K-12 Computer Science Standards

Texas 1 Technology Applications

20 Standards

1

1.1.A

86 Lessons

Identify and discuss a problem or task and break down (decompose) the solution into sequential steps.

Aligned Lessons

Adaptations and Survival: Camouflage
Designing Solutions from Nature
Introduction to Message Events
Properties of Matter
Animal Life Cycles
Events
Counting with Mazes
Storytelling Animations
Create Your Own Story Problem
Adding within 20 and Sequences (Unplugged)
Loops
Storytelling Animations Part 2
Original Story Animations - Fiction Story
Advanced Data and Programming
Wildlife Scene Project
Changes in the Environment
VEX 123®: Introduction
Introduction to Bee-Bot®: Basic Movements
Counting with Bee-Bot®
Introduction to Bee-Bot®: Planning a Program
Patterns with Bee-Bot®
Comparing Length with Bee-Bot®
VEX 123®: Math Word Problems
Weather with Bee-Bot®
Needs of Living Things with Bee-Bot®
Minecraft® Coding Fundamentals - Basic Moves
Minecraft® Coding Fundamentals - Repeat Loops with Sea Turtles
LEGO® SPIKE Essential: Design a Moving Statue
Space Travel Project
VEX 123®: Patterns of Living Things
Seed Dispersal
Unplugged Introduction to Programming: Part 1
Debugging
Unplugged Introduction to Programming: Part 2
Shapes with Bee-Bot®
Seasonal Project (Summer): Pop the Balloons
Making Ten with Bee-Bot®
Seasonal Project (Spring): Create a Chase Game
Seasonal Project (Fall): Gathering Apples Game
Using the Go To Page Block
Introduction to the Grid
Introduction to Speed Blocks
VEX 123®: Defining Shape Attributes
Forever Loop Dance Party
End Block: Program a Race
About Me Project
Create a Map
Tap-a-Mole Game
Preventing Erosion
Introduction to Debugging
Events (Alpine UT updates)
Grow and Shrink Blocks in Motion
Weather with Code & Go® Robot Mouse
Counting with Code & Go® Robot Mouse
Introduction to Code & Go® Robot Mouse: Planning a Program
Patterns with Code & Go® Robot Mouse
Comparing Length with Code & Go® Robot Mouse
Needs of Living Things with Code & Go® Robot Mouse
Shapes with Code & Go® Robot Mouse
Making Ten with Code & Go® Robot Mouse
Debugging: Events and Sequences
Programming a Cycle
Debugging: Message Events and Loops
Speed Block: Bouncy Ball
Create a Mini Golf Game
Pages: Create a Tapping Game
Functions: Paint by Numbers
Loops: Frog and Rabbit
Forever Loops: Fireworks
Loops: Play in the Park
Basic Data and Programming
Grid: Solving Mazes
Events: Submarine Sequences
Moving Targets Game
Transportation Speeds and Sounds
Sequences (Unplugged)
Sequences: Snowball Fight
Bowling Game
All About Me!
Introduction to Repeat Loops
Functions: About Me
Changing Environments with Bee-Bot®
Seasonal Project (Winter): Build a Snowman
Changing Environments with Code & Go® Robot Mouse
Computational Thinking: Evening Routines
Making a Timer
2

1.1.B

7 Lessons

Identify the simple patterns found in the solutions to everyday problems or tasks.

Aligned Lessons

Data Patterns and Predictions
Machine Learning: What is a Blorg?
Loops: Frog and Rabbit
Forever Loops: Fireworks
Loops: Play in the Park
Computational Thinking: Evening Routines
Sorting with Decision Trees
3

1.1.C

18 Lessons

Create a simple algorithm (step-by-step instructions) for an everyday task.

Aligned Lessons

Properties of Matter
Weather and Seasons
Adding within 20 and Sequences (Unplugged)
Introduction to Kibo®
Coding Card Game: Sequences
Coding Card Game: Sequences 2
Coding Card Game: Loops
Coding Card Game: Loops 2
Coding Card Game: Conditionals
Coding Card Game: Conditionals 2
Create a Map
Preventing Erosion
Create an Original Story Animation
Sequences (Unplugged)
Sequences: Snowball Fight
Acting with Events
Bowling Game
Computational Thinking: Evening Routines
4

1.2

9 Lessons

Create a sequence of code that solves a simple problem with or without technology.

Aligned Lessons

Advanced Data and Programming
Chicken Crossing Game
River Crossing Game
Preventing Erosion
Grid: Arctic Animation
Basic Data and Programming
Careers in CS: Litter Free Communities
Careers in CS: Fashion-Retail
Algorithms: Connecting a Path
5

1.3.A

4 Lessons

Practice personal skills and behaviors, including following directions and mental agility, needed to implement a design process successfully.

