1st Grade Computer Science

What Students Will Learn

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UNITS - 13 (41 lessons)

• Optional Review

  This module provides an optional refresher on logging into CodeHopJr and using the sequential Scout Adventures story to review adding characters, backgrounds, motion, and events.

• Getting Started

  This module builds computational thinking skills by identifying patterns and sequencing steps in an evening routine while also strengthening mouse skills.

• Sequences & Events

  This module builds sequencing and event skills through digital responsibility, hide-and-seek and sizing games, the design process, and debugging practice, culminating in a quiz.

• Loops

  This module introduces repeat loops and debugging through a butterfly-catching game.

• Message Events

  This module teaches message events for character communication through a relay race, a Simon Says game, and a speed-based bouncing ball project.

• Pages

  This module introduces multi-page programs through a tapping game, a mini golf game, and a digital greeting card.

• Grid

  This module teaches the coordinate grid and end blocks through maze design and race programs.

• Culmination Project

  This module has students plan and build an "About Me" program applying skills learned throughout the course.

• Computing Systems

  This module introduces computing fundamentals including input/output, hardware and software, and how networks and the internet enable communication.

• Safety & Responsibility

  This module covers digital safety and citizenship topics including password protection, responsible technology use, and giving credit for others' work.

• Data & Analysis

  This module builds data literacy skills through collecting and visualizing data, conducting guided research, and identifying patterns and trends.

• Impacts of Computing

  This module explores how computing devices and computer science careers affect everyday life and help solve community problems.

• AI Exploration

  This module introduces AI concepts including how AI uses data to make decisions and how decision trees and patterns support classification.