Help students understand how computing impacts people, society, and the future.

Unit 10: Data, Privacy & Ethical Computing is a comprehensive Computer Science Principles unit that explores data privacy, algorithms, artificial intelligence, misinformation, ethics, and emerging technologies. This bundle includes all lessons AND assessments, making it a complete, ready-to-teach unit with no extra prep required.

The unit is worksheet-heavy, discussion-driven, and admin-friendly, perfect for CSP classrooms that want meaningful engagement without heavy coding.

📚 WHAT’S INCLUDED IN UNIT 10

📘 LESSONS (10.1–10.6)

✔ Lesson 10.1 — Data Collection & Privacy
Students identify personal data, analyze privacy risks, and evaluate responsible data use.

✔ Lesson 10.2 — Algorithms & Bias
Students explore algorithmic bias and analyze fairness in automated systems.

✔ Lesson 10.3 — Artificial Intelligence & Automation
Students examine AI applications, benefits, risks, and automation’s role in society.

✔ Lesson 10.4 — Social Media, Misinformation & Echo Chambers
Students analyze misinformation, algorithm influence, and media literacy.

✔ Lesson 10.5 — Ethical Decision Making in Computing
Students apply ethical reasoning, evaluate consequences, and justify decisions.

✔ Lesson 10.6 — The Future of Computing
Students explore emerging technologies, computing careers, and future trends.

Each lesson includes:

• Student worksheet
  
• Guided notes & vocabulary
  
• Scenario analysis or reflection
  
• Teacher guide with pacing and answer key
  

🧪 ASSESSMENTS

✔ Quiz A — Lessons 10.1–10.3
Data, Algorithms & AI

• 50-point assessment
  
• Multiple choice, short answer, and scenarios
  

✔ Quiz B — Lessons 10.4–10.6
Ethics, Media & the Future of Computing

• 50-point assessment
  
• Conceptual and ethical reasoning
  

✔ Unit 10 Mini Project — Ethical Computing

• Capstone-style project (50 points)
  
• Real-world scenarios
  
• Stakeholder analysis
  
• Ethical justification
  
• Python-style logic (conceptual)
  

✔ Teacher Guides for All Assessments

• Answer keys & sample responses
  
• Flexible grading notes
  
• Clear scoring guide for the mini project
  

🧠 TOPICS COVERED

• Data collection & privacy
  
• Algorithmic bias & fairness
  
• Artificial intelligence & automation
  
• Social media & misinformation
  
• Ethical decision making
  
• Emerging technologies & careers
  

🧑‍🏫 PERFECT FOR

• High school Computer Science Principles (Grades 9–12)
  
• Python-based CSP courses
  
• Digital citizenship & ethics units
  
• Semester 2 curriculum pacing
  
• Sub plans and admin-reviewed lessons