Welcome to your central resource for implementing the WHPS Computer Science Curriculum Pathway! Here, you will find grade-level lesson plans, integration ideas, and essential tools to bring CS concepts to your classroom.
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WHPS Computer Science Pathway for Professionals
WHPS Computer Science Pathway for Professionals
Lesson Finder
Lesson Finder
Our integrated lesson plans, organized for you.
Pathway View
Pathway View
Navigate the site by grade level.
Tool Library
Tool Library
Check out our "quick tool" library. Go here to explore tools and learning.
Our CS Vision
Our CS Vision
Why We Teach Computer Science
We believe computer science is a foundational skill possessing the power to promote collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and student education. CS Education is a topic that is larger than a single technological skill; it is an equalizer that provides student voice and agency. Consequently, we view CS as essential for all students and equity is a vital component of our vision.
This pathway emphasizes the process of computing, guiding students to become confident problem-solvers, ethical digital citizens, and creative innovators.
Algorithms are Everywhere: We explore how patterns and precise sequences of steps (algorithms) are fundamental to both computer programs and daily life, starting in Kindergarten.
Programming is a Team Effort: From brainstorming in Grade 5 to complex design in High School, we focus on the development process and the collaborative nature of building something new and useful.
Persistence & Creativity: We cultivate essential dispositions, encouraging students to keep working toward their goal despite obstacles and to use their abilities to build something innovative.
Computers Interact with Our World: We teach students how computers function (Input, Process, Output, Storage = IPOS) and the critical importance of topics like emerging technologies and privacy, appropriate use, and data ethics across all grade levels.
What Tool is Used at My Grade Level?
What Tool is Used at My Grade Level?
PreK – Grade 2 Focus
PreK – Grade 2 Focus
Tools: Beebots, Scratch Jr., Books with Patterns
Grade 3 – Grade 5 Focus
Grade 3 – Grade 5 Focus
Tools: Google Sheets (data visualization/analysis), PencilCode, Scratch
Grade 6 – Grade 8 Focus
Grade 6 – Grade 8 Focus
Tools: Google Sheets, JavaScript via Code.org's AppLab
High School Focus (9-12)
High School Focus (9-12)
Focus Areas: Algorithms & Design, Programming, Data & Analysis, Systems & Security, Computing & Society
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