6th Grade Computer Science: the year at a glance
4 units · 14 lessons · based on CSTA K–12 Computer Science Standards (grade band 6–8). Every unit ends with a review & assessment day.
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Unit 1: Computing systems & networks 2-CS-02
Describe hardware, software and networks · Explain cybersecurity basics
- Hardware and software2-CS-02
- Networks and the internet2-NI-04
- Cybersecurity2-NI-05
- Review & assessment
Unit 2: Programming: variables, conditionals & loops 2-AP-12
Use variables, conditionals, loops and functions · Decompose problems
- Variables2-AP-11
- Conditionals2-AP-12
- Loops2-AP-12
- Functions2-AP-14
- Project: app or game2-AP-13
- Review & assessment
Unit 3: Data & analysis 2-DA-08
Collect, transform and visualize data · Use models and simulations
- Collecting data2-DA-08
- Visualizing data2-DA-09
- Simulations2-DA-09
- Review & assessment
Unit 4: Impacts of computing 2-IC-20
Discuss tradeoffs of technology · Discuss AI, bias and privacy
- Tradeoffs of technology2-IC-20
- Artificial intelligence2-IC-21
- Privacy and data2-IC-23
- Review & assessment