A 32-week 6th grade tech curriculum (organized by themes, compatible with shorter grading periods in Middle School) that addresses Common Core requirements and the diverse needs of Middle School tech classes. Includes 287 images, 34 assessments, 12 pedagogic articles, wide-ranging Scope and Sequence, curriculum map and ready-to-hang poster. Emphasis is on comprehension/problem-solving/critical thinking/preparing students for career and college. Focus is on transfer of knowledge, blended learning, collaboration, and sharing. Online support is FREE through a help blog Each lesson includes: Common Core Standards, ISTE Standards, essential question, big idea, materials required, vocabulary, warm-up and exit tickets, problem solving for lesson, time required to complete, teacher preparation required, steps to accomplish goals, assessment strategies, troubleshooting, how to extend learning, additional resources, examples, grading rubrics, and homework. Units include: Digital Rights and Responsibilities, Digital note-taking, Digital portfolios, Problem solving, Word Processing, Graphics, Photoshop, Web-based tools, Google Apps, Genius Hour, Write an ebook, Debate, and more. Please be aware: The Look-inside feature might lag behind the current edition of the book. Please rely on the description here for detail.