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Alabama Computer Science Kindergarten
Computer science and programming basics for Kindergarten.
- Block Coding
- Launch Pad
- Year
- Kindergarten
- Alabama course
Course Summary
Students build foundational knowledge of computer basics to support them in the beginning of their computer science and programming journey.
Course Outline
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- Kindness and Empathy in a Digital World Students will learn more about kindness, empathy and how this is important on computers.
- Being Respectful with Technology Students will learn how to show respect when using computers and tablets.
- Digital Footprints and Responsibility Students will learn what a digital footprint is and why it’s important to think before sharing or posting online and how to be responsible and protect their personal information when using technology.
- Balancing Screens and Feelings Students will explore how technology can affect their feelings and energy. They’ll learn why taking breaks from screens is important for their bodies and minds. The lesson helps them recognize when i…
- Private or Public? Being Safe with Information Students will learn the difference between private and public information online. They’ll practice thinking about what is safe to share and what should be kept private. The lesson reminds students to…
- Passwords and Logging Out Students will learn that a password is a secret code that protects their information. The computer will explain why passwords are important, what makes a good one, and how logging out keeps their wor…
- What is a Computer? Students will explore what a computer is and what it can do. The lesson will help them recognize that computers are tools found in many places and used in many ways.
- Computer Devices Students will learn that even though devices like tablets, laptops, phones, and smartboards look different, they’re all computers because they follow instructions and help us do things. The computer…
- Computer Navigation Students will be introduced to basic computer navigation by watching and listening as the computer explains how to move the cursor and click to open or close a program. They will learn to recognize t…
- What is Hardware? Students will explore examples of computer hardware and learn to identify common parts they can see and touch. The lesson will reinforce the idea that hardware is what makes a computer run and it inc…
- What is Software? Students will learn that software is what we see and hear on the computer, like apps, games, or music. The computer will explain that software helps us do things like draw, read, or learn numbers and…
- The Internet and Giving Credit Students will learn that the internet helps us find and use things like pictures, videos, and games. They will also begin to understand that many things we see online were made by someone else, and w…
- Life Before and After Computers Students will learn that many everyday things—like writing letters, drawing, and talking to family—used to be done without computers. The computer will explain what people used to do before technolog…
- Pattern Decoding Students will learn how to recognize simple patterns with shapes, colors, and objects. They will see how patterns repeat and practice spotting what comes next. This builds important skills for coding…
- Different Ways to Show Data Students will learn how to show data using tally marks, bar graphs, and pictographs. The computer will explain each method using simple, familiar examples like favorite fruits or pet counts. These vi…
- Data in Variables Students will learn that a variable is like a labeled container that stores information a computer needs to remember. The computer will explain how variables hold one piece of data, like a name, numb…
- Data Patterns and Sorting Students will learn that sorting data into groups and finding patterns helps us organize information. The computer will show how data can be sorted by color, size, or type, and how repeating patterns…
- Algorithm Introduction Students will learn that an algorithm is a list of steps that helps us get something done. The computer will explain how everyday tasks—like getting dressed or cleaning up—can be broken into steps. S…
- Computational Thinking Students will learn how to solve problems by breaking them into smaller steps. The computer will explain that when something feels tricky or big, taking it one step at a time can help. Simple, everyd…
- Debugging Students will learn that debugging means finding and fixing mistakes in a list of steps. The computer will show how something can go wrong when a step is missing or out of order, and how to fix it by…
- Introduction to Coding With Blocks Students will learn that an algorithm is a list of steps, and that in coding, blocks are used to show those steps. The computer will introduce block-based coding by showing how blocks connect to make…
- Event Blocks Students will learn that event blocks tell the computer when to begin. The computer will show that every program starts with an event—like tapping a character, pressing play, or clicking the green fl…
- Motion Blocks Students will learn that motion blocks come after event blocks and tell a character how to move on the screen. The computer will show simple examples like sliding left or right, going up or down, hop…
- Look Blocks Students will learn that looks blocks help change how a character appears or speaks. The computer will show examples like making a character grow, shrink, hide, or say something with a speech bubble.…
- Sound Blocks Students will learn that sound blocks help characters make sounds or talk. The computer will show how to use sound blocks to add noises like clicks, pops, songs, or voice messages. These sounds help…
- Control and Loop Blocks Students will learn that control blocks help organize actions, and loop blocks tell the computer to repeat something again and again. The computer will show how to use loops for repeating motions, wo…
- Using Sprites Students will learn that sprites are the characters or objects they choose for their project. The computer will show how to pick a sprite and use blocks to move it, make it talk, or change how it loo…
- Using Backgrounds Students will learn that a background shows where a sprite is—like a setting in a story. The computer will show how choosing the right background helps the project make sense, like putting a fish in…
- Planning Your Coding Project Students will learn that planning helps them build better projects. The computer will guide them to explore sprites, backgrounds, and blocks before starting their coding. This helps students choose w…
- Create and Share Your Coding Project Students will use the blocks they've learned—like motion, looks, sounds, and events—to build their final project. The computer will encourage students to follow their plans, use the right blocks, and…
- Human Senses vs. Computer Sensors Learn how humans and robots sense the world and compare human senses with computer sensors like cameras and microphones.
- Going from Sensing to Perception Learn about the different sensors on computers, phones, robots, and other devices and how computers "see" and "hear" through sensors.
- Intelligent vs. Non-Intelligent Machines The difference between intelligent and non-intelligent machines.
