Indiana Computer Science: Kindergarten
- Level Elementary School
- Number of Lessons 35
- Grade K
This course is designed to provide computer science instruction for Indiana Kindergarten students, and it is aligned to Indiana K-2 Computer Science Standards.
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UNITS - 9 (35 lessons)
Students learn sequencing by giving and following step-by-step instructions through movement and collaborative games, no computer required.
Students learn how to log in, use a mouse and keyboard, identify parts of a computer, and practice safe and responsible technology habits.
Students follow a story-driven adventure to learn the basics of a block-based programming interface, including adding characters, scenes, and simple motion.
Students build on sequencing skills by exploring events, visibility, and size-changing blocks to create interactive scenes and animations.
Students learn to build programs with multiple pages and connect them so a story or project can move between scenes.
Students experiment with speed and sound blocks to animate characters, personalize their own programs, and practice basic debugging.
Students learn to use loops, including forever loops, to repeat actions and create continuous animations.
Students apply everything they've learned to build original interactive games and animated scenes.
Students learn to find and organize information responsibly, understand how computers store data, and identify how to keep personal information safe online.
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The course introduces foundational programming concepts through a block-based programming language. Students build computational thinking and problem-solving skills while creating interactive projects, animations, and games, alongside digital literacy topics like online safety and data privacy.
The course is aligned to the Indiana K-2 Computer Science Standards. Each lesson lists the specific standards it addresses, and full standards coverage is achieved across the course as a whole.
No. The course has no prerequisites and is designed to support all Kindergarten learners regardless of prior computer science experience.
The course includes 36 lessons of about 30 minutes each, providing a full year of instruction when taught once per week. It's teacher-led, following an Introduction, Guided Practice, Independent Practice, Extension, and Reflection structure.
Students use a block-based, drag-and-drop programming environment where they can write, save, and run interactive projects in a user-friendly interface designed for young learners.
