New Personalized Elementary Curriculum for District Computer Science Programs

New Personalized Elementary Curriculum for District Computer Science Programs

Say helloWorld(); to Your Vertically-Aligned K-12 Computer Science Pathway

CodeHS is excited to announce our new Elementary Computer Science Curriculum available for the 2022–2023 school year!

Whether your district is looking for a cohesive spectrum of computer science lessons for a technology class or looking to integrate computer science into core content areas, CodeHS can provide curriculum for both and more. All districts and schools are different, that’s why CodeHS is providing personalized district implementation consultations to provide a solution for incorporating computer science into every classroom.

“We are excited to be your comprehensive, unified solution for K-12 computer science education. Whether you have no existing curriculum, or different pockets of lessons being taught in different places, we can help you to implement a strong foundation in coding for all of your students.” — Daryl Wong, Elementary Curriculum Lead at CodeHS

Getting Started: Personalized Implementation & Professional Development

A personalized implementation consultation and ongoing dedicated support is provided to ensure success and ease of launch with our new elementary curriculum. CodeHS also provides a suggested lesson sequence specifically for your district’s context and needs. A customized professional development session is also included to quickly get teachers up to speed with teaching CodeHS Elementary lessons.

“I think I speak for everyone when I say thank you for awesome training! The vibe I got as teachers were leaving was one of excitement and relief that they could do this. I appreciate all the work you guys have put into this to make it easy for the elementary teachers to access the lessons and know what they need to do.” — CodeHS Elementary Teacher in Washington County, Utah

Interactive Standards-Aligned Elementary Lessons

Our Elementary lessons are modular, differentiable, and hands-on. An overview video of each programming lesson is included for teachers for ease of preparation. Alternative options are also provided for shortening lessons in case of time constraints, or extending lessons for advanced students. Our lessons are state and CSTA standards-aligned, differentiable, and accessible to teachers with or without a background in computer science. Each lesson includes:

• Teacher overview videos
• Sample exemplar programs
• Starter code to help students quickly engage with focus concepts
• Lesson preparation notes and options
• Extensions for advanced learners or lesson continuation
• Common Challenges to anticipate difficulties
• Rubrics for assessing student performance

“I learned many new tips for Scratch. I also like how you walked us through the lesson plans and did not just say “here is the lesson plan, read it when you have time.” I appreciate you taking the time to provide thoughtful answers.” — Regina Yeargin, CodeHS Elementary PD Attendee in Fayette County, Georgia

CodeHS Elementary curriculum uses Scratch and ScratchJr. The block-based programming format allows students to create digital stories, games, and animations while learning the basics of programming. We also offer a growing library of physical computing lessons using devices such as Micro:bit, Robotics (Wonder Workshop, Ozobot), and Lego Wedo.