Elementary Technology Grade K
Pre-Requisites: None
Credits: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 32-36 weeks
Description
The Elementary Technology Kindergarten course enables students to develop basic skills in computer science through engaging and age-appropriate content. The course will expose students to concepts such as problem solving, algorithms, and computer basics skills. Students will learn block based coding in an offline environment.
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.
Major Topics and Concepts
Module 01 - Talk it Out
- Communication
- Who made the first computer?
- On the Hunt for Computers
- How To Handle Electronic Devices
Module 02 - My Digital World
- Making Tasks Easier
- What is a digital artifact?
- Using Computers At Work
- Search and Send
Module 03 - Super Digital Citizen
- Cyber Safety
- What is cyberbullying?
- Balancing Act
- Be A Digital Citizen
Module 04 - Task Attack
- Problem Equals Solution
- It's So Simple
- Algorithm Rhythm
- Details, Details, Details
Grading Policy
