Foundations of Computer Science Grade 3

Duration

10 Months

Prerequisites

Student Must Have Completed Grade 2

Requirements

None

Course Summary

In Foundations of Computer Science Grade 3, students will take a journey through technology as they master important skills, like keyboarding, alongside the Pixel Pals and Chuck the Duck. With Skip, students will practice digital citizenship, ensuring they understand privacy and how to leave a positive digital footprint. Seymour and Luis help learners use the iterative design process to bring digital creations to life. With Shafriraas their guide, students will dive into block-based coding to build algorithms and solve puzzles using debugging skills. From exploring artificial intelligence to mastering troubleshooting, this course empowers students to navigate computer science with confidence and curiosity.

MAJOR TOPICS AND CONCEPTS

Segment One

Module 01 Cyber Explorers

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  • past and present technologies
  • digital citizenship
  • keywords
  • passwords and privacy
  • parental controls
  • keyboarding
  • healthy tech habits
  • digital footprint
  • cyberbullying


Module 02 Inside the Machine

  • hardware and software
  • input and output devices
  • selecting appropriate tools
  • posture
  • networks and information flow
  • saving, editing, and sharing documents
  • keyboarding
  • basic troubleshooting


Module 03 Creative Collaborators

  • iterative design process
  • selecting appropriate tools
  • constructive feedback
  • intellectual property
  • attribution and citing
  • simulations
  • remixing digital resources
  • keyboarding



Segment Two


Module 04 Plan, Think, Code

  • coding
  • sequences
  • algorithms
  • decomposition
  • conditional logic
  • block-based coding
  • debugging
  • models and simulations
  • keyboarding


Module 05 The Data Hunt

  • tables, pictographs, and bar graphs
  • collecting and organizing data
  • digital tools
  • keyboarding
  • patterns in data
  • interpreting data
  • drawing conclusions from data


Module 06 Innovators of the Future

  • artificial intelligence (AI)
  • adaptive technology
  • true and accurate information
  • digital citizenship
  • citing sources
  • keyboarding
  • troubleshooting
  • emerging technology



Course Assessment and Participation Requirements:

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 , are successful.




How Foundations of Computer Science Grade 3 supports student success

In Foundations of Computer Science Grade 3, students build subject knowledge through structured online lessons, guided practice, and regular feedback from qualified teachers. The course supports flexible study while maintaining clear academic expectations and steady progress.

Students can revisit learning materials, complete assignments at a manageable pace, and use teacher guidance to strengthen understanding. Families can follow progress while learners develop organization, independent study habits, and confidence.

  • Clear learning goals connect each lesson to the wider course.
  • Activities and assignments help students apply important concepts.
  • Assessments and teacher feedback identify strengths and next steps.
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