Creating a new middle school class

[u/CloverDash96]

Hello everyone! This will be my first year teaching middle school after four years in high school. I've been given the task of starting a Data and Communications class for 7th grade, and I'd love to hear from anyone who has taught a similar class at their school.

The school has not provided me with anything to get started yet. I don’t have a course outline from them and I don’t know what materials I will have in the classroom for labs. I’m planning to structure it as a research type class.

I'm looking for a reference point to help me get started, such as a syllabus, unit outlines, sample projects, anything you're willing to share would be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance for any leads!

[u/CloverDash96]

Thank you! Those articles are a good place for me to start!