Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 1

DLCS18.1.3

Construct elements of a simple computer program in collaboration with others.

COS Examples

Examples: Block programming, basic robotics, unplugged programming.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • blocks of programs associate with an action.
  • blocks of programs can be combined to create a set of actions or a task.
  • robotic devices can respond to blocks of programs.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • determine the order of paper/pencil pieces for a tasks.
  • understand that blocks of code represent an action.
  • drag and drop blocks of programming in online activities to complete tasks.
  • use blocks of programming to control robotic/digital devices.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • pieces of a task can be represented in parts by words or pictures.
  • code can be put together into blocks that can be manipulated.
  • blocks of code together create a task.
  • blocks of code can be used to operate robotic/digital devices.

Aligned Learning Resources

PBS KIDS Scratch Jr.: Story Cubes
ALSDE LOGO