Mastery Coding

Computer Science Essentials

Recommended Skill Levels: K-8

Learning Topics: Computer Science, STEM

Product Types: eLearning

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Overview

Explore the fundamentals of coding and computing with the Computer Science Essentials course, blending hands-on unplugged activities with intuitive block-based programming.

Mastery Coding’s Computer Science Essentials, tailored specifically for students in 3rd to 5th grades provides a 5E lesson plan structure and fully aligned with ISTE standards. This curriculum is designed to be easily adopted by educators without prior experience in programming. With Computer Science Essentials, young learners gain the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to navigate and succeed in today’s digital world, building a solid foundation for future technological learning.

 

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Learning Outcomes

Students will get foundational computer science skills required to successfully operate in a technology-driven world. Course objectives include hard and soft skills, including:

  • Digital Literacy
    • Online safety
    • Cybersecurity
  • Foundational Programming
    • Computer science logic
    • Coding Sequencing
    • Algorithms
    • Loops
    • Conditional Statements
  • Mathematical Reasoning
    • Applications to mathematical problems
  • System Knowledge: Understanding the knowledge and software components that make up computer systems
  • Career Exploration
    • Explore various careers in computer science and technology, sparking interest in futuer educational and career paths.

Computer Science Essentials Details

The course is available on Mastery Coding’s learning management system, with specialized student and instructor views. Courses include units, chapters, lessons and skills, along with a host of teacher resources. The entire curriculum is available online via web browser (see below for technical requirements).

The course includes everything an instructor needs, including:

  • Lesson plans
  • Lesson presentations and PDFs
  • Student worksheets
  • Quizzes and knowledge checks
  • Additional materials and resources for further learning
  • Discussion questions
  • ISTE standards alignment

Additional Details

Teacher Support: All Mastery Coding courses come with year-round professional development and comprehensive teacher support. This can be customized to the needs of your district, so teachers with any level of experience can successfully deliver this course.

STEAM and SEL Connections: All Mastery coding courses are tied to specific STEAM and SEL outcomes. See course catalog for the full list of STEAM outcomes. In Computer Science Essentials, students will gain key SEL skills like self-awareness, management, social awareness, responsible decision making, and relationship skills.

Technical Requirements: Computer Science Essentials is available on Google Chrome and can be delivered on a wide range of devices, including Chromebooks, Windows, Mac, and Linux. See course catalog for operating system requirements.

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