Oklahoma Exploring Computer Science for 8th Grade
- Level Middle School
- Contact Hours 100
In this course, students will be introduced to the exciting world of computers and technology! They will gain foundational skills in programming, explore the vast potential of the internet, and understand how to be a responsible digital citizen. Through engaging activities and projects, students will learn how technology can be used to solve problems, analyze data, and navigate the digital world effectively.
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MODULES - 6
Students learn Python commands, functions, and control structures by drawing shapes on the screen and solving puzzles with Turtle Graphics.
Students explore different technologies and the impact they have on our world.
Students will explore the systematic selection and integration of hardware and software components that represent a powerful approach to problem-solving in today's technology-driven world. Whether it's optimizing crop yields, enhancing athletic performance, or creating intelligent home systems, the synergy between hardware and software enables us to improve efficiency and address challenges.
Students are introduced to network protocols and different strategies used to protect online information.
Students learn about Internet etiquette and how to stay safe on the world wide web.
Students synthesize all they've learned in this course to complete a project where they use a device to collect and analyze data to find an answer to a question they have.
Explore programs that your students will build throughout this course!
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| Standards Framework | Alignment |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma 8 | 100% View |
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This course is designed for 8th grade and maps to 100% of the Oklahoma 8 standards. Sixth and seventh grade are covered by a separate course, Oklahoma Computer Science 6-7, which maps to the Oklahoma 6 and Oklahoma 7 standards.
No. The course assumes no background and introduces foundational programming, how the internet works, and responsible digital citizenship through projects. Students who took Oklahoma Computer Science 6-7 will find it familiar, but it is not a prerequisite.
The course is built for about 100 contact hours, which fits a full year of middle school computer science. The syllabus at codehs.com/syllabus/24049 lays out the modules and how long each is expected to take.
Yes. It maps to 100% of the Oklahoma 8 standards. The CodeHS standards page for the course shows each standard alongside the specific lesson that covers it, which is what most districts want for their curriculum documentation.
