Demonstrate proficiency using peripherals.	
08.07	Identify the basic concepts of computer maintenance and upgrades.	
08.08	Differentiate between diagnosing and troubleshooting.	
09.0	
Demonstrate an understanding of the Open Systems Interface (OSI) model.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Describe the evolution of OSI from its inception to the present and into the future.	
09.02	Explain the interrelations of the seven layers of the Open Systems Interface (OSI) as it relates to hardware and software.	
09.03	Describe the purpose of the OSI model and each of its layers.	
09.04	Explain specific functions belonging to each OSI model layer.	
09.05	Understand how two network nodes communicate through the OSI model.	
09.06	Discuss the structure and purpose of data packets and frames.	
09.07	Describe the two types of addressing covered by the OSI model.	
10.0	Identify computer components and their functions.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Identify the internal components of a computer (e.g., power supply, hard drive, mother board, I/O cards/ports, cabling).	
10.02	Use common computer and programming terminology.	
11.0	Demonstrate proficiency using computer networks.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Define networking and describe the purpose of a network.	
11.02	Describe the conceptual background of digital networks including terminology and basics.	
11.03	Describe various types of networks and the advantages and disadvantages of each (e.g., peer to peer, client/server, mainframe/terminal).	
11.04	Describe the use, advantages, and disadvantages of various network media (e.g., thinnet cable, coaxial), twisted pair (cat 5), fiber optics).	
11.05	Describe the function of various network devices (e.g., hub, switched hub or switch, router bridge, gateway, access points).	
11.06	Describe how network devices are identified (i.e., IP addressing).	
11.07	Explain the protocols commonly used in a network environment.	
11.08	Differentiate between public and private IP addresses.	
11.09	Describe the common ports and corresponding protocols used in a network.	
11.10	Describe the difference between the Internet and intranet.	
11.11	Discuss the differences between Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), and Virtual Private Network (VPN).	
12.0	Demonstrate an understanding of database design, structure, and operation.  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Describe a relational database and its key elements.	
12.02	Describe the Entity Relationship Model (ERM). 	
12.03	Differentiate between one-to-many, many-to-many and one-to-one relationships.	
12.04	Define referential integrity and describe its importance to managing information.	
13.0	Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL).  The student will be able to:	
13.01	List the capabilities of SQL SELECT statements.	
13.02	Execute basic SQL statements, including SELECT, INSERT, and UPDATE.	
13.03	Apply the concatenation operator to link columns to other columns, arithmetic expressions, or constant values to create a character expression.	
13.04	Use the AS clause to define column aliases to rename columns in the query result.	
13.05	Use SQL to display the structure of a table.	
13.06	Apply SQL syntax to restrict the rows returned from a query.	
13.07	Demonstrate application of the WHERE clause syntax.	
13.08	Apply the proper comparison operator to return a desired result.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.ELL.SI.1

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Florida Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Florida Business Professionals of America (BPA) are the co-curricular career and technical student organizations providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs. Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course. Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.