Utah Computer Science: 1st Grade
- Level Elementary School
- Number of Lessons 43
- Grade 1st
This course is aligned to UT standards and is designed to provide computer science instruction for Utah first grade students. It is meant to be taught approximately weekly.
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UNITS - 11 (43 lessons)
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This course is specifically designed for Utah first grade students, aligning with Utah state standards to provide foundational computer science instruction. It is structured to be taught on a weekly basis.
Students advance their programming skills by exploring sequences, various types of events, repeat loops, forever loops, message events, and an introduction to variables for keeping score.
Yes, students build various interactive projects and games, such as a hide-and-seek game, mini-golf, a digital greeting card, and a river-crossing game, which apply the coding skills they have learned.
Yes. Students engage in lessons focused on positive online behavior, understanding digital responsibilities, and working with data, helping them build a strong foundation for safe and responsible technology use.
The course introduces AI by helping students identify ways AI helps solve problems, use simple decision trees to recognize patterns for decision-making, and explore how machines can learn through introductory machine learning activities.
