2nd Grade Computer Science: the year at a glance
5 units · 15 lessons · based on CSTA K–12 Computer Science Standards (grade band K–2). Every unit ends with a review & assessment day.
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Unit 1: Using computers safely 1A-CS-01
Use devices and name their parts · Follow online safety rules
- Parts of a computer1A-CS-02
- Mouse and keyboard skills1A-CS-01
- Staying safe online1A-NI-04
- Review & assessment
Unit 2: Algorithms & sequences (unplugged) 1A-AP-08
Follow and write step-by-step instructions · Find and fix bugs
- Step-by-step instructions1A-AP-08
- Directional coding1A-AP-10
- Debugging1A-AP-14
- Loops1A-AP-10
- Review & assessment
Unit 3: Patterns & data 1A-DA-07
Recognize patterns · Collect and display simple data
- Patterns in code1A-AP-11
- Collecting data1A-DA-06
- Secret codes1A-DA-05
- Review & assessment
Unit 4: Block coding 1A-AP-10
Build programs with blocks · Create a short animated story
- First block program1A-AP-10
- Events1A-AP-10
- Animated story1A-AP-12
- Review & assessment
Unit 5: Computers in our lives 1A-IC-16
Describe how people use computing technology
- Technology then and now1A-IC-16
- Jobs that use computers1A-IC-16
- Review & assessment