Elementary

Elementary Technology Grade 1

.5 Credits

8 weeks

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Coursework

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The Computer Science Grade 1 course will enable students to develop basic skills in computer science through engaging and age-appropriate content. The course will expose students to concepts such as problem solving, algorithms, and basic computer skills. In addition, students will learn about being good digital citizens, recognizing cyberbullying, and communicating effectively and safely with technology.

Please view the Elementary Parents Guide for Grades K-2 with guidance on helping your student transition to online learning and thrive at VLACS.

Competencies

Coding and Debugging

I can explain that a computer follows instructions. I can create directions for a task. I can describe a loop. I can explain the effects of computer bugs on code.

Communication and Computer Programming

I can explain the use of technology to make communication easier. I can explain the need for laws. I can describe sharing information online. I can create algorithm steps.

Digital Super Citizen

I can explain rules that keep me safe. I can describe decision-making in technology using a set of steps. I can explain staying safe online. I can explain proper responses to cyberbullying. I can identify the characteristics of a digital super citizen.

Problem Solving and Presentation

I can identify problems solved with technology. I can categorize collected data. I can create a multimedia presentation.

Major Topics and Concepts

Use the problem-solving steps to solve problems with and without technology
Make healthy choices about food, body, health, safety, and technology
Identify the digital citizen rules
Recognize when bullying or cyberbullying is happening and what to do about it
Create a digital artifact using different types of multimedia
Determine how to communicate effectively and safely with and without technology
Understand how rules and laws, online and offline, keep us safe in the community, school, environment, and at home
Recognize the consequences for following and for not following rules and laws
Identify and perform simple tasks and understand the importance of steps
Understand that computers only follow a program’s set of instructions
Define and create an algorithm without technology
Understand how a computer follows instructions
Recognize and define what a command is in a computer program
Learn how to create specific directions for a computer to complete a task
Determine how to create a simple computer program
Understand how to follow steps and complete a simple task
Recognize iteration and how it relates to loops
Determine what a bug is and how to fix it
Collect, organize, and sort data to develop a solution to a problem
Create a presentation by using multimedia

Course Materials

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 work together, students are successful.

Required Materials – Please view the list of materials before registering.