Alabama Digital Literacy and Computer Science (Grade 8)
- Level Middle School
- Contact Hours 75
- Timeframe Semester
Alabama Digital Literacy and Computer Science (Grade 8) builds students' programming foundations and expands their understanding of computing, digital citizenship, and artificial intelligence through hands-on exploration. Students develop coding skills by using sequences, loops, and functions to solve increasingly complex problems. They then examine how AI systems work, practice communicating effectively with AI tools, and critically evaluate AI's growing impact on society and everyday life.
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Karel Adventures 1
Students are introduced to the basics of JavaScript as they follow Karel the Dog on a fun-filled adventure. |
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Karel Adventures 2
Students learn the basics of JavaScript as they follow Karel the Dog on two fun-filled adventures. |
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All About Computers
Students will explore how the internet works, compare widely used operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and macOS, gain an understanding of cloud computing, and examine the impact of technology on health and well-being. |
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Exploring Digital Citizenship
Students learn about Internet etiquette and how to stay safe on the world wide web. |
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What is AI?
In this module, students will build a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence by exploring what AI is, where it appears in everyday life, and how it differs from other technologies. Through examples, discussions, and interactive activities, they’ll examine different types of AI systems. Students train their own mini model and design an original AI helper. |
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Communicating with AI
In this module, students will learn how to effectively interact with AI systems by practicing prompt creation, testing chatbot responses, and even fooling AI into giving incorrect responses. Through hands-on projects and guided explorations, they’ll see how inputs shape outputs, and how communication strategies can make AI more useful and accurate. |
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AI's Impacts on Society
Students will investigate how AI affects individuals, communities, and the world at large. Through readings, discussions, and reflection activities, they’ll examine topics such as bias, fairness, and ethics in AI, while also considering the benefits, risks, and responsibilities of using AI in everyday life. |
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Alabama Digital Literacy and Computer Science (Grade 8) is aligned with the following standards
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| Alabama DLCS 2025 Grade 8 | View (100%) |
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