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Computational Thinking
Computational Thinking
Computational Thinking (CT) is a problem solving process that includes a number of characteristics and dispositions. CT is essential to the development of computer applications, but it can also be used to support problem solving across all disciplines, including the humanities, math, and science. Students who learn CT across the curriculum can begin to see a relationship between academic subjects, as well as between life inside and outside of the classroom.
Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code
Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code
Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field.
Computer Science Education Week in LCPS
Computer Science Education Week in LCPS
The Computer Science Department is excited about the upcoming CS Education Week taking place from December 7-13, 2020. As you plan to celebrate this with your school, we have created several resources to help teachers and students experience the benefits of adding Computer Science and Computational Thinking into their daily routine.
The first resource you will find is a Google Hyperslide that maps out each day and includes resources for both synchronous and asynchronous activities. The document also includes a Computer Science word of the day to help promote the integration of the CS SOLs. Please let us know if you have any questions about how to use this document with your students.
To help promote the daily activities occurring around the county, we have attached a flyer that lists the daily themes and gives students and parents an idea as to what Computer Science concept they will be focusing on each day.
Additionally, the CS Department is encouraging teachers to create their own CS integrated lessons and share them with us throughout CS Education Week. By doing so, they will be entered in a daily prize drawing for a CS tool! Directions for this can be found on the attached flyer and are also included in the CS Education Week slides.
It is our hope that all students have access to activities during this week related to Computer Science.
Hour of Code Activities for Grades K-5
Hour of Code Activities for Grades K-5
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Although there is no applicable SOL test associated with computer science instruction, these standards are intended to provide students with a detailed understanding of the study of computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, their hardware and software designs, their applications, and their impact on society.
Click the link to access the Computer Science SOLs.
Quarterly Experiences
Quarterly Experiences
The LCPS Elementary CS Learning Team developed quarterly experiences for every grade level K-5. Click on each link to access the computer science recommended activity for each quarter.
The LCPS Elementary CS Learning Team developed quarterly experiences for every grade level K-5. Click on each link to access the computer science recommended activity for each quarter.
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