Years 3–4: Digital systems, safety and security
This scope and sequence unit explores peripherals of common digital systems and their function. Students investigate behaviours and protocols to stay safe online. Using a supported and guided approach introduce ways to collaborate and share content.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 3-4 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Scope and sequence, Whole School |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Digital systems, Privacy and security |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI4K01
Explore and describe a range of digital systems and their peripherals for a variety of purposes
AC9TDI4K02
Explore transmitting different types of data between digital systems
AC9TDI4P06
Use the core features of common digital tools to create, locate and communicate content, following agreed conventions
AC9TDI4P07
Use the core features of common digital tools to share content, plan tasks, and collaborate, following agreed behaviours, supported by trusted adults
AC9TDI4P08
Access their school account using a memorised password and explain why it should be easy to remember, but hard for others to guess
AC9TDI4P09
Identify what personal data is stored and shared in their online accounts and discuss any associated risks |
| Keywords | scope and sequence, scope, sequence |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Digital Literacy, Critical and creative thinking |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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