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All documents are editable to meet your classroom needs.
National Business Education & ISTE Standards Included.
This unit plan covers Introduction to Information Technology for grades 6-12.
Included:
Unit Plan
Presentation - Impact On Society
Notes and Answer Key - Impact On Society
Did You Know 2025 Video Activity
What is Artificial Intelligence Activity
Different Types Of AI Tools Activity
AI Pros & Cons List Activity
AI Ripple Effect Reflection Worksheet Activity
Presentation- Careers- Information Technology
Notes and Answer Key - Careers
Information Technology Timeline Project & Rubric
Career Research Worksheet
Tech Career Showdown Project & Rubric
Quizlet Review
Unit Assessment and Answer Key
Unit Objectives:
Analyze the impact of IT on personal life, education, careers, and society
Identify the benefits and risks of emerging technologies like AI
Explore career paths in the IT field, including roles, salaries, tools, and education
Create visual and written projects to communicate the evolution and relevance of IT
Demonstrate learning through interactive lessons, reflections, and assessments
Unit Description:
This Introduction to Information Technology Unit brings the digital world into your classroom and helps students understand how IT powers their lives, education, and career opportunities. Perfect for business, technology, STEM, or digital literacy teachers, this 9-day unit is built to align with NBEA and ISTE standards and make tech meaningful for every learner.
Students will explore the societal impact of IT, engage in critical conversations about artificial intelligence, and dive deep into IT careers with guided activities and creative projects. From researching historical tech milestones to comparing modern careers in the digital space, every lesson is structured for engagement, relevance, and real-world application.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Understand how IT impacts communication, education, business, and global culture
Define AI, explore examples, and evaluate risks and benefits
Research tech jobs, compare roles, examine salaries, tools, and required education
Use tools like Canva and Google Apps to build an IT timeline and pitch careers
Show mastery through vocabulary, analysis, and real-world reflection
Engaging Activities & Projects:
Did You Know 2025? Video Activity
Students react to tech facts and future trends in a bell-ringer format to spark curiosity and discussion.
Artificial Intelligence Series
This set of scaffolded activities covers what AI is, how it’s used, and why it matters, including ethical implications and societal effects.
Timeline Infographic Project
Students research the history of IT innovations and design a timeline in Canva, showcasing major tech shifts.
Tech Career Showdown Project
Students research two careers, compare salaries, education paths, and tools, and then pitch their findings with a digital side-by-side ad and mini-presentation.
Quizlet Review Activity: Students reinforce their understanding of key introduction to information technology concepts through an interactive review session.
Presentation Notes – Guided student notes to reinforce key concepts.
Assessments & Materials:
Information Technology Unit Test: A final assessment that evaluates students’ understanding of IT concepts, societal impacts, artificial intelligence, and career pathways through a mix of multiple-choice, vocabulary, and application questions.
Rubrics for Projects: Clear rubrics to assess creativity, research skills, application of technology concepts, and the ability to communicate complex ideas visually and verbally.
PowerPoint Presentations & Notes: Ready-to-use presentations and guided student notes cover major IT topics. With this practical and powerful unit, you can give your students the knowledge and tools they need to become tech-savvy, future-ready leaders. Everything you need is included and ready to teach.AI.. With this practical and robust unit, you can give your students the knowledge and tools they need to become tech-savvy, future-ready leaders. Everything you need is included and ready to teach. AI, including societal impact, AI, and career exploration, helps. including societal impact, AI, and career exploration—assisting students in engaging with and retaining key concepts.
Why Teachers Love This Unit:
Comprehensive & Practical: This unit explores the real-world impact of information technology while building essential digital literacy and career readiness skills.
Interactive & Engaging: Projects like the IT Timeline and Tech Career Showdown keep students actively involved and thinking critically about the digital world around them.
Aligned with NBEA & ISTE Standards: Meets national business and technology education standards, making it perfect for middle and high school tech, business, and career courses.
No Prep Required: Includes editable presentations, guided notes, worksheets, project rubrics, and assessments—ready to use from day one.
Equip your students with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in the marketing plan with this engaging and practical unit!