Computer Science
Kindergarten
Join the Digital Defenders in the fight against sneaky Spam Spider and evil Dr. Malware! In this course, students will blast into cyberspace where they’ll learn about cyberbullying, being a good digital citizen, and how to stay safe on and off the computer. Students will even learn pre-coding skills by breaking down simple tasks and putting them in step-by-step order. Through fun games and videos, they’ll use search engines, learn the different parts of an email, and discover the exciting world of technology!
Grade 1
Go on a scavenger hunt with Community Helper Kyle! In this course, students will blast into cyberspace where they’ll learn about problem solving, breaking down tasks into steps, and how to stay safe on and off the computer. Through fun games and videos, they’ll find and remove computer bugs, build a playground with a computer-programming robot, and create their own digital artifact.
Grade 2
Join Travis on safari through the Purple Lily Jungle! In this course, students will blast into cyberspace where they’ll learn about loops and iterations, how to stay safe on and off the computer, how to tell a computer program what to do, and more. Through fun games and videos, students will problem-solve with keywords, practice their coding skills while helping an alien, and create a digital artifact about their travels.
Grade 3
Master the QWERTY keyboard with Maya! In this course, students will journey deeper into cyberspace as they learn where to put their fingers while typing, how technology helps people with special needs, and more. From playing online coding games to getting unplugged, students will learn to balance their time both on and off the computer.
Grade 4
Make a cat dance from New York to the Alps with coding! In this course, students will journey deeper into cyberspace as they learn to spot and stop cyberbullying, use Microsoft Word Online, research artificial intelligence, and more. From coding practice with online games to finding things to do on- and offline, students will develop their growing technology skills while having fun!
Grade 5
Join the Viking Robots of Datanorse on their quest to discover their past! In this course, students will journey deeper into cyberspace as they learn the impact of social media, what makes a computer tick, how to share data with Microsoft Excel Online, and more. Through fun games and videos, students will practice coding and focus on typing accuracy and speed. With the help of Riyaz, the Social Media guide, they’ll also share what they’ve learned by creating their own PowerPoint presentation.