California Computer Science: 1st Grade

This course belongs to the CodeHS Computer Science Standards for California Public Schools pathway. This course is designed to provide computer science instruction for California 1st grade students, and it is aligned to the Computer Science Standards for California Public Schools.

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1st Grade

8 Units

40 Lessons

What Students Will Learn

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UNITS - 8 (40 lessons)

Option Review
Sequences and Events
Loops
Message Events
Pages
Grid
Culmination Projects
Digital Literacy

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Computer Basics: Exploration

FAQ

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Do students need prior experience?

No. The course is designed with no prerequisites and supports all learners regardless of prior computer science experience.

What programming language or platform do students use?

CodeHopJr, a block-based programming language embedded in the CodeHop platform.

How much class time does the course require?

36 contact hours total, with lessons about 45 minutes each — enough for a full school year at one lesson per week.

Does the course connect coding to real-world topics?

Yes. Students explore careers in computer science through a litter-sorting project and discuss digital responsibility and online safety.

How are students assessed?

Some units end with a short two-question quiz, which can be given digitally, as a QuizBuzz activity, or on paper.