Elementary Technology Grade 4
Pre-Requisites: None
Credits: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 32-36 weeks
Description
The Elementary Technology Fourth Grade course enables 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, algorithms, security/privacy/copyright, computer programming basics, and keyboarding skills. Students learn block-based coding in offline environments that build upon skills developed in previous grades.
In addition to the computer skills, the Technology suite integrates standards from Social Studies, 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.
Major Topics and Concepts
Module 01 - Digital Footprints
- Computers and Me
- Staying Safe Online
- Bloom with Elodie
Module 02 - Cyber Safety
- Code Your Own Program
- Operating Systems
- Staying Organized
- Pro at Proactive
- Coding with Scratch
- The Search for Online Truth
Module 03 - Citation Nation
- Who owns it?
- Research Expert
- Tips and Tricks
- Coding with Sparky
- Proofing and Formatting
Module 04 - Media Mix Up
- Get Into Code
- Spice It Up
- Revising My Work
- Let's Organize
Grading Policy
