Oklahoma Computer Science: 5th Grade

What Students Will Learn

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UNITS - 8 (30 lessons)

• Optional Review

  This module reviews core programming vocabulary, coordinate plane animation, and drawing tools for creating custom sprites and backdrops.

• Getting Started

  This module covers balancing screen time and responsible technology use, computing system troubleshooting, and computational thinking applied to designing a neighborhood.

• Sequence & Events

  This module builds event programming skills, teaches comparing and refining algorithms for efficiency, and practices debugging through a pizza-making program.

• Loops

  This module teaches looping through pen-based turtle graphics and multi-scene loop animations.

• Conditionals & Variables

  This module builds conditional logic, planning and decomposition, variables, and lists through maze programs, quest planning, dance control, and a shopping simulator, while emphasizing proper attribution.

• Clones & Functions

  This module introduces clones, classes and objects with randomization, and functions with input to build interactive games and personalized paint-by-number programs.

• Culmination Project

  This culminating module applies design thinking to create an app addressing a user's need.

• Digital Literacy

  This module covers advanced digital citizenship and networking topics including cybersecurity laws, technology's cultural impact, digital etiquette, data inquiry, research communication, file management, global collaboration, and network fundamentals.