Grade 3
Unit 3: CS+DATA
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I can use computer science to visualize weather data!
Project Description: A PBL unit situating 3rd grade Computer Science Standards in data visualization. Students will explore computer science concepts and create a Scratch project to compare weather data in two different cities.
EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
Students learn that coding is fun, and use coding to visualize weather data.
Teachers learn about computer science, computer programming, CA CS Standards, and the instructional strategies that support them. Teacher as lead learner!
CA COMPUTER SCIENCE Standards
3-5.AP.11 Create programs that use variables to store and modify data.
3-5.AP.12 Create programs that include events, loops, and conditionals.
3-5.AP.16 Observe intellectual property rights and give appropriate attribution when creating, remixing, or combining programs.
3-5.AP.17 Test and debug a program or algorithm to ensure it accomplishes the intended task.
3-5.AP.18 Perform different roles when collaborating with peers during the design, implementation, and review stages of program development.
3-5.AP.19 Describe choices made during program development using code comments, presentations, and demonstrations.
3-5.CS.1 Describe how computing devices connect to other components to form a system.
3-5.CS.3 Determine potential solutions to solve simple hardware and software problems using common troubleshooting strategies.
3-5.DA.7 Explain that the amount of space required to store data differs based on the type of data and/or level of detail.=
3-5.DA.9 Use data to highlight and/or propose relationships, predict outcomes, or communicate ideas.
3-5.IC.21 Propose ways to improve the accessibility and usability of technology products for the diverse needs and wants of users.
3-5.IC.22 Seek and explain the impact of diverse perspectives for the purpose of improving computational artifacts.