Aligned Lessons

Impacts of Technology in Our World
Minecraft: Education Edition® Basic Gameplay
Practicing the Design Process
Exploring the Design Process
6

1.3.B

9 Lessons

Use a design process with components such as asking questions, brainstorming, or storyboarding to identify and solve authentic problems with adult assistance.

Aligned Lessons

Introduction to LEGO® Spike Essential
Introduction to Coding with LEGO® SPIKE Essential
LEGO® SPIKE Essential: Design a Moving Statue
Space Travel Project
LEGO® SPIKE Essential: Design for Changing Weather
Park Cleanup STEM Project with Bee-Bot®
Park Cleanup STEM Project with Code & Go® Robot Mouse
Practicing the Design Process
Exploring the Design Process
7

1.4

5 Lessons

Identify examples of how technology has impacted different communities.

Aligned Lessons

Impacts of Technology in Our World
What Can AI Do?
How AI Helps Us
Computer Basics: Exploration
Impacts of Computing: Our Community
8

1.5.A

5 Lessons

Explore and collect many types of data such as preferences or daily routines of people, events, or objects.

Aligned Lessons

Advanced Data and Programming
Data Patterns and Predictions
Basic Data and Programming
Introduction to Spreadsheets
Exploring Spreadsheets
9

1.5.B

3 Lessons

Conduct a basic search using provided keywords and digital sources with adult assistance.

Aligned Lessons

Guided Research
Introduction to Research
Choice Research
10

1.6

5 Lessons

Describe and demonstrate respectful behavior within a digital environment.

Aligned Lessons

Impacts of Technology in Our World
Our Responsibilities
Minecraft: Education Edition® Basic Gameplay
Positive Online Behavior
Responsible Digital Citizens
11

1.7.A

1 Lesson

Explain and demonstrate the importance of acceptable use of digital resources and devices as outlined in local policies or acceptable use policy (AUP).

Aligned Lessons

Exploring Responsible Technology Use
12

1.7.B

8 Lessons

Communicate an understanding that all digital content has owners and explain the importance of respecting others' belongings as they apply to digital content and information.

Aligned Lessons

Giving Credit Through Attributions
Introduction to Word Processing
Introduction to Presentations
Guided Research
Introduction to Research
Choice Research
Exploring Word Processing
Exploring Presentations
13

1.8.A

4 Lessons

Identify ways to keep a user account safe, including not sharing login information and logging off accounts and devices.

Aligned Lessons

Keeping Information Safe
Positive Online Behavior
Password Protectors
Responsible Digital Citizens
14

1.8.B

3 Lessons

Identify and discuss what information is safe to share online such as hobbies and likes and dislikes and what information is unsafe such as identifying information.

Aligned Lessons

Keeping Information Safe
Positive Online Behavior
Responsible Digital Citizens
15

1.8.C

1 Lesson

Discuss and define cyberbullying with teacher support and guidance.

Aligned Lessons

Positive Online Behavior
16

1.9.A

12 Lessons

Select and use a variety of applications, devices, and online learning environments to create an original product.

Aligned Lessons

About Me Project
Chicken Crossing Game
River Crossing Game
Patterns and Music
Loops: Frog and Rabbit
Forever Loops: Fireworks
Loops: Play in the Park
All About Me!
Introduction to Word Processing
Introduction to Presentations
Exploring Word Processing
Exploring Presentations
17

1.9.B

8 Lessons

Describe basic computer hardware, including a variety of input and output devices, and software using accurate terminology

Aligned Lessons

Types of Software
Introduction to Word Processing
Introduction to Presentations
Introduction to Spreadsheets
Computer Basics: Exploration
Exploring Word Processing
Exploring Presentations
Exploring Spreadsheets
18

1.9.C

2 Lessons

Perform software application functions such as file management, collaboration, and the creation and revision of digital artifacts using a variety of developmentally appropriate digital tools and resources.

Aligned Lessons

Introduction to Google Docs™
Data Storage and Files Practice
19

1.9.D

3 Lessons

Practice ergonomically correct keyboarding techniques and developmentally appropriate hand and body positions

Aligned Lessons

Mouse Practice
Keyboard Introduction
Keyboarding Basics
20

1.9.E

2 Lessons

Identify, locate, and practice using keys on the keyboard, including upper- and lower-case letters, numbers, and special keys such as space bar, shift, and backspace.

Aligned Lessons

Keyboard Introduction
Keyboarding Basics

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