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Elementary Technology Grade 3
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Elementary technology courses at VLACS help students learn important computer science skills in a fun and engaging way. These courses are designed for students of different ages and cover topics like problem-solving, computer programming, and typing skills. In the early grades, students learn coding using block-based methods offline, and then they move on to online coding activities as they get older. The curriculum also includes topics from Social Studies, Health, and Language Arts, such as online safety, addressing bullying, and being responsible digital citizens.
Please view the Elementary Parents Guide for Grades 3-5 with guidance on helping your student transition to online learning and thrive at VLACS.
Major Topics and Concepts
Our Tech World Module One
- 01.00 Our Tech World Module One Pretest
- 01.01 Training with Miriam and Ziggy
- 01.02 Honeycomb Garden
- 01.03 Technology Olympics
- 01.04 The Scoop on Technology
- 01.05 Our Tech World Module One Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 01.06 Our Tech World Module One Assessment
Solve It Module Two
- 02.00 Solve It Module Two Pretest
- 02.01 Ode to Code
- 02.02 Raise Your Paws
- 02.03 Is it the best solution?
- 02.04 For the Love of Honey
- 02.05 Solve It Module Two Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 02.06 Solve It Module Two Assessment
Brainy Parts Module Three
- 03.00 Brainy Parts Module Three Pretest
- 03.01 Computer Brain
- 03.02 I Need More Parts
- 03.03 The Adapt in Adaptive Technology
- 03.04 Coach Aiko’s Conditional Statements
- 03.05 Where can I find it?
- 03.06 Writer’s Workshop
- 03.07 Brainy Parts Module Three Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 03.08 Brainy Parts Module Three Assessment
Tech Tools Module Four
- 04.00 Tech Tools Module Four Pretest
- 04.01 Entertain, convince, or inform?
- 04.02 What is your purpose?
- 04.03 I Am Growing
- 04.04 Function Junction
- 04.05 Tech Tools Module Four Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 04.06 Tech Tools Module Four Assessment
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.
Competencies
Appropriate Use of Technology
I can describe appropriate technology use. I can create conditional statements. I can explain the health impact from technology. I can identify strategies to handle cyberbullying.
Sharing Information On a Computer
I can identify writing types. I can create a digital artifact with a word processor. I can identify feedback strategies. I can describe functions in coding.
Use of Technology to Complete Tasks
I can describe the functions of computer hardware. I can explain the use of input and output devices. I can identify adaptive technology. I can identify resources to find information. I can explain plagiarism.
Uses of Technology
I can create block-based coding. I can identify technology that can promote a cause. I can explain problem solving using technology. I can Identify bugs in code.
