California Computer Science: 3rd Grade
- Level Elementary School
- Number of Lessons 32
- Grade 3rd
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 3rd grade students, and it is aligned to the Computer Science Standards for California Public Schools.
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UNITS - 9 (32 lessons)
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No. The course has no prerequisites and is designed to support all learners, regardless of prior computer science experience.
CodeHop, a block-based programming language that builds on the CodeHopJr skills from earlier grades.
Conditionals, variables, lists, comparison operators, and functions — building toward more advanced program logic.
Some units end with a short two-question quiz, which can be given digitally, as a QuizBuzz activity, or on paper.
A Digital Literacy unit covering cybersecurity, digital footprint, file management, research and source evaluation, and the ethical use of generative AI.
