New to CS Teachers

Morning Agenda

8:00-8:30 - What is Computer Science

8:30 - 10:00 - Kindergarten Model Lesson: Algorithms, CodeSpark, and BeeBots

10:00 - 11:30 - Third Grade Model Lesson: Programming, Code.Org, Google Classroom and Typing Club

11:30-12:30 - Lunch

Attendance Code- Wednesday AM

LPS Jump Code: B3C9

What is Computer Science?

Computer Science provides the building blocks for key skills like problem solving, computational thinking, and creative expression.

Blended Role Requirements

This document contains links to both CS and Library lessons for the school year.

Kindergarten Model Lesson

What are Algorithms?

Example Kindergarten lesson site
Explore Kindergarten Elementary CS Curriculum Site
Beebot mini-lesson & Beebot Resources

CodeSpark "The Foos"

K-2nd (required for lessons)
3rd-5th (optional)

Creating a Teacher Account

Setting up Classrooms and Adding Students

Dashboard Basics

Providing Student Access

Pre-K CS Lessons are now available. Check out the lesson plans by clicking the image to the left.

Discussion and Exploration

First thoughts?
Concerns or Questions?
Create CodeSpark account and classroom
Continue looking through Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 of the Elementary CS Curriculum Site

3rd Grade Model Lesson

Programming Review

Example 3rd grade lesson site
Explore 3rd Grade Elementary CS Curriculum Site

Code.org

K-5th grade (required for lessons)
New Teacher Dashboard

Google Classroom

K-5th (required for creating sections in other apps)
LPS Resource Page

Typing Club

2nd-5th grade (required)
Student access through LPS Portal (do not bookmark in browser)
- Accounts are managed by LPS at District level
- There should be NO advertisements. If you see ads, students have logged in incorrectly.
District Typing Club Information

Discussion and Exploration

First thoughts?
Concerns or Questions?
Create Google Classroom
Create Code.Org teacher account and connect Google Classroom to Code.Org class
Continue looking through Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5 of the Elementary CS Curriculum Site
- Try some of the Sprite Lab Lessons

Lunch Break: 11:30-12:30

Go to the North side of the Commons for food.

Attendance Code- Wednesday PM

LPS Jump Code: B2RQ

Afternoon Agenda

12:30-2:00 - 2nd Grade Model Lesson: Introduction to Scratch and Experience CS

2:00-2:45 - Dash Robots

2:45-4:00 - Curriculum Map, Pacing, Rubrics, Grading, Teacher Organization, and Planning Documents

2nd Grade Model Lesson

An Introduction to Scratch

Example 2nd grade lesson site
Explore 2nd Grade Elementary CS Curriculum Site

Accessing a Scratch Editor 2025-2026

Experience CS Scratch Editor

Scratch Online Editor

Video Tutorial on Saving/Opening Scratch Projects

Discussion and Exploration

First thoughts?
Concerns or Questions?

Dash Robots

Dash Robot Training

Link to LPS Dash Resources Page

Curriculum Map / Pacing & Rubrics / Grading

Computational Thinking Concept Map

Blended Role Suggested Rotation Examples

5 Day Rotation Suggested Example

Standards/Rubrics Google Drive Folder

Elementary Teacher Grading Process

Teacher Organization / Planning Documents

Digital Plan Book

Home Base (One Stop Shop)

New/Leaving Student Checklist

Guest Teacher Site

Books and Classroom Supplies

Accessing Student Logins (Directions for Office Staff)

K-1 Login Card/Password Generator

Making a Google Site

Google Sites

An easy way to share resources with students and/or teach daily lessons
LPS Resource Page

Additional Thoughts and Questions

Jason and Susan and just an email or Zoom message away. Feel free to reach out if you any questions, comments, or concerns!

jrushing@lps.org

sprabul@lps.org

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