Idaho K-12
CS & AI Curriculum

Skill Struck's elementary platform is completely free for Idaho districts during the 2026-27 SY.

Our team will also help your district apply for Idaho's FY2027 Content & Curriculum Computer Science Grant before the September 25, 2026 deadline.

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Computer Science & AI Literacy for Every Idaho Student

From foundational digital literacy to programming and AI, Skill Struck gives Idaho educators a flexible way to build technology skills across K–12.

K

Kindergarten

Sample Lesson · Computing Skills
L10: What is Hardware

Students identify computer parts they can touch—keyboard, mouse, monitor—and connect hardware to CSTA standard 1A-CS-02, using a hands-on "hardware hunt & match" activity.

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1

Grade 1

Sample Lesson · Data & Analysis
L25: Decoding Encryptions and Patterns

Students become "Pattern Detectives," using a color-and-shape key to encode and decode simple secret messages. They discover how computers use patterns and codes to store, retrieve, and protect information — an early introduction to data and encryption.

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2

Grade 2

Sample Lesson · Impacts of Computing
L14: Cybersecurity

Students learn to build strong passwords, log out of shared devices, and tell the difference between public and private information online. Through movement games and real-world scenarios, they practice the everyday habits that keep people and their information safe.

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3

Grade 3

Sample Lesson · Data & Analysis
L16: Data and Coding

Students collect real data from their classmates (like favorite foods or hobbies), then use code to turn that data into a graph. They practice reading patterns in data and explaining what the results tell them.

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4

Grade 4

Sample Lesson · Algorithms & Programming
L1: HTML Basics

Students write their first lines of HTML code, learning how opening and closing tags build the websites they visit every day. They practice debugging their code and begin to see coding as a step-by-step, structured process.

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5

Grade 5

Sample Lesson · Networks & the Internet
L11: Computer Systems and the Internet

Students act out how computer "nodes" pass information across a network, then explore how the internet breaks information into pieces, sends it across many devices, and reassembles it at its destination.

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6-8

Grades 6-8

Students build on foundational programming and digital literacy skills, with a variety of languages and courses for teachers to choose from.

9-12

Grades 9-12

Students expand their programming and computer science skills with advanced courses, multiple languages, and career-focused pathways and certifications that prepare them for college and the workforce.

Built for First-Time CS Educators

Skill Struck's platform is designed to help any educator teach computer science, no matter their background. We provide a variety of teacher resources, including:

  • On-demand professional learning available to all educators
  • District & school implementation workshops
  • Curriculum implementation support & office hours
  • Ongoing educator community & technical support
  • Customized PD & instructional coaching available

K–5
21 lessons
K–5
21 training videos
6-12
17 lessons
6-12
21 training videos

Why Idaho Districts Work with Skill Struck

Skill struck is the perfect fit for Idaho educators because it:

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