Computer Science Foundations - Kindergarten
Course Description
In this course, students learn computer science and programming basics using ScratchJr, a block coding language. During Unplugged and Coding lessons, students plan and create interactive projects while learning programming concepts like loops. Digital Citizenship and STEM Career lessons introduce a variety of topics, including internet safety, responsible technology use, and career opportunities. By the end of this course, students will be able to design and sequence algorithms that solve real-world problems.
Course Learning Goals
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:
Differentiate between different types of technology.
Write an algorithm using arrows.
Demonstrate how to debug an algorithm that does not complete the desired task.
Create a loop within an algorithm.
Express the importance of protecting personal information while online.
Express the importance of being kind to others while online.
