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Elementary Computer Science Kindergarten

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Description

The Computer Science Grade Kindergarten course introduces young learners to the foundational concepts of computer science through engaging, age-appropriate content designed to foster digital literacy and problem-solving skills. Students will explore essential concepts, including digital citizenship, internet safety, problem-solving, algorithms, and basic computer skills.

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

FDOE CPALMS Course Description Link:  https://www.flvs.net/elementary-school-courses/course/computer-science-kindergarten/ft236/

Segment One

Module 1:

  • Cyber citizenship
  • Online safety
  • Passwords and private information
  • Screen time balance
  • Creative tools
  • Keyboarding skills

Module 2

  • Parts of a computer
  • Keyboarding
  • Troubleshooting
  • Computer care
  • Computer manners
  • Keyboarding skills

Module 3

  • Universal icons
  • Software identification
  • Online navigation
  • Teamwork and technology
  • Shape sorting and organization

Segment Two

Module 4

  • Algorithms
  • Problem-solving
  • Sequencing
  • Data
  • Patterns
  • Debugging
  • Keyboarding skills

Module 5

  • Data and collection
  • Data organization
  • Data patterns
  • Data sorting
  • Date comparison
  • Keyboarding skills

Module 6

  • Computers everywhere
  • Smart devices
  • Healthy habits
  • Screen time balance
  • Everyday technology
  • Inventions
  • Keyboarding skills

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.