- Data Structure and Feature Vectors Computers use features like color, size, and shape to sort and organize objects efficiently.
- Reasoning Algorithms Algorithms are step-by-step instructions that help computers solve problems efficiently, like finding the fastest route for deliveries or organizing information.
- Approaches to Machine Learning Computers are trained using labeled examples to recognize patterns and improve their ability to identify objects, sounds, and other data in real-world applications.
- Data Sets Datasets help computers recognize and classify objects by identifying patterns in labeled examples, exploring why large and diverse datasets are essential for AI learning.
- Limitations of AI for Natural Interaction AI helps people by answering questions and completing tasks, but also has limitations, such as needing accurate data and lacking human emotions, highlighting why people still play a key role in decis…
- AI in Education AI helps students learn by checking answers, teaching new skills, and personalizing lessons, while also assisting teachers in creating engaging and effective classroom experiences.
- AI in Technologies Impact Communities AI improves communities by managing traffic, sorting recycling, and conserving resources, making cities safer, more efficient, and environmentally friendly.
- AI in Everyday Life AI helps at home by powering smart speakers, robot vacuums, and virtual assistants, making daily tasks easier while still relying on people for instructions and learning.
Standard Alignment
CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards
- 1A-AP-08
- 1A-AP-09
- 1A-AP-10
- 1A-AP-11
- 1A-AP-12
- 1A-AP-13
- 1A-AP-14
- 1A-AP-15
- 1A-CS-01
- 1A-CS-02
- 1A-CS-03
- 1A-DA-05
- 1A-DA-06
- 1A-DA-07
- 1A-IC-16
- 1A-IC-17
- 1A-IC-18
- 1A-NI-04
- 1B-AP-15
- 1B-IC-18
- 1B-NI-04
State standards documents
| Document | Standards | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| National | ||
| 2022 Skill Struck Standards Alignment + Correlation Guide | CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards · 2022 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Alabama | ||
| Alabama Course of Study Digital Literacy and CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Alabama Course of Study Digital Literacy and CS Standards | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Arizona | ||
| Arizona Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Arizona Computer Science Standards | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| California | ||
| California K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | California K-12 CS Standards | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Florida | ||
| Florida Introduction to Computer Science 1 + Skill Struck Alignment | Florida Introduction to Computer Science 1 | K-2 |
| Georgia | ||
| Georgia Standards of Excellence for K-8 Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment | Georgia Standards of Excellence for K-8 Computer Science | K-2, 3-5, 6-8 |
| Idaho | ||
| Idaho Content Standards Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment | Idaho Content Standards Computer Science · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Illinois | ||
| Illinois Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Illinois Computer Science Standards · 2022 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Indiana | ||
| Indiana K-12 Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Indiana K-12 Computer Science Standards · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Iowa | ||
| Iowa Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Iowa Computer Science Standards | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Kansas | ||
| Kansas CS Standards P-12 + Skill Struck Alignment | Kansas CS Standards P-12 · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Kentucky | ||
| Kentucky Academic Standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment | Kentucky Academic Standards for Computer Science · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Maryland | ||
| Maryland K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Maryland K-12 CS Standards · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Massachusetts | ||
| Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science Standards · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Michigan | ||
| Michigan K-12 Standards Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment | Michigan K-12 Standards Computer Science · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Mississippi | ||
| Mississippi College and Career Readiness standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment | Mississippi College and Career Readiness standards for Computer Science · 2022 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Missouri | ||
| Missouri K-12 Computer Science Performance Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Missouri K-12 Computer Science Performance Standards · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Nebraska | ||
| Nebraska K-12 Technology Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Nebraska K-12 Technology Standards · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Nevada | ||
| Nevada Academic Content Standards for CS + Skill Struck Alignment | Nevada Academic Content Standards for CS | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Nevada Academic Content Standards for Integrated Technology + Skill Struck Alignment | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Integrated Technology | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| New Jersey | ||
| New Jersey Computer Science and Design Thinking Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | New Jersey Computer Science and Design Thinking Standards · 2020 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| New York | ||
| New York Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards K-12 + Skill Struck Alignment | New York Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards K-12 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| North Carolina | ||
| North Carolina K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | North Carolina K-12 CS Standards | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Ohio | ||
| Ohio's Learning Standards Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment | Ohio's Learning Standards Computer Science · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Oklahoma | ||
| Oklahoma Academic Standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment | Oklahoma Academic Standards for Computer Science | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Rhode Island | ||
| Rhode Island's K-12 CS Education Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Rhode Island's K-12 CS Education Standards | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| South Carolina | ||
| South Carolina Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | South Carolina Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8 |
| Tennessee | ||
| Tennessee K-12 Computer Science State Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Tennessee K-12 Computer Science State Standards · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Texas | ||
| TEKs Technology Applications K-8 Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | TEKs Technology Applications K-8 Standards | K-2, 3-5, 6-8 |
| Utah | ||
| Utah K-5 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Utah K-5 CS Standards | K-2, 3-5 |
| Virginia | ||
| Virginia K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Virginia K-12 CS Standards · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Washington | ||
| Washington K-12 CS State Learning Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Washington K-12 CS State Learning Standards | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Wisconsin | ||
| Wisconsin Standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment | Wisconsin Standards for Computer Science · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Wyoming | ||
| Wyoming Computer Science Content Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Wyoming Computer Science Content Standards · 2020 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8 |
Course Project
In this course, students will complete several projects. These projects will help students develop their foundational algorithm building skills that will propel them in their coding journey.
