Computer Science Essentials

Computer Science Essentials

• Grades: 3-5
• Number of Students: 30 or 100
• Number of Lessons: 7 Units
• Additional Resources: Flyer, Syllabus

Highlights:

Computer Science Essentials blends unplugged learning with block-based programming, computational thinking, and core digital citizenship principles so students can learn the essential introductory computer science knowledge they need to be successful and safe in today’s changing world. This course is aligned to ISTE standards, utilizes a 5E lesson plan design, and builds skills students need to be successful in higher-level coding courses.

Curriculum or Lesson Topics:

Hardware & Software

Students learn about the inner workings of everyday electronics and computers.

Computational Thinking

Students learn the fundamentals of computer science including sequencing, abstraction, iteration, and encoding.

Algorithms

Students learn the strategies used in software and apply them to every-day processes.

The Internet

Students learn about the internet and how we use it to send and receive information.

Cyber Safety

In this section, students learn to identify online dangers and keep themselves safe.

Digital Citizenship

Students learn to be responsible internet citizens while browsing the web.

Careers in Technology

Students learn about the developers, IT specialists, designers, cybersecurity professionals, and scientists who use code every day.

Technical Specifications:

Operating System:

• Chromebook: Chrome OS 100.0 or later
• Windows: 7, 8, 8.1, 10, or later
  
• Mac: OS X EI Capitan 10.11 or later
• Linux: 64-bit Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 10+, openSUSE 15.2+, or Fedora Linux 32+

Software Installed:

• Google Chrome