Computer Science Foundations-3rd Block / Spring 2025 Assignments

Research the features and requirements of the four main deployment models for cloud
technology: public, private, community, and hybrid. Create an infographic to show their
roles and describe the pros and cons of each type.



Infographic Resources:
What Makes an Effective Infographic
7 Common Types of Infographics
Editable Google Templates for Infographics

Using the attached resources, fill out the Cloud Technology Roles Venn Diagram.

Synthesize research of historical and significant milestones that influenced the evolution of cloud computing. Create an annotated timeline illustrating significant time periods and major impacts of technology trends that influenced the development of cloud computing. Use academic research and news media citing specific textual evidence from research. 



Utilize the attached rubric to maximize your scoring.

Using the attached articles related to Cloud Computing, fill in the vocabulary/notes for section 8.1 on the Google Doc (a paper copy will be distributed in class).

With a partner, students will create a poster board display that will include:
Historical timeline
Benefits and disadvantages of Internet to society
Potential future implications 
Sources for information
The attached Poster Rubric will be used to score your poster.  Be sure to review all of the scoring opportunities within the rubric.


Also attached are Internet resources/background.

Using the Snap Circuits Student Guide, complete the Snap Circuits / Student Notes sheet.

Using your Snap Circuit Notes, complete the Snap Circuit Chapter 1 Quiz

Watch the Introduction to circuits and Ohm's Law video and the Series vs. Parallel Circuits videos before completing the Ohm's Law WS.

Watch "How ELELCTRICITY works - working principle.  Then utilize it and other resources to fill in definitions for 1-8 only of your Electrical Current Background Information WS. I will provide you a printed copy of the WS.  It should be filled in by hand, not on the computer.

Create a 10-question quiz from the NSTA packet. Quizzes should contain 3 or more types of questions (ex. multiple choice, true/false, open ended, fill in the blank, etc.) Create at least 2 questions from each of the four safety categories.

1. Read the Article "Free Internet Safety Tutorial at GCFGlobal"
Read lessons 1-8
Be sure to watch the embedded videos:
              Internet Safety: Your Browser's Security Features
              Understanding Spam and Phishing
              Online Shopping Advice
              Understanding Digital Tracking


2. Take notes as you go through the lessons.  You will be able to use your handwritten notes on the quiz Tuesday.


3. After completing the lessons, take the practice "Internet Safety Quiz" near the bottom of the webpage.

*Note- students will sign up for an IT discipline in class


Student will create an oral presentation with a PPT/Prezi/Slides about a given IT discipline.  The presentation should be no more than 3 minutes in length. Your presentation will be graded using the attached rubric.  Your presentation must include the following:
Job Description including expected salaries (TN and National)
Work Activities
Tools/Technology used
Work Environment
Knowledge/Skills needed
Post Secondary Institutions (Colleges of Applied Tech, Community Colleges, 4-year Universities) in TN and other states
Professional Societies w/ benefits to membership
Be sure to cite each source (be ready to explain why the source is reliable)
Produce an infographic to illustrate highlights as a handout

Infographic Resources:
What Makes an Effective Infographic
7 Common Types of Infographics
Editable Google Templates for Infographics

Upload your presentation and infographic here:

Be sure to turn in a signed copy of your Internet Safety, Syllabus, and Classroom Expectations forms on Friday, 1/10.

Please complete the "All About You" document to the best of your ability. Open your copy and write directly on the Google Doc, then submit.

Open your copy and write directly on the Google Doc, then submit.