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Computer Science Fundamentals

3RD GRADE

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PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE:

Scratch

SOFTWARE USED IN COURSE:

Scratch
Google Chrome
Safari

SUPPORTED DEVICES:

Mac
Windows
Chromebook
iPad (no audio)

INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS:

Direct Instruction
Instructional Scaffolding
Use of Learning Objectives
Relevant Vocabulary
Bloom’s Taxonomy
of Questions
Inquiry-Based Instruction
Project-Based Instruction
Cooperative Learning
Independent Study

SUPPORTED LEARNING MODELS:

Classroom
Blended
Hybrid
Synchronous
Asynchronous

STANDARDS ALIGNED:

ISTE Seal of Alignment

National and State K-12 Computer Science Standards

REINFORCES:

Math
ELA
Social-Emotional Learning

Course Description

In this course, students review internet safety practices and develop their computational thinking skills while using Scratch, a block coding language. During Unplugged and Coding lessons, students broaden their understanding of variables, loops, and conditionals through coding and debugging exercises. Students discuss digital etiquette, attribution, and a wide range of career paths in STEM Career and Digital Citizenship lessons. By the end of this course, students will have an understanding of real-world applications of technology and fundamental programming concepts.

Learning Objectives

Each lesson plan is designed to enable students to achieve specific learning outcomes related to course aligned computer science competencies. For example, at the end of this course students will be able to:

  • Identify variables and loops in code and predict the output of functions.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how conditionals function by developing and identifying examples.
  • Apply knowledge of familiar Scratch blocks to create a program that serves an intended purpose.
  • Summarize how variables work in code.
  • Describe the purpose and benefits of online communities.
  • Summarize how they can use a critical lens to judge the trustworthiness of digital media.

Resources Included

  • Teacher training videos
  • Summative assessments
  • Formative assessments
  • Syllabus
  • Customized standards map
  • Step-by-step lesson plans
  • Pacing guide
  • Teacher and student slide decks
  • English language learner supplemental teaching guides
  • Vocabulary words and definitions
  • Coding lessons
  • Unplugged lessons
  • Digital Citizenship lessons
  • STEM Career lessons
  • Hardware integrations

“If I can teach this stuff, literally anyone could.”

— Amy Giba, STEM Teacher

“The kids get fired up because they can see the connections.”

— Collin Yust, 3rd Grade Teacher

Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education

Not every student loves to code, and that’s ok. That’s why the Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education are at the center of every course. Each pillar includes activities built to engage every learning style in the classroom.

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