Grade 1

Computer Science

Unit 1 — Thinking Like a Computer (Unplugged)

5/5 drafted

Understand what a computer is, give and follow step-by-step directions (algorithms), and practice fixing mistakes in directions, all without using an actual computer.

1A-AP-08 · 1A-AP-09 · 1A-AP-10

1. What Is a Computer?
2. Step-by-Step Instructions (Algorithms)
3. Giving Clear Directions
4. Fixing Mistakes in Directions
5. Following Someone Else's Directions

Unit 2 — Patterns and Sequences

5/5 drafted

Find and extend patterns, sequence events in order, and recognize repeating patterns as an early, unplugged introduction to loops.

1A-AP-08 · 1A-AP-10

1. Finding Patterns
2. Making Your Own Pattern
3. Sequencing Events in Order
4. Repeating Patterns (An Early Look at Loops)
5. Patterns in Numbers

Unit 3 — Solving Problems Step by Step

4/4 drafted

Break a big job into small steps, sort and group things, compare to solve a problem, and work together to solve a problem.

1A-AP-09 · 1A-AP-11

1. Breaking a Big Job into Small Steps
2. Sorting and Grouping Things
3. Comparing to Solve a Problem
4. Working Together to Solve a Problem

Unit 4 — Using Technology Safely

4/4 drafted

Identify devices we use, learn to ask a grown-up for help online, practice being kind online, and learn to take care of devices.

1A-IC-16 · 1A-IC-17 · 1A-IC-18

1. What Devices Do We Use?
2. Asking a Grown-Up for Help Online
3. Being Kind Online
4. Taking Care of Devices