Idaho Computer Science: 2nd Grade
- Level Elementary School
- Number of Lessons 38
- Grade 2nd
This course is aligned to Idaho Technology Standards and is designed to provide computer science instruction for Idaho 2nd grade students. It is meant to be taught weekly.
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UNITS - 8 (38 lessons)
Reviews foundational programming skills including sequencing, events, loops, and message events from the prior grade.
Introduces computer basics and computational thinking concepts through everyday school routines.
Builds skills in debugging, grid-based movement, and algorithm design while connecting coding to careers and data analysis.
Uses message events to control program flow, model cycles, and navigate between pages while examining technology's impact on the world.
Teaches students to identify patterns and use loops to build timers and animated stories, with practice giving and receiving feedback.
Applies the design process and combined programming skills to create original games and collaborative digital projects.
Covers digital literacy topics such as responsible technology use, digital citizenship, networks, data storage, software types, and research.
Previews next year's curriculum by introducing the text/block-based CodeHop editor and conditional logic through card games.
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