California Computer Science: 4th 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 4th grade students, and it is aligned to the Computer Science Standards for California Public Schools.

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4th Grade

8 Units

37 Lessons

What Students Will Learn

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UNITS - 8 (37 lessons)

Optional Review
Sequences & Events
Loops
Conditionals & Operators
Variables & Lists
Clones & Functions
Culmination Projects
Digital Literacy

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Lists: Spelling Bee

FAQ

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What's the entry point for a student who's never coded before?

There are no prerequisites. The course supports every learner, and an optional 4-lesson intro unit covers basic CS vocabulary before students start building programs.

Which coding tool does this course use?

CodeHop, a block-based language where students write, save, and debug programs directly in the platform.

What makes this course more advanced than earlier grades?

Students move into clones, functions with boolean and number inputs, classes and objects, and randomizers — concepts that go beyond the sequences and loops taught in K–3.

Is student understanding checked along the way?

Yes, through short two-question quizzes at the end of some units, available digitally, as a QuizBuzz activity, or on paper.

How big a role does digital citizenship play?

A substantial one — a 14-lesson unit covers online safety, digital footprints, cyberbullying, digital etiquette, and secure communication, alongside data and networks.