IT Essentials
A CompTIA A+–inspired foundation for grades 6–8 — hardware, networking, operating systems, security, and troubleshooting, with a look at real IT careers.
5 chapters of standards-aligned, classroom-ready lessons.
Networks: How Data Moves
Operating Systems and Software
Security: Threats and Defenses
Troubleshooting and IT Careers
A ready-to-play Kahoot for every chapter — project it, host it live, or assign it as a solo challenge. Free for anyone to use.
Chapter 1
Hardware: What's Inside Everything
Chapter 2
Networks: How Data Moves
Chapter 3
Operating Systems and Software
Chapter 4
Security: Threats and Defenses
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting and IT Careers
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Maps to ISTE, CSTA, and AI4K12 standards for high-quality learning.
Each chapter opens with clear SMART goals to guide and measure learning.
Reflection questions and knowledge checks close out every chapter.
Written for teachers to pick up and teach with minimal prep.
Instant digital downloads. Pay by card, or request a ClassWallet invoice for ESA and school purchases.
$4.99
The full student textbook as a PDF — perfect for smartboards, tablets, and Chromebooks.
$19.99
Lesson plans, pacing guide, and answer keys. Includes the student eBook (and the Spanish manual when available).
$6.99
Hands-on lab for every chapter, reproducible for your class.
$4.99
Words to know, puzzles, and chapter activities for every lesson.
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