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Elementary Computer Science Grade 1

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Description

The Grade 1 Computer Science course introduces students to the digital world through exploration of hardware, software, and data organization. Students build essential skills in digital citizenship, internet safety, logical problem-solving, and basic coding algorithms, while gaining a foundational understanding of how artificial intelligence impacts their daily lives.  

 

Follow the link below for the Department of Education description for this course: 

FDOE CPALMS Course Description Link: https://www.cpalms.org/PreviewCourse/Preview/23334

Segment One 

Module 1 

  • Cyber citizenship 

  • Online safety 

  • Passwords and private information 

  • Screen time balance 

  • Creative tools 

  • Keyboarding skills 

  • Positive and negative effects of technology use 

  • Accuracy of online content 

 

Module 2 

  • Types of computing devices 

  • Hardware and software 

  • Troubleshooting 

  • Keyboarding skills 

  • Using digital tools to create a multimedia file 

  • Following directions to complete a task 

 

Module 3 

  • Collecting information 

  • Digital art creation 

  • Teamwork 

  • Choosing the right device and software for a project 

  • Kind and respectful feedback 

  • Sharing ideas digitally 

  • Connecting and communicating online 

  • Keyboarding skills 

 

Segment Two 

Module 4 

  • Algorithms 

  • Students will need the following materials: printer, cell phone or scanner, headset or earbuds, notebook, pen, pencils, erasers, scissors, coloring materials (markers, crayons, colored pencils), glue, tape, stapler, ruler, printer paper, lined paper, colored paper, and general household objects for activities.

Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, oral assessments, and discussions. Core courses will use the state-approved grading scale and Special Area courses will use an S or U grading scale.

To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers; the minimum requirement is monthly. When teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful.