Oklahoma Computer Science 6-7
- Level Middle School
- Contact Hours 100
In this course, students will be introduced to the exciting world of computers and technology! They will gain foundational skills in programming, explore the vast potential of the internet, and understand how to be a responsible digital citizen. Through engaging activities and projects, students will learn how technology can be used to solve problems, analyze data, and navigate the digital world effectively.
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MODULES - 6
Students learn Python commands, functions, and control structures by drawing shapes on the screen and solving puzzles with Turtle Graphics.
Students explore different technologies and the impact they have on our world.
Students will explore the systematic selection and integration of hardware and software components that represent a powerful approach to problem-solving in today's technology-driven world. Whether it's optimizing crop yields, enhancing athletic performance, or creating intelligent home systems, the synergy between hardware and software enables us to improve efficiency and address challenges.
Students are introduced to network protocols and different strategies used to protect online information.
Students learn about Internet etiquette and how to stay safe on the world wide web.
Students learn about data and spreadsheets and create a data story using data analysis and visualizations.
Explore programs that your students will build throughout this course!
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| Standards Framework | Alignment |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma 6 | 100% View |
| Oklahoma 7 | 100% View |
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This course is built for 6th and 7th grade. It maps to 100% of the Oklahoma 6 standards and 100% of the Oklahoma 7 standards, so a single course covers both grade bands. Eighth grade is served by a separate course, Oklahoma Exploring Computer Science for 8th Grade.
No prior experience is needed. The course starts from foundational programming skills and builds up through internet concepts, data, and digital citizenship. It is designed as a student's first exposure to computer science.
The course is built for about 100 contact hours. That fits a full year of a regularly scheduled middle school computer science class, and the syllabus at codehs.com/syllabus/24037 shows how the modules are paced.
Yes. It aligns to 100% of the Oklahoma 6 standards and 100% of the Oklahoma 7 standards. You can see the full standard-by-standard mapping, including which lesson covers each one, on the CodeHS standards pages for the course.
