Technology - KG
OVERVIEW
The Computer Science Grade Kindergarten 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. In addition, students will learn about being good digital citizens.
MAJOR TOPICS AND CONCEPTS
- Communication and sharing of information and technologies that assist with these
- The concept of the internet
- The history of computers and other inventions
- Parts of a computer, such as the keyboard, mouse, speakers, microphone, and headphones
- Taking proper care of devices and safety considerations
- How technology allows us to complete tasks easier and faster
- How to create and revise digital artifacts
- How computers are used in workplaces to help perform work
- Keywords and how to use them in a search engine
- The parts of an email: greeting, body, and closing
- Understand what private information is and how to keep that information safe
- Determine safe and unsafe communications and activities online
- Understand that bullying can take place offline and online
- Recognize the importance of balancing time between on-screen and off-screen activities
- Understand what it means to be a good citizen online and offline
- Find problems and determine the steps to the best solution
- Explain what a simple task is
- Explain the importance of steps being detailed and in order
- Identify and create a simple algorithm without technology
- Define “computer program”
- Explain what it means when a program is running
- Understand the job of a computer programmer
Fee Details
Grade Level
Grade KG
Duration
10 months
Requirements
Students will need the following materials: printer, cell phone or scanner, notebook, pencils, erasers, scissors, crayons, glue, and printer paper.