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Indiana Computer Science: 6th Grade

This course is on Indiana’s High Quality Curriculum Materials Advisory List. This course is designed to provide computer science instruction for Indiana 6th grade students, and it is aligned to Indiana 6-8 Computer Science Standards.

Overview & Highlights

Level
Middle School
Contact Hours
30
Timeframe
Quarter

Course Overview

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MODULES - 3

  • Karel Adventures 1

    Students learn the basics of JavaScript as they follow Karel the Dog on two fun-filled adventures. Recommended for early middle school.

  • Karel Adventures 2

    Students learn the basics of JavaScript as they follow Karel the Dog on two fun-filled adventures.

  • Exploring Computing

    Students explore different technologies and the impact they have on our world.


26
Lessons
33
Videos
88
Exercises
3
Challenges
28
Offline Handouts

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course approved in Indiana?

Yes, this course was reviewed and approved for Indiana’s High Quality Curriculum Materials Advisory List.

Which Indiana standards does it cover?

The course is aligned to the Indiana 6-8 Computer Science Standards. Combined with the 7th and 8th grade courses, they provide 100% alignment.

Which grade is this course for?

6th grade. It is designed specifically to provide computer science instruction for Indiana 6th grade students, and it a part of the approved Indiana Middle School pathway.

How long is the course?

About 30 contact hours, built to run as a quarter-long course.

Do students need any programming experience first?

No. Each of the three Indiana middle school courses is written for its own grade and is designed as computer science instruction for students at that level.

How does this fit with the other Indiana middle school courses?

There are three courses in the Indiana Middle School pathway, one per grade. Together, they provide 100% alignment to the Indiana CS 6-8 standard framework. In this particular course, students learn how to program in basic JavaScript with Karel the dog, and learn the basics of major computing ideas.