Technology - 3
OVERVIEW
The Computer Science Grade 3 course will enable students to develop basic skills in computer science through engaging and age-appropriate content. The course will expose students to problem-solving, algorithms, and basic computer skills. Students will learn block-based coding in an offline environment.
MAJOR TOPICS AND CONCEPTS
- Conditional statements
- Keyboarding posture
- Typing technique
- Technology and health
- Unplugging from technology
- Cyberbullying
- Digital citizenship
- Testing conditional statements
- Known initial conditions
- Block-based code
- Loops and iterations
- Positive choices and empowerment
- Using technology to promote a cause
- Pop-up ads
- Adaptive technologies
- Using technology to solve problems
- Responsible use of technology
- Creative thinking to address issues
- Creating conditional statements
- Creating loops and iterations in code
- Identifying bugs in code
- Debugging (fixing bugs in code)
- Tasks completed with technology
- Human versus computer efficiency
- Input and output devices
- Computer hardware and software
- Troubleshooting hardware and software
- Debugging block-based code
- Offline and online resources
- Using an online database for research
- Reliable websites
- Plagiarism and citing information
- Academic integrity
- Copyright protection symbol, copyright, and free resources
Fee Details
Grade Level
Grade 3
Duration
10 months
Requirements
Students will need the following materials: printer, cell phone or scanner, notebook, pencils, erasers, scissors, crayons, glue, and printer paper.
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