Foundation of Computer Science Grade 4

Major Topics and Concepts

Segment One

Clever and Connected

·       Digital identity and footprints

·       Online safety and security

·       Assess information sources

·       Cyberbullying

·       Technology to communicate

·       Problem-solving with technology

·       Digital communication and networks

·       Problem decomposition

·       Digital well-being

·       Keyboarding

·       Constructive feedback

·       Data as information

·       Smart research skills

·       Design process

·       Internet safety

Tech Toolbox

·       Hardware vs. Software

·       Parts of a computer

·       Creating digital content

·       Basic troubleshooting

·       Networks and information flow

·       Troubleshooting hardware and software

·       Impact of computing technologies

·       Human vs. computer performance

·       Keyboarding

·       Collaborative design

·       Collecting different types of data

·       Adaptive technology

·       Selecting appropriate tools

Create to Communicate

·       Digital creation

·       Constructive feedback

·       Iterative design process

·       Effective communication and publishing

·       Digital file management

·       Digital research

·       Data organization and management

·       Information exchange

·       Network flow

·       Communication tools

·       Keyboarding

·       Creating digital content

·       Publishing multimedia creations

Segment Two

Coding in Action

·       Coding

·       Algorithms and problem solving

·       Computational thinking

·       Design process

·       Debugging

·       Keyboarding

·       Decomposing and composing problems

·       Algorithm efficiency

·       Planning and documenting solutions

·       Automation

·       Debugging and testing programs

·       Refining programs and algorithms

·       Effective communication

Data Done Right!

·       Collecting data

·       Data organization with graphs

·       Graphical representations

·       Analyze graphical representations

·       Communicating with data

·       Data management

·       Data collection and organization

·       Communication

·       Problem solving

·       Responsible research

·       Visual representations of data

·       Decomposing problems

Gears, Gadgets, and Good Choices

·       Evolution of technology

·       Human vs. computer capabilities

·       Artificial Intelligence

·       Accessibility

·       Keyboarding

·       Technology's impact on society

·       Responsible research and ethical AI

·       Technological effects

·       Plagiarism

·       Citing sources

·       Smart choices online

 

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, Discussion-Based Assessments, and discussions. Students and families are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers because when teachers, students, and parents or guardians work together, students are successful.