Elementary Computer Science Grade 2
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Number of Credits
1
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Estimated Completion Time
2 Semesters
Description
The Elementary Introductory to Computer Science courses will enable students to develop basic skills in computer science through engaging and age-appropriate content. The courses will expose students, within developmentally appropriate stages, to concepts such as problem solving and algorithms, security/privacy/copyright, computer programming basics and keyboarding skills. Students will learn block-based coding in offline environments in kindergarten through 2nd grade and will build upon those skills in online coding environments in grades 2–5. In addition to the computer skills, the Computer Science suite integrates standards from Health and Language Arts with topics in each grade about safety and health (online and offline), bullying/cyberbullying, and being a responsible citizen/digital citizen. The upper grades will complete research focused on adaptive technology, social media and/or robotics. The research will require students to evaluate reliable and relevant websites, organize data, receive and implement feedback and produce a digital artifact.
Segment One
-Rules and laws
-Positive and negative consequences
-Caring for devices
-Technology used in the workplace, community, and at home
-Personal-use technology
-Tasks that can be completed faster with technology
-Computer programs and following instructions
-Iterations and loops
-Digital footprints
-Online safety
-Problems and solutions
-Solving real-world problems with and without technology
-Algorithms
-Creating an algorithm without technology
-Computer program commands
-Collecting and recording data
-Block-based code
Segment Two
-Navigating computer applications
-Input and output devices
-Search engines
-Computer program commands
-Iterations and loops in block-based coding
-Keywords
-Researching on different devices
-Collecting information and data
-Researching topics online
-Microsoft Office Online
-Simple programs
-Sorting information with and without technology
-Creating a visual representation of data
-Digital artifacts
-Multimedia presentations
Students will need the following materials: printer, cell phone or scanner, notebook, pencils, erasers, scissors, crayons, glue, and printer paper.
Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, oral assessments, and discussions. Core courses will use the state-approved grading scale and Special Area courses will use an S or U grading scale.
Courses subject to availability.
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