This resource contains a link to Baamboozle.com where a student can either play a game, watch a slideshow, or study with a set of flashcards from the vocabulary from the Computer Science standards 7.14 and 7.15.
Material Type: Game
This is a PowerPoint that was created to support the Computer Science standard 2.13 about the Impacts of Computing and how the student will compare and contrast examples of how computing technology has changed and improved the way people live, work, and interact.
Material Type: Visual Media
This is a PowerPoint that helps young students know how to identify a computer program and what to tell an adult so they can help them fix it. It is based on the Computer Science standard, 1.8: The student will identify, using accurate terminology, simple hardware and software problems that may occur during use.
Material Type: Visual Media
This is a PowerPoint based on the Computer Science standard 2.9 that reminds students of the rules of using computers appropriately at schoolThis is a PowerPoint based on the Computer Science standard 2.9 that reminds students of the rules of using computers appropriately at schoolThis is a PowerPoint based on the Computer Science standard 2.9 that reminds students of the rules of using computers appropriately at schoolThis is a PowerPoint based on the Computer Science standard 2.9 that reminds students of the rules of using computers appropriately at schoolThis is a PowerPoint based on the Computer Science standard 2.9 that reminds students of the rules of using computers appropriately at schoolThis is a PowerPoint presentation that is based on the Computer Science standard in Cybersecurity, SOL C.S. 2.9 where students will be reminded of the rules of how to use and handle their computers safely and responsibly.
Material Type: Visual Media
Students will create flowers using polygons with 3-10 sides, classify and arrange them, based on different attributes (SOL CS 4.5). This activity would be done with 4th graders, but it could be modified for 3rd or 5th grades. The students would work both individually and collaboratively.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
This is a game on Quizalize.com based on the Computer Science standard 6.13 on data types and transmission speeds. The students will click the link to take them to the game. The questions can be read aloud to the students.
Material Type: Game
This is a writing prompt choice board intended to be used in a writing center or station. In my classroom we typically use one choice board per week. Students choose up to 4 items to complete for the week. I do 4 items to give students time to finish incomplete work on Fridays or to work on final drafts. You can make the rules for your classroom to best suit your teaching style and your student's needs. The choice board includes 8 prompts and one Student Choice square based on Computing Systems for first grade. Please feel free to make a copy of the choice board and edit it to meet your specifications.
Material Type: Homework/Assignment
This is a slide show is intended to introduce students to networks, LAN, WAN, and WWW.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
This is a PowerPoint presentation that covers the essential knowledge of the Computer Science standard 3.8 on Computing System about systems and the inputs and outputs of computing systems.
Material Type: Visual Media
This lesson gives students a very basic introduction to the data transmission concept of packets and how data is broken down, transmitted across a network, and then re-assembled into a final product.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
This is a lesson plan where students will collect data using a survey, record their findings using a pictograph, and make predictions about their findings. This is from the essential knowledge of the Comptuer Science standard 2.11.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
This is a self-paced review of input and output definitions and devices. Students will click on hyperlinks to check their understanding of input and output devices.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Homework/Assignment
This is a lesson plan based on the Computer Science standard, 2.12, where students will create a model. The students will visit a website first to see how a digital model looks and then will create their own digital models of the solar system by using Google Jamboard.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
An assessment is attached that covers the essential vocabulary and knowledge from the Computer Science standard, 7.11: The student will describe the development of new technologies in communication, entertainment, and business and their impact on American life. It can be printed or used for Google Classroom, etc.
Material Type: Assessment
This assessment measures student understanding of input and output devices on a computing system. It has both a Google Form Quiz version and a printable version.
Material Type: Assessment
This is a fifteen question assessment from the Computer Science standard, 8.13: The student will identify existing cybersecurity concerns associated with Internet use and Internet-based systems and potential options to address these issues. An answer key is also attached.
Material Type: Assessment
This is a lesson presented by Common Sense Education. The lesson takes 35 minutes or there is an option for a "quick lesson" that takes 15 minutes. In order to access the lesson, you will need to sign-up for FREE access. I used my google account to login - SIMPLE. MATERIALS: - All digital materials are included. The slides mentioned below use google slides. All slides are in one presentation and can be downloaded or copied (copyright information is listed on the website). TEACHER WILL NEED: - Tape or long piece of string - Green, yellow, and red pieces of construction paper Learning Objectives: Understand that being safe online is similar to staying safe in real life. Learn to identify websites and apps that are "just right" and "not right" for them. Know how to get help from an adult if they are unsure about a website. Brief Overview: The lesson plan covers 4 steps that can be broken up into smaller segments or done all together. 1. Explore - Go! Caution! Stop! (15 minutes) > this section includes teacher dialogue and premade slides to introduce how to choose a "just right" website 2. Read - Internet Traffic Light (5 minutes) > This is a poem to help students remember how to choose a "just right" website. The slide is premade for display and teacher directions are included. ""Internet Traffic Light" by Wren Brennan We go online to find new things to do and see. The internet traffic light shows where we need to be. Green means GO! [hold up a green paper] to sites we trust. Yellow means SLOW! [hold up a yellow paper] Being safe is a must. Red means STOP. [hold up a red paper] Ask if it's OK. Trust your gut to go the right way." 3. Play - Traffic Light Game (10 minutes) > Game instructions are included along with the slides to display. 4. Reflect - Pause and Think Moment (5 minutes) > Gives students a moment to draw a picture and write about what they would do if they accidentally went to a "not right" website. You can either discuss this as a whole group, make it a writing center for another day, or share thoughts with a partner. Overall, this is a great lesson to help introduce cybersecurity and internet safety for early elementary students. It is beneficial that all materials, teacher script, and explanations are included.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
A lesson that uses writing to explore algorithms.
Material Type: Lesson Plan
This poster is a resource to remind students to keep personal information secret while online.
Material Type: Visual Media
This slideshow reinforces the idea of being nice when using a computer and what to do if someone sends something to you that makes you feel uncomfortable.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
